We asked Leah Becker, who plays the Aide, a Schemer, and a member of the chorus, what she enjoys about being part of the production. Here’s what she said… Who Is Esther Tickets are now available: www.WhoIsEsther.net/tix.
The Perversity laugh track?
Perversity You know, in life laughter and fun are key to success… and the key to putting on a great musical. Our chorus (Michelle Kettrick, Tikka Smiley, Sedona Jones and Leah Becker) has a good laugh during the choreography in the song Perversity. From the musical Who is Esther in the upcoming Kingston Fringe Festival performance – tickets info here: … Read More
Finding Our people
Every production needs its people. We found ours. Twelve individuals: 8 cast members, 2 co-producers, a director, and a costumer, each arriving with their own story. Between them: rap, reggae, baroque, jazz, and hip hop. Sci-fi fans and classicists. Cyclists and bakers. Christian, Jewish, and everything in between. Parents, grandparents, children, aunts and uncles. Farm, forest, and city. On paper, … Read More
There is always something to investigate in the Musical Who Is Esther (feat. Tikka Smiley, Tommy Amoroso and Zalyzzah Govia)
Investigate! Interrogate! Ham (Tommy Amoroso) and his wife (Tikka Smiley) go up against Esther (Zalyzzah Govia), while the chorus (Leah Becker, Sedona Jones and Michelle Kettrick) work on the investigation in a clip from “Who Is Esther” during our rehearsals. From the musical Who is Esther in the upcoming Kingston Fringe Festival performance – tickets info here: http://www.whoisesther.com/tickets.
Add and Repeat. We are Believers
Why is a “earworm” an “earworm”? The technical definition of an Earworm – also known as an Involuntary Musical Imagery (INMI) – is the conscious experience of hearing music in your head without an external source. The earworm lives at the intersection of memory, emotion, and auditory processing. When you hear a tune that is very catchy, your auditory cortex … Read More
Meet Uncle Mo, the elder statesman
A singer‑songwriter, participant in the Canadian Model & Talent Convention, and proud member of the Forte Toronto Gay Men’s Chorus. Brice has purposefully built his performance experience with one clear destination in mind: the musical theatre stage. Alongside his theatre work, he has been developing original musical material and honing a versatile vocal identity that moves fluidly through pop, soul, … Read More
One month ’til Show Time!
The countdown is on! One month until opening night for Who Is Esther at the Kingston Fringe Festival. We will be performing at the stunning Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, in the Rehearsal Hall. The Tett was built in the 1800’s, and completely restored in 2015, and is located right on the shores of Lake Ontario. More on the … Read More
“It’s a privileged world”
Happy US Independence Day. Like Liberty herself, Esther shows us that one voice, raised at the right moment, can protect an entire people. Who Is Esther reminds us: we are believers — and it’s time to speak truth to power. We believe you will really enjoy the musical at the Kingston Fringe Festival.
Meet Mary Gesim. The crew member behind the posts that pack the house.
We are delighted to introduce Mary Gesim, who lends her talents to social media, marketing design, and administration. She brings exactly the kind of polish and organization this production needs to connect with audiences far and wide. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a major in Applied Linguistics, from Cebu Technological University. Her professional experience spans social … Read More
Musical “medicine” at PMH
Who Is Esther began in a “bubble room” at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. In this special room where an entire wall was a HEPA filter, is also where melodies became medicine, creativity sparked healing, and purpose ignited recovery. Focusing on the creative (in my case, writing Who Is Esther) kept my mind off the challenges of treatment, and channeled … Read More