My first caper was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Admittedly I saw it because my aunt liked Newman and Redford, but it remains a nostalgic favourite. It was fun, smart, funny, and it had a Scott Joplin filled score! Of the crime genres available on streaming platforms, I’ve trained the algorithms to offer upContinueContinue reading “Why Heists?”
Author Archives: The Velvet Duke
After years of planning, The Heist is on
In January 2026, over 10 workshop hours, we’re going to put it all together in a deep dive into the genre.
Join Susan Messing and John Lehr this weekend
Alligator Improv & Self Expression (AISE) arranged for Chicago-style improvisational legends Susan Messing and John Lehr to visit Ottawa for the weekend Friday: Come watch Messing and Lehr headline with their duo set. Join the pre-show jam! Saturday: three workshops are available. Choose your price point and I’ll see you there All sign ups throughContinueContinue reading “Join Susan Messing and John Lehr this weekend”
The Velvet Duke 