Internet, meet Michele Hope, the Firehall’s Bar Manager. Michele is an avid traveler. I know people say that a lot, but it’s doubly true for Michele. I love it when people discover what a friendly and relaxed theatre we are and how welcome they are made to feel. First time patrons to the Firehall always say […]
The Firehall has always been keen on dance, presenting exciting works by local, national and international choreographers throughout its 30 years. We liked it so much that we started a dance festival! The Dancing on the Edge Festival came out of the dance community’s need for presentation support, and even though the Edge has been incorporated as […]
Let’s talk about the Number 3. The number 3 is considered across the globe to be a powerful number. It represents harmony, wisdom and understanding. It represents the three stages of life (birth, life and death) and time itself (past, present and future). The Pythagoreans taught that three was the first true number, and though I’m not […]
One of the first things you see when you walk toward the Firehall, is the pebble mosaic that has been inlaid out front. The idea behind the public street art project came about in 2004. The Firehall would work with professional artists to create and install the work, and three Downtown Eastside community members […]
Renowned director, creator and performer Robert LePage of Ex Machina was in the audience this weekend for the closing night of Sylvain Émard Danse’s performance of Fragments – Volume I at the Firehall. M. LePage first visited the Firehall in 1984-85 Season with his award-winning production Circulations, which was at the beginning of his amazing career and […]
Today, we hear from Gabriela De Lucca, Marketing and Communications Director! Hi! It’s hard to choose one thing that makes this place great, but I love that we celebrate Canada’s diversity. One of the first things I noticed about the Firehall was how culturally diverse and varied our productions have been, and I recently learned that the Firehall […]
Today we hear from Associate Producer/Operations, Caitlin McKee. She has an abnormal obsession with Hello Kitty. It’s scary. My name is Caitlin and I am the Associate Producer/Operations for the Firehall Arts Centre. My position here is actually split part time with the Firehall’s sister organization the Dancing on the Edge Festival, where I also […]
Today’s focus: The Firehall’s newest member, Terri! My name is Terri Le Gear and I am the Administrative Coordinator for the Firehall Arts Centre. I have been with the Firehall since November 2011, and as the newest member of the Firehall family I’d like to say I am thrilled to be here! It’s wonderful […]
Today we pick on (er, feature) Susan, our Bookkeeper! Susan is wonderful and keeps us on track financially. She also likes to bake cakes into unusual shapes, like Storm Trooper helmets and Pikachu. She said she will make one in the shape of the Firehall soon! Wait, would that just be a square? My name […]
The Firehall has a wonderful, talented and inventive staff. We love this place, not only for its wonderful history and good looks, but each staff member has special reasons as to why we cherish being here. Today, we spotlight Jamie Burns, the Technical Director here at the Firehall. Jamie has been with the Firehall for […]
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