Fiddelity - 2020
1. About the Script
C.F. Awesome! Held my interest all the way to the end. Interesting twists and turns. I loved the passion…
G.R. Congratulations on your creativity and your writing … truly amazing. You have worked the overarching fiddle/fiddling metaphor to yield a richness of layered meanings…
M.H. Terrific!
2. About the Audio Play
B.L. A story about how small the world is after all. And...it's never too late for anything. Listening improved a rainy afternoon with a heartwarming performance.
B.D. I sat down to listen to just one or two scenes; but you kept me through all seven.
E.B. Very well written and presented. believable (yet imperfect) characters and a great story line.
H.H. Loved it!
C.F. Very nicely done. Would love to see it live.
M.M. I loved it. ! I lived it along with the story-telling.. every intonation, nuance, character voice, twist, and musing. Every episode. It’s wonderful. …The writing, the telling, the delivery...
J.G. Amazing. We were spellbound. I want more.
M.R. Enjoyed immensely.
J.K. Wow—well done you! You should do more of these!
L.CP. … thoroughly enjoyed it. I could just picture everything that was happening. You are an amazing storyteller. I hope that after the pandemic is over, you get to perform this on stage. I can hear fiddles playing in the background…
K.P. I loved this! It was so absorbing and left me with the sense that the characters would live on within me - that I might wonder next week what Jake is up to ... Your voice takes one in - I listened with my headset, so you were right inside my head. Your voice is so evocative.
W.A. What a wonderful, beautifully written and narrated story.
B.R. Very entertaining, you are a great story teller.
L.M. I loved it. Loved it. Loved it. It carried me along from beginning to end. Just what I needed on a Sunday afternoon. A story of lasting compassion. Loyalty.
J.L. We dragged out the episodes like a good book. We were hooked: engaging, delightful... Thank you for sharing...
B.S. I really enjoyed listening and using my imagination to “see” the story. I enjoyed the story, the telling of the story. And your radio voice is very easy to listen to.
W.D. I grew up with
a Cape Bretoner with a long memory for the intricate details of family
histories, and so I am not unfamiliar with twists and turns of fate which are,
for me, the hallmarks of good storytelling. I very much enjoyed Fiddelity …Thank
you for sending me this piece, and the memories it evoked.
P.L. You are both a
gifted writer, and gripping storyteller - thanks for including us in your
experiment!
R.S. A beautiful, poignant story ... really enjoyed it.
J.L. ...close your eyes and listen to a great storyteller at work.
P.F. Congratulations
on the story, writing, and audio performance. I enjoyed it a lot …The
characters, the evolution of the fiddle, and the family dynamics were
compelling.
J.W. Third time
listening.. Wonderful…loved it! .. Very touching.
About the Movie:
K.K. The filming angles and film quality were very well done. The final editing certainly didn't seem low budget at all. The story was moving and engaging, it will stay with me for long time.
J.C. Beautifully portrayed... loved the format and the photography.
A.L. ...really enjoyed it. Sad, evocative and reflective - a regular Hellenic tragedy - Nostalgic and familiar themes that all listeners/viewers can relate too. And your delivery was great. Very natural, convincing and engaging. A real tear jerker! I particularly like the way the story flows – not linear - but jumping from character to character, back and forth through the years. Really gives a sense of time, movement and character experience.
B.L. I found so many things compelling: the arc of the story, the characters (and the characters who spoke them), the beautiful settings, and especially the colours of the production. I was enchanted by the device of the rope--it literally connected the viewer with the character and the place. The close-up moments that provided a bridge from one scene or time frame to another worked beautifully. The play moved seamlessly from place to place and time to time.
B.D. Your matrix scene construction carried me through a beautiful, bittersweet emotional journey. I loved it.
W.A. The acting was superb, as were the photography, and settings. I knew the story, so why did I have tears in my eyes at the end?
P.J. ASTOUNDING PERFORMANCE. By the intermission I was ready to take a extra long walk off the short pier at the Cobourg Harbour but the last ten minutes persuaded me otherwise. Your performance brought home the hurt and desperation of the human condition experienced by others less fortunate. Wonderful script and storyline and your soliloquies even surpassed those we witnessed in your portrayal of Oscar Wilde.
T.P. I was taken in from the start. Loved the story.
B.S. The film is layered with so many in your face relationships and intricately woven to keep one watching and more importantly listening. My mind has been silenced because it was not what I was expecting. I found myself at times closing my eyes to make sure I was really listening and hearing. Not a shy piece. I want to tell you, you have written an important piece, however it gets performed, about love and resilience, desire and determination. Bravo. I feel quite honoured to have seen it.
P.S. Amazing. Didn't know what to expect. It was riveting. Stunning photography.
D.P. We were spellbound by the well mastered narrative and intriguing story. It had a certain universality to it...
J.R-P. Beautifully written. It tells a very touching story in a really interesting way. Great acting.
G. G. A lyrical piece.
W.C. A touching story. The generation connexions were amazing.
M.M. ... watched your film a couple of times now.... and enjoyed it as much the second time around. It’s absolutely wonderful storytelling .
R. The test of a good film is "a good story told well". You nailed it.
J.J.K. The film is amazing. Many will indentify with Jake's expressions. Very thought provoking.
The Lace - 2019
1. About the Script
M.H. (Creative Medium) You have created a tight little play and a brilliant performance.
G.R. I loved "The Lace"! Move over Alan Bennett. The tone, metaphors, humanity, and richness of the material were a thrill. I was captivated by the work, while having many laughs along the way. You have such a strong voice, which is informed by your depth and the kaleidoscope of your insights, your wisdom, and your humour.
2. About the Stage Performance
D.O. A vulnerable character performed with humanity.
B.D. I could feel the audience breathe “we have been there”! Well done.
J.B. Loved the use of space and the simple set brought alive by a wonderful performance.
R.G. (Ontario Creates) Powerful Paul. A well told story, although I missed some of the threads (laces!). Contemporary Shakespeare: Loves Labours Not Lost???
G.G. Wonderful!! I didn’t want it to end. I can relate totally!!!!!
B.L. Proudly claiming to have seen the World Premiere of this play on Dickinson Island, Ontario, August 10. Don't miss it!
C.G. You ROCKED, Mr. Rapsey!
M.P. Great time! – Loved the performance – and the play itself!
C.F. Excellent performance last night. Funny and serious all at the same time.
G.O. Fabulous to see a beautiful script performed brilliantly.
K.C. So good to see professional theatre in our community. Loved the pacing - gripping.
J.F. Masterfully performed...
The Hand of God - 2018 Performance
B.J: Fabulous. We want more.
D.C. The play was sad, funny, prophetic. Well done.
T.R. Took me back to England in the 80s. I was there. Been there. Poignant.
The Importance of Being Oscar - 2017 Performances
M.Mac. - The play was absolutely fab! Play itself is great and of course you nailed it. Fantastic audience.
G.R. - CONGRATULATIONS on a magnificent performance yesterday! Your many voices called up the beating heart of humanity in the audience. Our souls, emotions, and intellects came alive through your talents as an actor and your generosity of spirit in bringing the work to life. How extraordinary you are! Thank you so very much for sharing this work with us and for bringing to life an aesthetic soul, who was ultimately trampled by the cruel hypocrisies of a government and its people. Malcolm and I were both in awe of your talent and are so grateful that you share your theatrical gifts with our precious Warkworth Community.
S.J. – His talents are wasted in Warkworth. He should be on the West End.
M.M. – I loved it. Wonderful… I learned, laughed and appreciated.
Bed Among the Lentils - 2016
G.G.: We were agreed the play is superb and you were
wonderful in your presentation of the part. I loved how well you used the space
and the hall itself lent itself well to it. Your diction, cadence and timing is
impeccable. Acoustics were great. The alert crowd was lapping up
every word.
P.J. I …
felt the whole story and acting were first class. To be honest the storyline
was very reflective of the “politics” whenever two or more humans decide to
interact. By the end I shed a tear for Susan.
E.A.: I enjoyed your performance last night - you were
wonderful! You NAILED it!
G.R.: BRAVO, bravo, bravo on your magnificent performance
last night! Your acting, your humanity, your gift of bringing this gem of a
play to audiences are worthy of great praise and unqualified admiration.
J.Z.: a most enriching and delightful evening Paul! You were
fabulous!
M.M.: Your timing, inflection, cadence..... wow..... Susan
came alive. It was great too because it was funny and sad .... and we, the
audience, couldn’t get ahead of you so we were intent on hearing and watching
..... for what next? It took no time to get the audience engaged
D.C.: Your performance of Susan and all of the other
characters was quite astounding. Bravo!!
J.T.: Dear John: What a tour de force! I was
mesmerized by Paul's 'Susan' and not a little moved by her plight. I was almost
moved to tears at the end. Please thank Paul and ask him to give us more of
this kind of performance. It was my first time at The Loft and it seems ideal
for this type of event.
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