12 — Friday, September 18, 1998 ~ North Shore News

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Both U.S. and Toronto-based production staff were on hand for Rent's glitzy Vancouver
opening. Production executive Brian Sewell (left to right}, producer Davis Mirvish,
assistant producer Joanna Topp and general manager John Corker were all good
sports about lining up for Bright Lights.

Guitarist’ Harris Van
Berkel is one of the best
guitarists in Vancouver but
he says it was scary going
public after onty four
rehearsals with the band.

These three Vancouver directors were enjoying the
opening night party at The Mercury. From the left were
freelancer and teacher Tom Kerr, Arts Club artistic direc-
tor Bill Miflerd and Axis Mime ariistic director Wayne
Specht.

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Jai Rodriguez. who as the optimistic Ange!
was one of many stars on opening aight, and
cast member Thom Allison who had as much
zest for lite as anyone at the opening.

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Edgemont Village resident
Rents general manager for
Vancouver, Chris Wootten was
quick to get media personality and
slandup comedienne danice
Ungaro to sticw us her ‘attoo.

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Lisa Fox had ter fingers crossed for
brother (musical director) Rick's
opening night. With her was
‘- boyfriend Barry Levy. who has a
" . — iecurting role on Atitennium.
Cast members Tricia Young (left) and Saskia : te: _
Garel (Mimi) tried not to look hungry in the line- - ; PA 2 one ., : a “ be 2

up for the buffet. " ;
— , Musical director and keyboardist Rick Fox
shared a hug with understudy Karan Hoiness.

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More Edgemont Viilage residents at the party!
Former Stratford Festival actor turned !ocal
lawyer David McKnight and his wife Linda
enjoyed a chance to meet some old friends.

Agent Deb Dillistone (left) with Sherry a

Thoreson who was once an acting student at
Presentation House Film and Theatre School
and now does much voice-over work.

Karen Holness with actor Gamian
Perkins, who plays the heavy of
Aent, Benjarnin Coffin.

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Cast member Maggie Benjamin
with the calories she will dance off
every performance of Rent.

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