We already knew the Royal City was chock full of theatrical talent, but it’s always nice to be reminded.
Nominations have been announced for the 34th annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, and some familiar New West names are in the mix.
Sayer Roberts is nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Large Theatre) for his role as Marius in the Arts Club Theatre production of Les Misérables.
Peter Jorgensen, co-artistic producer of the New West-based Patrick Street Productions, is up for Outstanding Direction (Large Theatre) for his work with Patrick Street and Touchstone Theatre’s The Best Laid Plans: A Musical. The musical is also up for Outstanding Sound Design or Original Composition, with Benjamin Elliott, Anton Lipovetsky and Nico Rhodes taking the nod.
And NWSS grad Sabrina Evertt, founder and artistic producer of Twenty Something Theatre, is up for Outstanding Direction (Small Theatre) for The Out Vigil.
Congrats to all three – and to the rest of the nominees.
The Jessies recognize the best work in Vancouver’s theatre scene, and winners will be announced in an awards ceremony set for June 27 at the Commodore Ballroom. Check out www.jessies.ca for the whole list of nominees and more information.
WRITERS' WORKSHOPS
Writers, you may want to take note of a couple of upcoming workshops from the Royal City Literary Arts Society.
If you’re just looking for a fun way to get the words flowing, try out the ongoing Wordplay writing prompt group. The group, led by Alan Girling, meets on Thursday, June 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Waves coffee shop at Columbia and Begbie streets.
On Tuesday, June 14, you can learn about the world of self-publishing in How to Upload Your eBook, with facilitator Perry Wilson. That’s on at 7 p.m. at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Gallery at Queen’s Park. It costs $15 for member or $25 for non-members.
Check out www.rclas.com for info on these and other literary events around town.
ART IN SAPPERTON
Art lovers, be sure to check out the New Westminster Artists exhibition during the Sapperton Day Street Festival.
New West Artists members will be exhibiting their work at Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., during the festival on June 12.
You’ll be able to see work by Han-Bar Bervid, Alicja Draganska, Marina Hossain, Robert Jost, Lisa Lawrence, Zabrina Makeral, Eileen Pick, Carol Rose and Bette-Anne Wilson, as well as artwork from My Artists Corner (MAC), a group of artists who live with mental health issues.
Sapperton Day festivities run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in support of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation – check out all the entertainment in the 400 block of East Columbia.
ARTISTS CALLED
Calling all artists.
The Arts Council of New Westminster and the Fraser River Discovery Centre are looking for artists to take part in a group exhibition during RiverFest this September.
If you’re interested, you have to submit eight to 10 good-quality digital images of the work you wish to submit, as well as an artist statement and a CV.
Check out www.tinyurl.com/RiverFestArtCall for the full details. Email [email protected] for more info or to submit your work.
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