Tag: Theatre

A much-beloved figure of local theatre, Jay founded Theatre in the Raw in 1994, then spent decades working as a producer, director, playwright, lyricist, actor, dramaturge, and teacher in both Canada and the USA. He directed 180 original one-act plays, and started the Theatre Workshop in the Downtown Eastside. For 30 years Jay hosted Vancouver…
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Frank Vyvyan. Born on 22 Feb 1891,in Croydon, the youngest son of actor Herbert Vyvyan and his wife Alice. Frank was awarded MM Lfor his actions in September 1916. He was later a regular performer as a member of the Willies, the C Bn concert party. He continued to serve with the Company and later C Bn, for…
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After the Depression and WWII, theatre in Vancouver was at low ebb. Max Power was an important figure in the group that scraped by on part-time jobs so that they could take the opportunities that were offered.   However, Max, instead of working as a cabbie, night clerk or waiter, carefully built a retail business called…
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Barney O’Sullivan’s life spanned a hundred year history in Vancouver! It began in 1908 when his father came to Canada from Ireland to seek his fortune. After the birth of two daughters, Bridget and Sydney, O’Sullivan’s wife became a playwright and director. One day when she needed an actor to fill a role, she asked…
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