TIMELESS LIFESTYLE FROM COAST TO COAST
Culture & Passion
with Style
by Diana Di Mauro
interview: MAtteo Lane
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The ridiculously funny Comedian and singer was
a featured act at jfl42 in toronto
Tell me about
your
music
training...
I started studying
opera at age 15
with
voice
teacher
Nick
Falco. I continued
my studies all
throughout
college while I
was studying art.
T
Who are your
f a v o u r i t e
singers?
Maria
Callas.
Because she’s a
genius and the
greatest artist of
all time. If you
disagree you have
he basics: In your own
words, what makes you
you, and what should we
know about you.
Hmm. I’m Italian Irish and
Mexican, I’m gay, I’m an
opera singer, oil painter
and comedian. I love Joan
Rivers and Maria Callas and wished I
was Storm from X-MEN when I was a
kid. no taste.
What made you decide to begin a
career in comedy?
I was illustrating fashion ads and TV
commercials for a living. Which isn’t
graphic design btw, it’s actual drawing.
I was singing at gay strip clubs at night
in Chicago and one day decided to try
stand up. I saw Joan Rivers and decided
that’s what I wanted to do. Sometimes I
think it’s fate, cuz I can’t believe I
actually did it. I’m shocked thinking
about it now, just thinking I was funny?
I dunno - life Is weird. I think Barbra Streisand is a
musical goddess, I love the way she
approaches melody and her diva
attitude. What do you think is her
attraction?
Few things. One - she looked,
sounded and acted different than
any other singer who has come
before her. Two - she is technically
an incredibly skilled singer. From
great breath control, to her seem
less passaggio, to all the colouring
What should people expect
from Streisand at the Bon Soir,
with Matteo Lane.
They should expect a raw look at
me, my life, comedy, story telling
that all comes together with the old
old old music of 19 year old
Streisand. I’m recreating her show
from 1961 before she was famous.
of her voice - she also infuses
acting/storytelling in her singing.
THREE - she was different and
made it. Something as a gay man
that I can look to for strength and
inspiration.
Does your moustache help or
hinder your performance?
Helps.
You lived in Italy, what was that
like?
Amazing and if I wasn’t a comic I’d
be living in Rome.
You do some really impressive
artwork, I especially like the your
drawings. Tell me about the
characters you create and your
inspiration.
I’ve been drawing before I could
form sentences. I think in terms of
what I was meant to do on earth, it
was drawing. It’s the easiest, most
natural form of expression for me.
My fondest memories as s kid were
drawing. Also it allowed me to fulfill
all my other dreams. I’m forever
thankful to my mother for giving me
my talent.
Are you planning on writing a
comic book?
I already have two, they’re on
Instagram: @kickassdragqueen and
@Pcupcakewarrior
Other than Just for Laughs, where
can people see your work or watch
you live?
Netflix!
Hadrian, Opera by Rufus
Wainwright
This highly anticipated world
premiere from composer Rufus
Wainwright and librettist Daniel
MacIvor features the company
debuts of opera legends Thomas
Hampson and Karita Mattila, and
is presented by the same creative
team behind the COC’s 2017
production of Louis Riel. Canadian
Opera Company, Four Seasons
Centre for the Performing Arts,
145 Queen St. W., Toronto.
coc.ca.
October 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25,
27, 2018.
Vivaldi Con Amore
Tafelmusik’s love affair with the
music of Antonio Vivaldi has
deepened with the arrival of Music
Director Elisa Citterio, who leads
the orchestra in Vivaldi con
amore.
Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St.
Paul’s Centre, and Oct 16 at
George Weston Recital Hall,
Toronto Centre for the Arts.
tafelmusk.org. Oct 10 to 14.
Fireworks Festival
Thought-provoking and daring,
this acclaimed three-week festival
introduces full-length plays
developed at the Alumnae through
their New Ideas Festival and New
Play Development program. Nov
7-25.
Lazio Federation Gala 2018
Montecassino Place, 140 Jevlan
Dr. Woodbridge. Tickets and Info:
Tony D'Aversa 905-266-0714.
$100 November 23, 6pm.
Famous last words?
Don’t use cream in your carbonara -
monsters!
taste of italy
italian cuisine was featured over two days at canada's wonderland
B
ellissimo! The 3rd Annual Taste of
Italy Food Festival took place on
August 25 & 26 at Canada's
Wonderland.
The
weekend
featured
live
cooking
demonstrations by Angelo Bean,
live music and a sampling of over 10
different Italian dishes.
Entertainment
was
included in the price of park
admission,
while
food
passports
could
be
purchased for $20, giving
each person a chance to try
up to 4, full-sized portions
of pizza, pasta, veal
sandwiches,
gelato,
tiramisu and canoli. Angelo
Bean taught visitors how to
15
m a k e
cavatelli
f r o m
scratch, as
well as a
s a u c e
m a d e
from fresh
tomatoes
and
ricotta
cheese.
After
the
demonstration we
were all invited to
sample Chef Bean's
tasty dish. Look out
for A Taste of Italy,
as well as other
cultural events next
season at Canada's
Wonderland.
Angelo Bean pictured preparing sugo during the
cooking demonstration.
Panorama Settembre/Ottobre 2018