The outgoing artistic director of Gateway Theatre, Jovanni Sy discusses their new production of It’s A Wonderful Life (06-31 December 2018), and the role of Potter that he plays, leaving Gateway, and more, with Joseph Planta.

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

Jovanni Sy joins me now. The artistic director of the Gateway Theatre company is playing the part of Potter in the their upcoming production of It’s A Wonderful Life. That begins 06 December and runs until 31 December 2018. It’s a holiday favourite directed by Peter Jorgensen, and stars Nick Fontaine as George Bailey. Mr. Sy is set to depart as artistic director of the Gateway Theatre, a position he assumed in May 2012. I’ll get him to reflect on his time at the Gateway, as well as his work as a performer and playwright. His Twitter handle is @JovanniSy. Visit www.gatewaytheatre.com for tickets and information. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Jovanni Sy; Mr. Sy, good morning.

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