Billy Bishop Goes to War ends successful run
Posted on August 09, 2011
Billy Bishop Goes to War has closed, after a fantastic two-week run at the Artesian on 13th (2627 13th Ave.) November 9-13 and 15-20.
The Golden Apple Theatre’s production of the Canadian classic, written and composed by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson, was directed by Robert Ursan and starred Ryland Alexander and Wayne Gwillim.
Ryland Alexander is a recently returned Regina-based artist who has had the good fortune of working across the country and overseas. He recently finished filming 13 Eerie with Mind’s Eye Entertainment and enjoyed being a WWI hero by day and a zombie at night during this rehearsal process. Selected credits include: Theatre—As You Like It, A Christmas Carol, Julius Caesar (Citadel Theatre), Keeping Peace (Surreal SoReal Theatre), Are We There…Yet? (Concrete Theatre), Creation of the World and Other Business, Progress and Procrastination, Never Swim Alone (The System Theatre), Love’s Labour’s Lost, Henry IV Part I, The Taming of the Shrew, and Julius Caesar (Shakespeare In The Park). Film—Blood in the Water (Discovery Channel), InSecurity, The Englishman’s Boy, Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story (CBC), Hemmorage (Independent). Education—MA in Theatre Practices (Directing) Rose Bruford College, BFA in Drama (Acting) University of Alberta.
Wayne Gwillim is a Toronto-based musician. He grew up on a farm between Strasbourg and Duval—85 km north of Regina—and is a graduate of Luther College High School. Wayne was involved with musical and theatrical organizations while living in Saskatchewan, including Regina Lions Jr. Band, Do It With Class, and Regina Lyric Musical Theatre. After graduation, he pursued studies at University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. Wayne now makes his living as a freelance music director, arranger, and vocal coach. Recent credits: assistant music director for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Sound of Music (Mirvish Productions), alternate keyboardist/vocalist for Jersey Boys (Dancap Productions), and several seasons at the Shaw Festival. Billy Bishop marks Wayne’s first professional gig in his home province.
Announcing our inaugural season!
Posted on June 07, 2010Andorlie Hillstrom and Robert Ursan, Co Artistic Directors of The Golden Apple Theatre, are pleased to announce the inaugural season:
November 17 to 28, 2010
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris
Production Conception, English Lyrics and Additional Material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman; Based on Jacques Brel’s Lyrics and Commentary; Music by Jacques Brel
Directed by Geoffrey Whynot
Featuring Andorlie Hillstrom, Ingrid Nilson, Jeff Irving & Robert Ursan
The poignant, passionate and profound songs of Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel are brought to vivid theatrical life in this intense musical experience. Brimming with flair, attitude and European sophistication, these rich compositions create a universe all their own that consistently startles with its daring, candor and insight.
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June 1 to 12, 2011
Bologne, A Tale in 3 Symphonic Acts
Adapted from the Novel by Pascal Blanchet, Production Conception by Andorlie Hillstrom
The curvy, retro lines and atmospheric panels of Canadian Pascal Blanchet’s graphic novel are brought to life in this original dance theatre piece. Russian fatalism sets the tone as the cast shares the tale of a village butcher, his disabled daughter, and her tutor in their doomed uprising against the swaggering Duke Shostokov. Light struggles to emerge from the darkness and endurance makes way for heroism, but does anything really change? Bologne is a smoldering call to arms against heartlessness and greed.
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Plus an exciting fundraising event. Details to be announced later!
Ticket prices
Ticket prices for these productions will be $32.50 for adults, $20 for students (under 18 or with a student card), $15 for Wednesday previews, and $10 for student matinées. All prices include GST. Festival Seating will apply. Advance ticket outlets will be announced at a later date.
Venue
The Golden Apple Theatre is also excited to announce that it will be using the Artesian on 13th as its performance venue for the season. Built in 1950, the former church at 2627 – 13th Avenue has been restored into a new and intimate performance space that its owners have designed “to arouse a forgotten sense of belonging and purpose in both the performers and their audience, honoring and encouraging high-calibre talent with an appreciative, attentive audience.”