“Randall, what are you going to do if you have to be in semi-isolation for two years?” That was the question that my wife, Linda, and the co-producer of Who Is Esther asked me a number of years ago. And I said, ‘I’m going to write a Broadway-style musical.’ And then, in my mind, I said those wonderful words: ‘Holy … Read More
The Cancer Community
You typically don’t know about them until you, or someone you know, needs them. But with almost one in two people being faced with cancer at some point in their lives, these are the unsung heroes who provide programming, emotional support, and practical assistance. They put together support groups, cancer exercise programs, and specialized care. This list includes organizations like … Read More
Meet Vashti
We are delighted to welcome Michelle Kettrick to the role of Vashti. With a rich background in both Opera and Musical Theatre, Michelle brings a wealth of talent and stage presence to this production. She will also be lending her voice as a cherished member of the Chorus. By day, Michelle inspires the next generation of musicians as a band … Read More
Meet the Co-Producer
Behind every great production is someone who sees its potential long before the curtain rises, and for Who Is Esther, that person is Linda Craig, Co-Producer. With a keen eye for storytelling and a talent for bringing the right people and ideas together, Linda has been a driving force in shepherding this musical from vision to stage. A lifelong choral … Read More
Meet the Writer, Composer and Co-Producer – Trifactor Enabler
Randall Craig – composer, writer, co-producer: a man of many hats and boundless energy. Some may call him a serial entrepreneur, but we think “twenty-first century renaissance man” captures him far better. Whether he is writing books, earning countless speaking and volunteer awards, or coaching those with a business vision to pursue, Randall has a remarkable gift for seeing what … Read More
Welcome to the Who Is Esther Studio
Hey, welcome to the Who Is Esther Studio. I’m Randall Craig. Thank you so much for dropping by. I hope you have a chance to listen to some of the music and learn more about this very special musical. Interested in a real-world conversation about Who Is Esther? Please reach out…
The story behind the hat
Well, if you see me right now, you see that I’m wearing a Who is Esther hat. Interestingly, there are only two versions of this hat – only two copies. I’m wearing one of them, but the other one is being worn by a very special young man across the pond. His name is Amiel, and he’s the person who … Read More
The work is never done
I want to share one of the biggest misconceptions I had when I first started writing this musical: I was so sure it was good after I wrote it. Then, I started to get feedback. The feedback was an eye-opener. The number of times it was rewritten, the number of songs that were discarded, and new songs written – musically … Read More
Who Is Esther on the Ride to Conquer Cancer
Stay with me. This year, for the 4th time, I’ll be participating in the 200km Ride to Conquer Cancer in June. Doing the Ride took every ounce of my energy, but listening to all of the people sitting on lawn chairs along those 200km, with signs with their family member’s names, shouting “You’re riding for ________”, over and over again, … Read More
Who Is Esther is Now Officially Partnering with PMCF
We’re Official. Given the unique Who Is Esther backstory, perhaps it isn’t surprising that we are running the musical as a Social Enterprise, and that 100% of all proceeds are being directed to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF). This has taken a number of months to negotiate and put into place, but we’ve now signed formal terms. What does … Read More