Watch our cast rehearse the title song, “Who Is Esther?” “I know I am new / I’m not the same as you / I do represent a very different view. / I stand for what’s right / not might but the light. / There’re many like me / no longer out of sight.” This stanza, sung by Esther (Zalyzza Govia) … Read More
Show on the Go: The question answered: Who Precisely is Esther?
Sorry, we don’t want to ruin it for you, so we won’t print the spoiler. 😒 But we can say that the Finale holds the twist you didn’t see coming. Many songs sung as one, voices soaring like angels from above, help you answer the question the whole show has been asking. Who Is Esther? (She’s closer than you think.)
Zalyzza Govia!
So excited for everyone to see Zalyzza Govia bring Esther to life on stage. She has put so much heart into this role, and watching her in rehearsals has been amazing. Come see Zalyzza shine on stage at the Tett Centre from August 6–16. Just scan the QR code or visit WhoIsEsther.net/tix for tickets and availability. Hope to see you … Read More
Brice Leunkeu on why being in the cast is special
Wondering what it’s really like to be part of the Who Is Esther cast? 🤔 We caught up with Brice Leunkeu outside on a beautiful sunny day to get his honest take on the experience and what makes being part of this production so special. Here’s what he had to say… Don’t just hear about it, see it live! Tickets: … Read More
Investigate! Interrogate!
In “Investigate! Interrogate!”, Ham (Tommy Amoroso) is distraught and shares his humiliation with his wife (Tikka Smiley). She calms him down by hatching a conspiracy against Mo. In a musical counterpoint, Esther (Zalyzza Govia) is sharing her very different perspective, while the chorus (Michelle Kettrick, Leah Becker, Sedona Jones) is “investigating” in the background, complete with Sherlock Holmes-style magnifying glasses. … Read More
Perversity (feat Brice Leunkeu)
Another clip from our rehearsal of “Perversity, our “patter song”. Watch Mr. Verious (Mitch Lauer), Ham (Tommy Amoroso), and Brice Leunkeu (Uncle Mo) work through the details. If you want a challenge, try to keep up! Come to the Kingston Fringe Festival so you too can see what unfolds…Tickets are now on sale at https://www.whoisesther.net/tix
The Fringe Journey (Toronto, Hamilton Kingston)
We Got Into Fringe. Just Took the Scenic Route to Get There. Since 2018, we’ve been submitting Who Is Esther to the Toronto Fringe Festival. Every December, the same result: lottery not in our favour. The Toronto Fringe is unjuried meaning no one evaluates your work. Your fate is literally a draw. Interesting in principle. Frustrating in practice. This past … Read More
Every great song has its motions (that move emotions)
When you think of great moves and great causes you quite often relate the motions with the words. Have you ever sung YMCA without the arm motions? When you hear Queen’s We will Rock, you aren’t you tempted to stomp-stomp-clap? We feel that after hearing the earworm song of We are Believers, maybe you’ll feel the same way.’ Come to … Read More
Thanks For Your Service To Date (featuring Michelle Kettrick and Mitchell Lauer and Tommy Amoroso)
Vashti (Michelle Kettrick) decides that enough is enough and stands up to Mr. Verious (Mitch Lauer) and his unwanted advances. The “helpful” Ham (Tommy Amoroso) assists Mr. Verious in finding a replacement for Vashti’s role. This scene speaks to an issue that is incredibly important and still relevant today: #MeToo. Exceptionally competent women taken advantage of—or forced to play by … Read More
Mitch Lauer on the opportunity to play the role of Mr Verious
We pulled Mitch Lauer away from a rehearsal warm-up (listen in the background), and asked him what playing Mr. Verious means to him. A nice, and very personal answer. PS: He was already warmed up.