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G7 Update - January, 19, 2010

Gearing Up for a Global Adventure

We're just under a week from the opening of our second show of the 2009/2010 theatre season, Around the World in 80 Days, and even as the cast & crew work extremely hard to get this show ready, we are cognisant of recent world events.

We encourage you to support any of the multitude of relief organizations you feel appropriate, however, Gallery 7 Theatre would like to shine a spotlight on MCC Disaster Relief and their efforts to bring emergency support to those in Haiti. You can call them at 604-850-6639 for information on how you can help.

In the meantime, the show must go on, and I hope that you've already purchased your tickets. If not, better get on it! :) We selected Around the World in 80 Days because of its fun. It's a story of adventure and is a tongue-in-cheek thrill-ride that captures the essence of the explorer's spirit. Around the World in 80 Days also inspires us to rise to the challenges life lays in our path. It's gonna be great!

Today, I wanted to share some fun facts about the play and its story, plus bring to your attention some other important items... Enjoy, and I hope you can make the show!

Warmest regards,

Ken Hildebrandt
Executive Artistic Director

Interesting Facts about Around the World in 80 Days

  • Jules Verne is a French author, was born in 1828 and is considered a fore-father of science fiction
  • Around the World in 80 Days was written in 1873. Some of Jules Verne's other novels include 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth.
  • Contrary to common belief, a hot air balloon does not appear in either the book or the play. The balloon was an unfortunate addition made by Hollywood. An elephant, however, DOES make an appearance...
  • Speaking of Hollywood, the novel has been turned in to several movies: the 1956 version with David Niven won five Oscars including Best Picture. The 2004 version features Jackie Chan as Passpartout and Steve Googan as Phileas Fogg.
  • Mark Brown's stage adaptation received its world premiere at the Utah Shakespearean Festival in September, 2001. The play was always designed to be performed by five actors.
  • This production involves the imagination of the audience, making for a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Opening Night Reception

Join us for the January 22nd performance and enjoy a special, complimentary reception sponsored by Olde Towne Bakery as we celebrate the opening of another production here at Gallery 7 Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 PM and the reception is included in the ticket price.

Discussion Guides

Make sure you pick up your copy of the Around the World in 80 Days Discussion Guide, especially prepared by Angelika Dawson and Beverly Trainor.  This guide takes you behind the scenes and provides some great insight from the production's director and designers on how they took the play's text and translated it into a living, breathing, three-dimensional production.

Included in the guide are some though-provoking questions you can explore for personal study or for group discussions on the play. Visit the Gallery 7 Experience Table when you arrive for the show to pick up your copy.

Make A Donation

Your attendance at our productions is incredibly important to the success of each show and to the overall success of our theatre.

While we delight in providing quality entertainment, we also believe that theatre is a compelling way to explore issues of concern to our world, our community and for many, our faith. We believe theatre can provide exciting and entertaining experiences that also stimulate the mind and provide food for the soul.

Our mandate goes further in that we also provide a positive and affirming place where artists can develop, explore, and utilize their God-given talents in a manner that contributes to the overall health of our community.

Approximately 65% of our revenues come from ticket sales. The rest must be generated through fund-raising and corporate sponsorship. Would you consider making a donation to our cause?

There are two ways you can help:

  • Billboard Top 100: Be among 100 valued supporters providing $100 in our effort to raise $10,000 by June 30, 2010.
  • Star Board: Provide a donation of any amount at one of our performances and place your personalized star on our Gallery 7 Star Board.

All donations above $10.00 will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Visit the Gallery 7 Experience Table or click here to make a donation online today.

 
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