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Nobody is suggesting the amateur performers at this year’s Don’t Quit Your Day Job prepare the resignation letters on their regular jobs, but perhaps a few of them might consider a little artistic moonlighting on the side.
A sold-out crowd packed the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday night to watch folks from the fields of business, politics, law and journalism take to the stage to release their inner rock star or thespian. Popular caterer Thyme & Again was a returning sponsor while The Clocktower Brew Pub was also back, to keep the crowd from getting thirsty.
The evening raised nearly $15,000 in both ticket sales and silent and live auction bidding for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, a national theatre festival that’s heading to Whitehorse this June. Pierre Brault brought his considerable acting and comedic talents with him to once again host the memorable evening.
Ottawa actor, writer and comedian Pierre Brault was back to host and serve as live auctioneer for the Don’t Quit Your Day Job fundraiser on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, held at the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage.
Eric Coates, artistic director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, found his perfect judging partner with CBC journalist Sandra Abma. The two-person panel was funny, irreverent, generous and kind-hearted as it dished out feedback throughout the talent show.
CBC journalist Sandra Abma and Eric Coates, artistic director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, paired up to judge this year’s amateur artists in the Don’t Quit Your Day Job cabaret-style arts benefit for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, held at the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
The judges’ roles were not to be taken seriously, however. Coates professed his long-held crush on Canadian author and historian Charlotte Gray, after she did a superb job on stage reciting the comic monologue Albert and the Lion. Coates even interrupted his critique to get Gray to sign his copy of one of her books.
Ted Mann, partner at Mann Lawyers LPP and a self-professed “incurable romantic”, won hearts over and set the bar impossibly high with his mashup of a German art song and a Kermit the Frog classic, Rainbow Connection.
Lawyer Ted Mann, a self-professed romantic, won the crowd over with his unique mashup of a German art song and Kermit the Frog’s Rainbow Connection.
Who knew Marco Pagani, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, could play accordion? Or that CBC journalist Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco can sing, play guitar and compose music?
Andi Marcus, president of Mistura Beauty Solutions, flew in from Florida to give a sexy singing performance with a dose of sass. Hugh Neilson, managing director of the GCTC, brought extra levity to the show with his ukelele-turned-electric guitar tribute to the late David Bowie. Around Town also tickled the ivories by playing classical music.
Andi Marcus, president of Mistura Beauty Solutions, sang her heart out to the Edwin McCain song, I’ll be, at the Don’t Quit Your Day cabaret fundraiser for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival.
It was too bad for Councillors Mathieu Fleury, Scott Moffatt and Michael Qaqish that technical glitches served to cane hook the end of their comedy sketch off the stage. But, in keeping with the general fun mood, Brault thanked the men “for showing us the importance of professional theatre in this town”.
Back by popular demand was beloved community builder Joseph Cull, who, being the showstopper that he is, was the final performance of the night. Dressed as the Queen of England, Cull performed his own rap with racy lyrics and dance moves. It was so unbecoming of a monarch, really. But, the crowd loved it.
Joseph Cull was back by popular demand to perform his version of a rapping Queen of England at the fourth annual Don’t Quit Your Day Job.
In the end, as is tradition, all the performers were declared worthy of the fake gold plastic trophy, bestowed upon no one in particular.
Photos: Around Town at Don't Quit Your Day Job celebrity cabaret fundraiser
A sold-out crowd packed the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday night to watch folks from the fields of business, politics, law and journalism take to the stage to release their inner rock star or thespian. The evening raised nearly $15,000 in both ticket sales and silent and live auction bidding for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, a national theatre festival that's heading to Whitehorse this June.
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A sold-out crowd packed the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday night to watch folks from the fields of business, politics, law and journalism take to the stage to release their inner rock star or thespian. Popular caterer Thyme & Again was a returning sponsor while The Clocktower Brew Pub was also back, to keep the crowd from getting thirsty.
The evening raised nearly $15,000 in both ticket sales and silent and live auction bidding for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, a national theatre festival that’s heading to Whitehorse this June. Pierre Brault brought his considerable acting and comedic talents with him to once again host the memorable evening.
Ottawa actor, writer and comedian Pierre Brault was back to host and serve as live auctioneer for the Don’t Quit Your Day Job fundraiser on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, held at the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage.
Eric Coates, artistic director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, found his perfect judging partner with CBC journalist Sandra Abma. The two-person panel was funny, irreverent, generous and kind-hearted as it dished out feedback throughout the talent show.
CBC journalist Sandra Abma and Eric Coates, artistic director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, paired up to judge this year’s amateur artists in the Don’t Quit Your Day Job cabaret-style arts benefit for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, held at the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
The judges’ roles were not to be taken seriously, however. Coates professed his long-held crush on Canadian author and historian Charlotte Gray, after she did a superb job on stage reciting the comic monologue Albert and the Lion. Coates even interrupted his critique to get Gray to sign his copy of one of her books.
Ted Mann, partner at Mann Lawyers LPP and a self-professed “incurable romantic”, won hearts over and set the bar impossibly high with his mashup of a German art song and a Kermit the Frog classic, Rainbow Connection.
Lawyer Ted Mann, a self-professed romantic, won the crowd over with his unique mashup of a German art song and Kermit the Frog’s Rainbow Connection.
Who knew Marco Pagani, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, could play accordion? Or that CBC journalist Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco can sing, play guitar and compose music?
Andi Marcus, president of Mistura Beauty Solutions, flew in from Florida to give a sexy singing performance with a dose of sass. Hugh Neilson, managing director of the GCTC, brought extra levity to the show with his ukelele-turned-electric guitar tribute to the late David Bowie. Around Town also tickled the ivories by playing classical music.
Andi Marcus, president of Mistura Beauty Solutions, sang her heart out to the Edwin McCain song, I’ll be, at the Don’t Quit Your Day cabaret fundraiser for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival.
It was too bad for Councillors Mathieu Fleury, Scott Moffatt and Michael Qaqish that technical glitches served to cane hook the end of their comedy sketch off the stage. But, in keeping with the general fun mood, Brault thanked the men “for showing us the importance of professional theatre in this town”.
Back by popular demand was beloved community builder Joseph Cull, who, being the showstopper that he is, was the final performance of the night. Dressed as the Queen of England, Cull performed his own rap with racy lyrics and dance moves. It was so unbecoming of a monarch, really. But, the crowd loved it.
Joseph Cull was back by popular demand to perform his version of a rapping Queen of England at the fourth annual Don’t Quit Your Day Job.
In the end, as is tradition, all the performers were declared worthy of the fake gold plastic trophy, bestowed upon no one in particular.
Photos: Around Town at Don't Quit Your Day Job celebrity cabaret fundraiser
A sold-out crowd packed the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday night to watch folks from the fields of business, politics, law and journalism take to the stage to release their inner rock star or thespian. The evening raised nearly $15,000 in both ticket sales and silent and live auction bidding for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, a national theatre festival that's heading to Whitehorse this June.
Ottawa actor, writer and comedian Pierre Brault was back to host and serve as live auctioneer for the Don't Quit Your Day Job fundraiser on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, held at the National Arts Centre's Fourth Stage. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Joseph Cull was back by popular demand to perform his version of a rapping Queen of England at the fourth annual Don't Quit Your Day Job, a cabaret-style arts benefit that involved Ottawa personalities sharing their hidden talents in support of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Joseph Cull was back by popular demand to perform his version of a rapping Queen of England at the fourth annual Don't Quit Your Day Job. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Joseph Cull was back by popular demand to perform his version of a rapping Queen of England at the fourth annual Don't Quit Your Day Job. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Lawyer Ted Mann, a self-professed romantic, won the crowd over with his unique mashup of a German art song and Kermit the Frog's Rainbow Connection. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Hugh Neilson, managing director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, brought some levity to the evening with his ukulele tribute to the late David Bowie during his performance. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citiz / Postmedia News
From left, councillors Mathieu Fleury (Rideau-Vanier Ward), Scott Moffatt (Rideau-Goulbourn Ward) and Michael Qaqish (Gloucester-South Nepean Ward) performed a comedy sketch that poked fun at their young age, during the Don't Quit Your Day Job cabaret show. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Marco Pagani, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, made accordion players proud everywhere with his performance at the Don't Quit Your Day Job. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
From left, sponsor Sheila Whyte, owner of Thyme & Again Creative Catering, with Brenda Leadlay, artistic and managing director of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, and Catherine Lindquist at this year's Don't Quit Your Day Job fundraising show. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
From left, CBC journalist Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco, accompanied by Daniel Ramjattan, proved himself a talented classical guitar player. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Councillor Michael Qaqish was part of a trio of city counillors who didn't mind poking fun at themselves on stage. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Talent show judge Eric Coates couldn't resist interrupting his critique of Charlotte Gay's performance in order to have the author sign his copy of one of her books during the Don't Quit Your Day Job fundraiser held at the National Arts Centre. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Ottawa actor, writer and comedian Pierre Brault, who hosted the Don't Quit Your Day Job fundraiser on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, was seen at the intermission with Vera Kadar, a volunteer with the Friends of English Theatre at the National Arts Centre, at the NAC's Fourth Stage. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Magnetic North Theatre Festival board members Mike Hawkes and Linda Wood seen perusing the silent auction tables. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Lawyer Ted Mann, a self-professed romantic, won the crowd over with his unique mashup of a German art song and Kermit the Frog's Rainbow Connection. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
British-born Canadian author and historian Charlotte Gray recited the Albert and the Lion monologue in her best Lancashire accent at the Don't Quit Your Day Job fundraiser. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
CBC journalist Sandra Abma and Eric Coates, artistic director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, paired up to judge this year's amateur artists in the Don't Quit Your Day Job cabaret-style arts benefit for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, held at the National Arts Centre's Fourth Stage on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
Andi Marcus, president of Mistura Beauty Solutions, sang her heart out to the Edwin McCain song, I'll be, at the Don't Quit Your Day cabaret fundraiser for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival. Caroline Phillips / Postmedia News
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