PRESS RELEASE

Always A Bridesmaid

Navigates the choppy waters of Love and Matrimony

Metro Theatre is delighted to present Always A Bridesmaid a Jones Hope Wooten comedy directed by Don Briard playing January 17 to February 1, 2020.

Committed to the notion that careers, waistlines, and even marriages may disappear, but real friendships last a lifetime, four high school girlfriends honour the  vow  they made to each other at their dateless prom: no matter where, no matter when, they would all show up to stand as bridesmaids when one of them got married.  Forsaking all others, in sickness and in health, they repeatedly struggle to stage the perfect wedding in spite of fistfights at the altar, runaway brides or the mistaken and unfortunate, release of a flock of white doves.

If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I Do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny comedy is definitely for you … and your dearly beloved!

“Always a Bridesmaid demonstrates that good friends are a family we choose; and they are bound to us with a loyalty which is voluntary rather than a requirement of birth. The bridesmaids prove that the more important the event, the more likely the unexpected will come to pass.” Don Briard, Director

ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten, directed by Don Briard,  stage managed by  Al Zylstra and produced by Joan Koebel   Photo credits to Tracy-Lynn Chernaske.  

Tickets $28 Adult or $25 Student/Senior can be reserved by calling the Box Office 604 266 7191 or Purchase Tickets

Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts.  This is our 57th continuous season of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences. Always A Bridesmaid is our 521st show.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

KARI AMES-BISSETTE                              Nicole Park

LIBBY RUTH AMES                                    Carol L Mann

SEDALIA ELLICCOTT                                Joan Koebel

MONETTE GENTRY                                   Michelle Collier

CHARLIE COLLINS                                    Annie Nelson

DEEDRA WINGATE                                    Sheila Keating

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

DIRECTOR                                                            Don Briard

PRODUCTION MANAGER                                    Joan Koebel

STAGE MANAGER                                                  Al Zylstra

ASST STAGE MANAGER                                       Dominic Duff

PROPERTIES                                                        Heather Stewart

BOOTH OPERATOR                                             Leslie Thompson

SET DESIGNER                                                     Don Briard

COSTUME DESIGNER                                          Rene Schindel

LIGHTING DESIGNER                                             Les Erskine

SOUND DESIGNER                                                Don Briard & Al Zylstra

GENERAL MANAGER                                             Les Erskine

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR                                        Les Erskine

SCENIC CARPENTER                                           Robin Richardson & Robert Moser

SCENIC PAINTING/SET DECORATION                Tracy-Lynn Chernaske

PUBLICITY                                                               Debra Danny

GRAPHIC DESIGN                                                  Barbara LaBounta

PHOTOGRAPHY                                                     Tracy-Lynn Chernaske

DIRECTOR’S TALK

Join director Don Briard and the cast on Friday January 24th immediately following that evenings performance of Always A Bridesmaid.

The focus of Don’s remarks will be on the effort to create “the illusion of the first time”—giving the audience the feeling that these words have never been heard before.  Of course, this leads to technical issues regarding diction, dealing with laughs, and dealing with accents.

We hope to engage the audience in an exploration of how successful this endeavour was and of course answer any questions they have.

There is no additional charge for the Director’s Talk, just stay in your seats or move up a bit closer to the stage.  The session will last approximately 20 minutes.

In Rehearsal

Always A Bridesmaid

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