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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Dancer Amanda Testini
It seems that there are never enough hours in the day for Amanda Testini. A true jack of all trades, Amanda seemingly has more energy in her little toe than I do in my entire […]
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Artist Travis Lim
From the moment Travis Lim first stepped into my studio at age six, his embodiment of our core values—Loyalty, Discipline, and Dedication (LDD)—have been clear. I’ve had the pleasure of watching Travis grow from a […]
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Actor Emma Love
Ever since I met Emma Love at Spanish Banks in 2020, our love of stories and donuts has made us fast friends. Emma is predominantly a storyteller. She tells stories through her work as an […]
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Arts Manager Shayna Goldberg
Shayna Goldberg (she/her) is the perfect blend of theatrical flair and organized structure, a fusion she brings to all parts of her life. Her bright red hair, vintage dresses and love of red lipstick bring […]
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Actor Holly Collis Handford
Holly Collis Handford, sometimes known as HCH, is a brilliant actor, improviser, and a genius musician and composer. We got our BFAs in Acting from UBC together and graduated in 2021, and since then, she’s […]
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“A Day in the Life” with Performance Artist Rae Takei
Rae Takei (they/he) is an artist and performer born and raised on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples. They grew up in Richmond, BC – land of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, […]
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“A Day in the Life” with Indigenous Dancer Laura Grizzlypaws
Laura Grizzlypaws is a proud St’at’imc mother from Xwisten, embracing her cultural heritage through the art of dance as a means of reclaiming sovereignty and resilience. From an early age, she felt drawn to the […]
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“A Day in the Life” with Vancouver-based Actor and Writer Christiaan Westerveld
Christiaan Westerveld is an actor and writer living in Vancouver. I first met Christiaan in the winter of 2012 when he auditioned for a play that I was producing. I’d never met him before or […]
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“A Day in the Life” with Vancouver Playwright Cheyenne Rouleau
When Cheyenne Rouleau and I locked eyes across the dingy basement where we were pretending to be other people (Acting class), it was best friendship at first sight. Maybe it was the size of her […]
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“A Day in the Life” with Vancouver-based Actor Lachlan Quarmby
Until now, Lachlan Quarmby’s only allegiances were to Liverpool Football Club and board games, but here we are. The Aussie transplant in the land of maple syrup, traded kangaroos for Canucks in 2019. He tried […]