News Archives
2012
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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