The Prop Master’s Dream: A New Vision


Date: November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M.
Venue: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton Street)
Ticket: $60, $50, $40


This Fusion Cantonese opera, performed in Cantonese and English with English & Chinese subtitles, tells the life story of Wah-Kwan Gwan (1929-2000), a prop master born to a Chinese father and an Indigenous mother in B.C. ‘The Prop Master’s Dream’ is a two-hour production that explores Gwan’s journey as he returns to Canada, faces identity challenges, and uncovers the cultural legacy of Vancouver’s Chinese community through opera, Indigenous drumming, and modern jazz.'

Sponsors

  • 1. Canada Council for the Arts
  • 2. Province of B.C.
  • 3. British Columbia Arts Council/Province of B.C.
  • 4. Metro Vancouver
  • 5. City of Vancouver
  • 6. City of Vancouver/Arts, Culture & Tourism
  • 7. Vancouver Civic Theatre
  • 8. Hamber Foundation
  • 9. Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
  • 10. SFU David Lam Centre
  • 11. The Cantonese Project

Media Sponsors

  • 1. AM1320 CHMB
  • 2. AM1470

Cantonese opera (粵劇) is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China’s Guangdong Province. It is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. The Vancouver Cantonese Opera is a non-profit society incorporated on June 30th, 2000. Our mission is to preserve and promote Cantonese opera in Canada. We endeavor to present the unique traditional art form of Cantonese opera at the highest level to both Chinese and non-Chinese audiences. We also strive to collaborate with our stakeholders to meet the fundamental need for spiritual and aesthetic satisfaction and richness in our lives.

The Awakening

The Awakening need your support. We received $10,000 from the City of Vancouver to kick this off. We will need another $80,000 for this project.


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2024 Sponsors

Vancouver Cantonese Opera is grateful for the generous support from the our sponsors:

Funded by the Government of Canada Community Services Recovery Fund
Supported by the Province of British Columbia
British Columbia Arts Council
Metro Vancouver
City of Vancouver
City of Vancouver - Arts, Culture & Tourism
Vancouver Civic Theatre
City of Surrey
City of Richmond
The Hamber Foundation
United Way British Columbia
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)
SFU David Lam Centre
the Cantonese project
Vancouver Moving Theatre
Eddie Chan
Paul Shih
Vincent Lee
Ken Lam
Isle of Mann
Ginseng Spirit Trading Co. Ltd
Tung Cheng Yuen Buddhist Association
Dejiachui Zi Ping Ge Moral Society
Other patrons

Media Sponsors

AM1320
AM1470

Media

Vancouver Guardian

The Vancouver Cantonese Opera is a vibrant and culturally significant non-profit organization playing a pivotal role in preserving and promoting this rich heritage. Through a committed core of volunteers, dedicated artists, and passionate supporters, the Vancouver Cantonese Opera strives to educate, entertain, and engage the community with its mesmerizing art form.


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