Will Bartley — Kingston Theatre Alliance

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

September 22, 2021

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 […]

August 5, 2021

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.