If you saw Reefer Madness: The Musical, I was one of those guys dancing around in the background. Most of the time I was nearly naked so it's understandable if you don't recognize me by my charming face. Now I'm that guy who creepily lingers around the Processed Theatre team during events and shows, reminding them to be promoting the show and looking attractive. 

As a General Manager, people don't really know what I do, even if I've just told them. My job at Processed Theatre is mainly the planning, development, and marketing of the business so the Artistic Director can focus on quality products. 

Translation: I do businessy stuff so Niki can do choreography and stuff. 

For a young contemporary Montreal musical theatre company, "businessy stuff" equals things like marketing campaigns, social media, regular media, raising money, building relationships, and planning events. Hopefully you've noticed some fancy new improvements happening around Processed Theatre. There's lots more to come!

This theatre company is going to be the shit. Thank you for welcoming me to Processed Theatre. And thank you all for welcoming me into your community.

How do you like our new improvements (website, videos, newsletter, etc)?

If you haven't seen "What is EDGES? - Episode 2 (QDF 2011 Spring Calendar Launch)", check it out below!

We also have the FULL version of "Be My Friend (The Facebook Song)" on our YouTube channel if you missed our performance at the QDF 2011 Spring Calendar Launch.

Last night was the first time people have seen my work since Reefer Madness: The Musical. And it was good. People liked it. Relief! I have to admit that I feel like I have a lot to live up to since Reefer. Last night the Rialto was packed and we got to open the show, which made the rest of the evening pretty darn stress-free and enjoyable! 

I have to say that my favorite moment of the night was the closing number, "What's Toronto Got?" from Schwartz's the Musical when Stephanie (who is a brilliant wonderful performer) kinda blanked on her lyrics, but instead of the room turning 20 shades of cold hard bitch, everyone cheered and woo'd and encouraged her. That's the kind of theatre community I want to be part of.

Your candle loses nothing by lighting someone else's. 

And the QDF 2011 Spring Calendar Launch is a prime example of how our community can come together to share in each others creations. I know I have a reputation for not liking most of the theatre that I see, and for the most part it's true, but I LOVE when we encourage each other and help one another grow. 

It was also nice to hear a lot of musicals! I am a personal huge fan of The Drowsy Chaperone (it's Canadian AND Contemporary people!) and am glad to see it being done by the Hudson Music Club. All in all it was a pretty sweet night and I can't wait to get EDGES on it's feet and in front of an audience!

What was your favorite moment of the QDF 2011 Spring Calendar Launch? How'd you think the EDGES troupe did?

More Press on the QDF 2011 Spring Calendar Launch
Facebook Page: QDF 2011 Spring Calendar Launch
Charlebois Post: QDF Spring Launch
Charlebois Post: Video: First Coverage of QDF Spring Launch
The Gazette: Stage & Page - Pat Donnelly: Quebec Drama Federation Spring Calendar Launch at Rialto a Hit