Coquitlam actor Charles Harris — the drama teacher at Archbishop Carney regional high school in Port Coquitlam — and PoCo resident Joanna Giampa are cast in Arsenic and Old Lace. The classic dark comedy runs at Theatre in The Country (9975 272 St., Maple Ridge) until Sept. 23 before moving to Theatre in The Grove (20025 91a Ave., Langley) from Oct. 19 to 28. For tickets, call 604-259-9737 or visit theatreinthecountry.com.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Tri-City resident Ross Friesen and his daughter Carly June Friesen appear next month in Little Shop of Horrors. The Vagabond Players production sees the elder Friesen take on the role of Mr. Mushnik — the cranky owner of a flower shop — while Carly June Friesen portrays Chiffon, one of three street urchins. Directed by Matthew Davenport with musical direction by Julie Atchison and choreography by Damon Bradley Jang, Little Shop of Horrors runs Oct. 5 to 29 at The Bernie Legge Theatre (Queen’s Park, New Westminster). For tickets, call 604-521-0412 or visit vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
SEASON OPENS
Tickets are still available for the launch of Evergreen Cultural Centre’s 21st season. The dance party on Friday night will feature sounds from the Victoria-based Dock Side Drive, which is headlining, along with Coquitlam musician Etienne Siew and Port Moody pianist Martin Mayer. For tickets, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
