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on The Ferry Building Is Having A Change of Art "Why do the exhibits at the Ferry Building Gallery change so often?" In case you haven't heard, the Ferry Building Gallery is West Vancouver's treasure chest filled location 100 Elvises At Centennial? Well, perhaps there tveren'i quite o hundred ... but the Centennial Thea ( I'Tlllk . 1 1 - M Kl 1 OIIMI.IIL ILTt.linK 1 1 The real Sir Henry Irving and his extrovert stage partner. Ellen Terry, had a significant impact on the development of theatrical techniques and staging at a lime when the history of theatre was inseparable from that of lis leading actors and actresses Irving, (whose real name was John Henry Hnxlnhbl recognized the need for extravagant staging and visual effects. He brought flamboyance, mystery and a touch of the exotic lo the Victorian stage. He employed first class scenic designers and insisted on taking their scenery with him when he loured Canada and the U.S.A., in a break with the tradition of bare Shakespearian il Cu week. In the summer, shows change weekly. This means the Ferry Building hosts 33 shows a year and features works by more than 70 artists. All the artists featured are past or current West Vancouverresidents,except in special circumstances such as the Harmony Arts Festival which was open to the North Shore. So, why do the shows change so often? Perhaps a look at other community galleries will provide an answer Burnaby Art Gallery - monthly shows - 2,000 visitors per month Richmond Art Gallery · shows twice a month - 2,000 visitors per month Seymour Art Gallery - shows every two months - 200 visitors per month Surrey Art Gallery - monthly shows - 2,000 visitors per month Ferrj Building Galien - winter - 3.800 visitors per month - summer - 8.000 visitors per month As the numbers illustrate, the Ferry Building is located in a high traffic area and has a dedicated audience which has learned to come back every week. As the exhibits reflect the community as a whole, the shows are wide ranging in their style, strength, method and medium. What is consistent is the support and pride this space engenders. The frustration comes when visitors peek in the windows and declare, "I've seen this one twice already." Or others cry, "I brought my family back to see the show, but it's gone." Ii is obviously difficult to please every need. So, the Ferry Building philosophy is torespondto an overall community need. West Vancouver is home to an incredible number of artists. There were over 150 artists on a wailing list for the gallery before a juried selection process was introduced. As one community outlet for local creative talent the Ferry Building works hard to give as many individuals as possible an opportunity to exhibit in our unique space. In addition, the Ferry Building pays special attention to atmosphere and tone to create a warm, inviting space that is filled with the excitement of art! With all these goals in mind, the staff will continue to challenge themselves by changing shows frequently to provide our local artists with greater visibility. So, be sure to make frequent stops at the Ferry Building. One way or another you can count on us to have an ongoing change of art for you to enjoy! ntennial Theatre "Elvis Extras" > n contest, which is in the script of this 3rd time go of "Bill & Ted", the lobby and stage were wonderfully adorned wiili various life forms ot the "living" legend; short, tall, fat, skinny, male, and yes. even a female Elvis wannabe! The timing was good, because the film shoot was followed shortly thereafter by a 50's revue. " A l l Shook Up", by New West Theatre Productions from Leihbridge. Alberta. This show was a wild, wacky revue of oldies, which included a zany rendition of "You Ain't Nothing Bui a Hound Dog", sung by the tallest, gangli. I Is change into a pair ot lish net stockings and knee length lime green boots. He had the audience in absolute stitches complete with tear-drenched faces, by singing. ·These Boots Were Made For Walking". So. the King was alive and kicking at Centennial Theatre this autumn ... and maybe you're thinking that "had I known, I would have been there". To ensure that you don't miss out on any Elvises of the future, call the Centennial Theatre at 9844484, with your name and address, and ask to be put on the mailing list, which will deliver to you a calendar of events, published every two months. The installation of gas lighting at the Lyceum Theatre where Irving was manager, also had a significant effect on stage technique, as it allowed actors to move upstage and slill be visible as thc\ acted among the scenery, rather than in front of it. Irving is also credited with the idea of dimming the lights in the auditorium in order lo emphasize the separaleness of me -Line In the il.irkne-v ihc eo.nlorl.iMe Players, Sir! Ellen Terry, a woman who combined stage association with Sir Henry Irving ai the Lyceum, from the time she played Ophelia to his Hamlet in 1878 until she played the mature Volumnia in 1901. George Bernard Shaw complained that her talent was wasted by always playing "second fiddle" to Irving. "She was all brains and sympathy, scattering them everywhere...; he all sclf,...as on a pedestal." Today we have no way of judging how great Ellen Terry and Sir Henry Irving were as actors. She is famous for her charm and generosity; he. for his acting which was described as highly mannered, yet magnetic. The magic generated by these two giants of the Victorian stage can be experienced first hand; "No More Marriages" by Dennis Rodgers. featuring Ms. Sarah Rodgers and Mr. Tim Hyland, is at Presentation House Theatre from January 17 to February 8. Reservations arerecommended;please call 986-1351 for further information. Samuel Johnson's opinion of actors in Boswell's Life of Johnson was a common one. By the time a knighthood was bestowed on Sir Henry Irving in 1895, however, and certainly by the time he was buried in Wesminster Abbey in 1905, the acting profession was established as a respectable one. ting partner of Victorian theatre world. From January 17 to February 8, they will be appearing on the contemporary stage at Presentation House Theatre. "No More Marriages" by North Vancouver playwright. Dennis Rodgers, which was first performed at the Vancouver Fringe Festival in 1989 and then remounted at Kits House Theatre in 1990, will provide some fascinating insights into the private lives of the two giants of the Victorian and early Edwardian stage. 4 A m Acccn WiBler 1992