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This article was published 3/7/2019 (479 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Fringe veteran Cory Wojcik shows why he is among Winnipeg’s top theatrical talents with Mix Tapes From My Mom, a one-man storytelling show.
As the frontman of a five-piece live band, Wojcik is also the lead vocalist and guitarist for a nostalgia-infused playlist of tunes performed live throughout the 90-minute play.
The band serves as the perfect accompaniment for a powerhouse script, delivered with a balance of emotional heft and hilarious one-liners.
Sharing a story this deeply personal on a public stage can be a challenge for any actor, but Wojcik is the type of performer whose charisma draws in the audience to create an immediate emotional connection.
That intimacy makes it easier to share a heartfelt performance, creating several occasions for both tears and laughter.
The genuine emotion leaves a lasting impact, demonstrated by a rousing and well-deserved standing ovation on opening night.
— Matt Schaubroeck
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From the Fringe program:
Interspersed with selected songs found on his Mom's old mix tapes, as well as a few original songs, local theatre veteran Cory Wojcik, backed by a four-piece band, recounts a story of the most difficult yet one of the most amazing days of his life.
A show with songs you know and a story so unbelievable it could only be true. It's a concert, it's a show.
Set inside the air conditioned X-Cues Cafe and Lounge, come an hour before or stay after for refreshments.
Show Length: 90 minutes
Suggested Audience: Mature
Warnings: Coarse Language
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***UNDER 18 NOT ADMITTED unless accompanied by legal guardian***
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Updated on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:56 PM CDT: Adds review.
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