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Hector the Spectre Steals the Show



Fables and Fairy Tales and Folklore, Historical Full cast Serial Audio Drama


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Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre presents Hector the Spectre Steals the Show by Andrea Boyd and Laura Teasdale Hector the Spectre Steals the Show is a six-part radio play written by Festival Antigonish artistic director Andrea Boyd and local actor/playwright Laura Teasdale. The story is based on the legend of the Bauer Theatre’s resident ghost, Hector, and is inspired by real stories collected from artists and community members of all ages who have had encounters with Hector over the last 30 years. The play imagines a world where live theatre still happens, and where Festival Antigonish is producing a new play about the legendary ghosts – Blue Nun and Red Priest. But when Hector, the benevolent ghost of the theatre, sees that this ghost story on stage is not about him, he takes matters into his own hands. Cast List: Clare: Liliona Quarmyne Jude: James MacLean Ben: Josh MacDonald Margie: Francine Deschepper Tatiana/Ann: Laura Teasdale Actor Hector: Chad Relf Hector: Kevin Curran With cameos by: Andrea Boyd Reema Fuller Michael Gillis Briana Lynch-Rankin Natasha MacKinnon Ian Pygott Ingrid Risk Director: Andrea Boyd Sound Design: Justin Gregg


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Genres: Fables and Fairy Tales and Folklore, Historical

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Episodes:

Execution (Finale)

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT

The exciting conclusion of Robin Hood and the merry men's plan comes to a close in the finale of our podcast. Will Robin escape, or will the Sheriff's vile plan come to fruition?


Tuck & Allana

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Allana Dale and Friar Tuck plan their epic segment of the escape plan deep in Sherwood Forest with songs and... rabbits?


Training Drills

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Will Scarlett and Lil Joan run the merry men through their drills as they prepare to attempt to release Robin Hood from the imprisonment of the Sheriff of Nottingham.


The Caged Robin

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Robin Hood contemplates his past actions when being visited by a mysterious guard during his captivity.


Sheriff & Gisbourne

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

While the merry men are in the forest planning to release Robin Hood, the Sheriff and Gisbourne continue their devious scheme.


Midge & Marian

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

With Robin captured, Marian and Midge formulate their part of the plan to rescue him from the Sheriff.


Archery

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In the first episode of our podcast, Robin Hood and the merry men create a plan to win the Golden Arrow archery competition, but can they outwit the Sherriff of Nottingham?


Preview - Robin Hood: The Great Escape Episode 1

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:59:09 GMT

A sneak peek at the first episode of Robin Hood: The Great Escape! Episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays at 10 starting November 17 to December 29.


7: Hector the Spectre Steals the Show - entire play - all 6 episodes in one!

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Hector the Spectre Steals the Show - all 6 episodes in one!
Listen to the entire radio play in one go!

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre presents
Hector the Spectre Steals the Show
by Andrea Boyd and Laura Teasdale

Hector the Spectre Steals the Show is a six-part radio play written by Festival Antigonish artistic director Andrea Boyd and local actor/playwright Laura Teasdale. The story is based on the legend of the Bauer Theatre’s resident ghost, Hector, and is inspired by real stories collected from artists and community members of all ages who have had encounters with Hector over the last 30 years.

The play imagines a world where live theatre still happens, and where Festival Antigonish is producing a new play about the legendary ghosts – Blue Nun and Red Priest. But when Hector, the benevolent ghost of the theatre, sees that this ghost story on stage is not about him, he takes matters into his own hands.

Cast List:
Clare: Liliona Quarmyne 
Jude: James MacLean
Ben: Josh MacDonald
Margie: Francine Deschepper
Tatiana/Ann: Laura Teasdale
Actor Hector: Chad Relf
Hector: Kevin Curran

With cameos by:
Andrea Boyd
Reema Fuller
Michael Gillis
Briana Lynch-Rankin
Natasha MacKinnon
Ian Pygott
Ingrid Risk

Director: Andrea Boyd
Sound Design: Justin Gregg


6: Hector the Spectre Episode VI - Opening Night

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:10:00 GMT

Welcome to our sixth and final episode. In case you’re just tuning in, Festival Antigonish is trying to put on a play and Hector the Spectre is trying to stop them...That’s all I got...Just do your best to keep up! And good luck....


5: Hector the Spectre Episode V - Dress Rehearsal

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:10:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode 5. In case you missed it...Last week, Hector wrecked the tech...nical rehearsal. And Clare, the director, struggled to stage her grandiose dream sequence on an itty-bitty budget. Let’s see if this dress rehearsal will even happen...


4: Hector the Spectre Episode IV - Tech Run

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:10:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode 4. Let’s get caught up...Last week, in the midst of a ridiculous acting exercise, Hector took a swing at Margie and Ben, but the actors stood their ground. And we discovered that Hector was a boxer who died back in the day when the theatre was a gymnasium.  And now...the technical rehearsal…. 


3: Hector the Spectre Episode III - Second Rehearsal

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:10:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode 3. Ok, in case you forgot...Last week, was the first rehearsal of the Festival Antigonish show The Blue Nun and the Red Priest. Hector the Spectre turned the room upside down and ripped their scripts to bits. Margie declared her disbelief in ghosts and Tatiana longs for a Ben-based showmance. Now it’s a week later and a triumphant Hector thinks he’s stopped the show! 


2: Hector the Spectre Episode II - First Rehearsal

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:10:00 GMT

Last week, Hector the Spectre watched in disbelief as actors Margie and Ben auditioned for the roles of Sister Magda & Father Luke in the new play The Blue Nun and the Red Priest. That’s right! A play about two “Come from Away” ghosts! …In Hector’s own theatre. Imagine how he must feel as they begin the first rehearsal…


1: Hector the Spectre Episode I - Auditions

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 22:10:00 GMT

In our first episode, our “Come From Away” director, Clare, and Jude, the “best stage manager in Nova Scotia”, are in the midst of auditions for the upcoming season at Festival Antigonish.


Teaser/Taster

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:00:29 GMT

An audio teaser/taster of the radio play Hector the Spectre Steals the Show! The first episode drops on September 9, 2020.