You've got fan mail! | VOLUME #01

Here are a few of our favourite pieces of recent feedback. :)


“Somebody Loves You, Mr.Hatch” FAN MAIL

We just received this note from a Newcomer Mom about her child's memory of Imperial Theatre, thanks to your team and Mr. Hatch:

“My daughter attended the show when she was six years old. It was the first time she took a field trip from school, and it was her first time at the Imperial Theatre. Even nowadays, two years later, her memory is still fresh and reflects how impactful this activity was in her life.

She remembers the bus took them from school and the Theatre was packed. The place seemed huge and majestic in her 6-year-old eyes. She remembers the ambience, the sound of her classmates laughing and the “mystery” of the play (in her own words).

It was a funny puppet show. In general, my daughter was impressed by the three individuals who played all the puppets’ roles: the owner of the grocery store, his daughter, the post lady, the lady in the park, among others.

In the first scene, there is a guy who appears very sad, but suddenly, he receives a love letter with a box of chocolates that is distributed among people in the town. Nevertheless, the post lady tells him that it was a mistake, that the letter and the box of chocolates was not for him, and he has to give them back, otherwise, she will lose her job. But the man says that is impossible because he distributed all of them. He realizes that even though it was not for him, he made a lot of people happy with a kind action and a simple chocolate.

I aimed to recount the entire storyline to illustrate the profound influence of a program designed to make arts and culture accessible to children. Even two years later, she can vividly recall those details, despite not yet mastering the English language.

It was her first visit to the Imperial Theatre of many more. It’s her favorite art and culture venue within the City in a place she now calls home.”


“Where Have All the Buffalo Gone?” FAN MAIL


“Frog Belly Rat Bone” FAN MAIL


“Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish” FAN MAIL

AUDITION NOTICE - General Auditions 2024

AUDITION NOTICE - General Auditions 2024

Axis Theatre is accepting submissions from Vancouver/Lower Mainland based performers, puppeteers, singers, and actors for our 2024-25 Season. Our 2024-25 productions will tour schools, community theatres, and professional theatres. We are seeking artists who are interested in touring productions, theatre for young audiences, and traveling for work. All performers who work with Axis Theatre are required to get a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. We are not accepting self-tape submissions at this time.

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“Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?” Creative Team

“Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?” Creative Team

Introducing the talented team of artists who we had the pleasure of working with on Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? by Tai Amy Grauman. Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? specifically shares scenarios from the Callihoo family’s stories, incorporating fiddle music, jigging and a life size buffalo puppet. Inspired by historical events of the Métis people of Canada, this original play for young audiences explores the loves, the losses and the fight of Treaty 6’s Métis people – and their love and kinship to the buffalo.

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Looking to book a field trip?

We have shows coming up in Vancouver in February, March, and April! Book a field trip with us now to reserve your tickets early!

This year we are offering a special deal: for every 20 tickets you purchase get 1 free!

february

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
February 6, 8 & 9, 2024 - School Matinees
10:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Location: Arts Umbrella on Granville Island

march

It’s Okay to be Different - Stories by Todd Parr
March 12 – 15, 2024 - School Matinees
10:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Location: Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island

april

Where Have All the Buffalo Gone?
April 2 - 5, 2024 - School Matinees
10:00 AM & 1:00 PM

April 6, 2024 - Public Performances
1:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Location: The Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre