There's nothing like wakin' up to coffee, fresh muffins and a four star review (and) photo in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. Wooooooooooo! Saskatoon, you are spoiling us. We may never leave!
The Star-Phoenix - Tuesday, August 8, 2006
87% TRUE: THE LIES THAT BIND
Quixotic Productions
Venue 1, Broadway Theatre
Today, Saturday, Sunday 
As estranged twins Orson and Ursula cope with the death of their grandmother, they uncover the shocking news one of them is adopted. Only the true Brezic will inherit the family farm.
The siblings, along with Hugo, a stuffed bear's head, begin sorting through the facts and fiction of their family history. But who can tell them apart? Who can discern the truth from the lore as stories have been retold through the generations? Will the twins still be speaking when they find out who inherits grandma's land? Orson and Ursula relive several childhood memories and reconstruct the mystery of how their great-grandfather laid claim to the land in the early 1900s.
The script is both warm and witty -- never shying away from the characters' grief, nor becoming too sappy or sentimental -- but keeps all of the customary sibling rivalry and comedy.
Slides projected against a curtain add an air of authenticity to the play.
Created by Chris Gilpin and Rosemary Rowe, who also star in the production, 87% True will appeal to many fans of Prairie history.
At 45 minutes, the only audience complaint might be the light-hearted comedy ends too soon.
HA ha! Well, that's certainly a complaint we can live with. Thanks, Star-Phoenix! Woooooo!
Slurpee count = 72
Wohoo!!! That's my girl! Congrats - great review! (Oh, you too, Chris ;-)
Posted by: Kate | August 08, 2006 at 01:09 PM
So happy that things are going well. We found some interesting things in Sask, the 1/2 a day that we were there! See ya in about 10 days!
Posted by: kristen | August 08, 2006 at 01:19 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SUPERSTARS! Well deserved - have a great rest of your run in Sask!
Posted by: Padu | August 08, 2006 at 01:27 PM
Holy shitballs, Bose, that picture is AWESOME. The expression on your face just about made me snort coffee all over my desk. Congrats on the rockin' review!!
Posted by: ers | August 09, 2006 at 06:25 AM
Så kult! Gratulerer!
Posted by: HB | August 10, 2006 at 01:10 AM
hyuk huyk. That picture is a keeper. Way to go, Rose and Chris!! Go forth and make merry.
JenB
Posted by: Jen | August 11, 2006 at 10:27 PM