Theatre

Photos and story by HAZEL LOVE Imagine having to live with all your exes. That’s the story behind Baggage, Studio 58’s October production. It follows the heroine, Jill, as she navigates a new relationship with Ben while still carrying…

By BRICIA CORTES Set designer Ryan Cormack has undertaken an ambitious project to develop a multi-purpose set for the upcoming production of FourPlay at Studio 58.  FourPlay, which features four one-act plays written and performed by…

By Andrea Dante Studio 58, the theatre training school at Langara College, is working on a new production. The play, which will be performed from March 30th to April 9th, is The Kitchen, a drama written in 1957 by Arnold Wesker. The…

By CHRISTOPHER HARCOURT Behind-the-scenes roles will play a huge part in the potential success of Studio 58’s final production of the year, according to the faculty and students involved in production. Crew roles were given out last…

Studio 58’s newest production, Everybody, is a philosophical journey to death that questions what it means to be alive.

Reported by Emily Lyth Wearing masks designed for vocal performance, Langara’s Studio 58 theatre students showcased a musical titled Monoceros in a creative outdoor tent set-up. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the students couldn’t…

By Manav Arora The 'queen' has stepped down from her throne after a 46-year reign over Studio 58 at Langara College. Kathryn Shaw, who began as an acting instructor for the theatre program in 1974, was promoted as artistic director 10…

A plan is set to bring about more culturally diverse pieces is stalled due to lack of funds

The battles Indigenous soldiers fought in the First World War are taking centre stage in a Vancouver play and shedding light on an under examined chapter of Canadian history.

Reported by Agazy Mengesha On Thursday Studio 58 will unveil its first entirely student-run production, Hot House, which performs from March 21 to 31. All roles, including directing, writing and designing positions will be completely…