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For the love of Emily Carr
Four years ago Bruce Dunn asked Chris Krushel to play the part of Emily Carr in a production geared towards children. With her teaching background and love of performing it was a natural fit. It took no time at all to fall in love with Emily Carr and her life. Fast forward to 2012, Chris has re-written her script and brought Emily back to share with adult audiences. She is sure that you will fall in love with the Canadian icon just as she has and invites everyone out to see her show. The show, which is aptly named ‘Painting the Town’, is being performed on Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 pm at the Pavilion Theatre. “The winter weather can be unpredictable,” says Chris. “We decided to make the performance in the afternoon so it is accessible to everyone and so more seniors would feel confident coming out.” Emily Carr and her life is just part one of this interesting show. The second
part goes on to celebrate England’s Sarah Walker and should be just as entertaining if not more. “Emily Carr had a tough go,” she explains. “I will be performing a few songs and a monologue about Emily. The second part about Sarah Walker is more
musical. I will be performing a bunch of torch songs from days gone by. My friend Lori Thompson will be accompanying me on piano. Sarah Walker was both a British comedienne and singer. Our hope is that we have enough diversity in our program to appeal
to many interest groups including book groups, art students and teachers, as well as music lovers.” It may seem odd at first that the show would include two such different and unique individuals but Chris thinks the pairing is natural. “I had such fun
In the second half of ‘Painting the Town’, Chris Krushel (R) accompanied by friend Lori Thompson will be performing some nostalgic songs by Sarah Walker, a British comedienne and singer.
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playing Emily last time, I felt attached to her. When I was looking for a name for the show ‘Painting the Town’ seemed to fit. Emily was a strong and independent woman who did her own thing, walked to the beat of her own drum. Sarah Walker painted the town in her own way, they brought people out on the town. They were both strong, independent women who you will enjoy.” “We invite you out to have a really good time,” finishes Chris. “It is my goal to give you a performance that for just one minute will take you to another place. I perform because I love it and would like to share it with you.” Chris Kushel is a Kamloops resident and employee at the Red Cross on Victoria Street. She will be performing on Sunday, January 29 at the Pavilion Theatre. Tickets are only $15 and available at the Kamloops Live! Box Office. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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