The Prop Master's Dream is an innovative fusion opera produced by the Vancouver Cantonese Opera that tells the extraordinary true story of Wah-Kwan Gwan, a Chinese opera performer and prop master. The cast features multi-award nominated Haudenosaunee/Irish actress and singer Cheri Maracle and Chinese Canadian rap narrator Gerry Sung. With lighting design by Itai Erdal and projections by filmmaker Anthony Lee, this production aims to illuminate Gwan's unique cultural heritage and contributions. The performances are set for November 2, 2024, at the Vancouver Playhouse.
Cast and Creative Team for The Prop Master's Dream at Vancouver Playhouse
Creative Team
Terry Hunter
Festival Director
Savannah Walling
Festival Director
Gerardo Avila
Director
Hazel Bell-Koski
Puppeteer
Dana Wilson
Puppeteer
Steven Schwable
Storyteller
Sammy Chien
Producer
Caroline MacCaull
Producer
Itai Erdal
Lighting Designer
Anthony Lee
Projection Designer
Earle Peach
Musician
Bill Sample
Musician
Jacques Lalonde
Co-Producer
Teresa Vandertuin
Co-Producer
John Atkin
Civic Historian
Bob Sung
Tour Guide
Khari McClelland
Musician
Gerry Sung
Narrator
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