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Ribbit Productions is dedicated to the performance of fast-paced, cutting-edge theatre aimed at involving the youth of our generation. Since 2000, the company has been performing across Canada and has earned national acclaim with their hit Fringe Festival shows Bouncers, BoyGroove, and Be A Man. Originally, Ribbit was put together by six former college classmates interested in creating theatre that makes no apologies. Since then however, The company has grown to include performers from all over Canada and the UK. For such an independent theatre company, Ribbit has enjoyed much success, including 6 Sterling Award nominations, 5 Best-of-Fest honours, and runner-up to the Just for Laughs award at the 2002 Montreal Fringe. BoyGroove will mark Ribbits’  first international tour.

“...these guys are amazing...” - Edmonton Sun
“...theatre that demands to be seen.” - CBC Radio
“...viciously funny” - Eye Weekly (Toronto)
“...clever, fast-paced and hilarious.” - Georgia Straight (Vancouver)
“...one of the best Fringe ensemble casts ever...” - Winnipeg Sun
"Their comic timing is flawless" - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

CORE MEMBERS: Andrew Bursey, Aaron Macri, Jon Paterson, Scott Walters, Matt Alden

Times and Dates

Toronto

Performances Begin  Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Theatre on Blue Jays Way, 56 Blue Jays Way in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District

Friday, April 21, 2006 - Sunday, June 4, 2006
Opening Night - Wednesday, April 26, 2006
56 Blue Jays Way, Main Space
Tuesday-Friday @ 8pm
Saturday @ 4pm & 8pm
Sunday @ 2pm

Tickets Ticket Prices $25-$35 plus applicable taxes and service charges
Tickets Now available at www.boygroove.ca
For more information or to order over the phone call 416.971.5656 or toll free at 1.877.971.5656

 

shows

BoyGroove received it's world premiere in Edmonton at the Azimuth Theatre on May 9th, 2003 with the following cast;
Matt Alden..........Kevin
Adam Blocka.......Lance
Andrew Bursey...........Andrew
Chris Craddock.......Jon

• BoyGroove was nominated for 2 Sterling Awards; Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical (Aaron Macri) and Outstanding Choreography or Fight Direction (Kay Grigar).

 • BoyGroove was Pick-of-the-Fringe in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver.

 • BoyGroove enjoyed a successful run at Theatre LaB Houston in June 2004.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS KITS

Bio

Ribbit Productions - Adobe PDF

Shows

Press Release - Waterfront Double Bill

Reviews from the 2005

Reviews for Boy Groove

Audio from Boy Groove

Photos

 

 

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