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The [[Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company]] ("The Playhouse") is a regional theatre company, producing plays since 1962. Its first production was ''[[The Hostage (play)|The Hostage]]'' by [[Brendan Behan]], which opened on October 2, 1963.<ref>Retrieved August 23, 2011 from http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com/about-us/company-history.php.</ref> The company performs out of the Vancouver Playhouse, a civic theatre in Vancouver’s downtown core (at Hamilton and Dunsmuir), which is also home to the [[Vancouver Recital Society]] and the Friends of Chamber Music. |
The [[Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company]] ("The Playhouse") is a regional theatre company, producing plays since 1962. Its first production was ''[[The Hostage (play)|The Hostage]]'' by [[Brendan Behan]], which opened on October 2, 1963.<ref>Retrieved August 23, 2011 from http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com/about-us/company-history.php.</ref> The company performs out of the Vancouver Playhouse, a civic theatre in Vancouver’s downtown core (at Hamilton and Dunsmuir), which is also home to the [[Vancouver Recital Society]] and the Friends of Chamber Music. |
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==Company activities== |
==Company activities== |
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The Playhouse presents a five-play "Mainstage" season that runs October through May, smaller-scale productions and play readings at alternate venues, and special productions for young audiences. Productions generally run for three to four weeks, with some matinees for students, seniors, and the disadvantaged. Some productions are preceded by guest speakers, known as "Salon Saturdays", with others followed by moderated "talkbacks" . The Playhouse also has an education and outreach program. |
The Playhouse presents a five-play "Mainstage" season that runs October through May, smaller-scale productions and play readings at alternate venues, and special productions for young audiences. Productions generally run for three to four weeks, with some matinees for students, seniors, and the disadvantaged. Some productions are preceded by guest speakers, known as "Salon Saturdays", with others followed by moderated "talkbacks" . The Playhouse also has an education and outreach program. |
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A major fundraiser for the company is the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, which was first produced as a single-winery event in 1979. The Playhouse often partners with the [[Studio 58]] theatre and production program to apprentice students and graduates. |
A major fundraiser for the company is the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, which was first produced as a single-winery event in 1979. The Playhouse often partners with the [[Studio 58]] theatre and production program to apprentice students and graduates. |
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==Artistic Directors== |
==Artistic Directors== |
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The company has had many prominent Canadian directors serve as artistic directors over the years including [[Christopher Newton]], [[Joy Coghill]] and [[Walter Learning]]. The current Artistic Managing Director is Max Reimer, who joined the Playhouse in July 2008.<ref>Retrieved August 23, 2011 from http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com/about-us/artistic-managing-director.php.</ref><ref>Birnie, Peter. (December 11, 2007). [[ http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=56b5d043-8ddd-4f1f-8ff8-8482d2c326d6|Vancouver Sun]]. Retrieved August 23, 2011.</ref> The following individuals have served as artistic director: |
The company has had many prominent Canadian directors serve as artistic directors over the years including [[Christopher Newton]], [[Joy Coghill]] and [[Walter Learning]]. The current Artistic Managing Director is Max Reimer, who joined the Playhouse in July 2008.<ref>Retrieved August 23, 2011 from http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com/about-us/artistic-managing-director.php.</ref><ref>Birnie, Peter. (December 11, 2007). [[ http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=56b5d043-8ddd-4f1f-8ff8-8482d2c326d6|Vancouver Sun]]. Retrieved August 23, 2011.</ref> The following individuals have served as artistic director: |
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*Max Reimer (2008-present) |
*Max Reimer (2008-present) |
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*Glynis Leyshon (1997-2008) |
*Glynis Leyshon (1997-2008) |
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*Susan Cox (1993-1997) |
*Susan Cox (1993-1997) |
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*Larry Lillo (1988-1992) |
*Larry Lillo (1988-1992) |
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*[[Guy Sprung]] (1987-1988) |
*[[Guy Sprung]] (1987-1988) |
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*[[Walter Learning]] (1982-1987) |
*[[Walter Learning]] (1982-1987) |
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*Roger Hodgman (1979-1981) |
*Roger Hodgman (1979-1981) |
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*[[Christopher Newton]] (1973-1979) |
*[[Christopher Newton]] (1973-1979) |
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*[[Paxton Whitehead]] (1971-1973) |
*[[Paxton Whitehead]] (1971-1973) |
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*[[David Gardner]] (1969-1971) |
*[[David Gardner]] (1969-1971) |
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*[[Joy Coghill]] (1967-1969) |
*[[Joy Coghill]] (1967-1969) |
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*Malcolm Black (1964-1967) |
*Malcolm Black (1964-1967) |
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*[[Michael Johnston]] (1963-1964) |
*[[Michael Johnston]] (1963-1964) |
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Revision as of 01:50, 24 August 2011
| Formation | 1962 |
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| Type | Theatre group |
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Artistic director(s) | Max Reimer |
| Website | vancouverplayhouse.com |
The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company ("The Playhouse") is a regional theatre company, producing plays since 1962. Its first production was The Hostage by Brendan Behan, which opened on October 2, 1963.[1] The company performs out of the Vancouver Playhouse, a civic theatre in Vancouver’s downtown core (at Hamilton and Dunsmuir), which is also home to the Vancouver Recital Society and the Friends of Chamber Music.
Company activities
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The Playhouse presents a five-play "Mainstage" season that runs October through May, smaller-scale productions and play readings at alternate venues, and special productions for young audiences. Productions generally run for three to four weeks, with some matinees for students, seniors, and the disadvantaged. Some productions are preceded by guest speakers, known as "Salon Saturdays", with others followed by moderated "talkbacks" . The Playhouse also has an education and outreach program.
A major fundraiser for the company is the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, which was first produced as a single-winery event in 1979. The Playhouse often partners with the Studio 58 theatre and production program to apprentice students and graduates.
Artistic Directors
The company has had many prominent Canadian directors serve as artistic directors over the years including Christopher Newton, Joy Coghill and Walter Learning. The current Artistic Managing Director is Max Reimer, who joined the Playhouse in July 2008.[2][3] The following individuals have served as artistic director:
- Max Reimer (2008-present)
- Glynis Leyshon (1997-2008)
- Susan Cox (1993-1997)
- Larry Lillo (1988-1992)
- Guy Sprung (1987-1988)
- Walter Learning (1982-1987)
- Roger Hodgman (1979-1981)
- Christopher Newton (1973-1979)
- Paxton Whitehead (1971-1973)
- David Gardner (1969-1971)
- Joy Coghill (1967-1969)
- Malcolm Black (1964-1967)
- Michael Johnston (1963-1964)
Production history
References
- ^ Retrieved August 23, 2011 from http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com/about-us/company-history.php.
- ^ Retrieved August 23, 2011 from http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com/about-us/artistic-managing-director.php.
- ^ Birnie, Peter. (December 11, 2007). [[ http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=56b5d043-8ddd-4f1f-8ff8-8482d2c326d6%7CVancouver Sun]]. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
External links
- Playhouse Theatre Company official website
- Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
- Entry on Playhouse Theatre Company at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- Vancouver Playhouse (civic theatre venue)
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