{"id":1012782,"date":"2020-01-27T11:46:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T19:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metrotheatre.mysites.io\/homepage-1\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:32:22","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T22:32:22","slug":"the-gazebo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/the-gazebo\/","title":{"rendered":"Show 57 #5 The Gazebo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 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\">The Gazebo &#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-9 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=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW TIMES<strong>:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Evening Performances at 8 pm:  Feb 21, 22, 27, 28 29 &amp; Mar 5, 6, 7<br>Matinee Performances at 2 pm:  Feb 23 &amp; Mar 1<\/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>Feb 21 \u2013 Mar 7,&nbsp;<\/strong>2020<\/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>Feb 28,<\/strong>&nbsp;2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<strong>Preview<\/strong>&nbsp;is on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;Feb 20<\/strong> \u2013 it is the final dress rehearsal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><strong>Running Time<\/strong>: 2 hrs 30 min (includes 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 alignleft size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431018801_31b3cb34b4_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"A mand and a women in each others arms\" class=\"wp-image-1012786\" width=\"119\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431018801_31b3cb34b4_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431018801_31b3cb34b4_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431018801_31b3cb34b4_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431018801_31b3cb34b4_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431018801_31b3cb34b4_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\">$28 for Adults or $25 for Students\/ Seniors with a special every Thursday 2 tickets for $40.&nbsp; Preview $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>The Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430996806_f57d66455c_k-1198x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Gazebo\" class=\"wp-image-1012844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430996806_f57d66455c_k-1198x720.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430996806_f57d66455c_k-600x361.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430996806_f57d66455c_k-281x169.jpg 281w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430996806_f57d66455c_k-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430996806_f57d66455c_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The story takes place in 1958.&nbsp; Someone is dredging up dirt of the past, someone is trying to bury it.&nbsp; Someone is about to pay the price and a deadly price it is!&nbsp; Times have changed.&nbsp; Today, cannabis is considered legal over most of North America but what would have been the consequences for indulging in 1958?<\/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\/2020\/01\/49431224662_ec33c764c1_k-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Gezebo - polieman over a body\" class=\"wp-image-1012843\" width=\"119\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431224662_ec33c764c1_k-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431224662_ec33c764c1_k-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431224662_ec33c764c1_k-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431224662_ec33c764c1_k-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49431224662_ec33c764c1_k.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 119px) 100vw, 119px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The Gazebo \u2013 A Play, produced on Broadway in 1958, turned into a movie starring Debbie Reynolds and Canadian Glenn Ford in 1959,&nbsp; released to the movie theatres as a Musical Comedy in 1960, has been produced extensively ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This Production is different from any other that came before because a \u201cFilm Noir\u201d vision has been taken by the Director and Design Team. Adopting a darker filmic approach, complimented by a stunning sound scape, a masterful\/moody lighting design, and the modern 50\u2019s architecture and wardrobe, we hope to create an atmosphere of a more innocent time\u2026 but is it?&nbsp; How far would a loved-one go to protect the other? \u2013 murder maybe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430998256_d087b6de9a_k-1036x720.jpg\" alt=\"woman screaming and kneeling beside a dead body\" class=\"wp-image-1012845\" width=\"259\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430998256_d087b6de9a_k-1036x720.jpg 1036w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430998256_d087b6de9a_k-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430998256_d087b6de9a_k-243x169.jpg 243w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430998256_d087b6de9a_k-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430998256_d087b6de9a_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There are the likely suspects along with an abundance of unsavory characters.&nbsp; The top flatfoot is on hand, with his team of experts, to put everything into perspective\u2026? More than anything this is a love story.&nbsp; To sum it up, I would say it\u2019s very much like \u201c<strong>The Alfred Hitchcock Hour meets I Love Lucy\u201d!<\/strong>!<\/p>\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: The Gazebo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">They\u2019re sitting on the perfect crime; having a perfectly wonderful time<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Metro Theatre<\/strong>&nbsp;is pleased to present&nbsp;<strong>The Gazebo&nbsp;<\/strong>an absolutely delicious black comedy written by Alec Coppel and directed&nbsp;<strong>by Greg Rogers&nbsp;<\/strong>on stage&nbsp;<strong>February 21 \u2013 March 7,&nbsp;2020.<\/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\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k-1077x720.jpg\" alt=\"Husband and Wife holding a model of a gazebo\" class=\"wp-image-1012835\" width=\"269\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k-1077x720.jpg 1077w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k-253x169.jpg 253w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430540553_1e96e7d8be_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">It is 1958. Television writer Elliott Nash dreams up near perfect crimes each week for his TV show. In an iconic twist, Elliot is blackmailed and faced with the prospect of committing a real perfect murder to protect his wife Nell\u2019s reputation.&nbsp; Now a rising soap opera star, Nell&nbsp; had once tried marijuana as a teenager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Despite his best efforts and a \u201cTo Do\u201d list, things do not go according to this best laid plan. Even his shovel is taken away and he has to find a solution quickly.&nbsp; Elliot decides to plant the body of the blackmailer he believes he has killed in a fresh concrete foundation just poured for a gazebo that Nell recently purchased at auction.<\/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\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-963x720.jpg\" alt=\"dead body on the florr with a mystery man casting a shadow on it\" class=\"wp-image-1012836\" width=\"241\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-963x720.jpg 963w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-226x169.jpg 226w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-86x64.jpg 86w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430524788_1be1e13c01_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In the meantime, the blackmailer he thought he had killed is found shot dead elsewhere.&nbsp; So,&nbsp;who did he shoot?&nbsp; Soon, the Nash residence is crawling with law enforcement, one of which is his neighbour and best friend, the assistant D.A., and then there are the nefarious gang members \u2013 all looking to point the finger somewhere. Suffice it to say that Elliot\u2019s attempt at the real thing is less perfect than those he writes for TV.<\/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\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k-1220x720.jpg\" alt=\"woman smoking with her friends gathered in the lounge\" class=\"wp-image-1012837\" width=\"305\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k-1220x720.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k-600x354.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k-286x169.jpg 286w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k-357x210.jpg 357w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430994461_7fb6e4b333_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u201c<em>Film Noir, Love, Larceny, Loyalty and Laughter- Lots of Laughter \u2026Oh! Did I mention Multiple Murders? LOL\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><strong>Greg Rogers<\/strong>, Director.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>The Gazebo<\/strong>&nbsp;isn\u2019t your run of the mill \u201cwhodunit\u201d. Frisky blends of suspense and tomfoolery with hilarious levels of farce make it a very unique live theatre experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Tickets&nbsp;<\/strong>$28 Adult or $25 Student\/Senior can be reserved by calling the Box Office&nbsp;<strong>604 266 7191<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.metrotheatre.com\/TheatreManager\/1\/tmEvent\/tmEvent75.html\">Purchase Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 Audience Advisory<strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong>Please be advised that&nbsp; there are<strong>&nbsp;Gun Shots and Flashes in this production of The Gazebo.<\/strong>&nbsp;You are welcome to call the Box Office 604 266 7191 for more details about this trigger warning.<\/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\"><strong>Elliott Nash\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Kimball Finigan<\/strong><br><strong>Nell Nash\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Ashley Syer<\/strong><br><strong>Harlow Edison\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Bill McNaughton<\/strong><br><strong>Matilda \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Aggie Cheung<\/strong><br><strong>Charlie Thorpe\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Ken McNicol<\/strong><br><strong>Mrs. Chandler\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Su Hanson<\/strong><br><strong>The Dook\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Kevin Sloan<\/strong><br><strong>Louie\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Mark \u201cSparky\u201d MacDonald<\/strong><br><strong>Officer Potts, The Body\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Yasmin Tayob<\/strong><br><strong>Detective Jenkins\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Joe Kelly<\/strong><br><strong>Dr. Wyner \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Rhona Lichtenwald<\/strong><br><strong>Druker\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Tim Rapal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PRODUCTION TEAM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Director\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \u2026\u2026Greg Rogers<\/strong><br><strong>Producer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Jon Morris<\/strong><br><strong>Stage Manager\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Toni Scott<\/strong><br><strong>General Manager\/Technical Director \u2026\u2026\u2026.Les Erskine<\/strong><br><strong>ASM\/Props\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Barbara Walsh<\/strong><br><strong>Set Design\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Heather Stewart<\/strong><br><strong>Costume Design\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Claire Turner<\/strong><br><strong>Sound Design\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Roger Monk<\/strong><br><strong>Lighting Design\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Les Erskine<\/strong><br><strong>Scenic Carpenter\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Robin Richardson<\/strong><br><strong>Scenic Painting\/Set Decoration\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Tracy-Lynn Chernaske<\/strong><br><strong>Wardrobe Manager\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Sean Ullmann<\/strong><br><strong>Publicity\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Debra Danny<\/strong><br><strong>Graphic Design\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Barbara LaBounta<\/strong><br><strong>Photography\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Tracy-Lynn Chernaske &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/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>Reviews &amp; Being Said<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#8220;This Metro Theatre presentation is unique, mixing comedy and suspense in a fully satisfying and darkly exhilarating presentation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Christian Steckler of REVIEW VANCOUVER<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity eplus-wrapper\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#8220;Metro Theatre\u2019s latest production certainly gives us a suspenseful, comedy-laced evening of great entertainment. It\u2019s a large cast, but each actor seems tailor made for the roles they play.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Monika Forberger of Entertainment Vancouver<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity eplus-wrapper\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#8220;Metro Theatre\u2019s latest production certainly gives us a suspenseful, comedy-laced evening of great entertainment. It\u2019s a large cast, but each actor seems tailor made for the roles they play.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Monika Forberger of Entertainment Vancouver<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity eplus-wrapper\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#8220;They work every day and they have the passion and desire to come out and put their heart and soul into something,&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Hannah Scott of The Richmond Sentinel<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity eplus-wrapper\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#8220;Community theatre is a creative outlet for young actors and retired enthusiasts alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Stephen Quinn&nbsp;of CBC Radio Early Edition&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\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 alignleft size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430841101_d193f4a689_k-1018x720.jpg\" alt=\"Director Greg pouring a drink behind the Metro Lounge BAr\" class=\"wp-image-1012790\" width=\"255\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430841101_d193f4a689_k-1018x720.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430841101_d193f4a689_k-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430841101_d193f4a689_k-239x169.jpg 239w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430841101_d193f4a689_k-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/49430841101_d193f4a689_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Join director<strong>&nbsp;Greg Rogers<\/strong>&nbsp;and the cast on&nbsp;<strong>Friday February 28th<\/strong>&nbsp;immediately following that evenings performance of The Gazebo.&nbsp; This is Greg\u2019s first time directing for&nbsp; Metro Theatre.&nbsp; You may recognize him from his acting roles as a regular on the TV show Arrow or a recent national Hyundai commercial shot in Vancouver in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The focus of the remarks will be on:<br>\u2022 Developing a character with relationship to accents.<br>\u2022 Allowing the humour to come out of real situations.<br>\u2022 The art of giving and taking focus on the stage.<br>\u2022 Establishing and sustaining trust within the cast and crew\u2026.. Is there a place for ego in the process????<\/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-8 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>Tech<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Set Designer,&nbsp;<strong>Heather Stewart<\/strong>, takes us through her process for The Gazebo Set<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One of the volunteer aspects of Metro is the freedom to try new areas of working backstage. There is always someone experienced to show you what works and doesn\u2019t work. There is fun in learning new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">After a few shows you are confident when you reply yes to the role of set designer. You know what is needed for the technical director, the set painter, set decorator and carpenters and they will answer any questions that arise. So far nothing out of the ordinary. Script in hand you plan a day to go to the library for some research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Often, in the back of the script, you may find a floor plan from the original production \u2013 often a Broadway sized stage. Next, get out the floor plan for Metro theatre and start reading the script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You peruse the page that indicates the time and place for the play (number of scenes); then, turn the page to read the playwright\u2019s description where the action takes place. A door here, a window there\u2026&nbsp;<em>this is the scene of the play throughout<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A little farther along The Gazebo is described by a performer as the item is shown on stage \u2013 an elaborate prop\u2026 doable. I was going to the library anyway.<\/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\/2020\/02\/Gazebo-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"Prop model build of The Gazebo\" class=\"wp-image-1012927\" width=\"239\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gazebo-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gazebo-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gazebo-112x169.jpg 112w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gazebo-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gazebo.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A little further along, The Gazebo is actually a set piece \u2013 that needs to do what ?????? \u2013 Fall down in front of the audience (without any damage to the structure\/appearance) and then be upright again in place on the stage before the next performance !!!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Oh my, thank goodness for the library! Twelve books and many hours of reading, working plans to build a Gazebo that our carpenter can use for the Metro stage plus a copy of plans for the props manager that she will use to build the prop version of the Gazebo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Enter our hero, Robin, carpenter extraordinaire. I hand him a set of plans for a Gazebo, and discuss how we only need to see this section, and at the end of the play \u2013 &nbsp;the Gazebo has to disassemble \u2013 AND be back up for the next performance! I rely on Robin\u2019s construction knowledge and experience to build this specialty item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Next, set painter Tracy-Lynn with paint brush in hand to work her scenic magic (you saw the Eiffel Tower from earlier this season), she brings the Gazebo more to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Finally, the Gazebo needs to be \u201crigged\u201d to allow it to do what it needs to do \u2013 Les, our technical director &nbsp;works out how that &nbsp;gets done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Creativity abounds with this team.&nbsp; We invite you to come and see what our combined knowledge has developed for the very unique set build of THE GAZEBO on stage February 21 \u2013 March 7, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gazebo &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances FAST FACTS: SHOW TIMES: Evening Performances at 8 pm: Feb 21, 22, 27, 28 29 &amp; Mar 5, 6, 7Matinee Performances at 2 pm: Feb 23 &amp; Mar 1 SHOW RUN: Feb 21 \u2013 Mar 7,&nbsp;2020 LOCATION: 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC.&nbsp; Next to the on-ramp [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1012782"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1012782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1012782\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1012782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}