Enhanced Performances
Look Deeper. Ask Questions. Be the First.
The Vancouver 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.
2010/2011 SEASON: 5 PLAYS + A Special Presentation
Enhance your visit with the following performance series:
TEA MATINEE SERIES - Come and socialize before the show (more)
A fun and social afternoon of complimentary tea, coffee and cookies, starting at 1pm,
followed by a performance at 2pm. These social afternoons are extremely popular with seniors and students. Each production has three Tea Matinee performances, on two Wednesdays and one Thursday.
The Fantasticks | Oct 13, 14, 20, 2010
Noel Coward's Brief Encounter | Dec 8, 15, 16, 2010
This | Jan 19, 26, 27, 2011
Death of a Salesman | Feb 23, 24 and Mar 2, 2011
The Trespassers | Apr 6, 7, 13, 2011
SALON SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES - Dig deeper and learn more (more)
Presented in the Playhouse Salon at 1pm, 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.
2010/2011 SPEAKERS TBA...
PAST 2009/2010 SPEAKERS:
Dangerous Corner | Peter Birnie (Theatre Critic, The Vancouver Sun) | May 15, 2010 at 1pm
The Love List | Norm Foster (playwright & actor, The Love List) | Apr 3, 2010 at 12:30pm
Beyond Eden | Bruce Ruddell, playwright (Beyond Eden) | Jan 30, 2010 at 1pm
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Max Reimer (director of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) | Dec 5, 2009 at 1pm
The Miracle Worker | Eddy Morten | Oct 24, 2009 at 1pm [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.]
ACTOR TALKBACK SERIES - Ask questions (more)
Discover more about the play when the actors return to the stage to offer their insights on the
show and their work through an interactive Q&A session.
The Fantasticks | Oct 18, 2010
Noel Coward's Brief Encounter | Dec 6 and 14, 2010
This | Jan 17 and 25, 2011
Death of a Salesman | Feb 21 and Mar 1, 2011
The Trespassers | Apr 4 and 12, 2011
1PM STUDENT MATINEE - Meet the actors (more)
This is the only matinee performance that starts at 1pm. It attracts school groups from across Vancouver Lower Mainland and beyond and starts at 1pm, followed by a lively 15-minute Actor Talkback.
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. 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.
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES - Onstage action...alive for a visually impaired audience (more)
Audio Description brings the sets, lighting, costumes, characters, and onstage action alive for a visually impaired audience. Through a wireless transmitter a trained Audio Describer imparts this information, between the actors lines. Audience members who use the service, receive the Audio Description through a single earpiece and wireless receiver. Audio Description begins 15 minutes prior to the performance. EarSighted Audio Description is presented in partnership with Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture, and is made possible with assistance from Canadian Heritage, and the City of Vancouver.
The Fantasticks | Oct 15, 2010
Noel Coward's Brief Encounter | Nov 10, 2010
This | Jan 21, 2011
Death of a Salesman | Feb 25, 2011
The Trespassers | Apr 8, 2011
