Tag: Theatre

A professional musical director, music arranger, pianist, director, and artistic director of musical theatre, Lloyd Nicholson was associated with Studio 58 for more than three decades musical directing The Boy Friend, Guys and Dolls, Pal Joey, Trelawney of the Wells, Cabaret, Hair, and She Loves Me. He also musical directed for the Playhouse Theatre Company where his credits include…
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Founder of Vancouver’s only lunchtime theatre at City Stage, Ray Michal was a tireless worker for the theatre community. He brought new plays and great energy to downtown office workers and provided an intimate venue for actors to work. He spent years developing a new space which would be more accessible during the evening. A…
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A native of Seattle, WA, Mankuma made Vancouver his home during the turbulent years of the Vietnam war and has established himself as one of Canada’s busiest actors ever since. A unique actor with an easy grace on film despite his commanding six foot, 230 lb. girth, Mankuma quickly established a following among producers and…
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Ben Kopelow was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 10th, 1927. began his education in Victoria Albert Elementary followed by a stint in Hugh John McDonald where he attended secondary school. While in High School, he was an active cheer leader and a member of the YMCA.. Ben worked in the family store. He worked…
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Founding Artistic Director of the Western Canada Theatre Company in Kamloops, Tom is a Past President of Theatre BC, a Eric Hamber Memorial Award winner for long-term contribution to community theatre in BC, and is a Fellow of Trinity College, London. Nominated for 4 Jessie Awards he was twice Artistic Director of the Neptune Theatre…
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