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Founded in 1966 by Luman and Arlyn Coad, the Coad Canada Puppets’ first major project was “Master Peter’s Puppet Show” with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.  For over thirty five years, the Coad Canada Puppets toured elementary schools throughout the Province of British Columbia and introduced young audiences to the magic of theatre.  Arlyn and Luman…
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Robert Clothier was born in Prince Rupert, British Columbia in 1921 and attended St. Georges School in Vancouver. Following the war, Clothier studied architecture UBC and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. As well as having a successful television career in which he played more than fifty roles, Clothier was a highly accomplished…
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Doris Chillcott was born in December 29, 1930.Ms. Chillcott was one of Vancouver’s most respected teachers and actors. Her long career included performing with the Everyman Players, the Playhouse Theatre Company, the Arts Club Theatre (where she was critically praised for many of her leading roles) – as well as being part of the Dorothy…
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Jan Cherniavsky was born in Uman, Ukraine, on June 25th 1892. He became a Canadian in1922. He was the second of three brothers including Leo, violinist and Mischel, cellist, who performed together as the Cherniavsky Trio from childhood (1901) until 1934, Though all three brothers became Canadian citizens in 1922, only Jan actually lived in Canada, but not permanently until…
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Garry Chalk arrived in Vancouver from Southampton, England at the age of six. After engaging in a variety of careers including the army, the stock market and Social Services, Garry saw a production of “Of Mice and Men” and he found his calling. Initially performing in theatres across Canada, he worked his way into television…
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