Tale Wagging Theatre Presents:The Rooftop Guy by John Cook
The Rooftop Guy is the reason why festivals like The Ottawa Fringe exist.
This play is by John Cook, and it is his first professionally staged play. The production company he’s started is called Tale Wagging Theatre, and it is dedicated to highlighting new and emerging artists (both young and old).
John has most wisely joined forces with Ottawa’s own Teri Loretto, as director.
Teri is currently finishing her Master’s thesis in Theory of Performance and Dramaturgy at the University of Ottawa, where she is also a research and teaching assistant in the Theatre Arts Program. In addition, Teri teaches at Algonguin College in the Theatre Arts Program, and at Carleton U in the Theatre History Program.
Here’s the thing: All those impressive titles sound, well, just that – impressive. But the truth is: I heart Teri Loretto, and if you love theatre, so should you. Because she, like John, is committed to brilliantly talented emerging artists and new plays.
So what we have here is: A new playwright who is wickedly funny, and a veteran actor/director/producer/singer/// who have dedicated themselves to bringing you some truly great theatre on a shoestring.
The sneak peek that we got of this performance shows us that characters like those on television’s The Office are not confined to the small screen, and are even funnier in person.
Come out and see for yourself!
Video Special thanks to Kevin Burton
Tags: John Cook, Ottawa local theatre, Tale Wagging Theatre company, Teri Loretto, The Ottawa Fringe Festival, The Rooftop Guy
