Actor revels in chance to open up at theatre
“It’s not very often you to get to open a play at a new theatre. It’s something I can tell young actors when I’m 60 that I got to do ... It’s a rare opportunity.”
Braden GriffithsA rare opportunity in the acting world became reality yesterday for many as the Lunchbox Theatre launched their new home away from home.
After four months of construction and relocation, the Lunchbox Theatre will now be entertaining guests from the base of the Calgary Tower, and to open a new theatre is feat to remember, according to actor Braden Griffiths.
“It’s not very often you to get to open a play at a new theatre. It’s something I can tell young actors when I’m 60 that I got to do,” Griffiths said. “It’s a rare opportunity.”
A rare opportunity indeed, artistic director Martin Fishman said.
“It’s really special and it’s something the community came together for. I’m just so thankful to all who made this possible,” Fishman added. “We couldn’t be happier.”
The $1.6 million theatre boasts 150 seats, with interchangeable set-ups, Fishman said, something the Bow Valley Square location lacked.
“It allows us to create a much more intimate audience feeling, with much more comfortable seats.”
A Life in the Theatre set the stage for the new scenery last night and will run until Nov. 15.
