Theatre

I started volunteering at The Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary way back in the 90s. After a bit of a break to shack up, get married, and start a family (with one of the improvisers, I might add), I started back volunteering when my eldest was old enough to spend some time with a babysitter. At first, it was helping out with front of house, then I offered to help with some costumes and other things, and eventually I started taking photos (with my Canon Rebel XTi) during shows.

Improvised Typing Scene

Improvised Word At A Time Scene

Improvised Die Game

Improvised Hat Game

Improvised Moving Bodies Scene

I have thousands of photos from dozens of shows, some of which have been framed and are now on display in the lobby of the theatre. Eventually, I began taking photos of the larger productions as well – like the kids shows.

Theatre For Kids - The Three Pigs

Theatre For Kids - Young King Arthur

Theatre For Kids - Treasure Island

As well as mainstage shows like…

Mainstage Production - Ben Hur

Mainstage Production - A Chrismoose Carol

Most recently, I took some portraits of the senior players to show who was playing each week.

Senior Player Portrait

I think they look really cool when grouped together.

Senior Player Portraits Grouped

I also took some fun duo-photos…

Senior Player Duo Portrait

…so that I could play around with them for promotional stuff.

Senior Player Portrait Panorama

Of course, these things take time and money. And so, they haven’t had a lot done with them since they were taken. I would *love* to turn them into trading cards or something, but…well, you know how it is.

That doesn’t stop me from playing around with them for my own fun.

Loose Moose Artistic Director Dennis Cahill

Artistic Director Dennis Cahill, as I imagine he must feel most days.

If you’re ever in the Calgary area, you should go and check it out! For more information, please visit the Loose Moose website. Thanks!