Author Archives: Al Zylstra

The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival is back! I am so proud to be able to work with this incredible organization. I am stage managing the 102.7 Peak Main Stage performances on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday June 26 Performers take to the stage starting at 11:00 am Qing Yun Music Ensemble: 11:00 AM EagleContinue reading “Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival – 2022!”

There are just a few performances left to see this show. Hope you can make it out to see a pretty awesome show (and one of my favourites) To order tickets: https://www.whiterockplayers.ca/shows

In my last post, I talked about my Paternal Grandparents being commemorated by Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Centre. I got a few photos to post below: Roughly translated: My grandparents received the medal and award posthumously. My paternal grandfather, a cattle merchant, was also a resistance fighter was shot and killed. He andContinue reading “June 8 – Celebration follow up”

June 8, 1949 – My parents were married June 8, 2022 Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre has issued an Invitation to celebrate my Paternal Grandparents Translation is below: Alex and I really wanted to be there for this monuments event but alas, Covid-19, uncertainty of war in Europe and my theatre commitmentsContinue reading “June 8 – A Very Special Day”

It has been an incredible journey but, tonight is Preview Night for my latest play: Over The River And Through The Woods! I am so proud of this production for a variety of reasons: I got to work with a couple of actors who I have worked with in the past: Joan Koebel and SheilaContinue reading “OPENING NIGHT!!!”

My newest Stage Managing Gig!!! Running at the White Rock Players Theatre, June 1 – 18. Order tickets here My newest production is just in the initial stages of rehearsals and it is shaping up to be one of my favourite productions: Act 1 Synopsis Nick is a young, carefree bachelor in New Jersey whoContinue reading “Over The River & Through the Woods”

April 21, 1920 – My dad was born. April 22, 2019 – My mom died

Over the River and Through the Woods by Tony winning playwright Joe DiPietro Company: White Rock Players’ ClubProduction Dates: June 1-18, 2022Production Venue: White Rock Players’ Club, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock  Director: Don Briard (dbriard@telus.net)Producer: Charles Buettner (buettnerboyz@shaw.ca) Audition Date:    April 10 at 7:00 pm     Audition Venue: White Rock Players’ Club, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock About theContinue reading “Casting Notice”

March 7, 2015. Today is the 7th anniversary of my sister, Anna’s memorial service. One of the worst days in my life. She left this world far too soon and we are all poorer for that. I was honoured to speak at her memorial: So, we are here today to celebrate the life of myContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Anna”

Miss you so much.