Here's my review of "Steven: The Steven Truscott Story", over at Workshop Theatre. Especially riveting for Canadians, and even more timely now that our (I hope to all thing holy, soon to be departing) faltering Prime Minister is introducing life sentences without any chance for parole. This story traces the story of a young man wrongfully convicted, sentenced to death, and his fight for over 40 years to clear his name. An amazing glance into corruption and the human spirit's ability to overcome incredible odds.
Here's my preview and interview with MG3 member Marc Morin. For 17 years, the three friends from Montreal have been touring the world, re-inventing the art of classical guitar, and the sounds you might expect from an ensemble in the process. Along the way, they have collaborated with artists such as The California Guitar Trio, and given the late Victor Borge a run for his money, combining humour with exceptional musical skills to delight audiences!
Enjoy!
Later.
4 comments:
The play was great to see. I did learn details about the trial and the withholding of evidence that I was not aware of before, and it did make me think again about how this could have ever happened, how Steven Truscott not only survived this crazy nightmare, but went on to get married, have children and somehow move forward, and made we wonder, once again, if we have learned enough from this to ensure this just can't ever happen again.
MG3 interview, very interesting- Amazing how an idea and just a simple shared love for music by 3 students, can turn into something so great and enduring. And it sounded, from the interview, like they still love every minute of it. A life-long relationship. Looking forward to seeing MG3 at Bragg Creek.
This was a great production, even more compelling seeing the Canadian justice system at its worst...
I think these guys are going to be FANTASTIC!!
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