Episode Nine

Staying at the Four Star Hotel!

Whew! We did it! We opened on the 17th! It was amazing and powerful! Standing ovations practically every night!

The panel discussion on Sunday the 20th was magical to say the least. A gentleman who is a torture survivor from Chile approached me after the play and sobbed in my arms. He was so moved, so raw because he had, for the first time in his life, seen himself and his experience on stage. He shared his story with us during the panel's q & a and magically spoke about a Canadian woman who had helped him in the transition when he first arrived in 1974. He mentioned her name and someone pointed out to him that she was sitting but three seats away from him. Unbeliveable! We all got teary eyed as they hugged and said hello after so many years.

We are all really, really proud of the work that is being done in The Refugee Hotel. You don't want to miss this show! To buy your tickets logon: www.artsboxoffice.ca or call 416-504-7529. For more information please call Alameda Theatre Company at 416-428-7638.

Catch it before we close on the 4th. You won't regret it!

See you at the show!

Un abrazo,

Marilo

Episode Eight

Here we go....!!!!!!

I've been in the thick of it all. Haven't really had a chance to stop and take stock. So, here I am trying to make sense of it all. I think the blog episode this week says it all. I would write more, but I am trying to check off all of the last minute details that I need to get done. I will write more later, about this process, about the ups and downs, about everything.

Until then, watch the episode, forward it to all your friends. We need to get the masses out to see this show. It's important. It's important that we support a new voice in canadian theatre. Buy your tickets here: http://www.artsboxoffice.ca

See you at the show!!!!!!

xo Marilo

Episode Seven

We open in a week!!!

Wow, a week away and it seems like there is so much to do...wait, there is so much to do! I'll keep this short and sweet then. I've seen two run throughs of the play already and I am blown away at how good this play is! I always laugh and cry when I see this play! (Oh, and there's this part that had me rolling on the floor...it was so hilarious. I won't give it away because what I find funny, maybe you won't find so funny. But oh my god is this play amazing!) I know I'm gushing. That's a good thing if the producer is gushing, right!

Carmen and an actor visited the Refugee Hotel here in downtown Toronto last week. Refugees from Afghanistan and Iraq that have arrived in the last two weeks are living at this hotel. It's true what Carmen says. This play is NOT historical. It is relevant and it's such a shame that these issues are still present today. Which is why this play is important.

Great episode this week. Makes you want to run out and buy tickets for the play....so what are you waiting for? See you at the show!

Thanks for watching.

Un abrazo,

Marilo :)

Episode Six

Designing our way to the top!

So, we're one week and a half into rehearsals. Everything is going really, really well! The actors are working hard, the director (and writer) is working really hard...and the designers are building and prepping for the run of the play. All around me I feel a buzz about this play. People are beginning to talk. I myself can't wait to see what all of them are creating!

I just want to say to all of you who read this blog, we are still raising money for this show. The best way you can help us out is by buying your tickets early. Buy them today. Please. it's the best way to help. I can't tell you how much it would help us if you bought your tickets today...

Our latest episode delves into the minds of our talented designers. A behind-the-scenes look at the design and look of the show. Very exciting!

Now, what are you going to do now? Buy your tickets! Arts Box Office

Thanks so much for your support.

xo Marilo

Oh, almost forgot to mention, Alameda Theatre Company was featured in the Toronto Star yesterday. Have a read here: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/theatre/article/688568

This work, our work, is making a difference. One play, one writer, one designer, one actor at a time.