Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba

The Carnegie Centre, Vancouver
April 25, 2016

Translated by George McWhirter

This workshop and reading in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side was organized by Luisa Jojic and directed by Rachel Peake.

CAST: Marty Balas, Leith Harris, Annie Johnston, Cori Kelly, Brenda Prince, Gabriela Socercero, Priscilla Tait, Jan Tse, Helen Turbelt, Taninli Wright

What was something you came away from the experience with?
"Thinking of taking acting classes, broadening my life"
Did you feel connected to the other participants?
"Yes! Everybody rocked!"
Did you feel it was a meaningful experience?
"I'd never been involved in anything remotely connected to acting before and it has whetted my appetite"
"It's fun, builds confidence and lessens isolation"
What is your age?
"Never you mind! LOL 55+"
Did you feel this was a meaningful experience?
"Yes, very much so! Studying this play opened me up to research, explore, and study! Most importantly, I had a voice!"
"I liked the different age group, racial group and different perspective."
"Thank you for this invaluable opportunity. I learned a lot about myself. And it was so wonderful to hear other voices!"
"Really enjoyed the female leadership and the process."