Here is a review of our show by Brenda Baker:

"Well done Donald B. Campbell & Co. Arthur Slade and I were at the premiere performance of THE NARROW PATH last night and thoroughly enjoyed the performances of two actors who were new to us: Damien Bartlett and Mitchell Larsen. Donald gave these two a demanding script - multiple characters for one and multiple ages for the other - all pulled together into a fast-paced dialogue and great direction from David Creelman. Don's usual ...wit is peppered throughout this thoughtful exploration of issues around religious fundamentalism and self-determination. Beyond the Fringe this would be a great conversation-starter for individuals or groups or churches that have been unable to welcome our LGBT2Q folks into their circles, or who are sitting on the fence about doing so. Very proud of you Don!!!"

Come see the show today at 3pm!

Here are some excerpts from Heather Persson's review of "The Narrow Path" in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. [NOTE: She incorrectly listed the venue as Cosmo Centre instead of The Refinery. She also wrote that I'm the director, but David Creelman is.)

"The spirited execution and unexpected ending... save the piece from being cliché and take it to thought-provoking.

The production tells the story of Robert, a fundamentalist minister struggling with the truth of his sexuality. He is a tortured soul. Married and the son of a minister, he espouses bigoted ideas even as he hates himself for his hypocrisy.

For those who like to support the locally based shows, this fits the bill. Written and directed by Donald B. Campbell, it stars U of S drama department grad Damien Bartlett. Bartlett is called upon to play a number of roles, and he is effective in them all. Saskatoon-based artist Mitchell Kent Larsen is also convincing in the role of the uptight, unhappy pastor.

...some pretty delightful moments of grace, with a few good laugh-out-loud jokes and some lovely singing.

There is a conversion experience, but it is realistic and moving rather than over-the-top. It’s enough to make the audience believers in The Narrow Path."

Please remember that you can post reviews of any Fringe production (including "The Narrow Path") on the festival website: 25thstreettheatre.org/tickets . Thanks!

Our first performance of "The Narrow Path" went very well tonight! We had a good turnout and a very appreciative audience. I was proud of our director (David Creelman) and our actors (Damien Bartlett and Mitchell Larsen). It was wonderful to see my words come to life onstage.

If you come to one of our Fringe Festival performances and want to talk to us after the show, which would be great, please note that we won't be able to do that immediately because after most of our performances we have to clear the stage, etc. to get ready for the next company's show.  Fortunately, that doesn't take us long to do.

 

Also, please remember that you can post reviews of any Fringe production on the festival website: 25thstreettheatre.org/tickets

Thanks!

THE NARROW PATH

VENUE: the Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)

Fri. July 29, 6:00-7:00 PM

Sat., July 30, 3:00-4:00 PM

Sun., July 31, 7:30-8:30 PM

Mon., Aug. 1, 9:00-10:00 PM

Tues., Aug. 2, 6:00-7:00 PM

Fri., Aug. 5, 7:30-8:30 PM

Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00-10:00 PM

HOW TO BUY TICKETS:

NOTE: #1, #2 and #3 are up to the day before the performance.

1) On the website (25thstreettheatre.org/tickets) via PayPal (tickets can be bought until 9:00 p.m. on the night before any performance).

2) Over the phone (306)-664-2239.

3) In person at the box office (debit/credit/cash accepted). Box office hours will be 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily during the festival. (Victoria School, 639 Broadway Ave., portable classroom on south end of building)

4) ON THE DAY OF THE PERFORMANCE, tickets can only be bought AT EACH VENUE, beginning one hour before the show (and it is cash-only).

Note: We set aside a percentage of tickets for rush seating and will never sell out online/through presale tickets.

 

 

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