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“A Day in the Life” of Lauren Thompson from Youth Singers of Calgary

September 30, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

What a true joy it’s been working with Lauren Thompson at the Youth Singers of Calgary this last twenty years. I’ve had the personal privilege of teaching Lauren when she joined us in our Junior […]

Jeanette I played Belle in my high school production of Beauty and The Beast. Belle’s independent spirit taught me to always be strong!

“A Day in the Life” of Jeanette van Nieuwstadt of Spring Awakening

September 23, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

Jeanette van Nieuwstadt started singing before she started walking. As she grew up, her passion for singing blossomed into a passion for musical theatre as well, when she joined her first official musical at Southwood […]

Me playing Moritz Stiefel, a role that has ultimately pushed me as a growing artist.

“A Day in the Life” of Nikko Hinayo of Spring Awakening

September 16, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

Nikko is a born performer. He first seriously began exploring his love for the stage when he was in grade 10 at Notre Dame High School, when he signed up for the Musical Theatre class. […]

Four Great Hoodies from the Latest Burberry Menswear Collection to Keep You Feeling Snug in Fall 2020

September 12, 2020 Admin

One of the best things about the fall in terms of clothing is that it’s cool enough to wear your favourite hoodies. And, if you’re looking for some new comfy hoodies to add to your […]

Director Cheryl Foggo and actor Fred Whitfield

“A Day in the Life” of Director and Author Cheryl Foggo

September 9, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

Cheryl Foggo is an award-winning author, playwright, and filmmaker whose work over the last 30 years has focused on the lives of Western Canadians of African descent. She directed the short film Kicking Up a […]

“A Day in the Life” of Adam Forward of Spring Awakening

September 2, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

Adam Forward first met the Storybook Family in 2015 as part of their Student Summer production of Rent. His passion for performing was immediately ignited and Adam joined Storybook Theatre in their subsequent productions of Grease, […]

“A Day in the Life” of Local Actress Maddie Arnason

August 26, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

I have been blessed to know Maddie Arnason her whole life and as I write this, it is her 17th birthday. Maddie is growing into a wonderful young woman who continues to shine as an […]

Since media has taken to Skype meetings rather than in studio meetings, here I am right before an interview with Global Calgary. During this interview, we showcased a poem written by the mayor and had Calgarians guess who wrote it.

“A Day in the Life” of YYC POP: Portraits of People’s Sheri-D Wilson

August 19, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

As someone who previously worked in television news for over 30 years, I first met Sheri-D Wilson in the newsroom. Through her various positions, Sheri-D has had a long history associated with the media due […]

“A Day in the Life” of Youth Singers of Calgary’s Alida Lowe

August 12, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

I’ve had the privilege of working with Alida Lowe at Youth Singers of Calgary for the past 8 years. What started as a great professional relationship has grown into a close friendship. Before ever meeting […]

Meeting Suzy when she’s out in the community is an interactive experience. You can make a wish by throwing a coin (pennies provided!) into her stone fountain full of lollipops. She gives away 30,000 lollipops a year to Alberta readers, all while telling stories about the magical world of The Fountain Series. This is Suzy at Calgary’s Fan Expo, held on the Stampede grounds each April (in Non-Pandemic years!).

“A Day in the Life” of Young Adult Fantasy Author Suzy Vadori

August 5, 2020 Jessica da Cunha

Suzy Vadori always knew she’d write a book one day, but she didn’t sit down to write her first full length novel until she was on maternity leave with her third child. It took her […]