{"id":1012235,"date":"2019-10-28T14:14:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T21:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metrotheatre.mysites.io\/homepage-1\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T22:22:07","slug":"a-bunch-of-amateurs-57","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/a-bunch-of-amateurs-57\/","title":{"rendered":"Show 57 #2 A Bunch Of Amateurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">A Bunch Of Amateurs &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAST FACTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"159\" class=\"wp-image-1012244\" style=\"width: 240px;\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k.jpg\" alt=\"Amateaur Director feeding a Horse\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k.jpg 2047w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612468543_52cb7777d2_k-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW TIMES<strong>:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Evening Performances at 8 pm:<br> Thursdays thru Saturday nights<br>Matinee Performances at 2 pm:<br> <strong>NOV 10 &amp; 17,<\/strong>&nbsp;2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW RUN:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><strong>NOV 8 \u2013 23,&nbsp;<\/strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<strong>Director\u2019s Talk<\/strong>&nbsp;is Friday,&nbsp;<strong>NOV 15,<\/strong>&nbsp;2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<strong>Preview<\/strong>&nbsp;is on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;NOV 7<\/strong> \u2013 it is the final dress rehearsal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><strong>Running Time<\/strong>: 2 hours (includes the 15 minute intermission)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">LOCATION:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC.&nbsp; Next to the on-ramp to the Arthur Lang Bridge by Marine Drive and Granville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"love stuck maiden in the barn\" class=\"wp-image-1012241\" width=\"119\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 119px) 100vw, 119px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>TICKET PRICING:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tickets are $28 for adults or $25 for seniors and students, with a special every Thursday 2 for $40. Preview performance $15.&nbsp; *GST is additional on all ticket prices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;can be reserved by calling the Metro Box Office&nbsp;<strong>604 266 7191&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">BOX OFFICE WINDOWS HOURS start <strong>4:30 pm on Performance Days&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>604 266 7191<\/strong> voicemail or Contact Us form below can be used at other times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">LICENSED LOUNGE HOURS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Performance Evenings \u2013 7:00 \u2013 11:00 pm<br>Performance Matinees \u2013 1:00 \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PARKING:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There is plenty of easy parking \u2013 in the parking lot, on the street, even \u2018All Evening Parking\u2019 for $4 at the Value Liquor Store Lot just up the street from Metro \u2013&nbsp;1450 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Z9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">BUS ROUTES:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We\u2019re close to the Marpole bus loop and on the #10 route. Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.translink.ca<\/a>&nbsp;for transit directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">CONTACT:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Metro Theatre via the contact form at the bottom of this page for more information, publicity photos, and arrangements for interviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rehearsal Pictures:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612990022_f3df7defac_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"A Bunch of Amatuers\" class=\"wp-image-1012281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612990022_f3df7defac_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612990022_f3df7defac_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612990022_f3df7defac_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612990022_f3df7defac_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612990022_f3df7defac_k.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612475663_968e6853b1_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"A Bunch of Amateurs\" class=\"wp-image-1012286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612475663_968e6853b1_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612475663_968e6853b1_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612475663_968e6853b1_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612475663_968e6853b1_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612475663_968e6853b1_k.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612982787_d7c66dc083_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"A Bunch of Amateurs\" class=\"wp-image-1012287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612982787_d7c66dc083_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612982787_d7c66dc083_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612982787_d7c66dc083_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612982787_d7c66dc083_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612982787_d7c66dc083_k.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"love stuck maiden in the barn\" class=\"wp-image-1012241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612984447_8cd76bff6a_k.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1087\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612480428_a7b312b6a4_k-1087x720.jpg\" alt=\"A Bunch of Amateurs\" class=\"wp-image-1012289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612480428_a7b312b6a4_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612480428_a7b312b6a4_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612480428_a7b312b6a4_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612480428_a7b312b6a4_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612480428_a7b312b6a4_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k-1076x720.jpg\" alt=\"A Bunch of Amateurs\" class=\"wp-image-1012290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k-1076x720.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k-252x169.jpg 252w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612833301_fd80934c6e_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Press Release: A Bunch Of Amateurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>A fish-out-of-water comedy with a Shakespearean twist<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Metro Theatre<\/strong>&nbsp;is excited to present the&nbsp;<strong>Vancouver premiere<\/strong>&nbsp;of &nbsp;<strong>A BUNCH OF AMATEURS<\/strong>&nbsp;written by Ian Hislop &amp; Nick Newman and directed by Catherine Morrison, on stage<strong>&nbsp;November 8 -23.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k-1087x720.jpg\" alt=\"A BUNCH OF AMATEURS\" class=\"wp-image-1012262\" width=\"272\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612959312_d9bf5438f2_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Jefferson Steel is an insufferable, out-of-work, ageing Hollywood action hero, desperate to revive his flagging career as well as improve his relationship with his aspiring actress daughter Amanda. When Jefferson threatens to fire his incompetent LA agent Charlie unless he finds him a lead role, Jefferson is sent to England to play King Lear at Stratford. Little does Jefferson know that he is not playing the role of a lifetime in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at Shakespeare\u2019s birthplace, but in a barn with an amateur dramatic society in the Suffolk\u2019s Stratford St John.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The enthusiastic am-dram thespians are over the moon to have such a \u201cstar\u201d playing with them. But soon discover Steel is a selfish American with no time for manners, who displays an appalling lack of class, considering himself too big for such a lowly setting. Will the arrogant Steel knuckle down to his latest role, or will he forever play the Hollywood star? We invite you to come and find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k-1087x720.jpg\" alt=\"king lear exasperated with his script with am-dram looking on\" class=\"wp-image-1012269\" width=\"272\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612820836_3945af1339_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Director&nbsp;<strong>Catherine Morrison<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>\u201cLife Imitates Art<\/em>\u201c. The challenges and concerns that face the imaginary theatre company, are felt by theatre companies everywhere. I personally like the message about why we (amateur theatre people) do what we do. For love \u2013 not money nor fame or glory \u2013 we do it for the sheer pleasure in creating theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k-1087x720.jpg\" alt=\"B&amp;B hostess taking orders from Hollywood star\" class=\"wp-image-1012271\" width=\"272\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612454678_6dd07029d3_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tickets are $28 Adult or $25 Senior\/Student with a special 2 Tix for $40 every Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;GST is additional on all tickets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tickets can be reserved by leaving a message at the Box Office 604 266 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company<\/strong>, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts.&nbsp; This is our&nbsp;<strong>57th continuous season<\/strong>&nbsp;of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences.&nbsp;<strong>A BUNCH OF AMATEURS<\/strong>&nbsp;is our&nbsp;<strong>519th<\/strong>&nbsp;show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cast and Production Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">CAST<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Jefferson Steel\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Samuel Barnes<br>Lauren Bell\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Laura Burke<br>Dorothy Nettle\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Lisa Gach<br>Denis Dobbins\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Roger Monk<br>Nigel Dewbury\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Peter Robbins<br>Mary Plunkett\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Alison Schamberger<br>Jessica Steel\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026Jam\u00e9 Wonacott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PRODUCTION TEAM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Director\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Catherine Morrison<br>Production Manager\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026..Alison Schamberger<br>Stage Manager\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Shay Cameron<br>Asst Stage Mgr\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026Dominic Duff<br>Asst Stage Mgr \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026..Melissa Chalkley<br>ASM\/Props\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Frances Herzer<br>Set Designer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Les Erskine<br>Costume Designer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Rene Schindel<br>Lighting Designer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Les Erskine<br>Sound Designer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Catherine Morrison<br>General Manager\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Les Erskine<br>Head Carpenter\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026Robin Richardson<br>Scenic Painting\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Tracy-Lynn Chernaske<br>Set Decoration\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Tracy-Lynn Chernaske<br>Publicity\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;.\u2026.\u2026\u2026Debra Danny<br>Graphic Design\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026.\u2026..Barbara LaBounta<br>Photography.. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Tracy-Lynn Chernaske<br>Wardrobe Manager\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Sean Ullmann<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>The Story<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k-1087x720.jpg\" alt=\"Amateuar actor explains script to Hollywood Actor playing King Lear with barn setting in the background\" class=\"wp-image-1012246\" width=\"272\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612814521_4c83174983_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A local theatre company in the small village of Stratford St. John is having money problems. Their \u201ctheatre \u201c ( which is a barn, by the way ) is in imminent danger of being torn down to make way for \u201cexecutive townhomes\u201d. What are the \u201cStratford Players\u201d to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One of the company comes up with the bright idea of putting out a call to everyone famous. They are planning to present\u201d King Lear\u201d by the immortal Bard. Any actor would jump at the chance to play such an iconic role.&nbsp; A movie star doesn\u2019t jump exactly, but is more pushed (by his agent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Hollywood action hero, Jefferson Steel\u2019s movie career is on a bit of a hiatus (film word for&nbsp;<em>slump<\/em>) He needs something to keep himself in the public eye that will be a \u201cclassy\u201d project and boost his career. What he doesn\u2019t know is that the theatre company he is joining is NOT the Royal Shakespeare Company but \u201ca bunch of amateurs\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The collision of two cultures- American and British and two opposing attitudes towards theatre \u2013 film and stage, sets up some of the many, comic situations in the play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In the lead role of Jefferson, Sam Barnes returns to Metro stage ( last seen in \u201cCommunicating Doors\u201d ) Jefferson has many challenges; he has to learn&nbsp; a huge amount of text and adjust to this come-down in &nbsp;his expectations; no limo to take him to rehearsal,&nbsp; no 5-Star hotel in which to chill and relax, no haute cuisine etc. etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u201cDorothy\u201d (the director, and also playing \u201cThe Fool\u201d in \u201cLear\u201d) has challenges of her own. There is \u201cNigel \u201c(played by Peter Robbins, last seen in \u201cUp and coming\u201d) who desperately wanted the role of King Lear and is very antagonistic to the upstart Yank from across the pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Lisa Gach ,( last seen at Metro in \u201cBlithe Spirit\u201d ) is playing \u201cDorothy; a woman who epitomizes the expression&nbsp;<em>one-armed paper-hanger<\/em>. She must mollify the movie star, all the while keeping her theatrical ship afloat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Adding to the mix are \u201cMary\u201d (Alison Schamberger, last seen as \u201cThe Busybody\u201d ) a star-struck fan of Jefferson\u2019s although somewhat confused as to which movies he\u2019s been in! She is disappointed that Jefferson is not comfortable in his room at her Bed and Breakfast, nor is he enamoured of her menu offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u201cDenis\u201d (played by Roger Monk, seen last season in both \u201cPersuasion\u201d and \u201cCommunicating Doors\u201d) has volunteered himself as Jefferson\u2019s entourage (of one!) He is a general handy-man and plays many of the supporting roles in\u201d Lear\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The money for this enterprise has been arranged by \u201cLauren\u201d (played by new-comer &nbsp;&nbsp;Laura Burke), the sponsor\u2019s \u201ctrophy wife\u201d. A lover of the Arts, she has talked her husband into putting up the money for this production, although as the owner of a brewery, he is more interested in selling beer in the Intermission!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Rounding out the cast is the unexpected arrival of Jefferson\u2019s daughter, Jessica. (played by Jam\u00e9 Wonacott last seen in \u201cPersuasion\u201d) She has a fractious relationship with her father, who generally had no time for her during her childhood. Now he is stuck with her, as his x-wife is on her honeymoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How Jefferson will cope with one of the more difficult Shakespeare, will relate to his estranged daughter, and will learn to admire and respect a woman unlike the \u201cbimbos\u201d he has met on movie shoots, is part of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Jefferson finally realizes that the \u201cBunch of Amateurs\u201d are just non-professionals who, unlike himself, are not paid!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong><strong>Directors Talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1087\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612954212_d1f7348889_k-1087x720.jpg\" alt=\"director and cast outside the barn\" class=\"wp-image-1012251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612954212_d1f7348889_k-1087x720.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612954212_d1f7348889_k-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612954212_d1f7348889_k-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612954212_d1f7348889_k-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48612954212_d1f7348889_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"> Director&nbsp;<strong>Catherine Morrison<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>cast of A BUNCH OF AMATEURS<\/strong> held the directors talk immediately following the show on&nbsp;<strong>Friday, NOV 15,&nbsp;<\/strong>2019. The informal chat covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The Talk-Back focused on the intrique of the script\u2019s abliity to parallel the actual story of King Lear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Figuring out timing and needs for jumping from sections of King Lear to Hollywood personality with many scene changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The collision of two cultures- American and British and two opposing attitudes towards theatre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Bunch Of Amateurs &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances FAST FACTS: SHOW TIMES: Evening Performances at 8 pm: Thursdays thru Saturday nightsMatinee Performances at 2 pm: NOV 10 &amp; 17,&nbsp;2019. 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