“Battle in Seattle” films in downtown Vancouver
On the weekend of November 4 and 5, the WTO protests of seven years before were recreated in downtown Vancouver – for a motion picture. The ironies abounded – not only the idea of an anti-capitalist demonstration becoming another Hollywood backdrop, but also the sight of patient, well-behaved extras with signs and banners, waiting for … Continue reading “Battle in Seattle” films in downtown Vancouver Read more »
Report from Anatevka: “Fiddler on the Roof” Costume Parade
Rehearsals are heading into the final phase for Footlight Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. This week we have been running the whole show, start to finish, and making careful note of comments and feedback from our director/choreographer Lalainaia Lindbjerg. A highlight this past weekend was the “costume parade” – where we all got … Continue reading Report from Anatevka: “Fiddler on the Roof” Costume Parade Read more »
“Fiddler” Highlights Video!
Here’s a montage of some of the great music, drama, and dancing that await you in Footlight Theatre’s production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, running Nov. 10-26 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby! I play Mendel, the Rabbi’s son. Enjoy! Read more »
Tour the Pantages Theatre on the 25th
If you’re interested in theatre, Vancouver history and heritage restoration, community-building, the future of the Downtown Eastside, or all of the above, then come on down to the Pantages Theatre for one of their tours of the interior of this historic Vancouver structure, which is being restored to its original glory. See for yourself the … Continue reading Tour the Pantages Theatre on the 25th Read more »
“Shopdropping†– culture jamming guerilla art exhibit
I went to the opening of an exhibit at the Western Front entitled “Shopdropping: Experiments in the Aisle”. This was some of my favourite kind of art: the culture-jamming, guerilla-style work that gets out in the real world, messes with people’s heads, and questions assumptions. All with a healthy dose of humour! There was the … Continue reading “Shopdropping†– culture jamming guerilla art exhibit Read more »