Month: November 2014

Tracey Power is the creative force behind the Firehall hit show Chelsea Hotel – the Songs of Leonard Cohen. She was one of the original cast members for Urinetown in 2006 and her ‘Little Sally’ performance deservedly won her a Jessie Awards nod. Critics have been raving about her performance this time round – “Using a squeezed, street-urchin voice, Tracey Power is perfect as Little Sally.” – Georgia Straight

What is Urinetown?
One of the funnest musicals I’ve ever been a part of. See it! Even if you think it sounds disgusting and weird. It’s the first show I ever saw in NY and it was one of my most memorable nights in the theatre.

Tell us about your character
Little Sally is extremely curious and the ultimate optimist. She would follow Bobby Strong to the ends of the earth and believes that love truly is, all we really need. She also has good taste in shoes.

What is your secret superpower?
Parallel Parking. Very handy when you live in the Westend. The incredible sense of pride that comes over you after a successful park job is actually a bit bizarre. What’s that all about?

When I’m rich and famous I’ll….
Travel the world! I’d also like to learn to play hockey and speak another language. I think I can fit that in.

What is your favourite expression for going to the toilet? 
I gotta take a whiz. Without a doubt.

Capitalism, socialism, totalitarianism, activism, realism, postmodernism. Choose an –ism and tell us why.
I’ll pick realism. It’s a good place to get back to when you have an active imagination.

What is the biggest environmental challenge we as Canadians face?
Global Warming will ultimately destroy the planet. It’s almost entirely the fault of human beings and there are huge steps needed to reverse it. The largest step being, there are still human beings who deny it’s existence. So I suppose THEY are ultimately the biggest environmental challenge. THEY who could make Urinetown a reality.
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You can find Tracey on twitter @TeepTeep and on stage at the Firehall til November 29 in Urinetown: The Musical. Click here for more info and details on tickets. 

Urinetown: The Musical opened to a standing ovation and has already sold out three shows. Here’s what the critics had to say about the irreverent musical comedy that has been making everyone laugh out loud.

REVIEWS

“you’ll just laugh and laugh and laugh…. one of the best productions in Firehall history… Should be Number One on your ‘must see’ list. You just gotta go.” – Jo Ledingham, (of the Vancouver Courier)

“this satire set to music is sharp, funny and maybe even a tiny bit prophetic.” Vancouver Presents

“It’s a marvel to see this Broadway-scale musical performed on such a small stage… smart, sassy, and slightly off-kilter… a fine satire on the state of the water wars.” – Vancitybuzz

“Urinetown is fantastic–go see it!” – Beyond YVR

“Urinetown’s memorable songs, impressive dance numbers, and award-winning score will delight musical lovers, while its ironic humor and send-up of musical conventions will appeal to people who may not be fond of the form.” – PRISM Magazine

“I won’t be surprised if it will again win awards in the upcoming Jessies. It was superbly directed by Donna Spencer who also plays Ma Strong; the choreography by Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg was flawless; the set design by Ted Roberts was exceptional;  and Barbara Clayden’s costumes were to the T.” Reviewvancouver.org

“a hilarious satirical show that adults love, even though they are eons past their preschool bathroom-humour phase… electrifying… I loved everything about this show but as a dance addict, I have to give top billing to Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg’s stand-out choreography. Triple Wow!” Review From the House

“Urinetown is a satirical gem that pokes fun at politics, climate change, and (in the meta spirit) musical theatre.” – Lotusland Magazine

Urinetown runs til November 29. Click here for more info.