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Hindsight

An optometrist has a change of heart when she realizes she wasn't following her passion: comedy.

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Week #1 Show Teaser Hindsight

Rachel, a funny girl who did the sensible thing by becoming an optometrist, decides to follow her passion and pursue stand-up comedy. Along the way she encounters hilarious pitfalls and embarrassing setbacks as her two worlds--optometry and comedy--conflict with each other on her journey to self-discovery.

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Week #1 Show Teaser

Week #2 The Team

Week #3 The Differentiator

Week #4 Key It

Synopsis

Rachel, in a ‘Mom approved’ choice, spent the last 8 years becoming an optometrist. When she realizes her passion is comedy, she tries to break into the stand-up comedy scene. While trying to juggle her day job, her aspirations as a comedian, and her new boyfriend, Rachel is determined to figure out who she really is. She decides to tackle her overbearing mother's advice head-on, one at a time, with hilarious results. HINDSIGHT follows Rachel's journey to reach the dizzying heights of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Along the way we encounter a heckler determined to mould Rachel into a better comedian, suspicious dealings with a Hutterite and the inappropriate dropping of a contact lens.

Team

Rachel Sommer

Writer, Talent

Comic by night, optometrist by day, Winnipeg’s Dr. Rachel Sommer has been spreading both laughter and moderately improved eyesight around Manitoba. Rachel started comedy in Australia winning comedy competitions and People’s Choice Awards at Fringe Festivals. And as expected, Rachel has been privy to many perks such as lower priced car rentals. www.rachelsommer.ca

Eric Warwaruk

Director, Writer

Eric Warwaruk has been directing for the past 7 years and writing ever since he could pick up a pen. He writes, produces, and directs his own projects, which have ranged from drama to film noir to comedy. He also enjoys collaborating with other talented writers, actors and creatives.

Stephanie Blanchette

Showrunner, Producer

Stephanie is a born stage manager; she enjoys telling people what to do. She brought to life dinner theatre parodies: Mulligan's Island, Faith's of Luther County, Without a Clue and Spikey’s Points (a children's musical about a walking talking singing porcupine). Her specialty is taking complete chaos and organizing it with the fine tuning of a perfectionist with OCD.

Links

Hindsight website
Rachel Sommer
Rachel Sommer fan page

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Ratings & Reviews

Ratings (175)

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Reviews (27)

Alekxandra L.
posted 8 years ago

Could be cute. Sweet and endearing character. Reminds me of the Mindy Project but much more understated.
Craig H.
posted 8 years ago

Rachel Sommer is a hilarious funny woman based out of Winnipeg, MB! She'll definitely be 1... or 2 ...
Karen M.
posted 8 years ago

A clever new concept with witty & charming characters.
Vince T.
posted 8 years ago

Wow, what an original idea! And Rachel, nothing's wrong with wearing a slip. :-) I hope there won't be hyperventilating throughout the whole first season! Hahahaha!
Matthew B.
posted 8 years ago

14/20 vision
amanda d.
posted 8 years ago

I think this could be super funny. Good work
Erica S.
posted 8 years ago

Great! Always follow your mother's advise!
Mark E.
posted 8 years ago

i like it! Dry. :)
Tobie P.
posted 8 years ago

Optometrist comedy.
Tim T.
posted 8 years ago

I like the team up and the potential for the type of comedy that comes from said team-up.
justine c.
posted 8 years ago

i love Winnipeg!
Amie Z.
posted 8 years ago

Good stuff!
brenda p.
posted 8 years ago

seems legit
Murray H.
posted 8 years ago

Not a show that hold my attention
Kevin S.
posted 8 years ago

Not offensive like some. Not many laughs. The girl character is cute but it moves too slow to be funny.
David C.
posted 8 years ago

Parts of the trailer really worked for me, others not so much. Think this has potential though!
Kyle C.
posted 8 years ago

Love it! A fantastic juxtaposition where straight-laced-deadpan meets whimsical...
Krista K.
posted 8 years ago

Seems like you've got a concept you can grow with here... but I think there's room for more funny.
Stuart H.
posted 8 years ago

Super funny! Would like to see more!
Ian S.
posted 8 years ago

Funny trailer ...looking forward to the rest. Nice job!!
Darlene S.
posted 8 years ago

Really enjoyed the premier and had lots of laughs.
Greg S.
posted 8 years ago

I wanna see more!
Oh wait, look how that works
Lisa H.
posted 8 years ago

Awesome!
Bonnie C.
posted 8 years ago

I really like the concept of Mother's Advice, very original. I like Rachel's vibe.
I would like to find out more about her. I like that Rachel is following her
passion.
Lilian B.
posted 8 years ago

A very refreshing and creative storyline! I would love to see more!
Dineen P.
posted 8 years ago

Hilariously Awesome!
Marquise B.
posted 8 years ago

Can be a fun comedy to watch if they get creative. The concept is new.

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