Author Archives: Al Zylstra

My newest Stage Managing Production is almost upon us! Mauritius By Theresa Rebeck Genre: Black Comedy / Dramatic Thriller ​ September 19  – October 6, 2024  Thursday – Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm Preview performances Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20 Talk back with the director and cast after the Sept. 29Continue reading “Mauritius – The Play!”

It has been a year since Alex and I were in Europe. I cannot believe it has been that long ago. I certainly miss being there. Hopefully, Alex and I can get back there in the next couple of years. In the meantime, please enjoy some of our memories….

Alex and I hosted our annual neighbourhood party – this is our 4th year. Every year we invite all our neighbours in our complex to come by and have food, drinks and music. This year was by far the best one yet! We had so many people come by. Phantom just had to make anContinue reading “July 1 Soiree”

This is my 18th time that I have been given the privilege of being involved in the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival. This has proven to be one of my favourite gigs that I have ever done. This year’s festival is going to be one of the most impressive ones yet. There are performers fromContinue reading “2024 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival”

I haven’t posted for a hot minute and I think it is time. I had the opportunity to work at Golf Tournament on June 4. My company, IRIS The Visual Group, was a sponsor of the event and we dispensed over 115 pairs of Sunglasses to registered Golfers. Immediately after dispensing the Sunglasses, we madeContinue reading “Having a golfing adventure”

We have had these two gorgeous monstrosities in our big tank for over 4 years. It is obvious that they had outgrown their home. Time to move them to our pond where they will have 15 new friends to meet!

I had some vacation time that I had to use up and Alex decided that the last week of April was the ideal time to do some big projects around the house. We painted our deck back in 2018 after we got back from our trip to Europe. Here is the before: It had thisContinue reading “Owning a home means never… (fill in the blank)!”

Today marks 5 years since my mom died. Still think about her every day. I still beat myself up over not visiting her more often than I did. However, I did make the most of my visits to her when I could. The last three years of her life were filled with monthly trips toContinue reading “April showers”

Opening March 28th“Next Fall”By Geoffrey NaufftsDirected by Wayne NolanLuke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. “Next Fall” portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humour and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support… and answers. “NextContinue reading “Next Fall!!!”

So, February has a few notable dates for me: February 1, 2003 – the day my dad died February 12 is my mom’s birthday. She would have been 98 this year. I think about her every day and how happy she was knowing that I had Alex in my life. February 20, 2015 – My one andContinue reading “February – another challenging month”