CAST OFF: Atlantis, the latest rave venture in T.O., launched its first creation on Saturday at that bastion of interactive fun and scientific marvels, the Ontario Science Centre. The usual sweaty minions participated en masse, but the event was perhaps more lightly attended than enthusiasm warranted, as Metro’s finest played over-cautious parent and restricted the number of patrons allowed. A big razzberry to the party-poopers in blue. Among the lucky stiffs who got to come out and play were [026-001] Terry, who suddenly understands the wonders of gravitational force on spherical objects; [026-002] Colmar, looking decent in lime; [026-003, l-r] Cassandra and Rick Rave, with their nifty party hats; and [026-004, l-r] Bryce, Stephen, Phil and Tarl, justifiably proud of themselves for solving the mystery of he vanishing leprechaun. Unpublished outtakes [026-005 to 026-024] follow. Recognize anyone?
LAUGHS FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The Comfort and Joy comedy fund raiser for Casey House, the hospice for AIDS patients, was in flight at the Pilot’s Ready Room on Saturday. Featuring the cream of Toronto’s underground comedy crop, it was like a shot of group laugh therapy. Bringing together all the elements were [026-025] from ACK Productions, the evening’s producer Andrea Kelly, flanked here by (l-r) Mark Ellis and Kevin White of the comedy duo Ellis & White. Also on hand were [026-026, l-r] Fred’s Bicycle Repair Shop, Peter lvaskiv, Andrew Pearce and Doug Morency, and [026-027, l-r] Frank McAnulty, Neil Grahn – comedy team Frank and Neil – and Laura McGhee. Hey Neil, can’t you just feel the love in the room? Don’t forget to check out the unpublished images, 026-028 to 026-036.
LAUGHS FOR PLAIN FOLKS: The Squeeze Club was the place to be for the opening night party of the Peoples Comedy Festival. Hosted by the inimitable Jaymz Bee of the Look People, this was the kick-off to a week of international laugh talent. Among the crowd were [026-037, l-r] teacher Tara Ziemba, Angry Shoppers singer Kyree Vibrant, performance artist Darinka Blagaj and, spinning the discs, J.B. himself. Hanging around the bar were [026-038, l-r] R.J. Guha, from the Matrix Entertainment Group; Rosita, singer in Heavy Sex Vibe; the Look People’s drummer Great Bob Scott; and pianist / soundtrack man John Henry Nyenhuis. Have a giggle at the unpublished outtakes, 026-039 to 026-043.
WAITING FOR ACTION: Young People’s Theatre was the host venue for the play “Waiting for 2000, Two Days in Nod”, a look at the frustration surrounding the Harbourfront community’s wait for a permanent community centre, slated to be opened in the year 2000. Participating in the outburst of local artistic expression were [026-044, l-r] actor, community member and centre worker Tamarrah Cole and playwright Shaun Ray Boyd (hmm, that name sounds familiar). Also hanging around for opening night was [026-046] the play’s director, defender of art sissies everywhere, Colin Taylor. Are you in the out-takes? Photos 026-047 to 026-055.
Steven Lungley(https://eyespytoronto.com)