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LOST: A MEMOIR Reading in Toronto — Nov. 5th
For the first time, I get to read from LOST: A MEMOIR, the play script in Toronto!
Monday, Nov. 5th. 8pm.
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave.
Really looking forward to readings from playwrights C.E. Catchalian, Beverley Cooper, David Gow, and Gary Kirkham.
KARMA shortlisted for the White Pine Award
The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program! This initiative of the Ontario Library Association (OLA) offers eight reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest® helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. More than 250,000 readers participate annually from their School and/or Public Library. All Ontarians/Canadians are invited to participate via their local public library, school library, or individually.
Read the entire list here.
LOST: A MEMOIR — Drama
Nominated for a 2012 Governor General’s Award
The Canada Council for the Arts, which administers the annual literary honour, has announced the nominees for the Governor General’s Awards. Read the full list here.
Drama Award Nominees:
- It is Solved by Walking by Catherine Banks
- The Romeo Initiative by Trina Davies
- Drama: Pilot Episode by Karen Hines
- Lost: A Memoir by Cathy Ostlere and Dennis Garnhum
- Brothel #9 by Anusree Roy
Read why Calgary is the new hot bed for Canadian drama by Calgary Herald writer Stephen Hunt
Nominated for Outstanding New Play, 2011 Betty Mitchell Awards, Calgary
Top Ten Theatre Shows for 2011 — Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis
Best 11 plays of 2011 — The Chronicle Herald, Halifax
REVIEWS of Lost: A Memoir:
“FOUR STARS - Talk about an incredible journey!”
— Calgary Herald
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“There is no question Lost - A Memoir will become a staple of professional theatres around the world.”
— Calgary Sun
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“LOST paints a vivid picture of love, grief and family ties”
— Indy Star
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“FOUR STARS! Macy struts her acting chops.”
— NUVO
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“Lost — A Memoir is a stunning theatrical experience.”
— Chronicle Herald
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“It is a rare feat for any individual to capture an audience’s attention for a full 90 minutes. However, Jan Alexandra Smith did just that at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax last night with her poignant and powerful one-woman production of Cathy Ostlere’s Lost – A Memoir.”
— Arts East
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“The set, with its projections that capture the sights and sounds of the sea in an almost abstract way, is a brilliantly conceived back drop to the story. Smith is a captivating actress at the helm of a captivating, thought-provoking and touching story..”
— The Coast
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Christianne’s LYCEUM of Literature and Art
I am very excited to be speaking next February at the 2012-2013 Meet the Author Series in Vancouver.
The Lyceum is as an opportunity to interact with six exciting, contemporary authors in an intimate setting and an open-ended discussion format so as to embrace the interests of all participants. Be prepared for a series of evenings rife with intellectual stimulation and social camaraderie!
Here’s the lineup, starting in Fall 2012. Check Christianne’s Lyceum Website for dates and times.
- JJ Lee- The Measure of a Man Sept. 20
- Marina Endicott - The Little Shadows Nov.1
- ZsuZsi Gartner - Better living Through Plastic Explosives Jan. 17
- Cathy Ostlere - Lost: A Memoir Feb. 21
- Susan Juby - The Woefield Poultry Collective April 25
- Richard Wagamese - Indian Horse May 23
Alberta Culture Days — Beaumont, Alberta
Thanks to the Beaumont Library for hosting me on September 29th. What a wonderful group of writers!
KARMA in India
It’s a dream come true!
Penguin India has bought the rights to KARMA.
More to follow….
KARMA wins at the Alberta Literary Awards
I was delighted to accept the award for the R. Ross Annett Children’s Award on June 9th at the annual Writer’s Guild of Alberta Gala. It was a very classy affair. As Bob Stallworthy said when he looked around, “We writers clean up good.”
Read the full list of awards here: Writer’s Guild of Alberta as well as a nice congrat from Can Lit for Little Canadians
Like to read LOST? Contact Cathy I am pleased to make arrangements for delivery of LOST to bookstores and individuals.
LOST: A MEMOIR, the drama, can be purchased from these online retailers:
KARMA in paperback
Published by PENGUIN GROUP/PUFFIN Canada and RAZORBILL U.S.
On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi is gunned down by two Sikh bodyguards. The murder sparks riots in Delhi and for three days Sikh families are targeted and killed in retribution for the Prime Minister’s death. It is into this chaos that fifteen-year-old Maya and her Sikh father, Amar, arrive from their home in Canada. India’s political instability is the backdrop and catalyst for Maya’s awakening to the world. KARMA is the story of how a young woman, straddling two cultures and enduring personal loss, learns forgiveness, acceptance and love.
Learn more about the real history of the 1984 riots: bbc.co.uk
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