The mythical small town of Grover’s Corners and the simple daily lives of its residents are onstage in New Westminster.
The Vagabond Players are presenting Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-wining play Our Town, onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre until June 24.
The cast stars Cassidy Flyman as Emily Webb and Tyler Boe as George Gibbs, with Megan Kimoto as the Stage Manager who narrates the story.
Director Beverly Pride, a New West resident who has been involved with community theatre around the Lower Mainland for the past 30 years, appreciates the chance to present Wilder’s work.
“What we’re bringing to the stage is a story, pure and simple, given to you, the audience as a gift to enjoy,” she said in a press release.
Returning to the Bernie Legge stage are Tammy Theis as Mrs. Webb, Dave Simcox as Mr. Webb, Alex Ross in multiple roles (Simon Stimson, Howie Newsome and Professor Willard) and Evan Kelly as Joe Stoddard and Constable Warren.
Making their Vagabond Players debuts are Hercules Mayes as Dr. Gibbs, Cheryl Minns as Mrs. Gibbs, Samantha Hussey as Mrs. Soames, Juliet Logan in multiple roles (Sam Craig, Rebecca Gibbs, Joe Crowell Jr. and Choir) and Marina Vos in multiple roles (Wally Webb, Si Crowell and Choir).
Shows are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $17 regular, $15 for seniors and youth, with a $12 group rate for purchases of 10 or more. Find tickets and information at the Vagabond Players website.
