interview

Video: She Has A Name Playwright Perspective – 2012 Tour

by andrewkooman on December 22, 2011

Thematman put together this promo for the She Has A Name tour.  Looking forward to uploading more interviews with the creative team and some actors in the upcoming weeks. We’re looking for different ways to make the tour a reality.  If you have ideas, connections, or resources that would help, please drop me a line! [...]

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Josh Yeoh: In That Day

by andrewkooman on December 6, 2011

I first met Josh Yeoh a number of years ago while living in Malaysia, but didn’t get to know the man until a recent trip (when I returned to the country to work on this project).  I had never spent much time before in a House of Prayer, but because of my friendship with Josh [...]

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Tanya Ryga: Scripts at Work

by andrewkooman on November 29, 2011

A few years ago I saw a poster in a hallway filled with posters at the Red Deer College.  It had a simple question: Have you ever thought of writing a play?  It was a serendipitous moment in my life, to say the least.  The question landed in me with much force.  I had an [...]

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Sex+ Money: A National Search for Human Worth is a profound and moving film that looks at the reality of child-sex trafficking in the United States.  I had the privilege to work alongside members of the crew who authored a book about the issue and have been following their story ever since. I was able [...]

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Interview: Bryan and Katie Torwalt, “Here on Earth”

by andrewkooman on September 8, 2011

I’ve been playing “Here on Earth,” the new album by Brian and Katie Torwalt frequently.  It’s unusual for me to repeat a worship album so much.  But when you hear these new songs, you’ll understand why. Recently I caught up with the musical couple via email to ask them some questions about their approach to [...]

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I don’t know about you, but all the bad news of the day, reports of suffering and strife from around the world, is overwhelming and difficult for me to digest.  What a blessed life to have the luxury of being overwhelmed by hearing bad news, rather than being overwhelmed by experiencing famine, rioting, or financial [...]

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Playwright + Director Interview for She Has A Name

by andrewkooman on December 17, 2010

Here’s an interview with Steve Waldschmidt, director of the world premiere of She Has A Name, and myself. I’m so thankful he’s on board – he’s an amazingly creative and visionary man.

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RDC Notebook Article: “Ah Ha Moment”

by andrewkooman on October 26, 2010

Lani Ledingham did a nice write up featuring my writing in the latest edition of the Red Deer College Alumni Magazine the Notebook. You can read the article here.

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