News Archives
2013
Regan's writing is appearing in TWO anthologies!
June 6, 2013 10:36 PM
Sloth the Lazy Dragon, a comical sword & sorcery tale, will be appearing in the Of Beasts and Warriors Anthology.  Space Zombies and Felines Unite!, a short story based on scenes from the first part of the B-movie film, Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!, will be appearing in the Cosmic Vegetables Anthology.  Both anthologies will be published by Dreamscape Press.  Publication is set for October 2013, at which point you can pick up a paperback or ebook of each anthology through Amazon, CreateSpace, and Smashwords.    ... Read Full Article
DOG BAND
May 29, 2013 11:09 PM
Regan will be posting a few strips of her new graphic novel in progress, Dog Band, from time to time via dogband.weebly.com.  ... Read Full Article
Regan's got an Author Profile on Alfie Dog Ltd.
May 28, 2013 5:06 PM
Learn more about Regan W. H. Macaulay on the Alfie Dog Ltd. website, and don't forget to download her flash fiction fantasy story, The Kiss (0.39 pounds). ... Read Full Article
Regan's "The Kiss" to be published again!
April 24, 2013 8:51 AM
Regan Macaulay's first published flash fiction story is about to be published again!  It's available for download May 15th on Alfie Dog Limited, an online publisher in the UK.  50% of monies from downloads goes to the authors, so support writers and download a few stories from the website...Follow Alfie Dog on Twitter and Like them on Facebook! ... Read Full Article
"Pajama Game" opens at the George Ignatieff
April 22, 2013 11:29 PM
Pajama Game, produced by Onstage Productions, opens Wednesday April 24th at the George Ignatieff Theatre - 15 Devonshire Place, Toronto.  Triple Take alumnus, Stephen Flett, is in the cast!  The show runs until April 28th, so don't miss out!  Tickets and info:  http://www.onstageproductions.org/ ... Read Full Article
Trevor, from "Space Zombies", prompts a SALE!
April 11, 2013 1:21 PM
Trevor, who played the rampaging "giant toad-beast" in Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!, has been with us for about 10 years now!  To celebrate, we're giving you a discount on the Space Zombies script, available through lulu.com.  Buy your digest-sized, bound, and full-colour paperback cover copy of Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem! (full script, stills from the movie, and special Space Zombies short story included) before May 30th and receive a 50% discount!!!  ... Read Full Article
Regan's shortest story, "Envy", published AGAIN, now on The Glass Coin's website!
April 8, 2013 3:56 PM
Now you can check out "Envy" (149 words) on The Glass Coin.  You can also check out Regan's author page! ... Read Full Article
"Plan 9" Invitation Screening Date has been announced!
March 30, 2013 4:05 PM
The premiere for PLAN 9 has been announced!  Saturday August 24th, 2013 in Roanoke, Va, theatre TBA.  This screening is for the cast, crew and PLAN 9's biggest fans by invitation only (NOT A PUBLIC SCREENING), but other screenings will follow.  More information to come! ... Read Full Article
Catch the New Ideas Festival - now in week two of three!
March 15, 2013 6:42 PM
Five great shows, including R.J. Downes' Two Actresses starring alumnus Anne Harper (Without Whom at the 2008 Fringe of Toronto Festival and Hamilton Fringe Festival).  Check out the New Ideas Festival page for all the details! ... Read Full Article
"Space Zombies" script/book receives PR from Books of the Dead Press!
March 7, 2013 6:54 PM
The blog/site Books of the Dead Press have posted about our published script - Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem! Buy your copy on lulu.com! ... Read Full Article
Regan's shortest story, "Envy", published on DM Du Jour!
March 6, 2013 10:41 AM
Check out Danse Macabre Du Jour for Regan W. H. Macaulay's 149 word fantasy tale! ... Read Full Article
"Without Whom" accepted into the SpringWorks Festival in Stratford!
February 8, 2013 8:17 PM
Without Whom, by R. J. Downes and previously co-produced by Triple Take Productions (with Beautiful Lie) at the 2008 Fringe of Toronto Festival and the Hamilton Fringe Festival, will be produced at this year's SpringWorks Festival in Stratford in May!  R. J. Downes will be producing and directing the show.  R. J. Downes, one of the founding members of Triple Take, has worked with and co-produced with the company since its inception in 1993.  Most recently produced or co-produced plays (with TTP) written by R. J. Downes include:  Tightrope (2010 Toronto Fringe), Without Whom, and Last Dance of the Dark ... Read Full Article
Regan's new business, Kuri K9 Massage, is open!
February 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Regan Macaulay's (Triple Take's Artistic Director and Producer) new business, Kuri K9 Massage, is finally officially/fully open.  Though she has been seeing a few clients for the past few months, she is now ready for more appointments.  A price list is available on the Kuri K9 Massage website at kurik9massage.weebly.com under Services and Fees (on the right side of the top bar).  A little bit about Kuri K9 Massage:  Kuri means dog, or four-legged animal in Maori, a culture of New Zealand, which is a place of great natural beauty and healing.  NZ is known for its geothermal activity, mainly ... Read Full Article
"Apartment 3A" by Jeff Daniels at Papermill Theatre
January 23, 2013 8:30 PM
APARTMENT 3A by Jeff Daniels Jan 31 - Feb 2 & Feb 7-9 at 8pm -- Feb 3, 9 at 2pm For Tickets: 416-860-6176 or amicustickets@rogers.com Apartment 3A tells the story of Annie who, on discovering her boyfriend making love to a woman on her dining room table, concludes that she has once again “failed” at love. Out goes the boyfriend, out goes grandma’s dining room table and Annie moves to Apartment 3A. Cue the neighbour from across the hall who enters her life in the same way as he has entered her apartment: without permission. This perplexing neighbour cautions ... Read Full Article
"Conspiracy" Reading at Grace Church on the Hill
January 16, 2013 10:55 PM
Heretofore Productions will be putting on the first Toronto production of Conspiracy as a staged reading at Grace Church on the Hill at 300 Lonsdale Road (Toronto), on Saturday January 19th at 7:30pm, with author Loring Mandel in attendance. No charge for admission. The play concerns the events of the Wannsee Conference which took place on January 20th, 1942 just outside of Berlin. Several high ranking German officials and SS officers came together to discuss the Final Solution in chilling terms.  Stephen Flett (who performed in It Was Kit and ...Dark Cloaked Avenger)and Kevin Robinson (our stunt/"farce" choreographer for The ... Read Full Article
Robin Hood: The Legendary Musical Comedy! At Hart House...
January 5, 2013 5:28 PM
Robin Hood: The Legendary Musical Comedy Music & Lyrics by Kieren MacMillan and Jeremy Hutton Book by William Foley, Jeremy Hutton, Jesse MacLean, Kevin MacPherson and Kate Smith Based on the collective creation by Shakespeare by the Sea - Halifax Directed by Jesse MacLean January 11th - 26th, 2013 at Hart House Theatre (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H3) Starring many, many people, including Andrew Dundass, Triple Take alumnus from Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger! ... Read Full Article
2012
"Space Zombies" film script is 40% off, just in time for Christmas!
December 3, 2012 5:53 PM
Get your copy (or copies!) of "Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!", the published script (and more) at 40% off the regular price NOW! ... Read Full Article
Regan's first horror story is published!
November 27, 2012 4:57 PM
The fine folks at Silverthought Online have published Regan Macaulay's short horror story, The Institute!  Click here to read the story...http://www.silverthought.com/macaulay01.html ... Read Full Article
Amicus Productions presents..."Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
November 11, 2012 8:11 PM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Jeffrey Hatcher Adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella Nov 15-24 at the Papermill Theatre Todmorden Mills at the foot of Pottery Road Just down the hill from Broadview and Mortimer Directed by Harvey Levkoe Produced by Susan McQueen Stage Managed by Karen Farnocchi A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll's experiments with exotic "powders and tinctures" have brought forth his other self - Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll ... Read Full Article
"Romeo and Juliet" is running at Hart House as we speak!
November 11, 2012 4:19 PM
Romeo and Juliet Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Jeremy Hutton Nov. 7 - 24, 2012 As the best known love story in the English language, Romeo and Juliet celebrates the contrast between comedy and tragedy, the futility of conflict and the power of love to unite. Hart House Theatre is proud to continue its tradition of producing high-calibre and accessible classics with Romeo and Juliet: an icon of love and passion against all odds, containing the world’s most beautiful poetry on the subject. 3 Week Run: Week 1: Wednesday – Saturday at 8PM Week 2: Wednesday – Saturday at ... Read Full Article
Regan's shortest work of fiction, "ENVY", published in Space Squid!
November 10, 2012 6:32 PM
Coming in at only 149 words, Envy is a pretty short story, but that doesn't bother the trail-blazers at Space Squid.  They published it in their 11th Issue (in print at Armadillocon July 27th, 2012)!  Check out the issue #11 (when it's available - COMING SOON!), which will include this super-short story - download the PDF (issues 7, 8, 9, 10, and soon, 11) for FREE! ... Read Full Article
"Battle of the Warsaw Ghetto" - 2 days left!
November 10, 2012 4:12 PM
3 performances only! Battle of the Warsaw Ghetto is at the Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave, Friday November 9 and Saturday November 10 at 8 pm and Sunday November 11 at 12:30 pm. Directed by Sam Rosenthal and featuring Derek Keurvorst, Lisa Messinger, Jorge Molina, Michael Lamport and Tara Baxendale. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. ... Read Full Article
Regan's new site, Kuri K9 Massage, is live!
November 4, 2012 10:23 PM
Regan Macaulay, Artistic Director/Producer at Triple Take, recently launched her own Writer website.  Now she's launched another site for her new Canine (and Feline) Massage Therapy business called Kuri K9 Massage!  The business, which she will operate from her home, doesn't open officially until early 2013, but there's all sorts of info to check out in anticipation of Kuri's opening!  ... Read Full Article
"Space Zombies" feature script PUBLISHED!
October 13, 2012 12:00 AM
We've published a digest sized version of the script for Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!  Copies are available for purchase through Lulu.com ($9.99 USD plus shipping).  ... Read Full Article
Thanks so much to R.J. Downes and Simone Cordice!
September 1, 2012 1:57 PM
Thank you R.J. Downes and Simone Cordice for their donations towards the digital release of Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!  The campaign is now closed and we're saving out pennies to complete the funding required.  Stay tuned for more updates on the (online) release of Space Zombies! ... Read Full Article
BIG Thank You! to Anonymous, The Beauchamp family, and Lorrie Player!
August 29, 2012 10:06 PM
Thank you Lorrie Player, the Beauchamps, and Anonymous for your donations to the "Space Zombies" fundraising campaign!  ONLY 52 hours left!  Donate NOW! ... Read Full Article
A BIG shout out to M.L., Diane Hook, and Chris Coculuzzi!
August 26, 2012 11:45 PM
Thank you Chris, Diane, and M.L. for your contributions to Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!'s digital release!  Less than a week left - don't forget to donate and to encourage your friends to do so as well! ... Read Full Article
A big shout out to Kelsey Matheson and Joan Risk!
August 20, 2012 3:10 PM
Kelsey Matheson and Joan Risk made donations to the Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem! digital release campaign through indiegogo...how about you?  Donate now! ... Read Full Article
URINETOWN, the musical - StageWorks Toronto
August 14, 2012 3:37 PM
Come see Stephen Flett in StageWorks Toronto production of: URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL Music and Lyrics Book and Lyrics Mark Hollmann Greg Kotis ON STAGE (2012) August 16/17 @ 8pm, August 18 @ 2pm/8pm, August 19 @ 2pm Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St., Toronto $22 General Admission Director/Choreographer: Lorraine Kimsa Musical Director: Tom Kerr Assistant Director: Michael Yaneff Please visit www.stageworkstoronto.com for tickets. ... Read Full Article
"Plan 9" Update!
August 5, 2012 12:57 PM
Word from the people behind the remake of Plan 9 from Outerspace: TO THE FUTURE!!! I know we have been silent these past few months getting our ducks in a row! But No Longer! We are about to make a lot of noise! First off, BIG UPDATE! We are set for completed film lock as of Jan 1st! As in all post production complete! We will be going to market with the film in Jan and should have our release in 2013!!! Here is to all that have supported us thus far, and we will be posting regularly leading up ... Read Full Article
Unit 102 presents: "Oleanna" / "In a Dark, Dark House"
August 3, 2012 10:01 PM
Two plays by two American masters brought to you by Unit 102 Actor's Company. Oleanna by David Mamet A female student and her male teacher go head to head in Mamet's tragic meditation on power, learning and political correctness. Filled with Mamet's trademark razor-sharp dialogue, Oleanna is as controversial today as when it first appeared twenty-five years ago, Directed by David LaFontaine. Featuring Linzee Barclay (Triple Take alumni from Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger) and Scott Walker Previews (PWYC): Aug 8, 10 @ 8pm Show times: Aug 15, 18, 22, 24, 29, 31 @ 8pm Matinees: Aug 19, ... Read Full Article
More "Shout Outs" to Jason Reilly, Tinie Evans, Johnny Vong, and Anonymous!
July 31, 2012 9:56 AM
Jason Reilly (who played "A Man of Great Importance"), Tinie Evans, Johnny Vong (he was on our crew!) and Anonymous  have all donated to the "Space Zombies" digital release campaign.  How about you?  DONATE ... Read Full Article
More "Shout Outs" to Andrea Lyons, Andrew Callum, and Stephen Risk!
July 28, 2012 1:11 PM
Andrea Lyons (aka Mrs. Smith), Andrew Callum and Stephen Risk have all donated towards the digital release of "Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!"  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  (A triple thank you!)...for those of you who haven't...DONATE NOW! ... Read Full Article
Shout outs to some of the first people to donate to the "Space Zombies" digital release campaign!
July 14, 2012 7:54 PM
Many, many thanks from the Producers and the Zombies to the following individuals who have donated funds towards the costs of the digital release of "Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!"...for those of you who haven't, please DONATE NOW! Thank you to David Crawford, Priya Rao of the up-coming short film "Best, Priya" (click here to donate to funds to this film), and Maureen Bell!!! ... Read Full Article
Fundraising Campaign for "Space Zombies"!
July 12, 2012 8:55 PM
Regan Macaulay and Kevin Risk, co-writers and co-producers of the ultra-low-budget feature film Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem! that premiered in September 2004, are fundraising to get Space Zombies distributed to video on demand services and online stores such as iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, etc. through Distribber, another indiegogo success story!  With your help, they can put together the funds to submit this film to Distribber, who will hopefully find a home for the movie on iTunes (and other services).  There will also be postage fees, expenses creating the necessary Digibeta tape to submit, and so on.  Donate now! ... Read Full Article
"Dina: The Burlapped Crusader" opens tomorrow at the Toronto Fringe!
July 4, 2012 5:00 PM
The Toronto Fringe Festival and Footpath Productions presents: We’ve all heard it - that trite announcement at the beginning of a show, a reminder to patrons to please turn off their phones and unwrap those cough candies. Well, not this summer, Toronto! It’s time for a new kind of theatre, a new kind of audience, a new kind of… superhero? This year, The Toronto Fringe Festival welcomes Dina: the Burlapped Crusader, a new superhero for a new time. She not only wants her audience to leave their cell phones on, but set them to ring. LOUDLY! And to text her ... Read Full Article
"Antigone" opens TONIGHT at the Fringe of Toronto Festival!
July 4, 2012 1:38 PM
Soup Can Theatre presents ANTIGONE By Sophocles (Translation by David Greene) Published by the University of Chicago Press Produced by permission of the publisher July 4th-15th at the Randolph Theatre, Part of the 2012 Toronto Fringe Festival Soup Can Theatre is proud to announce its next production: a visceral and physical adaptation of Sophocles’ legendary tragedy ANTIGONE that ties ancient Greece and modern-day Toronto together by drawing inspiration from the searing images of the 2010 G20 Summit protests, as well as the worldwide ‘Occupy’ movement.  Triple Take alumni Kathryn Malek plays Eurydice! PERFORMANCE DETAILS: Randolph Theatre – 736 Bathurst St, ... Read Full Article
"Piecing Together Pauline" at the Toronto Fringe - opens in 2 days!
July 3, 2012 7:08 PM
Fire and Air Productions (www.fireandair.ca) proudly presents Piecing Together Pauline by Chris Coculuzzi and Roxanne Deans as part of the 2012 Toronto Fringe Festival (90 minute play).  Many friends and alumni of Triple Take involved, including Chris and Roxanne, Tara Baxendale, Rob Candy, Stephen Flett, Brenda Somers, and Blake Thorne. Venue: Tarragon Theatre Main Space Performance Dates: Thurs, July 5 at 8:15pm Sat, July 7 at 5:15pm Sun, July 8 at 10:00pm Tues, July 10 at 10:30pm Wed, July 11 at Noon Thurs, July 12 at 7:30pm Sun, July 15 at 5:15pm Tickets are $10 at the door, $11 in ... Read Full Article
"Like Father, Like Son? Sorry!" Father's Day Special!
June 16, 2012 1:19 PM
If you've ever been a father, had a father, met a father, thought about being a father, or most importantly, wanted to see a hilarious comedy show about one man's terror of becoming a father, then this is the show to see.  See Chris Gibbs (Triple Take alumni from "Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!" and "Space Zombies III") at Comedy Bar - 945 Bloor St. W., Toronto, this Sunday, Father's Day, 7pm! ... Read Full Article
"Piecing Together Pauline" at the 2012 Fringe of Toronto Festival
June 11, 2012 6:25 PM
"Piecing Together Pauline" is a new, up-coming Toronto Fringe show - a new herstorical drama about opera singer Pauline Garcia Viardot (1821-1910).  A number of Triple Take friends and alumni, including Chris Coculuzzi, Roxanne Deans, Tara Baxendale, Rob Candy, Stephen Flett, Brenda Somers, and Blake Thorne, are involved and they are looking for various donations.  Please help out - head to this link to see what they need and to get more information about the show. ... Read Full Article
PIECES
May 22, 2012 10:32 AM
PIECES - a new play by Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman Directed by Jill Harper Starring: Rosemary Dunsmore, Jim Downing and Allison Price May 24th-June 9th Buy tickets online today at www.cue6.ca One of 3 plays nationwide shortlisted for the RBC Tarragon Emerging Playwrights Award. PIECES takes Toronto theatre in an entirely new direction – or 120 new directions, to be precise. ... Read Full Article
DowntoWn Abbey
May 18, 2012 11:22 AM
May 19 at 7:00pm until May 26 at 10:00pm   DowntoWn Abbey An Improvised Reimagining Premiered Sat. May 5, 2012 Comedy Bar – 945 Bloor St. West, Toronto Toronto, ON – April 27, 2012 - From the producers of the wildly successful improvised series Troubadour, Gleeks, Doctor Whom and Don’t You Forget About John Hughes comes the next great improvised reimagining, DOWNTOWN ABBEY, based on the UKs most popular drama series Downton Abbey. ... Read Full Article
"A Little Bit Zombie" midnight premiere at Toronto Underground Cinema!
May 16, 2012 1:24 PM
A Little Bit Zombie's Toronto screening will be at the Toronto Underground Cinema!! Grab some friends or some zombies and make sure to come down. Info: Thursday, May 17th @ 11:59pm Advance Tickets: http://bit.ly/Jm4YwR $7.50 for Zombies (Must be in zombie attire at Door) Coupon Code: ZombieALBZ $9.00 for Students (Must show Valid ID at Door) Coupon Code: StudentsALBZ Website: torontoundergroundcinema.com/schedule.php For all other Ontario screenings, and across Canada, visit http://www.alittlebitzombie.com/open-access/albz-canada-wide-screening-tickets The only good zombie is a dead zombie!! ... Read Full Article
STOCKHOLM, presented by Seventh Stage in association with Nightwood Theatre
May 14, 2012 8:00 PM
I'm a little late posting this one... Seventh Stage Theatre Productions in association with Nightwood Theatre proudly presents the North American Premiere of: STOCKHOLM May 11 at 8pm until June 3 at 9:30pm. Written by Bryony Lavery Directed by Kelly Straughan Choreography by Susie Burpee Starring Melissa-Jane Shaw and Jonathon Young Set and Costume Design by Lindsay C. Walker Lighting Design by Kimberly Purtell Sound Design and Original Music by Verne Good Stage Manager Sandi Becker Kali and Todd go on a euphoric and destructive trip. And they haven’t even left their house yet. ... Read Full Article
"Sloth the Lazy Dragon" is published again!
May 9, 2012 1:05 AM
Regan Macaulay's flash fiction story about the laziest of dragon's has been published a second time!  This time it's on the web at Sorcerous Signals and in print in the magazine Mystic Signals - the May 2012 editions!  Click here to get a print copy or to download Mystic Signals ("Sloth" will appear in issue #14, coming soon), and/or to support the magazine.  To go directly to the story, go to http://www.sorceroussignals.com/LazyDragon.html ... Read Full Article
Regan W. H. Macaulay's new "Writer" website!
April 30, 2012 4:26 PM
Check it out at http://reganwhmacaulay.weebly.com/ ... Read Full Article
"A Dame to Research For"
April 11, 2012 1:40 PM
Check out this noir parody / demonstration of the online medical database Micromedex on Youtube.  Kevin Risk and other Masters of Information students at U of T produced this video for their Introduction to Reference class...it stars our own Kevin Risk, who finally had the opportunity to act since beginning his studies! ... Read Full Article
Regan's article "Animal Actors" published in R.E.A.L. The Canadian Kids' Magazine!
March 13, 2012 1:46 PM
Regan Macaulay's article (entitled Animal Actors) for children in grades 4 to 8 about animal wranglers and the animals they work with has been published in R.E.A.L. (Read Everything And Learn) The Canadian Kids' Magazine!  Check out the R.E.A.L. website for more info on the magazine and to get a subscription! ... Read Full Article
New Ideas Festival 2012
March 8, 2012 11:35 AM
The New Ideas Festival is coming soon!  Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at 8pm until Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at 4:30pm.  15 short plays (12 productions and 3 staged readings, ranging from 12 to 70 minutes) get world premieres.  A different lineup each week in the 24th edition of this annual festival.  Evenings:  8pm - Saturday reading:  Noon - Saturday or Sunday matinees:  2:30pm.  The festival runs March 14 - April 1, 2012. ... Read Full Article
7 Fierce Femmes - a Fundraiser for Seventh Stage Theatre Productions
March 4, 2012 2:46 AM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th - 7pm until 1am at the EXTENSION ROOM, Toronto. Make no mistake, this event is a PARTY. As Spring emerges, come out to Toronto’s hottest, hippest most happening night. There will be plenty of food, beverages, entertainment and grooving tunes spun by the amazing DJ Lissa Monet, for an evening of dancing, paying tribute and FUN all in honour of International Women's Day. SEVEN FIERCE FEMMES SOIREE is THE event to mix and mingle, have yummy eats and drinks, enjoy incredible live entertainment, partake in a unique party experience and give to a great artistic cause! ... Read Full Article
Dark Cloaked Avenger Podcasts
March 3, 2012 4:26 PM
The first two episodes of our original Dark Cloaked Avenger podcasts, "Slither of the Snake", are back up.  Working on getting the final episode back up as well.  R.J. Downes has also delivered a new script to us and we hope to start producing new podcasts for the series in the coming months - perhaps the fall. ... Read Full Article
"The Night of the Iguana" at Hart House Theatre, U of T!
March 1, 2012 5:36 PM
The Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams Starring David Ferry Directed by Jeremy Hutton at Hart House Theatre (University of Toronto):  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto In Mexico's blistering heat, this story explores a priest's shattered faith and his cataclysmic undoing as he questions principles with which he has led his life.  This American classic features a collection of seemingly unrelated characters that propel us to the end of the proverbial rope in an examination of the limits of polite society. The cast includes Triple Take alumni Linzee Barclay as Hilda. ... Read Full Article
Regan a featured artist on Weekly Artist
February 27, 2012 12:01 AM
Check out the feature on Regan Macaulay on the Weekly Artist website... ... Read Full Article
No Sweetheart Required
February 2, 2012 4:43 PM
Cabbagetown Theatre Company presents the 2012 edition of No Sweetheart Required, the Valentine’s festival for people with and without sweethearts, Thursday, February 9 through Tuesday, February 14 at 8 p.m. at Whistler’s Grille and Cafe, 995 Broadview Avenue at Pottery Road. It’s a cabaret evening of short and sassy comedies plus musical interludes.  Tickets are only $20 with a $10 “Sweet Deal” offered on February 9 and 13.  A number of Triple Take alumni are featured at this event. ... Read Full Article
2011
Pet Fashion TV!
December 12, 2011 1:40 PM
Check out Raxl, a most adorable Chihuahua and member of the Macaulay-Risk household, her boyfriend Alfie (the black and white Maltipoo), and other cute puppies in a wee fashion show at Pet Cuisine and Accessories, 7:30pm TODAY (Monday the 12th) on Pet Fashion TV, The Pet Network.  That's channel 268 on Rogers Digital in Toronto and area.  It looks like the episode is on again at 1:30pm and 7:30pm this Thursday the 15th as well.  ... Read Full Article
More flash fiction by Regan W. H. Macaulay...
December 7, 2011 11:13 AM
Regan's recent flash fiction story, Sloth the Lazy Dragon, has been published on Yesteryear Fiction's website.  It will run on the main page for one week, but you can still read it in the archives after that.  Check it out for a good laugh! ... Read Full Article
Regan Macaulay's "The Kiss" published on EMG-Zine's site!
November 2, 2011 7:56 AM
The Kiss, a flash fiction piece by Regan Macaulay, has been published again - this time on the website EMG-Zine!  See the story here.  And don't forget to support the magazine to keep it running... ... Read Full Article
Catch Albert Masters in "Much Ado About Nothing"
September 19, 2011 5:16 PM
Albert Masters is in "Much Ado About Nothing" at Spadina House and Gardens in Toronto (just opposite Casa Loma).  The show opens Friday September 30th (with previews on September 28th and 29th) and runs through to Sunday October 16th. ... Read Full Article
"They Suck" script finalist for Terror Film Festival!
September 10, 2011 9:12 PM
"They Suck", a horror-comedy screenplay written by Regan Macaulay and Kevin Risk, has been selected as a finalist and a Claw Award nominee by the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia.  Check out the list of selected films and screenplays at the Terror Film Festival website.  The festival runs Thursday October 27th, Friday October 28th and Saturday October 29th with the Claw Awards at 9pm on Saturday night.  ... Read Full Article
Regan Macaulay an Associate Producer for Darkstone Entertainment's "Plan 9!"
September 7, 2011 7:40 PM
Regan Macaulay, Producer, Director, and Writer for Triple Take Productions, has invested in the re-make of Edward D. Wood Jr.'s Plan 9 from Outer Space entitled Plan 9. ... Read Full Article
2010
Regan Macaulay's "The Kiss" published in Aoife's Kiss!
December 6, 2010 10:50 AM
"The Kiss", a flash fiction fantasy story written by Regan Macaulay, has been published in the December 2010 edition of Aoife's Kiss Magazine.  Click here to get your copy!  Be sure to scroll down to Aoife's Kiss, the December 2010 issue (where you will see a list of all contributors). ... Read Full Article
Coming soon..."Toyer" by Gardner McKay
September 20, 2010 12:34 AM
R.J. Downes is Stage Manager and Kevin Risk is the Sound Designer... ... Read Full Article
Thanks for visiting "The Aquarium" and joining us for "Tightrope"
July 12, 2010 8:50 PM
What a great run!  Thanks to everyone who came out to see"Tightrope" & "The Aquarium" at the 2010 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival!  It was a blast!  BIG thanks to the entire cast and crew - a talented and hard working bunch!   ... Read Full Article
One more fantastic review and ONE FINAL SHOW!
July 8, 2010 6:37 PM
Don't miss The Aquarium - one final show this Saturday July 10th at the Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst St. at Adelaide)! From left:  Sandra Krstin, Nate Callens Photographed by:  E.C. Chevalier And check out our latest review from Theatromania! ... Read Full Article
Only THREE shows left - including tonight at 10:30pm!
July 6, 2010 2:36 PM
Don't miss out!  No latecomers admitted!  ; )  Catch "The Aquarium" at the Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst St. at Adelaide) tonight at 10:30pm, Thursday the 8th at Noon, and Saturday the 10th at 7:30pm... From left:  Scott Moore, Anthony Palmer, Allison Price, and Kristen Corvers Photographed by:  E.C. Chevalier ... Read Full Article
Feelin' the love in "The Aquarium"
July 5, 2010 9:16 AM
Recommended by Robert Crew at The Toronto Star! ... Read Full Article
Another great review of "The Aquarium"
July 4, 2010 1:31 PM
Check out the Mooney on Theatre review by Michelle Barker. ... Read Full Article
Eye Weekly Review of "The Aquarium"
July 3, 2010 1:27 AM
Check out this great review of "The Aquarium" from Eye Weekly ... Read Full Article
Toronto Sun Review of "Tightrope"
July 3, 2010 12:07 AM
Check out this great review of "Tightrope" from the Toronto Sun... Also, another good review at http://www.twisitheatreblog.com/ ... Read Full Article
"The Aquarium" opens TONIGHT - Canada Day - 8:15pm at the Factory Theatre!
July 1, 2010 3:35 PM
Can a woman with a farcical curse find a normal, happy life without all the hijinx?  Only if she can get to the root of her curse during her stay in a flat affectionately known as "The Aquarium." Left to right:  Jason Reilly as Alex, Anthony Palmer as George. Photographed by:  E. C. Chevalier. To listen to the audio spot, click here. ... Read Full Article
"The Aquarium" opens in one week at the Toronto Fringe!
June 24, 2010 12:59 AM
From left:  Jason Reilly, Anthony Palmer, Kristen Corvers Photographed by Michelle Bailey GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AQUARIUM AND TIGHTROPE! ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! • Online at www.fringetoronto.com • By Phone at 416-966-1062 or 1-866-515-7799 • In person (June 30 – July 11 only) at The Randolph Centre for the Arts, 736 Bathurst Street Advance tickets are $11 ($10+$1 convenience fee), and $5 for FringeKids (no convenience fee for kids tickets).  Advance ticket orders are available for pickup at the show's box office starting one hour prior to showtime.  The purchaser credit card must be presented for all pickup ... Read Full Article
Advance Tickets to all Fringe of Toronto Festival shows on sale NOW!
June 16, 2010 5:53 PM
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AQUARIUM AND TIGHTROPE! ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING JUNE 15 • Online at www.fringetoronto.com • By Phone at 416-966-1062 or 1-866-515-7799 • In person (June 30 – July 11 only) at The Randolph Centre for the Arts, 736 Bathurst Street Advance tickets are $11 ($10+$1 convenience fee), and $5 for FringeKids (no convenience fee for kids tickets). Advance ticket orders are available for pickup at the show`s box office starting one hour prior to showtime.  The purchaser credit card must be presented for all pickup orders. Latecomers are not admitted the theatre.  The Fringe does not ... Read Full Article
"The Aquarium"...coming soon to the 2010 Toronto Fringe!
June 1, 2010 2:30 PM
From left:  Kristen Corvers, "Seth", Jason Reilly Photography by:  Michelle Bailey ... Read Full Article
Frog Circus
May 24, 2010 12:16 AM
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Magmoe Media and Triple Take Productions present...
May 17, 2010 9:32 PM
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Good Egg and Triple Take Productions present...
May 7, 2010 9:03 PM
THE AQUARIUM by Regan Macaulay & Allison McWood Factory Theatre Mainspace, July 1st -10th 2010 Directed by: Regan Macaulay Cast: Nate Callens, Kristen Corvers, Sandra Krstin, Andrea Lyons, Scott Moore, Anthony Palmer, Allison Price, & Jason Reilly Toronto, Ontario: Good Egg and Triple Take Productions team up to return to the Toronto Fringe Festival this season, doing what they do best – comedy! Opening on Thursday July 1st and running select dates through Saturday July 10th 2010 at the Factory Theatre Mainspace, The Aquarium is a hilarious look at inter-apartmental urban life. ... Read Full Article
"The Aquarium"
March 26, 2010 4:25 PM
Can a woman with a farcical curse find a normal, happy life without all the hijinx?  Only if she can get to the root of her curse during her stay in a flat affectionately known as "The Aquarium."   Coming soon to the 2010 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival!  Don't miss it! ... Read Full Article
"Tightrope" at the New Ideas Festival
March 9, 2010 7:12 PM
A short version of Tightrope, by R.J. Downes, a play that Triple Take is co-producing with Magmoe Media at the 2010 Toronto Fringe, is playing at this year's New Ideas Festival at the Alumnae Theatre. The play is directed by Kate Fenton and stars Mark Gibson, Dave McKay, June Morrow, and Stephanie Seaton. The show, along with six other short, new works is playing during the second week of the New Ideas Festival - March 17-20 (Wed-Sat 8pm and Sat 2:30pm).  The Alumnae Theatre is located at 70 Berkeley Street.  416-364-4170.  newideas@alumnaetheatre.com.  Tickets are $15.00 ... Read Full Article
Kill Shakespeare
March 1, 2010 3:38 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... This April, It’s Time to Kill Shakespeare New comic series re-imagines the Bard and his most famous characters Launching at WonderCon, April 2-4, 2010 San Diego, CA (February 19, 2010) – To celebrate the birth (and death) of the world’s most famous playwright, IDW Publishing is proud to launch a brand new comic series at WonderCon, Kill Shakespeare. Conceived and written by Canadian-based creators Conor McCreery and Anthony Del Col, this twelve-issue series is a dark take on the Bard and his work, pitting his greatest heroes against his most menacing villains. The series will launch with ... Read Full Article
Casting for "The Aquarium" is Complete
February 25, 2010 3:25 PM
Jeanette will be played by Kristen Corvers. Alex will be played by Jason Reilly. George will be played by Anthony Palmer. Jen will be played by Andrea Lyons. Gen will be played by Sandra Krstin. Bob will be played by Scott Moore. Allison Price and Nate Callens will each be playing multiple roles. Check out the Who's Who section in the coming weeks for more info... ... Read Full Article
No Sweetheart Required
February 7, 2010 11:44 AM
TORONTO, January 20, 2009 – Grab a friend, grab your ex, grab your mom or grab your sweetheart and head to No Sweetheart Required this February – a cabaret evening of short and sassy comedies and musical interludes featuring performers such as David Hein (co-creator of My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding), First Nations mezzo soprano Marion Newman, comedians June Morrow and Liam Doherty, and musical and jazz veteran Bremner Duthie. The show’s theme is “Love…or the lack thereof” and it’s presented at Whistler’s Grille and Café, 995 Broadview Avenue at Pottery Road, from February 9 – 14 at 8 ... Read Full Article
Auditions for "The Aquarium" are closed
February 4, 2010 9:11 PM
Thank you so much for all your submissions.  The audition slots are booked and casting will be under way shortly!  Check back for casting updates and bios!  ... Read Full Article
AUDITIONS
January 18, 2010 9:35 AM
AUDITION NOTICE For the Fringe of Toronto Festival, 2010 Good Egg Productions & Triple Take Productions present: THE AQUARIUM by Regan Macaulay & Allison McWood Director:  Regan Macaulay Producers:  Kelsey Matheson, Regan Macaulay, and R.J. Downes Casting:  Regan Macaulay Casting Asst:  E.C. Chevalier We are looking for EQUITY or NON-EQUITY actors. Pay rate:  a percentage of profits made once expenses are reimbursed Audition dates:  Friday February 5: 7:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday February 6: 1:20pm-5:40pm, Sunday February 7: 1:20pm-5:40pm, and Monday February 8: 7:00pm-10:00pm.                                                                                                                   ... Read Full Article
2009
"The Aquarium"
December 22, 2009 1:09 PM
Great news!  Triple Take Productions has reached an agreement with two different production companies to co-produce plays in the Fringe of Toronto Festival in 2010.  Triple Take will produce a new play co-written by Regan Macaulay and Allison McWood, entitled The Aquarium, with Good Egg Productions.  Magmoe Media is our producing partner for two new plays by R.J. Downes.  Audition notices will be posted in the next few weeks.  Check back for updates... ... Read Full Article
Reading of "The Man in the Room Next Door"
August 24, 2009 8:35 PM
Feel like taking in a comic mystery the night of September 11th or 12th?  Come to the Village Playhouse to see a staged reading of R.J. Downes' new play, The Man in the Room Next Door". ... Read Full Article
What they're saying about Kevin Risk's recent short story...
July 12, 2009 10:14 PM
"As a hapless cannibal chained up for your perversions and sentenced to be locked away, what do you do when you wake up alone in a strangely empty city, your captors gone, your mind drugged and memories of your life playing in front of your eyes like an 8mm family movie? You go out looking for food, of course. Kevin Risk’s “The Incredible Vanishing Cannibal” is a succinct and entertaining tale that lets the reader into the mind of a man (no different than you or I, except for the fact that he enjoys human flesh) dealing with both his ... Read Full Article
Check out the 21st Fringe of Toronto Festival
July 5, 2009 11:44 PM
Remember to check out the 21st Fringe of Toronto Festival...some shows with current and former members of Triple Take include: Because I Can by Allison McWood (It Was Kit, Shakespeare's Brain) and produced by Daniel Staheli (It Was Kit) Big Sexy by Stephen Kunc and the cast includes Stephen Flett (It Was Kit, Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger) My Mother's Lesbian Jewish-Wiccan Wedding by David Hein and Irene Carl, and the cast also includes Irene Carl (Without Whom) Like Father, Like Son? Sorry, a one-man show written by and starring Chris Gibbs (Space Zombies: 13 Months of Brain-Spinning ... Read Full Article
"Because I Can" by Allison McWood
June 29, 2009 9:00 PM
Congratulations to Mad Frau Productions and writer, Allison McWood, for their Fringe of Toronto Festival production, Because I Can.  For more information and performance dates... ... Read Full Article
"The Incredible Vanishing Cannibal"
June 15, 2009 8:26 PM
A new short story by our own Kevin Risk.  To read the story, visit The Absent Willow Review. ... Read Full Article
Feedback on "The Dark Cloaked Avenger" podcasts
June 2, 2009 12:47 PM
"All I can say is...WOW.  As a fan of old-time radio shows and a radio personality myself, I have to say that you have NAILED it with your parody!  I mean, even right down to the commercial sponsors...brilliant! "Some of the story lines were so bad in the old days that they were almost parodies of themselves, and you've capitalized on that beautifully.  Can't wait to listen to future episodes as the storyline unfolds!" - Darren Marlar - Comedian, Radio Show Host, and Writer For more information on Darren Marlar, please visit his website. ... Read Full Article
Radio Dramas
January 5, 2009 1:41 PM
Our slate for 2009 has changed.  Unwanted Guests is on hold indefinitely, but we are proceeding with some radio drama projects:  new episodes of The Dark Cloaked Avenger, by R.J. Downes, and later this year we will produce the sci-fi / fantasy radio mini-series, Lady Luck, by Kevin Risk.  Be sure to check back for updates! ... Read Full Article
2008
Douglas Alexander Bell * September 12, 1942 - October 1, 2008 *
October 9, 2008 11:45 AM
He was "The Fisherman" from The Scary Bitch Project, an animal wrangler in Watching Mr. Body, champion of this production company, husband to Maureen Bell, and he was my step-father.  He was a good man, a kind man, a true gentleman.  We will miss him profoundly, but we will always cherish our memories of him.  ... Read Full Article
Early preproduction begins for "Unwanted Guests"
October 7, 2008 8:12 PM
Test shooting has begun, as well as some work towards the creation of our FX.  Principle photography begins in early 2009!  Check back for updates on the home page, as well as the Unwanted Guests project page. ... Read Full Article
Thanks to all those "Without Whom" this run would not be possible...
August 24, 2008 7:50 PM
Without Whom has just completed a run at the Fringe of Toronto Festival, and also the remount at the Hamilton Fringe.  We had an excellent time and thank everyone who came out to support us!  A special thanks to Weird Tales Magazine for their generous coverage.  ... Read Full Article
Three more shows left for "Without Whom" at the Hamilton Fringe - don't miss it!
August 21, 2008 11:59 PM
"The View" (Hamilton) review:  This is a neat package of a play, both quirky and philosophical.  Anne Harper graces the stage as Marguerite, a widow seeking closure with her husband, the writer too stubborn to accept his own death. Carefully acted and professional in appearance, this play will charm weathered theatre-goers and newbies alike. [Katie Penrose] Venue #1 of the Downtown Arts Centre 28 Rebecca Street, Hamilton, Ontario Friday August 22nd, 9:00pm Saturday August 23rd, 3:00pm Sunday August 24th, 4:30pm ... Read Full Article
Another chance to catch "Without Whom"! This time, it's at the Hamilton Fringe.
July 28, 2008 1:10 AM
WITHOUT WHOM by R.J. Downes Directed by Pat McCarthy Starring:  Anne Harper, John Illingworth, Irene Carl & R.J. Downes Join us for our second run at the Hamilton Fringe! Venue #1 of the Downtown Arts Centre 28 Rebecca Street, Hamilton, Ontario Saturday August 16th, 6:00pm Sunday August 17th, 7:30pm Monday August 18th, 10:30pm Wednesday August 20th, 7:30pm Friday August 22nd, 9:00pm Saturday August 23rd, 3:00pm Sunday August 24th, 4:30pm Visit the Hamilton Fringe website for more information. ... Read Full Article
"Unwanted Guests", by Kevin Risk
July 14, 2008 12:00 AM
Triple Take is in the very early stages of producing a short, suspense-thriller entitled Unwanted Guests.  The film is written by Kevin Risk, and Regan Macaulay will direct.  The cast includes Kelsey Matheson, Kevin Risk, Eve Wylden, and Albert Masters.  Key creative/crew members include E.C. Chevalier, Jeff Eason, Mauri Hall and Johnny Vong. Check back for future updates on the progress of the film during production, post, and the release! ... Read Full Article
Interview with R.J. Downes - Weird Tales Magazine online
July 12, 2008 6:58 PM
Weird Tales Magazine online correspondent Robert Isenberg interviews R.J. Downes about Without Whom and finding inspiration Ray Bradbury's marriage.  Read interview Thanks so much to everyone who made it out to the Fringe of Toronto Festival run of Without Whom (which closed today).  Check back for dates and times for the Hamilton Fringe run of Without Whom! ... Read Full Article
It's your last week to catch "Without Whom" at the Toronto Fringe! 4 shows left!
July 6, 2008 10:48 PM
Only 4 shows left to catch at St. Vladimir's Theatre (620 Spadina Avenue, south of Harbord)!  See the show that NOW Magazine gave three N's: NNN:  "Based loosely on sci-fi author Ray Bradbury and wife Marguerite, Without Whom offers a candid and mature take on romance between a dreamer and a realist, as they debate who is outliving whom..." - Tara-Michelle Ziniuk. ... Read Full Article
"Without Whom" opens July 2nd at the Fringe of Toronto Festival!
July 1, 2008 1:09 AM
For more information, including info on prices, passes, venues, show times, visit the official Fringe of Toronto Festival Website, as well as this website.  For more information on "Without Whom", visit the site of Beautiful Lie Productions.  Check out Triple Take's group page on Facebook, and "Without Whom's event page! ... Read Full Article
Weird Tales Magazine..."Without Whom" Official Sponsor
June 30, 2008 4:50 PM
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"Without Whom" opens next week!
June 23, 2008 1:13 PM
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"Without Whom" Press Release
May 24, 2008 10:09 PM
Beautiful Lie Productions in association with Blue Fire Productions and Triple Take Productions  Presents Without Whom… by R.J. Downes What happens when we leave this life? Does the world really go on without us? What if we could make death wait…even if only for a little while? What would you say to that one important person in your life - given the chance? Based in part on the lives of Ray and Marguerite Bradbury (1922 – 2003), Without Whom is a play about love, loss, and the inability to let go of those we hold close to our hearts…even in ... Read Full Article
Announcing the Cast and Crew of "Without Whom" at this year's Fringe of Toronto Festival, and the Hamilton Fringe
May 22, 2008 7:50 PM
Cast and Crew of Without Whom, by R.J. Downes: Marguerite Monarch will be played by Anne Harper Ray Monarch will be played by John Illingworth Susan will be played by Irene Carl Harlan will be played by Rob Downes Producers:  R.J. Downes, Kathryn Malek & Regan Macaulay Director:  Pat McCarthy Stage Manager:  Donny MacDonald ... Read Full Article
Congrats to Kelsey and Scott!!!
April 14, 2008 10:00 PM
Congratulations to Triple Take member, Producer and Actor extraordinaire, Kelsey Matheson!  She and Scott McCord tied the knot today - Regan, Kevin, and the rest of Triple Take wish them a lifetime of happiness! ... Read Full Article
Casting Call for "Without Whom"
March 26, 2008 12:21 PM
Toronto Fringe / Hamilton Fringe July 2008 AUDITIONS for Without Whom by R.J. Downes Equity or non-equity Audition Date: TBA Audition Location: TBA Please note: the actors cast in this show must be available for the Fringe of Toronto Festival in July and the Hamilton Fringe Festival in August.  Please do not submit unless you are available for both. Deadline for submitting: April 4/08 Required: One male in his mid twenties to early thirties. Must be tall. One female in her mid twenties to early thirties. Only blonds please! ... Read Full Article
Another Fringe Show!
March 25, 2008 3:28 PM
Beautiful Lie and Bluefire Productions will also be presenting R.J. Downes' Without Whom at this year's Fringe of Toronto Festival.  Regan Macaulay will produce the play alongside producers R.J. Downes and Kathryn Malek.  Check back for future updates regarding the play, particularly the casting call, which is coming up soon. Without Whom will also be performed at the 2008 Hamilton Fringe Festival. Another previous member of Triple Take, John Healy (Over-the-Edge), is also participating in the Fringe this year. ... Read Full Article
Congrats to members of Triple Take who are off to the Fringe of Toronto, '08!
February 2, 2008 1:08 AM
Some members of Triple Take Productions are participating in this year's Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival!  Bluefire Productions (Kathryn Malek, Producer) will be producing Death to Dating, by R.J. Downes and Kathryn Malek.  Congrats to all the companies in this year's Fringe! ... Read Full Article
Call for Directors and Designers
January 28, 2008 12:44 AM
Theatre Aurora is looking for Directors, Set Designers, Costume Designers, Lighting Designers, and Sound Designers for the Playwrights of Spring Festival.  The deadline to submit resumes is February 9th (paying, non-union). ... Read Full Article
Publicist needed
January 8, 2008 12:43 PM
Theatre Aurora's Playwrights of Spring Festival is looking for a Publicist. ... Read Full Article
Celebrate Black History Month with "A Winter Tale"
January 6, 2008 6:17 PM
Frances-Anne Solomon's acclaimed award-winning film will open to cinema goers this February! The official release launch takes place January 31, 2008 at the Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto).  Cast and crew will be on hand for a special Q&A session and VIP reception. Set in Toronto's Parkdale Community, A Winter Tale tells the emotional story of a black men's support group that begins to meet at a Caribbean takeaway restaurant, after a ten-year-old boy is killed by a stray bullet. It features a talented ensemble cast led by Canadian stars Peter Williams and Michael Miller and Caribbean icons Leonie ... Read Full Article
2007
Production Manager needed
December 22, 2007 11:52 PM
Theatre Aurora's Playwrights of Spring Festival is looking for a Production Manager. ... Read Full Article
"It Was Kit" at St. Andrew's College postponed
November 28, 2007 5:08 PM
Check back for updates to see when "It Was Kit" will play up at St. Andrew's College in Aurora.  ... Read Full Article
R.J. Downes named Festival Producer of the Playwrights of Spring Festival
November 10, 2007 12:25 PM
R.J. Downes, Director and Co-producer of Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger, has been named the Festival Producer of the Playwrights of Spring Festival, Theatre Aurora.  Submissions of one-act and full-length plays are currently being accepted - the deadline is November 30th.  ... Read Full Article
"A Winter Tale" premieres in the U.S.
November 9, 2007 2:02 PM
A Winter Tale, produced by Leda Serene Films, directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, written by Michelle Lonsdale Smith and Frances-Anne Solomon and Associate Produced by Regan Macaulay, will have its Gala premiere at the 15th annual African Diaspora Film Festival in Manhattan on November 23rd, with additional screenings on November 25th and Dec 1st.  The film stars Peter Williams and Leonie Forbes, and both are being honoured at a special reception hosted by the Jamaican Consulate General in New York on Tuesday November 20th.  ... Read Full Article
"It Was Kit" to be remounted...at St. Andrew's College
October 5, 2007 10:25 PM
The 2006 Fringe of Toronto Festival and Best of the Fringe (Diesel Playhouse) hit, It Was Kit:  The "True" Story of Christopher Marlowe by Allison McWood, is about to receive the remount treatment!  The production includes an all student cast of 12 up-and-coming actors, mostly students from St. Andrew's College in Aurora.  Regan Macaulay returns to direct this new cast of young Renaissance men and women in the production that was deemed a "rollicking revisionist history..." by Tyler Clarke Burke of Eye Magazine and "...a crowd-pleasing farce with a contemporary tone..." by Jon Kaplan of Now Magazine.  Costume Designer Michelle ... Read Full Article
Catch "A Winter Tale" at any number of festivals across the globe!
September 5, 2007 10:35 AM
Congratulations to the cast and crew of A Winter Tale on the recent screening at The Montreal World Film Festival August 28th, 29th and September 1st.  The film was directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, written by Michelle Lonsdale Smith and Frances-Anne Solomon, produced by Leda Serene Films and associate produced by Regan Macaulay (who was also the script editor).  Recently, A Winter Tale won the Tonya Lee Williams Award for Outstanding Canadian Feature at the 2007 ReelWorld Film Festival this past spring. For more information on future screenings, please click here... ... Read Full Article
Congrats to "Conscientia"
September 4, 2007 1:42 PM
Congratulations to the cast (including Kevin Risk) and crew of Conscientia by Michelle D'Alessandro Hatt on a very successful run at the 2007 SummerWorks Festival this past August!  We look forward to further script developments...check back for updates on future production dates. ... Read Full Article
Kevin Risk to perform in the SummerWorks Festival
July 25, 2007 4:44 PM
Kevin Risk, who is a member of Triple Take, is performing in a show in the SummerWorks Theatre Festival.  Conscientia, by Michelle D'Alessandro Hatt Well-Cradle Productions Directed by:  Jane Moffat Dramaturg:  Andrea Romaldi Consulting Producer:  Derrick Chua Stage Manager:  Sandy Plunkett Set and Costume Design:  Michelle Bailey Sound Design:  John Stuart Campbell Featuring:  Richard Alan Campbell, Mary Krohnert and Kevin Risk The show opens August 3rd at the Factory Theatre (Studio).  Check out the Conscientia group and event on Facebook for more information (dates, times, location and ticket prices) and visit TO TIX for advance tickets (click on the SummerWorks ... Read Full Article
Sad News...
June 10, 2007 7:45 PM
Prea L. Macaulay, feline star of such Triple Take films as Space Zombies:  13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem! and Sketch TV, as well as other commercials and short films, quietly passed away at 8:20pm Saturday June 9th, 2007.  Kevin and Regan, fellow cast and crew members, and her brother, Frodo B. Macaulay, will always remember her fondly. ... Read Full Article
"It Was Kit" and "Shakespeare's Brain" published online!
June 7, 2007 5:09 PM
Allison McWood's It Was Kit: The "True" Story of Christopher Marlowe, originally produced by Triple Take Productions and Mad Frau Productions for the Fringe of Toronto Festival and the Best of the Fringe at the Diesel Playhouse in 2006, has now been published online at Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare, an online anthology of rare plays (University of Guelph).  Shakespeare's Brain, also written by Allison McWood and directed by Regan Macaulay for this past New Ideas Festival at the Alumnae Theatre, has been published on the same site as well, along with another play by Allison entitled The Embarressing Life of ... Read Full Article
Interview with R.J. Downes and Kevin Risk
June 7, 2007 2:29 PM
Check out this article on Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger by Kat Leonard in Curtain Rising - enjoy!  http://curtainrising.v1.papiervirtuel.com/magazine/2007060401 ... Read Full Article
The Dark Cloaked Avenger's Last Dance?
May 28, 2007 11:34 AM
Last Dance... was a great show and a great deal of fun for everyone involved.  Thanks to everyone who helped us out and to all who came out to see the show! ...is this truly the end of our adventures with The Dark Cloaked Avenger?  Tune in next time to find out if you'll once again hear the words that criminals fear - "You're about to feel the wrath of the Dark Cloaked Avenger!  Ha, ha, ha!" Photo by Kevin Risk ... Read Full Article
Last Chance for "Last Dance"...
May 21, 2007 10:20 PM
ONE MORE WEEK TO CATCH TRIPLE TAKE & BEAUTIFUL LIE'S... LAST DANCE OF THE DARK CLOAKED AVENGER Written and Directed by R.J. Downes "a dark comedy about death as a 1940s radio play" at the Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley St., at the corner of Adelaide and Berkeley) May 16 - 27, Wed - Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM tickets available at www.totix.ca or by phone at 1.888.222.6608 $18/$15 in advance | $20/$18 at the door   You don't want to miss hearing those words that criminals fear..."You're about to feel the wrath of The Dark Cloaked Avenger!  Ha, ha, ha!" ... Read Full Article
"Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger" Opens Tonight!
May 16, 2007 2:32 AM
TRIPLE TAKE PRODUCTIONS and BEAUTIFUL LIE PRODUCTIONS present LAST DANCE OF THE DARK CLOAKED AVENGER Written and Directed by R.J. Downes "a dark comedy about death as a 1940s radio play" OPENS TONIGHT! WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 2007 at the Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley St., at the corner of Adelaide and Berkeley) May 16 - 27, Wed - Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM tickets available at www.totix.ca or by phone at 1.888.222.6608 $18/$15 in advance | $20/$18 at the door "The Dark Cloaked Avenger" Photo by Kevin Risk ... Read Full Article
The Dark Cloaked Avenger! Part 3 - "The Slither of the Snake"
May 11, 2007 2:45 PM
Here it is - episode 3, the final episode of "The Dark Cloaked Avenger"...the radio show behind the stage spectacular - Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger!  The Dark Cloaked Avenger is trapped by police at the 40th Street Bank.  They believe he is Sammy the Snake's new partner in crime!  Will the DCA escape and clear his name?   Download this Episode For advance tickets, visit   ... Read Full Article
"Last Dance of The Dark Cloaked Avenger" - just over a week away!
May 7, 2007 6:25 PM
Beautiful Lie Productions and Triple Take Productions present:  R.J. Downes' Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger at the Alumnae Theatre MainStage (70 Berkeley Street, Toronto). May 16-20 and 23-27, 8pm Wednesday-Saturday, Sundays at 2pm.  Tickets are $18 in advance / $15 for students, seniors and groups over 10 (through TO TIX - www.totix.ca), $20 at the door / $18 for students and seniors.  Sunday May 20th is a PWYC (pay-what-you-can) performance.  No latecomers. Photograph by Amelia McGoldrick. ... Read Full Article
"Last Dance of The Dark Cloaked Avenger" TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST!
May 3, 2007 12:01 AM
CONTEST CLOSED We have given 2 pairs of tickets to the first two people who answered the following question by email: Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger is a dark comedy based on pulp novels and radio shows such as The Shadow.  In The Shadow  radio show, what was the name of the Shadow's alter ego? For an alternate trivia question and more chances to win, visit www.rjdownes.com. For advance tickets, visit  ... Read Full Article
The Dark Cloaked Avenger! Part 2 - "The Slither of the Snake"
April 30, 2007 5:29 PM
Here it is - episode 2 of 3 of "The Dark Cloaked Avenger"...the radio show behind the stage spectacular - Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger!  The Dark Cloaked Avenger heads to the 40th Street Bank to find Sammy the Snake has already robbed it.  To his horror, the DCA also discovers the identity of Sammy's new partner in crime!   Download this Episode For advance tickets, visit   ... Read Full Article
The Dark Cloaked Avenger! Part 1 - "The Slither of the Snake"
April 13, 2007 2:57 PM
Here it is - episode 1 of 3 of "The Dark Cloaked Avenger"...the radio show behind the stage spectacular - Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger!  The Dark Cloaked Avenger discovers his old nemesis, Sammy the Snake, has teamed up with a mysterious and powerful ally and is about to rob the 40th Street Bank. Download this Episode For advance tickets, visit   ... Read Full Article
2 Screenings at The ReelWorld Film Festival
April 6, 2007 12:50 PM
The ReelWorld Film Festival is screening A Winter Tale, directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, produced by Leda Serene Films and Associate Produced by Regan Macaulay.  Kevin Risk was also involved in the post-production sound team for the feature.  This film will be screening at the Scotiabank Theatre (formerly the Paramount) on Wednesday April 11th at 7pm, then again on Saturday April 14th at 4pm at the Rainbow Cinemas (Theatre 3) Market Square, both located in Toronto. Louise Bennett:  Then and Now, directed by Regan Macaulay and Frances-Anne Solomon will also be screening at the ReelWorld Film Festival.  This short documentary can ... Read Full Article
Meet the Cast and Crew of the "Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger"
March 25, 2007 1:00 AM
Check out the new members of the cast and crew for Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger, by R.J. Downes: Greg Corkum will be playing Arthur Warnes, writer and lead voice actor of The Dark Cloaked Avenger Hour. Kathryn Malek will be playing Karen Johnson, an actress who portrays Kathleen Strongheart, the DCA's "Girl Friday". Andre Davey will be playing Syd Bellow, the embittered sound foley and vocal artist of the DCA. Conor O'Hegarty will be playing Bill Daniels, the radio studio stage manager and vocal artist of the DCA. Andrew Dundass will be playing Announcer #2, the mysterious ... Read Full Article
"Shakespeare's Brain" - this week at the New Ideas Festival!
March 17, 2007 9:00 PM
Andrea Lyons and Kevin Risk - Photo by Duncan McAllister Allison McWood's short play, Shakespeare's Brain, directed by Regan Macaulay, will be presented along with 3 other short one acts and a staged reading (reading is Saturday at noon only) this week, the third week of the New Ideas Festival, March 21 - 24, 2007 at 8pm Wednesday to Saturday and 2:30pm on Saturday as well, at the Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley Street - corner of Adelaide and Berkeley - http://www.alumnaetheatre.com/). To reserve tickets, phone 416-364-4170 ext. 1 or email alumnae.ticket.reservations@gmail.com.  Tickets are held until 15 minutes prior to the show.  Any tickets not ... Read Full Article
New Ideas is coming up! Come see "Shakespeare's Brain" and "Death to Dating"!
March 6, 2007 4:09 PM
Shakespeare's Brain, written by Allison McWood and directed by Regan Macaulay, plays at the Alumnae Theatre's New Ideas Festival March 21-24, 2007, Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm and Saturday at 2:30pm at the Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley Street, Toronto).  Call or email the Alumnae box office for tickets, reservations and information:  416-364-4170 or alumnae.ticket.reservations@gmail.com.  No latecomers admitted. Death to Dating, written by R.J. Downes and Kathryn Malek and directed by Pat McCarthy, plays at the Alumnae Theatre's New Ideas Festival March 14-17, 2007, Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm and Saturday at 2:30pm at the Alumnae Theatre.  For more information on ... Read Full Article
"Shakespeare's Brain", New Ideas Festival, Cast Photo
February 17, 2007 1:33 PM
The cast of "Shakespeare's Brain" From left:  Andrea Lyons, Kevin Risk, Albert Masters, Jason Reilly Photo by Duncan McAllister, TELECHROME DIGITAL MEDIA INC. ... Read Full Article
Auditions for "Last Dance of the Dark Cloaked Avenger"
February 8, 2007 1:57 PM
Beautiful Lie Productions and Triple Take Productions are holding casting calls for the up-coming play by R.J. Downes.  Only non-union actors need apply - payment on a deferred co-op basis, plus a small honorarium. Auditions will be taking place Friday February 16th from 5:30pm-9:30pm and Saturday February 17th from 5:30pm-9:30pm.  Please contact Regan (see the contact section of the website) to arrange for a time slot and for the location of the auditions.  Prepare a 2 minute modern monologue (comic or dramatic).  Click on "Read Full Article" for character descriptions. ... Read Full Article
"Shakespeare's Brain" is Cast!
January 22, 2007 12:29 PM
Allison McWood's Shakespeare's Brain, directed by Regan Macaulay and running during the third week of the Alumnae Theatre's New Ideas Festival (March 21-24, 2007 at 8pm every evening and also 2:30pm on Saturday at the Alumnae Theatre), has been fully cast! Kevin Risk as Shakespeare Albert Masters as Darwin Jason Reilly as Professor Smog Andrea Lyons as Professor Blather Stage Manager - Lynn Whitehouse For more information on the actors, please visit our Who's Who section. Rob Downes and Kathryn Malek's Death to Dating (March 14-17), directed by Pat McCarthy, is also being cast.  To see their cast list, please ... Read Full Article
2006
New Ideas Festival
December 11, 2006 10:01 PM
Regan Macaulay has been selected to direct Allison McWood's short play, Shakespeare's Brain for the Alumnae Theatre's New Ideas Festival, which runs from March 7 - 24, 2007.  Shakespeare's Brain will run in the third week of the festival, March 21 - 24, 2007 at 8pm every evening and 2:30pm on Saturday at the Alumnae Theatre.  R. J. Downes' and Kathryn Malek's play Death to Dating was also selected for the festival and will run March 14 - 17, 2007.   Auditions will take place January 2, 3, 4 and 6 at the Alumnae Theatre.  For more information on the ... Read Full Article
"Last Dance of The Dark Cloaked Avenger"
November 11, 2006 3:59 PM
Triple Take Productions is proud to announce a new co-production venture with Beautiful Lie Productions, Rob Downes' theatre company.  Last Dance of The Dark Cloaked Avenger will be produced at the Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley Street, Toronto) May 16-20, and May 23-27, 2007.  Casting is expected to take place in early 2007.  Please check back for more updates and for information on the auditions. ... Read Full Article
It Was...A Great Run!
July 31, 2006 8:12 PM
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EXTENDED RUN FOR "IT WAS KIT"!!!
July 20, 2006 1:26 AM
IT WAS KIT has been extended!    NOW INCLUDES NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN, PREVIOUSLY CUT SCENES AND SPECIAL GUEST STARS BRUCE HUNTER (Mean Girls; Puppets Who Kill) and MARK ALLAN (Welcome to Eden, Population: 2 - Toronto Fringe 2006; Forever Plaid - Stage West)!!!    It will be remounted as part of  The Best of the Fringe holdover festival at the Diesel Playhouse July 26-30!  For those of you who haven't seen it, this is your chance - don't miss out!  For those of you who have seen it, you'll want to see it again and catch those new scenes! ... Read Full Article
"It Was Kit" Reviews
July 11, 2006 10:36 PM
IT WAS KIT: The ‘True’ Story of Christopher Marlowe… Come and see it – or off with your head! Toronto Star:  Recommended.  "This study of the Elizabethan playwright is pretty amusing...the cast carry the day, including Chris Coculuzzi as a befuddled Marlowe, Kevin Risk as an obsequious Shakespeare, Jeff White (who turns Thomas Kyd into the roommate from hell) and Graham Coffeng as a hapless secret agent. Kelsey Matheson and Melissa-Jane Shaw bring some welcome Elizabethan sexiness, plus fine comedy skills, to a variety of roles". - Richard OuzounianNOW:  NNN.  "Allison McWood’s look at the life (and death) of Elizabethan ... Read Full Article
Triple Take Productions and Mad Frau Productions present
June 27, 2006 6:17 PM
IT WAS KIT:  The “True” Story of Christopher Marlowe  ... Read Full Article
"It Was Kit" Sponsor
June 10, 2006 6:16 PM
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"It Was Kit" Press Release
May 17, 2006 7:08 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UNTIL JULY 17, 2006 Please add to your listings / announcements. Media Contact:  MJ Shaw, (647) 435.9243 or mj@melissajaneshaw.com   Triple Take Productions and Mad Frau Productions Present IT WAS KIT: The ‘True’ Story of Christopher Marlowe World Premiere at Toronto Fringe 2006! ... Read Full Article
"It Was Kit" is cast! Check out the talent!
April 4, 2006 4:48 PM
Triple Take has completed auditions and has cast all the roles for the up-coming Fringe play, It Was Kit.  The show is all crewed-up as well.  Check out the Who's Who section for more detailed bios on these very talented actors and crew! ... Read Full Article
TTP is in the Fringe! Come see "It Was Kit"!
February 10, 2006 9:56 PM
It Was Kit:  The 'True' Story of Christopher Marlowe, written by Allison McWood, will be at the 2006 Fringe of Toronto Festival this July.  Directed by Regan Macaulay and Co-Produced by Mad Frau Productions (Allison McWood and Dan Staheli).  Check back for more updates as the Fringe draws near.Synopsis:  What do we really know about Christopher Marlowe?  We openly discuss Shakespeare, his celebrated contemporary, but what about the dark playwright who fell victim to one of the most murderous controversies of the English Renaissance?  It Was Kit is a farce which examines the last week of Marlowe's life, raising questions ... Read Full Article
"They Suck" - our next 'cult classic'
February 10, 2006 9:42 PM
The final polish of the final draft of the long-awaited script, They Suck, co-written by Regan Macaulay and Kevin Risk will be complete soon.  Production development begins immediately after.Synopsis: A mutated vampire with extraordinary, unusual and unnatural thirsts springs to life in a graveyard.  One of his victims, a tidy, obsessive-compulsive woman named Nicole Ridley, is found "dying" by her hapless, animal-loving fiance Robert Spavor.  Sadly, not understanding the nature of the attack on his girlfriend, Robert and his pets struggle in vain to save her.  But the vampire Nicole awakes and begins to terrorize the city of Toronto...which is ... Read Full Article
"The Silencer"
February 10, 2006 9:39 PM
Triple Take Productions will be co-producing a silent film with Kelsey Matheson.  The script is currently in development.  Please see our In Development section for more details and check back for more updates! ... Read Full Article
"Fairy Tale Season 2" and "I Now Pronounce You"
February 10, 2006 9:32 PM
Hiltz-Squared Media, in association with Triple Take Productions and OUTtv presents a second season of Fairy Tale, a reality series that follows gay couples on their first dates and I Now Pronounce You...,a gay wedding reality series.  For more information, check out our Co-Productions section. ... Read Full Article
2005
"Space Zombies" is on the air
September 4, 2005 2:31 PM
The Sequels to Space Zombies: Terror from the Sky! - Space Zombies II: Monsters Unleashed, Unabridged and Unplugged! and Space Zombies III: The Incredible Duel-Headed Cat Freak!, as well as a feature film version that combines all three episodes of the trilogy has been completed! The first episode of the "Space Zombies" trilogy, as well as the feature, Space Zombies: 13 Months of Brain-Spinning Mayhem!, are now airing on SPACE: The Imagination Station and Drive-In Classics. Please follow the links on the left for more information on each of the shorts as well as Triple Take's very first feature film. ... Read Full Article
Theatrical productions in the works
September 4, 2005 2:30 PM
Kevin and Regan are co-writing again - this time, it's a full-length live theatrical production written in iambic pentameter called Antony and Miranda - a “New Shakespearean Play”… Synopsis: Miranda is a theatre actor and producer who adores producing the works of Shakespeare almost as much as her best friend Troilus likes to pompously direct them. She is talented, beautiful, and intelligent. She has many friends and she comes from a high class, well-off family. She has it all, except true love. That is, until Antony – equally loveable, fortunate and handsome – is cast in her production of A ... Read Full Article
Triple Take Productions and Still Winter Media set to produce "Macbeth"
September 4, 2005 2:26 PM
Triple Take Productions and Still Winter Media are working together to co-produce what will be their first ultra low-budget digital video feature - William Shakespeare's Macbeth. We look forward to casting this particular production! ... Read Full Article
"Sketch TV" pitch pilot completed
September 4, 2005 2:25 PM
The Sketch TV pitch pilot was completed early in 2003 and we are currently developing a 13-part series. Please check back for further updates! ... Read Full Article
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