Author Archives: Al Zylstra

IRIS in Mexico While it has been a few months since I posted last, there have been a lot of things that went on… but, this biggest thing was my last minute invitation to join my IRIS family in Mexico. Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico is located about 45 minutes away from Cancun. An amazing resort withContinue reading “It has been a minute….”

Well, it has been more than a hot minute since I last wrote. Where the heck did this summer go? One morning, I woke up and looked out the window and spring had left and summer was peeking in the windows. I blinked and summer was gone! Fortunately, I have had the wherewithal to takeContinue reading “Vacation 2022”

This week is bringing the close to one of my favourite production: Over the River and Through the Woods. This show has been a real labour of love for me. It has brought together an incredibly talented cast and crew. I am so happy to have worked with this group: Don Briard – playing FrankContinue reading “2 Performances Left!”

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