Author Archives: Al Zylstra

After finishing up on one of my all time favourite shows: A Nice Indian Boy, I was looking forward to a long rest. Somehow, that didn’t happen… This is going to be a great show and I am so happy to be working with one of my favourite directors – Miles Lavkulich. I am soContinue reading “My next Stage Managing Gig”

Last night was a truly special night. We had a great performance by the entire cast. They received a STANDING OVATION! Those always make me so happy to see. To top it off, we had a very special visitor. A Nice Indian Boy is not only one of my all-time favourite productions, but it isContinue reading “A Nice Indian Boy – A Special Guest!”

Last night was the first of two preview nights for my latest Stage Managing Project: A Nice Indian Boy. Suffice to say that the performances by all the cast were exceptional! I would like this opportunity to introduce you to them! Sid Sharma – playing Naveen Rajashree Iyengar -as Arundhathi Yasmin Louisa Tayob – asContinue reading “Opening Week – A NICE INDIAN BOY”

Below is an article that was printed in the New Westminster Record. To say that I am pleased with the amount of press this show is getting is definitely an understatement A Nice Indian Boy comes out in theatres in April but Vagabond Players are bringing it to the New West stage in February. TheContinue reading “My next project: A Nice Indian Boy!”

Today marks the 68th time the earth has revolved around the sun! I am the luckiest Frelling Human (yes, frelling is a word – if you ever watch “Farscape”, you will know what it means!) around. Alex makes me laugh, makes me smile at nothing in particular, makes me cry and makes me feel allContinue reading “Happy 68 to my favourite human being!”

2024 – wow! We hardly knew you. We woke up on January 1, took a hot minute to get used to writing “2024” on all my reports and cheques (yes, I still use cheques!), blinked and wham!!!! December jumped up and down screaming that they were here! I didn’t even have time to catch myContinue reading “2024 – The Year in review”

October 4, 2024 – This day is bitter-sweet for me. My boss, Debbi – who I have talked about A LOT on this site came to the decision that, after almost 20 years with our employer, it was time to retire. It was not unexpected but still filled me with a low-grade sense of dread.Continue reading “Changes – they have arrived”

21 years ago today, Alex and I walked down the aisle and became wedded husbands!

Way, way, way back in 1986, I had just moved to British Columbia and was managing the Pet Store at Lougheed Mall. The store was a basic disaster. Messy, unorganized, and I discovered that I had no staff other than one full time and one part time. This was going to be a challenge! So,Continue reading “Happy Retirement – Elaine!”

Last night was our first Preview Night. It is the first time our cast has performed in front of an audience. It went so well! I am so proud of this cast! I encourage everyone to come a check out this amazing production. I was lucky enough to have a good friend, Jeremy come byContinue reading “Mauritius – Preview Night!”