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On Cue invites our artists to share their thoughts and feelings throughout the creative process.

Meet the Characters
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

Meet the Characters

Time to meet some of the more interesting characters in Night Sweats. This is Hilda. Hilda lives in the East End of London.

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The Magic a Director and a Good Stage Manager Bring
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

The Magic a Director and a Good Stage Manager Bring

As we went into this week. I thought I really cracked the memorization of lines, and in a way I did. However, once you have to do the deed in front of your director and stage manager all of that goes out the window.

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Treasure Hunt
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

Treasure Hunt

The past two weeks I and my crew have spent our time treasure hunting. In particular we’ve been searching for a late 70s early 80s television set that works.

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I'm Scared!
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

I'm Scared!

I’m scared... or at least anxious. It’s the first week of January and for most people that means getting back into a familiar routine. For me it means jumping into a whole new routine... rehearsals for Night Sweats.

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Pooped, but Pumped
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

Pooped, but Pumped

Anyone who performs and self produces must know this feeling. I have a small part-time job at Regina Performing Arts Centre, my job as Professional Development Coordinator with On Cue, my producer job for Night Sweats, as well as my now script editing job…

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Political Background to the AIDS Crisis
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

Political Background to the AIDS Crisis

From my perspective the AIDS crisis emerged out of a time of Conservatism. Britain was just getting on it's feet after the war, there was labour unrest during the Heath years, and Maggie Thatcher would soon be Prime Minister…

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Busy Weeks
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

Busy Weeks

This is a busy week. My schedule is jam packed. On top of my job with On Cue Regina and the three upcoming workshops Touring with OSAC (Nov 19), Finding Your Fringe Feet (Nov 21), and Marketing the Artist (Nov 26), there's the Grey Cup and all the festivities…

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Fundraiser for Night Sweats
Brad McDougall Brad McDougall

Fundraiser for Night Sweats

Things are starting to heat up and I'm beginning to sweat both night and day. As I await the announcement of a successful (or not) SK Arts grant, I'm having a fundraiser for the play on Nov 26th at Q Nightclub and Lounge. The doors are open at 7:30 and the action starts at 8 p.m. with a wine and cheese. Then there is a drag show…

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