Enhanced Performances
Look Deeper. Ask Questions. Be the First.
The Playhouse Theatre Company offers enriching experiences for every lifestyle. Learn more about the cast and their performances. Listen to a guest speaker delve into the background of the play. Or, socialize with fellow theatre fans before the show.
2009/2010 SEASON: 5 PLAYS + A Special Presentation
Enhance your visit with the following performance series:
SALON SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES - Dig deeper and learn more (more)
Informative and fun, Salon Saturdays is presented in the Playhouse Salon at 1pm (show at 2pm). This series brings the audience together with a notable guest speaker to explore some of the underlying themes of the play that follows. Past speakers have included broadcasters, playwrights, (musical) directors, actors, journalists and professors. Held on the third Saturday of each production.
The Love List | Norm Foster (playwright & actor) at 12:30pm | Apr 3, 2010 BUY TICKETS
Dangerous Corner | TBA | May 15, 2010 BUY TICKETS
PAST 2009/2010 SPEAKERS:
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Max Reimer at 1pm | December 5, 2009
The Miracle Worker | Eddy Morten | Oct 24, 2009 [Eddy Morten is an accomplished wrestling and Judo expert, the father of two boys, and a fan of John Grisham novels and the Vancouver Canucks. He works as the volunteer coordinator at Deafblind Services Society of B.C. Eddy has been deaf since birth, and blind since his teens.]
Beyond Eden | Bruce Ruddell, Playwright (Beyond Eden) at 1pm | Jan 30, 2010
ACTOR TALKBACK SERIES - Ask questions (more)
Presented in an interactive Q&A format, Talkbacks are an excellent way to enhance your theatre experience as actors return to stage to offer insights on the show and their work. Talkbacks follow select Monday and Tuesday evening (8pm) performances.
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The Love List | TBA | Mon. Mar. 29, 2010 and Tues. Apr. 6, 2010
Dangerous Corner | TBA | Mon. May 10, 2010 and Tues. May 18, 2010
TEA MATINEE SERIES - Come and socialize before the show (more)
Each production has three Tea Matinee performances, on two Wednesdays and one Thursday. These lively, social matinees are extremely popular with our audiences (especially seniors and students) and provide a unique afternoon theatre experience. Complimentary tea, coffee and cookies are served at 1:00pm. Show starts at 2:00pm.
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The Love List | March 31, April 7 and 8, 2010
Dangerous Corner | May 12, 19 and 20, 2010
BEHIND-THE-SCENES-TOURS - Support the Playhouse...get involved (more)
Interested in supporting the Playhouse through a monetary or in-kind donation? Wish to learn about what happens behind the scenes? In this one-hour complimentary tour of our Administration and Production you will experience how our talented artisans build the set, props, and costumes for our productions. All existing Playhouse Donors are invited to bring their family and friends to these exciting tours. You'll see our incredible wardrobe collection and workshop, our astounding props department and our carpentry shop. There may also be an opportunity to stop by and see a rehearsal in progress.
UPCOMING 2009/2010 TOUR DATES:
Tuesday, March 9, 9:30am-10:30am
Thursday, March 11, 5pm-6-pm
Tuesday, March 16, 5pm-6pm
All tours take place at the Production Centre at 127 East 2nd Ave. To book your tour emial: tours@vancouverplayhouse.com
OPENING NIGHT SERIES - Become Producer's Circle Member (more)
An exciting opportunity to help sustain our tradition of excellence both on and off stage. With a purchase of a 5-Play (Opening Night Series) subscription and a donation of $1,000+, you can enjoy Producer’s Circle benefits and socialize with the Cast and Company and guests during the post-opening hors d'oeuvre reception.
