thank you, smoke on the mountain, welcome, the amish project

Thanks to everyone involved in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN for a fantastic run, we closed with a bang (and a downpour of rain) Sunday afternoon, and are now busy welcoming THE AMISH PROJECT into our space, ready to open this Friday!

smoke on the mountain | halloween promotion

Come join us for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN on Saturday, October 31 at 8pm dressed in your Southern Sunday Best and get 30% off!

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Halloween Promotion
Wear a hat, suspenders, or pearls on Saturday, October 31 at 8pm and get 30% off your ticket.

One per person, subject to availability.  For at door sales only.

smoke on the mountain | more photos

Here's another round of production photos for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN!

smoke on the mountain | more photos

Here are more shots from Midnight Theatre Collective's guest production of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN!

smoke on the mountain | theatre club

Did you know that the second Saturday of every run we hold a Theatre Club between the matinee and evening performances? Managed by apprentice Jess Amy Shead, audiences can join for a discussion of the show, its themes and questions, with the special insight of our discussion guide. Here's some shots from the Theatre Club for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN.

smoke on the mountain | production photos

The first round of production shots for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN! All photos by Rochelle Elise Photography.

smoke on the mountain | responses

"This musical is an evening of great fun and knee­slapping music set in a small town with bluegrass roots. Director Sarah Rodgers has shown her finely tuned talent in evoking the character of a small community of people of simple faith. Costumes, props and make­up are largely reminiscent of the 1930s setting. ... Smoke on the Mountain is one of the best shows I’ve had the pleasure to review. It’s funny, fresh, authentic toe­tapping enjoyment through and through. Go see it, and God Bless Ya!" | Chris Steckler, Review Vancouver

"From the moment you come into the theater you feel welcomed into the show. Great acting by all – with songs and laughter and clapping to fill the room." | Fila and Tony Testini, audience response

"On opening night many in the audience were clapping, singing and laughing." | Mark Robins, Vancouver Presents

"For a high-spirited evening of music and theatre, Smoke on the Mountain is a great escape from the doldrums of rainy Vancouver nights." | Alan Woo, Fun! Fun! Vancouver

FROM THE TWITTER FEED:

@CaptiveThunder: Had lots of fun at @PacificTheatre's "Smoke on the Mountain", filled with bluegrass, humour, & June bugs. #BestChildrensSermonEver #ptSmoke
@MelanieJean42: Another opening, another show. So proud of my SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN family! Here's to a great run @PacificTheatre this month. #ptSmoke

smoke on the mountain | opening night

We had a great opening for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN this weekend! Here's some fun at opening night (in front of our brand new logo wall! So fancy).

smoke on the mountain | preview tonight!

Tonight is the pay-what-you-can preview for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN!  Tickets can be bought in advance for $13.99, or show up at the door and pay what you can.

smoke on the mountain | bill monroe and the bluegrass boys

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN opens on Friday.  In the meantime, we are getting right into that sweet bluegrass sound!  Here is a little taste of history: one of the first bluegrass bands ever, Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys.

smoke on the mountain | subscriber appreciation saturday

One of our favourite things we do for our subscribers is Subscriber Appreciation Saturdays.  After the first Saturday matinee of all our mainstage productions we have a special value-added event for our subscribers where we delve into some deeper element of the art of the show.  Coming soon is our first one with SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Subscriber Appreciation Saturday
Saturday, October 10 - following the matinee performance

Join Ron Reed in conversation with Smoke on the Mountain director Sarah Rodgers where they'll delve into directing.  Refreshments will be provided.

throwback thursday | the spitfire grill

A week away from opening night of the Midnight Theatre Collective's guest production of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, we are looking back at the last time this crew took over our stage with THE SPITFIRE GRILL.  Another offbeat musical set in a small American town - perhaps they've found a theme?

smoke on the mountain | the sanders family gospel sing

Look at this amazing poster Carolyn Rapanos designed for the Sanders Family Singers' North Carolina Tour in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN!

smoke on the mountain | advance photos

Check out the promo shots of the Sanders Family Singers for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, provided by the good folks of the Midnight Theatre Collective.

smoke on the mountain | the costumes

Here's a look at the inspirations that went into the costume designs for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN.

smoke on the mountain | the set

Set Designer Carolyn Rapanos has been hard at work on the world of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN.  Check out some photos below of the set maquette (still in progress - she says she's made some changes since taking the photo), and a sketch of her original concept for the set.

smoke on the mountain | introducing the creative team

The Midnight Theatre Collective has assembled an incredible creative team for SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN!  

Directing: Sarah Rodgers

If you've been around PT (or the Vancouver theatre scene) much, you've probably seen a Sarah Rodgers show!  Just in the past few years, Sarah directed IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE RADIO SHOW, ESPRESSO, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, GODSPELL, and DRIVING MISS DAISY.

Assistant Directing: Ian Harmon

This is Ian's first time working on a show in our season, and we couldn't be more excited to have him!

Stage Manager: Melanie Thompson

It's always a treat to have Melanie stage manage - she joined us for UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL last year, and worked with The Midnight Theatre Collective last time they were here with THE SPITFIRE GRILL.

Costume and Set Designer: Carolyn Rapanos

Carolyn started working her way into the Pacific Theatre circle last year by running props for THE RAINMAKER and designing the majestic set for FREUD'S LAST SESSION.  She'll also be doing set and costumes for THE AMISH PROJECT, up next!

Musician: Stephen Bulat

Stephen Bulat has been floating around our world for quite some time - he worked with The Midnight Theatre Collective last time around in THE SPITFIRE GRILL, and designed for CHRISTMAS ON THE AIR and MASTER HAROLD... AND THE BOYS.

Musical Director: Gordon Roberts

Gordon is a mainstay of The Midnight Theatre Collective, last performing in THE SPITFIRE GRILL, he'll be performing and musical directing this time around!

smoke on the mountain | the cast

The Midnight Theatre Collective has gathered an incredibly talented group to perform in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN!  Here's a brief introduction to the cast.

Stephen Bulat is a part of the ensemble supporting the Sanders Family Singers with music as well as designing the lights and sound!  He has last been involved in Midnight Theatre Collective productions.

Damon Calderwood is a familiar face on the PT stage.  He last performed in The Midnight Theatre Collective's THE SPITFIRE GRILL, and also often steps in to do our production photography.

Mack Gordon last performed at Pacific Theatre in THE FOREIGNER and THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE.  He is also a member of our Working With playwright development group.

Kim Larson is one of this year's season apprentices!  A talented singer and actor, we are excited to have her on board all season long, and kicking off her apprenticeship with this fun show.

Matthew Simmons is quickly becoming a Pacific Theatre staple.  He performed in last year's SIDESHOW performances as well as IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE RADIO SHOW.  This year we will be seeing him again in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: ON THE AIR.

Kaitlin Williams is a former apprentice who has since performed in DOUBT, THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, and THE FOREIGNER.  Every time she visits our stage is a treat!

Gordon Roberts is a mainstay of the Midnight Theatre Collective.  Last time you saw him here was in THE SPITFIRE GRILL.

Lalainia Lindbjerg Strelau performs in musical theatre all over town (now returning from a brief hiatus to raise her children).  Her last performance at Pacific Theatre was in CHRISTMAS ON THE AIR.