On Stage
I Hope My Heart Burns First
Falsework
TD Festival of New Works
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Only Four Performances Left!
All participating cast and crew members involved in the following productions are adhering to the COVID-19 protocols and restrictions issued by the Provincial Health Office and the Canadian College of Performing Arts.
Managing Artistic Director, Caleb Marshall, chatted with Victoria Buzz about the two Year II plays, and our students' adaptability in these unprecedented times.
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I Hope My Heart Burns First
by Colleen Murphy
directed by Jessica Van der Veen
A gang of six break into a mansion looking to loot themselves out of a drug debt. Governor General's Award-winning playwright Colleen Murphy has crafted a black comedy full of youthful vigour that pushes resentment, violence, and class to an unavoidable emotional extreme. I Hope My Heart Burns First will take you to the edge of your seat, praying we all miss the head-on collision.
Content Advisory
Extremely coarse language, loud noises, discussions of suicide, and depictions of violence, sexuality, and addiction.
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Livestream Schedule*
Wednesday, March 10th - 7:30pm
Friday, March 12th - 7:30pm
Saturday, March 13th - 2:00pm
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Falsework
adapted from the book of poetry by Gary Geddes
adapted for the stage and directed by Christopher Weddell
On June 17, 1958, Vancouver’s Second Narrows Bridge collapsed while under construction. Eighteen men plunged to their deaths, and many others were injured. Falsework provides an elegiac portrait of the many lives affected by the crumpling of that seemingly indomitable structure. Balancing documentary and fiction, this premiere workshop production follows compelling characters through intimate vignettes as families and workers struggle to come to terms with this terrible accident.
Content Advisory
Strong language, grief, and loud noises.
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Livestream Schedule*
Thursday, March 11th - 7:30pm
Friday, March 12th - 2:00pm
Saturday, March 13th - 7:30pm
*Dates subject to change if required by the Provincial Health Authority.
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Livestream Tickets
The college has invested in a four-camera set up to broadcast our performances live. You will have access and angles like you’ve never experienced in theatre before, plus the best seat in the house for every show – your own!
In addition to our online ticket platform, tickets for our productions are available over the phone (250 940 6851) between 1:00pm and 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Tickets will be available up until to one hour before the performance. Patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. All tickets are non-refundable and have no cash value.
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Now On Sale
Festival of New Works
Join us for a provocative and engaging showcase of new artistic works from a variety of disciplines including music, dance, and theatre.
The festival offers our Year II Performing Arts Diploma and Certificate students an opportunity to create, direct, and/or develop a piece from an inspiration to a staged performance. Mentored by esteemed faculty and leading a cast of their peers, you have the chance to see new Canadian work at its early stages!
April 15 & 16 7:30pm
Livestream admission is by donation. Suggested donation of $10.00 per evening. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before the performance. Please purchase your tickets in advance.
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The Canadian College of Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations), on whose traditional territory the college stands, and on whose home we learn, create, and perform. |
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photos from Falsework and I Hope My Heart Burns First by Peter Pokorny.
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