Who Is Esther has a fascinating – and inspiring – backstory. Randall Craig wrote it in the hospital while receiving treatment for leukemia and a subsequent bone marrow transplant. The development process was also interesting: a first-time playwright trying (unsuccessfully) to elbow in to the established theatre scene. And then there’s the production itself: from a script and score, the … Read More
We are believers
The moment a community finds its courage to works together. Not one voice standing alone, but many, choosing to believe in something worth fighting for. “We Are Believers” is that turning point, where solidarity becomes strength. Who Is Esther is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify, with behind the scenes content on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Thank You for your Service to Date
There’s a moment when enough is enough when you stop absorbing someone else’s abuse and claim the power to move forward. “Thank You for Your Service to Date” is that moment: the line drawn, the turning point where silence ends and strength begins. The Kingston Fringe run is behind us, but this scene is still just a listen away. Revisit … Read More
Show on the Go: Rhyme Zone – a cool Who Is Esther discovery
How do you make sure that an entire sung-through musical… actually rhymes? Randall shows us his not-so-secret “rhyme” resource… Missed us? We miss you too. Catch up on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you like to listen.
It started with a corner block.
Who Is Esther opens right there on a gritty street corner, where the whole story begins. The Kingston Fringe run may be behind us, but the story isn’t going anywhere. Relive the music anytime stream Who Is Esther on Apple Music and Sportify. Let the story pull you back in. 🎶 If you like this and are a musical director, … Read More
The Fringe Journey (Toronto, Hamilton Kingston)
We Got Into Fringe. Just Took the Scenic Route to Get There. Since 2018, we’ve been submitting Who Is Esther to the Toronto Fringe Festival. Every December, the same result: lottery not in our favour. The Toronto Fringe is unjuried meaning no one evaluates your work. Your fate is literally a draw. Interesting in principle. Frustrating in practice. This past … Read More
Goodbye
Although Kingston Fringe is now in the books it is not goodbye for Who Is Esther, as long as the songs are still in our ears and hearts. Thank you to all who had the chance to see us at the Kingston Fringe festival. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoisesthermusical/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhoIsEstherMusical/ Want more Who Is Esther? Listen to … Read More
Who Is Esther: a story that demands to be heard. Opening night August 6
It’s Opening Night!!! After months of rehearsals and individual practice, the curtain goes up at 4:45 pm at the Tett Centre Rehearsal Hall, Kingston, ON Who Is Esther… playing from now until August 16th at the Kingston Fringe Festival Tickets at: WhoIsEsther.net/tix (A number of tickets are still available…)Location: The Tett Centre370 King St W, Kingston, ON
Rian Tran: our lighting designer helped us see the light
Going into this production, we had no idea how much lighting design shapes a show: spots, fades, snaps, warm wash, cold wash… the emotional temperature of every single moment. It’s not just knowing where to point a light. It takes a real understanding of the physical instruments and the software to program it all, cue by cue. A huge thank … Read More
Don’t have tickets to Kingston Fringe Festival. Well, “We can fix this” . (Feat. Mitch Lauer, Zalyzza Govia and Brice Leunkeu)
No problem is too big to face together. “We Can Fix This,” from Who Is Esther, is a rallying cry for hope. Don’t have a ticket yet? No problem! There’s always a way to fix this. 🎠There are still tickets available at the box office website: WhoIsEsther.net/tix Location: The Tett Centre370 King St W, Kingston, ON