Features and Reviews

NEW YORK TIMES

“Falling Hard for a Master Manipulator in ‘Of Human Bondage’” CRITICS PICK

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/06/theater/of-human-bondage-review.html

Preview of LENIN’S EMBALMERS

“He’s Had Work: Preserving the Face of the Revolution” 

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/theater/28embalmer.html

Review of LENIN’S EMBALMERS

BACKSTAGE Magazine, NYC

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/lenins-embalmers-60422/

Review of EINSTEIN’S GIFT

TheatreMania, NYC

https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/einsteins-gift_6859.html

GLOBE AND MAIL

Apple Preview

“Playwrights Live In Alberta Too, Y’Know”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/playwrights-live-in-alberta-too-yknow/article4092165/

Apple Review

“Apple offers rich, elegant fruit”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/apple-offers-rich-elegant-fruit/article732470/ 

Shakespeare’s Will Review

“A Perceptive Director and an incredible actor meet a gifted writer”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/a-perceptive-director-and-an-incredible-actor-meet-a-gifted-writer/article1078389/

Lenin’s Embalmers Preview

“Lenin’s Embalmers: Preserving History With Humour”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/lenins-embalmers-preserving-history-with-humour/article1215886/

Vimy Preview

“Playwright finds more than blood in the story of Vimy battle”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/playwright-finds-more-than-blood-in-story-of-vimy-battle/article964082/

Vimy Review

“Another Victory at Vimy”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/another-victory-at-vimy/article724572/

VARIETY

Apple Review

https://variety.com/2006/legit/reviews/apple-1200512344/

TORONTO STAR

Theatre Thrives in Culture Capital, The Star

https://www.thestar.com/sponsored_sections/2007/05/31/theatre_thrives_in_cultural_capital.html

“Vern Thiessen on love, art, and Of Human Bondage”

https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2014/04/18/vern_thiessen_on_art_love_and_of_human_bondage.html

What’s On Stage: Bird Brain

https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2008/12/11/whats_on_stage.html

VANCOUVER PRESS

Vimy Preview

“More than a War Play”, Vancouver Sun

https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/more-than-a-war-play-vimy-explores-national-identity-and-memory

Bird Brain Review

“Bird Brain Charms with Good Intentions”, Georgia Straight

https://www.straight.com/article-374483/vancouver/bird-brain-charms-good-intentions

VARIOUS OUTLETS

Leonard Nimoy Chats Shakespeare’s Will

https://www.atelim.com/exclusive-interview-with-leonard-nimoy.html

NOW MAGAZINE

“Vimy Is Rich in Emotion”

https://nowtoronto.com/culture/theatre/soulpepper-s-vimy-is-rich-in-historical-detail-and-emotion/

EDMONTON JOURNAL

Vern Thiessen Returns from the Big Apple, Edmonton Journal

https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/vern-thiessen-returns-from-the-big-apple-to-head-up-workshop-west

AVENUE MAGAZINE

“The Return of Vern” Feature Article

https://www.avenueedmonton.com/april-2016/the-return-of-vern/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“Apple bites into Steamy Social Issues”

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2007-04-27-0704260051-story.html

PROVINCETOWN MAGAZINE

“Lenin’s Embalmers A Thoughtful Scathing Comedy”

http://pmag.provincetownmagazine.com/new/index.php/2019/08/10/review-lenins-embalmers/

BOSTON GLOBE

“Apple Ripe With Character”

http://archive.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2010/03/22/vern_thiessens_apple_ripe_with_character/?camp=localsearch:on:twit:arts

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

“Quantum production breathes new life into Shakespeare’s Anne”

https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/theater-dance/2019/11/13/Review-Quantum-theater-life-Shakespeare-Will-Anne-Homestead/stories/201911130099

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

“Prolific playwright pens play about packing up his parents”

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/arts/this-old-house-98586204.html