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Oyster in the Media
August 18 2008 " Oonagh Duncan did a remarkable job condensing 72 interviews with baby boomers into a fast-moving hour of oral history. The observations are spot-on and hilarious! "The Toronto Star " Entertaining and thoughtful, creator Oonagh Duncan's collation of interviews with 72 people born in 1948 is filled with insights about youth and age " NOW toronto Aug 8 2008 Talk Sixty to Me is previewed in the Globe and Mail as one of "Five plays that could well live up to their hype" November 1st 2007 Oyster is featured in THIS Magazine's article on the international verbatim theatre movement. Click here to read what they had to say. Praise and Publicity for Oyster and Talk Thirty to Me Reviews ****“Hilarious.Four superb actors who make empathizing with their eight unique characters unavoidable.” Eye weekly “Smart and entertaining, the piece starts everyone, no matter how old, thinking about what we did, could have done and still might do with our lives” NOW magazine Print features: Globe and Mail, July 12th : "From Thirtysomething to Thirtynothing" Calgary Sun, July 15th: " There's hope yet for our 30 year olds" Xtra!, June 21: "Youth is wasted on the young" Radio: CBC Metro Morning, July 4th, Interview with Oonagh Duncan and Karen Horsman CKNW Talk Radio BC, The Bill Good Show, Call in panel with psychologist Jean Twenge (author of 'Generation Me') CIUT Take 5, June 29th, Interview with Cate Kustanczi BlogTO Arts Now, June 30th, Interview with Ella Cooper and Amil Niazi CHRY Arts and Culture, Interview with Paddy Jane Gallagher Television: First Local News, York Region, June 26th 'First Local' News Coverage Internet "Theatre is territory: 10 questions, Oonagh Duncan" at praxis theatre.blogspot.com "You're not old, you're immature" by Cate Kustanczi, torontowide.com "Dirty Thirty" by Jen McNeely, shedoesthecity.com From the audience "This play simply blew me away. I turned thirty a few months ago and “Talk Thirty to Me” was absolutely pitch-perfect. I wish I could have seen it five years ago and hope I can see it again five years from now! " “Hilarious, touching and honest. You have to see this!” This is one of the most entertaining and original Fringe plays ever! I loved it. “This play is not just good-it's brilliant.” "I loved it! It made me laugh, cry and nod in agreement with almost every sentiment the characters conveyed. Everyone should see this show - no matter what age you are, it's relevant. " “This is one of the most entertaining and original Fringe plays ever.” "I passed 30 many, many years ago and we loved this play. " "I saw this play twice. All in all one of the best Fringe plays I've seen in years! " "I absolutely LOVED this show! It's nice to know that we're not alone and also have someone point out the humour in our circumstance. Out of the 5 Fringe shows I saw this year, this was my favourite - hands down. Congrats! "
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