4 Live music a hit at local pub Dublin Crossing Vancou- ver engages customers with entertainment By EMELIE PEACOCK was a full house on Saturday as local music veteran Jacob Dryden performed a solo show. The Dublin Crossing Irish Pub Van- couver at the Marine Gateway centre opened in February and has been host- ing performers every weekend since March. Brittany Rovati, a server at the pub who works on weekends, said the music always draws a crowd. The Dub- lin Crossing Vancouver is one of the only spaces in South Vancouver offer- ing guests a live music experience. On Saturday, guests were treated to three 45 minute sets as Jacob Dryden, lead singer and guitarist of local band Quickness, performed a solo show. Dryden, who plays close to 150 shows a year across Western Canada, sees live music shifting away from concert ven- ues and into pubs. “It’s something I’ve seen grow a lot on the West Coast, a lot of music has switched to microbreweries and gas- tropubs and that kind of thing. And that’s a really huge market out here, and that’s where I’ve focused a lot of my solo performances,” Dryden said. Ottawa native Tim Francoeur is staying in south Vancouver temporar- ily for work and comes to the pub regu- larly to listen to the performers. “You get different musicians every week which is good,” Francoeur said. “T like the live music compared to just the regular old music, just over the speakers type of thing.” George Franklin, a Richmond resi- dent, has been coming to the Dublin Crossing Vancouver since March spe- cifically for the music. “Tt’s the live music. I love these guys. I’ve been coming here for a few months now, all the guys that play here are very entertaining,” said Franklin, who also enjoys the ease of getting home by transit. “I think it’s just brilliant, put- ting a pub [by] the SkyTrain station.” 0: of South Vancouver's only bars Courtesy of DAVID COOPER Actors prepare for their roles in Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida play. Raylene Harewood as Cressida & Teo Saefkow as Troilus. Modern spin on old tale Studio 58 anticipates its sold-out show of Troilus and Cressida PLA points 1 The first time Troilus and Cressida was recorded to have been peformed was on Feb. 7, 1604. 2 The theme of the play is tragedy, but it's also considered a dark comedy. 3 The setting of the story is during the Trojan War. Source: William -Shakespeare. info By KRISTYN ANTHONY t’s a story of love, war and tragedy and in the midst of a divided mod- ern world, Studio 58 presents Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida which opens Nov. 17 and runs until Dec. 4. Written in 1602 and set in the sev- enth year of the Trojan War, Troilus and Cressida has long been considered one of Shakespeare’s more problematic plays. The questioning of intrinsic values of honour and love gives the story a dis- tinctly modern feel. Troilus is a Trojan prince who falls in love with Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan priest. The Studio 58 actors are preparing for their sold out first show tonight. Director Kevin Bennett, a graduate of Studio 58, returns to stage in a full- scale production, inspired by his recent world tour with Shakespeare’s Globe. “A lot of these principles [employed at the Globe], I’m bringing into this pro- duction,” Bennett said. “For example, I want the actors to be able to see the au- dience and the audience to see the ac- tors equally.” Some people who attend the play will find themselves in seats lining the stage, evoking a direct connection with the actors. Bennett said it is a simple concept, but creates a profound experience for the audience. “Tnever considered myself a Shake- speare nerd,” Bennett said. “But I realized, if you crack it - if you have the skill and the ease and the techniques, anyone can understand Shakespeare.” Comprehending the text to better present the story was something third- year student Raylene Harewood faced in her role as Cressida. “When I first read it, I thought it was about how all women are false, or unfaithful,” she said. “But now, because of my position in the show I think it’s a lot about how women don’t have power, and how men really have the power.” Sound designer and composer Ben- jamin Elliott, also a Studio 58 alum, said one of the challenges of his role was writing music to fit around the lyrics of songs Shakespeare wrote in the play. Elliott wanted the audience to imagine themselves in another time without distracting them from the sto- ry. “T used guitar, but also trumpets and synths so it’s a cool mash-up,” he said. Free movie event attracts an excited crowd CAITLIN O'FLANAGAN photo One of many families who gathered last Saturday to watch Monsters, Inc. New event at community centre makes it accessible for everyone to watch movies free of cost By CAITLIN O’FLANAGAN s cinema prices continue to Ae: families are looking for cheaper, new ways to get the movie theatre experience. Sunset Community Centre, in South Vancouver, has started host- ing a free event called Family Movie Madness, that’s ongoing until Dec. 17. Whether it’s parents bringing their children, or teens looking for something fun to do on the weekend, many people can gather to watch a movie of their choice and are provid- ed with snacks, such as popcorn. Last week on Nov. 12, the audience chose to watch Monsters, Inc. Kanika Bhatt lives in the area and uses the centre on a regular basis. Bhatt has come, with her two-year- old in tow, to enjoy the free movie. “m watching for the first time and I’m very excited,” Bhatt said. Front desk worker Serena Rai sees many parents and young kids coming to the Saturday movies. “There’s usually 20 or more people who come watch, lots of kids come watch after their other programs at the centre are over,” she said. The movie also offers some enter- tainment for parents waiting to pick up their children from birthday par- ties and other centre programs they may be participating in. Joe Wong, recreation program- mer, tries his best to offer as many free services and programs for indi- viduals in the community. “A goal I have at Sunset Commu- nity Centre is to help build a welcom- ing environment and a sense of com- munity here,” Wong said. “The weekend is usually a family time for families with children and showing family movies in a public space is a great way to accomplish these all at once.” Running since fall of 2015, Wong hopes to keep the event going with the continued help of community volunteers. 66 I’m watch- ing for the first time and Pm very excited KANIKA BHATT RESIDENT OF SOUTH VANCOU- VER WHO FRE- QUENTS SUNSET COMMUNITY CENTRE