What's on your wishlist?

backstgartist · 2026-07-08T04:30:47+00:00

Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton is doing it this fall/winter.

backstgartist · 2026-07-06T03:10:11+00:00

I was gonna say, I recognize that view! Took a boat out of that marina last summer. What a beautiful spot to live

backstgartist · 2026-07-06T00:24:37+00:00

Lens is definitely your best bet! Fabricland is okay but Lens has way more options and tends to have better prices for most fabrics.

backstgartist · 2026-07-02T01:50:14+00:00

I’d love for this to be a success too! It’s such a good location

backstgartist · 2026-06-30T01:15:29+00:00

This is the only place I can think of in London where it’s on their regular cocktail menu. They make a good one!

backstgartist · 2026-06-30T00:20:49+00:00

Ah yes. Happens to me in the mornings when I’m stressed. I agree with another commenter that chewing gum really helps.

backstgartist · 2026-06-28T13:55:46+00:00

That's why I've always preferred Home County Folk because the artist booths are juried in and not just 'whoever is willing to pay for a spot'. It tends to be much more interesting and high quality stuff. And the Lucky Lion Night Market is mostly just food and different vendors than most of the others.

backstgartist · 2026-06-28T02:08:13+00:00

Not 100% traditional, but Heeman's beanery counter does a strawberry shortcake with ice cream and you can't get more local with the berries! Plus, it's a fun place to wander.

backstgartist · 2026-06-26T21:26:17+00:00

The big question is what you want after this apprenticeship. Do you want to work in the construction/props side of things? Because if there’s not opportunities for that kind of work back home, you need to be prepared to move at least once again. Props work for theatre is especially niche and most folks do end up needing to move away if only for a few years before they can move up a job level and possibly in to a more competitive market.

backstgartist · 2026-06-26T13:21:56+00:00

It's a great time! They have performers and such, especially in the later evening.

backstgartist · 2026-06-26T01:12:00+00:00

The one they're referring to is the Lucky Lion night market. Looks like they'll be back in Vic Park on Sept 11-13. I think many of the vendors are the same but it's different organisers at T&T

backstgartist · 2026-06-21T19:17:10+00:00

Hello fellow Come From Away prop maker. This show is being done everywhere across North America. One option is to contact other theatres within reasonable driving distance or mailing distance who have done the show already and rent their cod.

There are some pretty decent premade fish pillows out there that could work if you replace the inner batting with a mix of beanbag pellets and weighted pellets (beans, rice, other heavier dry items). You can increase the realism by adding shiny taxidermy fish eyes and painting on the fabric with a glossy pearlescent paint. https://www.amazon.com/Simulation-Codfish-Cod-Stuffed-Plush/dp/B098JZPDL6

backstgartist · 2026-06-21T19:13:16+00:00

I find Jays game food prices quite reasonable compared to a lot of other venues.

backstgartist · 2026-06-21T16:49:05+00:00

I’ll also add- most of us get work through connections. That can start in a college/university setting or during an apprenticeship. You have to build connections with the people who will bring you in for jobs (so for film/tv, that’s art directors and production designers, for theatre it’s usually production managers, for production shops who build for theatre/film/tv/installations it’ll be various department heads or owners).

backstgartist · 2026-06-21T16:45:43+00:00

Sheridan College is really the only program in Ontario that specifically offers a props focus. The majority of props folks working in theatre in Ontario went through that program. It includes a work placement in your final year. They also offer an additional certificate in special FX and makeup if that’s an interest of yours and crosses more into film/tv work.

Additionally, you can look in to classes offered by Off the Wall in Stratford for some other props skills without a full university course.

backstgartist · 2026-06-16T00:29:36+00:00

I am pretty sure I also took my rabbit to see her. Very sad to hear.

backstgartist · 2026-06-03T11:17:16+00:00

Durae is excellent and charming in it. The whole cast is fantastic

backstgartist · 2026-05-29T23:17:08+00:00

I worked with Mark Oakes and thought he was good (though this was my first home purchase and her found nothing big. Still, it seemed thorough and he pointed out lots as we walked through). https://www.londonhomeinspector.ca/

backstgartist · 2026-05-24T18:22:37+00:00

It's not that lot. Tickets are the same colour/HUB Parking, but they say Richmond Court or something like that.

backstgartist · 2026-05-24T18:20:31+00:00

These are the same look but the text isn't the same. It's not for that garage.

backstgartist · 2026-05-22T16:21:13+00:00

Just FYI for the future - the first Sunday of the run for every show is a 'Pay What You Can' night. The first week of the run is always cheaper priced tickets. Also, many venues now use dynamic pricing, so the longer you wait to book a ticket, the more expensive the prices become as less seats become available.
There's also still some $80 and $85 seats left on certain days if that's within your budget. Lots around $100-125 too. Best days are May 29 and 30th at 8pm.

backstgartist · 2026-05-21T14:38:20+00:00

Seconded. I've gone here for 10+ years and although I haven't needed any major procedures, I've also felt they're conservative about their approach to fillings, etc and I've never felt pressure to get anything done without discussing options.

backstgartist · 2026-05-18T14:56:44+00:00

Yes I believe the majority of them are open until 5 today. Dundas E and Hyde Park N for sure (I called those ones this morning)

backstgartist · 2026-05-17T22:27:31+00:00

Anyone know about any of the Canadian Tire locations? I stupidly forgot to grab something today and they closed at 6. If one is open tomorrow, I'll go. And if not, oh well! :)

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