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THEATRE PREVIEW

september 2018 | Volume 171

 

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CLiFFHANGER
by James Yaffe
Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr.
Sept. 15-Oct. 6
$25/$22
www.metrotheatre.com or 604-266-7191
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Metro Theatre is proud to present our 56th Season opener, CLiFFHANGER, written by James Yaffe and directed by Kayt Roth, on our stage, September 15 – October 6.

Should ethics be based on the ideals of Socrates or on the real situation one faces? This is the question posed in CLiFFHANGER.

Henry Lowenthal, long-time professor of philosophy, is looking forward to his appointment to an endowed chair, so he and his wife can enjoy their golden years with some security.  But their plans are destroyed when Henry’s successor, a vindictive former student, refuses to recommend him for the position – an act of such calculated cruelty that the usually gentle professor grabs a bust of Socrates and strikes the women with it.

What now? Should he do the right thing (as he has preached to his students over the years)? Or should he follow the advice of his more pragmatic wife and dispose of the body?  How should he handle the young student who witnessed his crime and is blackmailing him to get a passing grade?  And what is to be done about the suspicious police detective asking questions about the body of a woman found at the bottom of a cliff?

Director Kayt Roth commented that “When Socrates said that, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing”, he must have had Henry Lowenthal in mind.  The philosophy professor’s world gets turned upside down, forcing him to question just what sort of man he really is.” Suspenseful, funny and full of unexpected twists, CLiFFHANGER will have you on the edge of your seat as Henry tries to disentangle himself from his web of deceit!

Tickets are $25 Adult or $22 Senior/Student with a special 2 for $37 every Thursday.

Tickets can be reserved by calling the Box Office 604 266 7191 or purchased on line TICKETS

CAST

Character………………….Performer
Henry Lowenthal………………..Tim Ralphs
Polly Lowentha………………..Lini Hutchings
Edith Wilshire………………..Sheila Keating
Melvin McMullen………………..Julian Waldron
Dave DeVito………………..Kimball Finigan

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director………………..Kayt Roth
Production Manager………………..Heather Stewart
Stage Manager………………..Mark ‘Sparky’ MacDonald
Set Designer………………..Heather Stewart
Costume Designer………………..Cynthia Bronaugh
Lighting Designer………………..Les Erskine
Sound Designers………………..Kayt Roth & Heather Stewart
Properties………………..Heather Stewart
Technical Director………………..Jamie Horsley
General Manager………………..Les Erskine
Head Carpenter………………..Robin Richardson
Scenic Painting………………..Tracy-Lynn Chemaske
Set Decoration………………..Tracy-Lynn Chemaske
Graphic Design………………..Barbara LaBounta
Wardrobe Manager………………..Sean Ullman
Hair & Make-up………………..Rob Walters

Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts.  This is our 56th continuous season of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences.

CLiFFHANGER  is our 511th show.

Fast Facts

SHOW TIMES:

Performances are Thursday to Saturday at 8:00 pm, with Sunday Matinees at 2:00 pm.

SHOW RUN:

September 15 to October 6, Thursday through Saturday nights
with Matinees on September 23 & 30.
The Director’s Talk is September 21
The preview is on Friday, September 14, the final dress rehearsal.

LOCATION:

1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC.  Next to the on-ramp to the Arthur Laing Bridge by Marine Drive and Granville .
TICKET PRICING:
Tickets are $25 for adults or $22 for seniors and students, with a special every Thursday 2 for $37. Preview performance $15.

BOX OFFICE WINDOWS HOURS:

Wed – Sat 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm & 1 Hour before each show.
Box Office Phone: 604 266 7191

LICENSED LOUNGE HOURS:

Show Performance Evenings – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Show Performance Matinees – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

PARKING:

There is plenty of easy parking – in the parking lot, on the street, even ‘All Evening Parking’ for $4 at the Liquor Store Lot just up the street from Metro.

BUS ROUTES:

We’re close to the Marpole bus loop and on the #10 route. Check out www.translink.ca for transit directions.

Phone: 604 266 7191

 

 

 

 

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