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Andrew Cownden

@andrewcownden.bsky.social

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Actor. Writer. Mostly Harmless. (any pronouns) Author of "Astrid Falls: A Legend of Vancouver" andrewcowndenbooks.com Profile art by Patick Lee (ko-fi.com/pldraws)

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Oct 18

It's a funny fantasy novel about anxiety, human connection, and hope.
andrewcowndenbooks.com

David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · Oct 17

Welcome to Bluesky. If you're a writer, don't forget to TELL US ALL ABOUT YOUR BOOK!

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · 1d

Only two weeks left for "Lend Me a Tenor"!
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Lend Me a Tenor — Andrew Cownden

Thought I was going to be more-or-less sitting on my hands until “Frozen” remounts in November, but then I get an email from Chris Adams saying, “Hey, I’m directing ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ in August and I k...

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Gravetrude Dirtkins @gertrudeprkns.bsky.social · 3d

BF and I had a wonderful time at the theatre last night! Thank you @andrewcownden.bsky.social and the rest of the cast for a fantastically silly high-energy face! If you're in Vancouver this is playing for another two weeks, totally go and see it!

A human hand holding a theatre programme for Ken Ludwig's LEND ME A TENOR, at Vancouver's Metro Theatre. The photo on the cover shows Andrew Cownden as Max, and Abigail Woodhouse as Maggie, dressed to the nines, palms together, staring out of the cover. Maggie looks excited and enchanted; Max looks terrified.

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks very much for coming out! So glad you enjoyed it!

Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · 9d

O, take me back to the nineteen-nineties,
When oceans were rippling fields of metal
And a greedy fog kept the horizon for its own.

Retro Tech Dreams @retrotechdreams.bsky.social · 9d

Tonight will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year. We'll see the Harvest Supermoon peak at 11:47 PM eastern time tonight. Here's a recreation in Bryce 3D.

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · 21d

RUN, don't WALK, to see this show! Been a while since I played the lead in anything, and I'm having a blast. :)
Photo by Chelsey Suyt.
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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Sep 15

What am I, a clown? Do I amuse you?
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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Sep 12

You're gonna want to see this one folks. Don't miss out. :)
With Abigail Woodhouse. Photo by Chelsey Suyt.
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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Sep 9

Clowning around, as per usual, at Metro Theatre this October. :)
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Photo by Chelsey Stuyt

Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Sep 8

Just BEAN thinking about socks.

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Sep 2

RIP Graham Greene
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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Aug 24

Holy heck, go see "Weapons".

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Molly "Mollylele" Lewis @mollylewis.wtf · Jul 27

Hearts full of youth,
hearts full of truth,
six parts gin to one part vermouth.

Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social · Jul 27

My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · Jul 22

Love how he prepared for this journey these past months. Beautiful final show, embraced what was happening. Went out like the true searcher he was.

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jul 14

Hey, looking for a breezy beach-read? My book is a funny, spooky fantasy novel, perfect for sippin' lemonade with. :)
Order through your favourite local bookstore!
www.andrewcowndenbooks.com

Andrew Cownden – Author

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hello to all the folks that followed me over from the bad bird site! Finally deleted my account over there and I'm feeling better for it. :)

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jul 8

*Ugh* People keep trying to dump national monuments in my building's garbage room even though there's a sign that CLEARLY STATES this is not allowed.

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jun 23

Done making these Nobody Asked videos for now, but here's a playlist in case you missed any and/or want to binge them like some cute, little freak.

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Nobody Asked: What's the subtitle about?

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jun 23

Y'all gotta play Blue Prince. Game of the year, easy.

Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jun 18

"Softwood Incorporated" needs even MORE generosity.

Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jun 17

"Tug Wood Generously"

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · Jun 2

Another "Nobody Asked"!
You can order "Astrid Falls" through your favourite local bookstore. :)

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Nobody Asked: Why did you write about racism?

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · Jun 2

Hey folks, seeing as it's Pride month, I want to do a little something to boost indie games from LGBTQIA+ developers, so if that's you, please reply with a little bit about your game and a link to your store page. Let's see if we can't get some more eyeballs on your games!

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Night In The Woods

"My dad taught me to throw knives to make me less gay."

"Now I know how to suck dick and throw knives."

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · May 27

Best of luck with the first one!

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Andrew Cownden @andrewcownden.bsky.social · May 26

Another "Nobody Asked"!
You can order "Astrid Falls" through your favourite local bookstore. :)

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Nobody Asked: Three Short Questions

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❤️‍🔥 🍁 Otoño @llfarm.bsky.social · May 24

📚 ¿y tù? 📖

I SURVIVED READING BANNED BOOKS
ALL I GOT WAS SMARTER AND MORE EMPATHETIC

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