Welcome to the first edition of Playhouse Peeps, a series of blog posts in which we profile the people of the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. First up is our new Director of Development, Jodi Norrison. Thank you for playing with us, Jodi!
How long have you worked at the Playhouse?
Since November 2011.
Your job at the Playhouse in five words or less?
Raise money.
What did you think you would be when you grew up?
Lawyer.
Most memorable Playhouse show to date?
2 Pianos, 4 Hands (1997-98 Season). I saw it when I first moved to Vancouver. I wanted to learn more about the arts community so my best girlfriend and I bought a Playhouse subscription that season.
First stage production you ever saw?
I don’t know what show it was but it was at the Young People’s Theatre in Toronto. My mother took my three sisters and me to Young People’s Theatre, the National Ballet and the Toronto Symphony. We did a lot of sitting as a family.
Favourite non-theatrical pastime or hobby?
I gallery hop.
Name an artist you would love to meet/work with.
Claes Oldenburg
Your top choice for a date to the theatre (living or dead).
Pierre Trudeau.
Musicals or plays?
Plays.
One word that best describes what the Playhouse means to you.
Significant.
