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By Chris Casselman It’s June, and that means E3 is here again!  For the uninitiated, E3 is the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo – the biggest video game trade show in North America.  While it was originally a way for video game companies to convince stores like Toys R Us and Walmart to buy as many units [...]

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BY DANIELLE COLE If you’re reading this, you probably already know that I’m a fandom improv performer. Before I started adventuring through space, time, and magical realms with The Dandies though, I used to LARP at least once a week. When Galaxy’s Edge was first announced, it sounded like another theme park - complete with rides, food, [...]

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BY DANIELLE COLE The Dandies monthly Star Trek improv show, Holodeck Follies is a top entertainment pick for for everyone from the Space Channel to Now Magazine. It has been named the perfect night out for geeks, but also a great time for non-geeks! Here are just a few of the reasons Holodeck Follies is [...]

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By Chris Casselman For as long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed dressing up in costume. When I was younger, dressing up was almost strictly reserved for Halloween; but, fortunately, cosplay has become so popular, trick-or-treating is almost the last reason to get dressed up these days. As well as dressing up for geek comedy [...]

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By Jason Zinger In addition to playing music in The Dandies’ Star Trek improv spoof, Holodeck Follies, I’m a Bartender and Sommelier at some of Toronto’s best spots. Sometimes it can be fun to pair a person’s personality with their drink of choice. Here’s what I think a few of my favourite Star Trek: The [...]

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By Zach Mealia Onstage, Zach Mealia may play some scattered geek comedy characters (we’re looking at you, Ensign Ensign Zach from Holodeck Follies!). But, offstage, Zach is a conscientious collector! That’s why he’s perfect Dandies to talk about how to protect your comic book, card, or coin collections! A peek into Zach non-geek comedy life [...]

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By Josh HendersonFandom improv is all about imagination. Allowing my imagination to run wild includes thinking of all the places it would be fun to perform improv. Here are a few of the places I’d love to see a fandom improv show…Five locations that would be ideal for a fandom improv showEnterprise ETo be honest, [...]

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By Andie Wells I have a rare genetic disease called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and am physically disabled. I use a cane as my mobility aid and experience chronic pain, joint dislocations, migraines and various other symptoms as a result. Conventions, shows or festivals can be difficult for me due to my chronic pain and other symptoms [...]