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Why the justice movement needs the arts

by andrewkooman on February 19, 2012

It was an exciting week on the She Has A Name front with a series of interviews and stories in the media and a reading from act one of the play in Calgary at Mount Royal University.  I’m grateful to the people giving the play airtime, for our PR Wizard who is helping us to [...]

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She Has A Name Teaser Trailer – 2012 Tour

by andrewkooman on February 10, 2012

It’s so nice to have a filmmaker and editor in the family. I’m grateful to my bro Matt, of Unveil Studios, who does such quick and professional work. He made this trailer go a mile with footage captured during a rehearsal of the World Premiere in a space that required much improvisation. Watching this footage [...]

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Check out this new video about the 2012 tour. Alida Lowe talks about the impact She Has A Name will have in communities to promote the arts and justice across Canada.

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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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