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We’re coming to Victoria!

by andrewkooman on January 15, 2012

I was thrilled to learn last week that She Has A Name was selected to be in the 25th Victoria Fringe Festival, August 25 – September 4, 2012. The tour is becoming more and more real.  It’s an incredible experience, really.  Stepping out on that limb to bring it to life, with an amazing team [...]

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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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If this TED could talk

by andrewkooman on November 29, 2011

It was a privilege to be part of the first ever TEDx event in Red Deer this year.  The event was all about connections and there was a great line up of speakers. Here’s my talk, followed by a reading from She Has A Name, a scene where JASON has a Skype conversation with his [...]

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More Ride for Refuge Photos | Red Deer Ride

by andrewkooman on November 3, 2011

[View my other page of R4R photos] Here are a few more photos from our amazing day out at Gull Lake for the first ever Alberta Ride for Refuge. Aren’t we a handsome team?  Look at those thighs of thunder (cousin Luke).  The Koomen team pictured, in part, below are Marg K, Luke S, Cait [...]

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She Has A Name Fundraising Update

by andrewkooman on August 16, 2011

Here’s an update from Alida Lowe, Producing Director of Burnt Thicket Theatre, on tour funding.  We’re already over 30% of our fundraising goal for the IndieGoGo campaign! This is so encouraging. I’m grateful to all who have given and with expectation look forward to hitting our $10,000 goal in the next 19 days. We’re proud [...]

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Local author taking acclaimed play on the road

by andrewkooman on July 20, 2011

POIGNANT PLAY- Denise Wong and Aaron Krogman starred in the world premiere of She Has A Name this past spring. The play, written by local author Andrew Kooman, played to sold-out audiences in Red Deer and Calgary. A fundraising campaign is underway to support a North American tour next year. photo submitted By Mark Weber [...]

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Newly Launched She Has A Name Website

by andrewkooman on July 8, 2011

I’m pleased to announce the launch of a newly designed website for the 2012 Tour of She Has A Name. www.shehasaname.net – check it out!

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More than a Memory

by andrewkooman on April 30, 2011

Raise Their Voice has uploaded more video from The Trafficked + Exploited event, including Braden Scharfenberg’s song “More Than A Memory.” Braden’s currently in studio recording this song. I’m looking forward to the future of this song especially as it connects with our upcoming campaign to bring She Has A Name on tour. Will keep [...]

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