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Greater Vancouver Zone Festival 2002

MONDAY, APRIL 8th to SATURDAY, APRIL 13th
PLACE: Bernie Legge Theatre
Queens Park
New Westminster, B.C.
HOSTED BY: Vagabond Players

line-up of plays // results

Each evening’s performance included a brief public adjudication.
Adjudicator for the week was Nicola Cavendish

LINE UP OF PLAYS

Monday, April 8th

Tainted Justice by Don Nigro

presented by Vagabond Players, directed by Dale Kelly

A true story of lust and murder based on the twisted series of events surrounding the death of a prominent Nova Scotia businessman in 1914. First thought to be an accident, but later resulting in a charge of murder, the incident drew international attention and left reputations in tatters. The murder inquiry was further complicated by a poor investigation, and the question, "Was justice served?" still arises today. Based on the book, "Tainted Justice 1914", by David Newton, Don Nigro's clever script explores the ambiguity of motives and the far reaching implications inherent in murder. Was the murder a cold-blooded assassination or a crime of passion? This insightful production provides a dark look at the motives for evil and the corrupting influence that a single innocent occurrence can have on the human soul.

Tuesday, April 9th

Psychopathia Sexualis by John Patrick Shanley

presented by White Rock Players, directed by Dave Baron

This John Patrick Shanley play is a wicked satire on our perceptions of normality. Arthur, a young painter, is about to marry Lucille, a beautiful Texan. Unfortunately, Arthur has a small problem - he cannot make love without his father's argyle socks. Even worse, his "evil" psychiatrist, Dr. Block, has stolen the crucial hosiery in a last-ditch attempt to cure him of his fetish.
In desperation, Arthur turns to his best friend, Howard, who is an expert in the field of psychoanalysis. Or believes himself to be an expert, at least. Dr. Block turns out to be quite a formidable opponent who stands no nonsense from someone like Howard. It then falls to Lucille to retrieve the footwear, guided by Howard's wife Ellie, who is also a force to be reckoned with.

Wednesday, April 10th

SHOWCASE NIGHT (non-adjudicated)

                            This Is A Play by Daniel MacIvor,
presented by Out To Lunch Players, directed by John Cousins

Auntie and Sissy live a quiet, simple existence, until one day a stranger looking for answers in connection with his brother's death enters their lives and tears their world apart. He forces shameful secrets to light... secrets about lettuce. This is the plot for "A Stranger Among Us,' the melodrama play-within-the-play of 'This is A Play'. Written in the literary tradition of 'Noises Off' or 'Jitters", 'This Is a Play" explores the neuroses and inner dialogue that runs through an actoes mind as they are on stage, with hilarious results. If you've ever been involved in any aspect of theatre, this play is sure to strike a note with your funny bone!

plus excerpts from So You Wanna' Be An Actor

Thursday, April 11th

Medicine by LaVerne Adams

presented by Theatre In The Raw, directed by Jay Hamburger

A moving drama about five First Nations girls (teenagers) sent to a B.C. Native residential school, managed by nuns during the 1950's. A battle of wills and native traditions versus white, religious and traditional schooling begins to unfold as we witness how each of the girls manages to survive in a culture that is foreign and not her own. The play's theme currently still affects many surviving members within the First Nations community throughout Canada today.

Friday, April 12th

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

presented by 3 Daze in Nanaimo, directed by Michael Fenwick

Written in 1941, 'The Glass Menagerie' is a memory play, set in St. Louis in 1937, and its action is drawn from the memories of the narrator, Tom Wingfield. The play centers around the Wingfield family and their struggle against the hopelessness which threatens each of their lives. Tom struggles to achieve his dreams, against his overbearing mother and the need to support his introverted sister. At the request of his mother, Tom finds a potential suitor for his sister, with surprising results. Laura reveals her underlying concern about her physical appearance and about her inability to successfully integrate herself into society. This highly personal, explicitly autobiographical play earned Williams fame, fortune, and critical respect, and it marked the beginning of a winning streak that would last for another ten years.

Saturday, April 13th

GALA AWARDS NIGHT

Gala Awards Night, featuring guest entertainment. Evening consists of entertainment, 50-50 Draws, Committee Recognition, Awards presented by festival adjudicator, Nicola Cavendish, then Gala Reception.

RESULTS

Best Overall Production

Best Director

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Set Design

Best Costume Design

Best Technical Design

Adjudicator's Choice - Artistry

Adjudicator's Choice - Most Memorable Performance

Backstage Cooperation

Honourable Mention- Backstage Cooperation

People's Choice Award - Overall Best Production

Zone Festivals are held in each of Theatre BC’s Zones throughout the spring, leading to the annual provincial MAINSTAGE theatre festival. Productions from each Zone Festival will participate as a "Best Production", "Workshop Play" or "Scene Development" at Theatre BC's Mainstage 2002 in Nanaimo, B.C., July 5th -13th.

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