Gallery 7 Theatre Blog
News about upcoming shows, interviews with cast & crew, and much more!
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From Novel to Stage: Adriel Brandt on Adapting A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities promises to transport audiences to the tumultuous times of the French Revolution and the contrasting landscapes of London and Paris. We had the privilege of asking a few questions of Adriel to delve into the creative process behind this adaptation and discover the insights that have brought this remarkable novel to life as a play.
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7 Facts You Might Not Know About The Magician's Nephew
Before our production of the show this November, we put together a list of 7 facts that you might not know about this phenomenal story!
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Abby Theatre Fest starts tonight!
Ken's message on the start of Abby Theatre Fest
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"She wants to be the star of the show": Teagan Gibson on Holy Mo & Spew Boy
Our interview with Teagan Gibson, who plays Bufoona in Holy Mo & Spew Boy!
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The Top 3 Reasons to See Panic Squad
On April 22, Panic Squad is at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Here are the top 3 reasons to come see the show!
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"Fast paced, non-stop action": John Dawson on Sherlock Holmes
John Dawson on Sherlock Holmes, the rehearsal process, and what we can expect at Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery!
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"A poignant journey": Brad Felton on Trying
Brad Felton tells us about his character in Trying, what the role of an understudy entails, and what the rehearsal process has been like so far!
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"A true and fascinating journey": Glen Pinchin on Trying
Glen Pinchin tells us about his character in Trying and what the rehearsal process has been like so far!
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"A direct, plainspoken Prairie woman": Cheryl Sileikies on Sarah Schorr and Trying
Cheryl Sileikies tells us about her character in Trying and what the rehearsal process has been like so far!
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"Beautifully multidimensional": director Jacq Ainsworth on Trying
Director Jacq Ainsworth tells us about directing Trying and what to expect when the show starts!
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"A nice warm fuzzy feeling": Curtis Maciborski on Last Train to Nibroc
Curtis tells us about his character in Last Train to Nibroc, what the rehearsals process has been like, and more!
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"A character-driven piece": director Nicola Shannon on Last Train to Nibroc
Nicola Shannon on her approach to directing Last Train to Nibroc and what to expect when the show opens next week!
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"Joyful and glowy": Cassie Unger on Last Train to Nibroc
Cassie tells us about her character May, the rehearsal process and what to look forward to in Last Train to Nibroc!
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Livestreaming Last Train to Nibroc
"We're trying to make a livestream experience that's as close to being in the theatre as possible."
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"Human and real": Playwright Shelley Picard on A New Normal
Shelley Picard on acting in and writing her new play, A New Normal!
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"Making a new normal": Interview with Director Jacq Ainsworth
Jacq Ainsworth, director of A New Normal, chats with us about the play.
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"We're making some history here": Q&A on Act 2 with Ken Hildebrandt
To get a full update of everything that's going on at G7 for the next few months we asked Ken to answer some questions.
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"Surprisingly similar to directing for the stage": Nicola Shannon on directing Macbeth!
Nicola Shannon tells us a bit about directing Macbeth for Pageant Wagon Theatre!
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"A salute to our roots as a faith-based theatre": Ken on Pageant Wagon Theatre
Ken on where the idea came from and what we can expect from Pageant Wagon Theatre!
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A Crown of Sonnets for a Different Time
Barbara Nickel goes in-depth about the process of creating a complete cycle of sonnets arising from the coronavirus experience.
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Somewhere Could be Verywhere...Especially When You're Late
Grade 12 student, Ely Davidson, talks a bit about what his short film, Verywhere, has to do with him being late all the time....
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Adventures Through the Eyes of an Education Assistant...
Doriana Brewer shares how her real life experience as a middle school educational assistant inspired her short film for Abby Theatre Fest.
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Finding Forgiveness...Searching for Reconciliation
Joel Brandt goes deeper on his short film, Magnificat.
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Taking a Step to Be Creative Again...
Rebecca Laurenti shares a word or two about the importance of creativity...especially when you feel you've lost the ability to create.