A new item has been added to our links page: Dispositio, the personal blog of PLS Board member Holger Schott Syme. One recent highlight was his participation in a fascinating discussion about the state of theatre in Toronto, with contributions from Jacob Zimmer (of Small Wooden Shoe) and David Ferry.
Help us solve photo mysteries!
Board President David Klausner recently identified several details about this photo: It's from PLS's 1969 production of The Digby Mary Magdalene, featuring Curiosity played by Graham Whitehead and the Seven Deadly Sins played by Toronto Dance Theatre. After adding Graham's name, I discovered these costume sketches in the University College art collection. Nifty, eh? Can … Continue reading Help us solve photo mysteries!
PLS AGM February 24: you’re invited!
Dear friends of PLS, Poculi Ludique Societas (PLS) is having its Annual General Meeting at 2pm on Sunday, February 24; in room 103 of the Lillian Massey Building at 125 Queen's Park, Toronto. We would be delighted to see you there! Please contact us if you have any questions. Cheers, Katherine, PLS office manager Agenda … Continue reading PLS AGM February 24: you’re invited!
Samples from Three Farces photo call
Three Farces From Three Lands turned out wonderfully! Here are some pictures from the photo call on Sunday. View the set so far here — more to come! And here are a couple out-of-character shots that aren't in the official gallery:
Sunday night performance added
We have added another performance of Three Farces From Three Lands, on Sunday night at 8pm.
URGENT: Friday night performance CANCELLED
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel tonight's opening performance of Three Farces From Three Lands due to weather conditions and the closure of the University of Toronto. Saturday night and Sunday afternoon will go ahead as planned. An additional performance may be added on Sunday or Monday night at 8, to be announced shortly.
Three Farces opens tonight!
Three Farces From Three Lands opens tonight! The pie, the innuendo, the fights, the puppets! Need I say more? (Actually, I will say one thing more: director's notes have been added to the show page.)
Three Farces dress rehearsal photos
Here are a few photos taken during the dress rehearsal. Come to the show to see more!
A little preview of Three Farces
Here's a little preview of the fight in The Stolen Shrovetide Cock, taken from a rehearsal video: Two out of the three plays have fight scenes. What do you think is going on in this one?
Three Farces Press Release
Quick links:press release in PDF formatpage for Three Farces From Three Landsshow poster FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Telephone 416-978-5096 Email info@plspls.ca Website plspls.ca PLS Goes Medieval on the February Blahs!Poculi Ludique Societas (PLS) presents:Three Farces From Three Lands At this time of year, it feels as though spring may never arrive, while the bustling energy of … Continue reading Three Farces Press Release
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