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William Bartley

Past Contributor

William Bartley (he/him) is a theatre artist from Tkaronto/Toronto currently based in Katarokwi/Kingston. Having trained extensively in writing, acting, and directing at York University and the Toronto Theatre Academy, he is fascinated with how classical works can be meaningfully adapted for the modern stage and contemporary audiences. William staunchly believes that at the core of great art there is a call to action, a burning question, a notion to be challenged, and a conversation to be involved in.

Articles by William

What Future Theatre Makers Have to Offer

  • DAN Studio Series
  • Queen's University
  • Review

The Dan Studio Series Theseus was an interesting series of shows to say the least, ranging from existential crises to Western moral stories.

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From Soul to Stage

  • Review
  • Theatre Kingston

The most cohesive piece of theatre I have seen in Kingston. Content Warning: The Sylvia Effect carefully explores several mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicide. It holds little back and asks for us, as a community, to begin examining how we respond to these problems. In light of this, the following review will explore some of the listed elements above. Written and directed by Peter Hinton-Davis, […]

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Chase the Ace—Not Playing with a Full Deck of Cards

  • Festival Players
  • Review

Tucked behind a local farm house is a cleared out field with a massive canopy style tent and rustic wooden stage where Chase the Ace joins Festival Players’ return this summer. Enjoy the Eddie Hotel and Farm’s selection of local wine and cheese as radio personality Charlie King takes a producing job in the small town of Port Bellete after losing it all to a mistaken drunken stupor. Written and […]

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Dungeons, Dragons, and Drama!

  • Festival
  • Kick & Push Festival
  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • Review

Roll Models succeeds on its charisma saving throw! Roll Models developed by The ArtFolk Collective, partnered with The Kick & Push Festival, is a new theatrical work focused on bringing the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) to the stage. The improvisational story takes a new shape every night as the Dungeon Master (DM) Tyler Check begins the show by asking an audience member about a recent adventure they […]

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A Marvelous Modern Take on Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus

  • Festival
  • Kick & Push Festival
  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • Review
  • Storefront Fringe Festival
  • Theatre Kingston

The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy is Eldritch Theatre’s modern take on Marlowe’s own Doctor Faustus while being infinitely more engaging and entertaining for the modern audience. Partnered with Kick & Push, Theatre Kingston’s Storefront Fringe is certainly kicking off the festival with a strong show.

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