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'''David Sereda''' (born {{circa|1957}})<ref>Levesque, Roger (April 9, 1994). "Sereda does it his entrepreneurial way", ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'', p. D6.</ref> is a [[Canadian]] [[musician]], singer, [[actor]], playwright, [[pianist]] and [[composer]]. Sereda was born and raised in [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]. He graduated from the Playhouse Acting School in Vancouver (1977) under teacher [[Powys Thomas]], then worked in alternative theatre in Edmonton. There he reconnected with Canadian singer/song writer [[Connie Kaldor]], who urged Sereda to focus more on composing music and singing. He released his first album in 1981, ''Chivalry Lives'', which gave Sereda critical acclaim in Canadian newspapers<ref>Lacey, Liam (June 6, 1985). "Emotional openness singer's greatest charm", ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', p. E8.</ref> both for the range of music and the openness of the lyrics: "Mark" and "Underage Blues" both speak from a gay male perspective,<ref name=political>"Political pop, danceable beat". ''[[The Body Politic (magazine)|The Body Politic]]'', June 1986. p. 36.</ref> a rarity at the time.
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'''David Sereda''' (born {{circa|1957}})<ref>Levesque, Roger (April 9, 1994). "Sereda does it his entrepreneurial way", ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'', p. D6.</ref> is a Canadian musician, singer, playwright, pianist and composer. Sereda was born and raised in [[Edmonton]], Alberta. He graduated from the Playhouse Acting School in Vancouver (1977) under teacher [[Powys Thomas]], and has since worked in music, music theatre and alternative theatre across Canada. He released his first album in 1981, ''Chivalry Lives'', which gave Sereda critical acclaim in Canadian newspapers<ref>Lacey, Liam (June 6, 1985). "Emotional openness singer's greatest charm", ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', p. E8.</ref> both for the range of music and the openness of the lyrics: "Mark" and "Underage Blues" both speak from a gay male perspective,<ref name=political>"Political pop, danceable beat". ''[[The Body Politic (magazine)|The Body Politic]]'', June 1986. p. 36.</ref> a rarity at the time.


He resettled in [[Toronto]], Ontario<ref name=political /> and worked in theatre again both as actor and as music director and composer at [[Buddies in Bad Times Theatre]], the Theatre Centre and the [[Tarragon Theatre]], where he co-wrote two musicals, ''Love Jive!''<ref>Wagner, Vit (March 10, 1989). "Little musical vs. Miz Phantom Cats puts 'real-people' theory to the test", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', p. E14.</ref> and ''Siren Song'' with playwright and novelist [[Don Hannah]]. He released ''The Price of Love'' in 1985<ref name=political /> and ''The Blue Guide'' in 1994. He co-produces the Stray Dog Salons in Toronto, evenings of music, poetry and theatre. He now lives in [[Owen Sound, Ontario]], where he works with the theatre company Sheatre, who produced his new musical with Joan Chandler entitled ''TOM'', based on the life and passion of painter [[Tom Thomson]].
He resettled in [[Toronto]], Ontario<ref name=political /> and worked in theatre again both as actor and as music director and composer at [[Buddies in Bad Times Theatre]], the Theatre Centre and the [[Tarragon Theatre]], where he co-wrote two musicals, ''Love Jive!''<ref>Wagner, Vit (March 10, 1989). "Little musical vs. Miz Phantom Cats puts 'real-people' theory to the test", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', p. E14.</ref> (nominated for a Dora Award) and ''Siren Song'' with playwright and novelist [[Don Hannah]]. He released ''The Price of Love'' in 1985<ref name="political" /> and ''The Blue Guide'' in 1994.

He relocated to Grey County where he works with the community arts company Sheatre. He co-produces the occasional Stray Dog Salons in Toronto, evenings of music, poetry and theatre. Other works: with Sheatre, the musical with Joan Chandler entitled ''TOM'', based on the life and passion of painter [[Tom Thomson]], Be Our Ally, a Forum theatre play with music about homophobia, and the Dementia Play; in performance with novelist and poet Anne Michaels, Dialogues of readings and songs including two based on Michaels' works All We Saw and Infinite Gradation. Their most recent collaboration is The Woods Are Burning (original text by Michaels, songs by and collected by sereda, on Tom Thomson).


==Discography==
==Discography==
*1981 - ''Chivalry Lives''
* 1981 - ''Chivalry Lives''
*1985 - ''The Price of Love''
* 1985 - ''The Price of Love''
*1994 - ''The Blue Guide''
* 1994 - ''The Blue Guide''


==References==
==References==
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==Enternal links==
==Enternal links==
*[http://library2.usask.ca/srsd/perceptions/2182.html Perceptions: David Sereda]
* [http://library2.usask.ca/srsd/perceptions/2182.html Perceptions: David Sereda]


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Latest revision as of 03:29, 25 September 2024

David Sereda
Born1957
Edmonton, Alberta
NationalityCanadian
Occupations
  • singer
  • playwright
  • composer

David Sereda (born c. 1957)[1] is a Canadian musician, singer, playwright, pianist and composer. Sereda was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He graduated from the Playhouse Acting School in Vancouver (1977) under teacher Powys Thomas, and has since worked in music, music theatre and alternative theatre across Canada. He released his first album in 1981, Chivalry Lives, which gave Sereda critical acclaim in Canadian newspapers[2] both for the range of music and the openness of the lyrics: "Mark" and "Underage Blues" both speak from a gay male perspective,[3] a rarity at the time.

He resettled in Toronto, Ontario[3] and worked in theatre again both as actor and as music director and composer at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, the Theatre Centre and the Tarragon Theatre, where he co-wrote two musicals, Love Jive![4] (nominated for a Dora Award) and Siren Song with playwright and novelist Don Hannah. He released The Price of Love in 1985[3] and The Blue Guide in 1994.

He relocated to Grey County where he works with the community arts company Sheatre. He co-produces the occasional Stray Dog Salons in Toronto, evenings of music, poetry and theatre. Other works: with Sheatre, the musical with Joan Chandler entitled TOM, based on the life and passion of painter Tom Thomson, Be Our Ally, a Forum theatre play with music about homophobia, and the Dementia Play; in performance with novelist and poet Anne Michaels, Dialogues of readings and songs including two based on Michaels' works All We Saw and Infinite Gradation. Their most recent collaboration is The Woods Are Burning (original text by Michaels, songs by and collected by sereda, on Tom Thomson).

Discography

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  • 1981 - Chivalry Lives
  • 1985 - The Price of Love
  • 1994 - The Blue Guide

References

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  1. ^ Levesque, Roger (April 9, 1994). "Sereda does it his entrepreneurial way", Edmonton Journal, p. D6.
  2. ^ Lacey, Liam (June 6, 1985). "Emotional openness singer's greatest charm", The Globe and Mail, p. E8.
  3. ^ a b c "Political pop, danceable beat". The Body Politic, June 1986. p. 36.
  4. ^ Wagner, Vit (March 10, 1989). "Little musical vs. Miz Phantom Cats puts 'real-people' theory to the test", Toronto Star, p. E14.
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