Review: (Toronto) The Bundle

Bond's Bundle

After some bumps Ryerson pulls the audience in

by Jessica Wei

Captivating, that was Ryerson's production of “The Bundle” by Edward Bond. From the audible gasp from the audience right at the end of the first act straight to curtain call, it was impossible to turn away.

Review: (Toronto) The Crucible

Justice and Faith

Ryerson brings energy to Miller's classic

by Beat Rice

This week, Ryerson Theatre School presents Arthur Miller’s Tony award winning play about the Salem witch trials, The Crucible. When a group of girls are found dancing in the forest at night, tales of witchcraft and accusations begin to take over the town. Soon women are arrested and tried, and the people of Salem are forced to choose between saving themselves and making sacrifices for what is just.

The cast of eighteen, comprised of the fourth year acting students, put on an engaging performance directed by Lee Wilson. Wilson directs with a quick pace, and with a strong understanding of the urgency and stakes of the characters and the trials. The run time of two and a half hours was hardly noticeable in the small studio theatre.