Celebrate your voice, and who you are! Learn the tools you need to turn your lived experience into an engaging tale—or the genesis of a one-person show. Deborah Williams—co-founder and Artistic Producer of The Flame, leads another friendly and inspiring workshop for experienced and first-time storytellers. An award-winning actor, writer, and director, Deborah is one of the creators of the international phenomenon Mom’s the Word.
 
This is a TWO-DAY workshop (participants must be able to attend both Saturday October 5 and Sunday , October 6   
(spaces are limited).

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Gateway Theatre celebrates 40 years of inspiring stories, artistic excellence, and community connection. The Ruby Reflections gala will be a FUN-draiser that honors our rich history while looking forward to a future filled with limitless creativity.

On this special night, we’ll raise a glass to the remarkable talent that has graced our stage and the passionate supporters who have made it all possible. The evening will begin with a show on our Mainstage that includes stories and songs by talented performers, followed by a catered cocktail reception where we celebrate you, our supporters, as we reflect on four decades of transformative theatre.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR GALA

Doors will open at 7pm where you will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine before going into the theatre for a special edition of The Flame, the hit storytelling show, with stories and songs from some of the best talent that have performed on our stages, including Gateway Theatre’s very own Executive Artistic Director, Barbara Tomasic!

The show will be followed by a cocktail reception, catered by Boy With a Knife, in our beautiful lobby, along with cake from Anna’s Cake House.  You will have the chance to mingle with fellow patrons, artists, and supporters of Gateway Theatre and have the opportunity to place your final bids on our online Silent Auction.

Whether you’re a longtime patron or new to our theatre family, Ruby Reflectionswill be a night to remember. Be part of the celebration, support the next chapter of Gateway’s journey, and help us continue to bring powerful stories to life for years to come. Funds from this evening and our silent auction will go towards our wonderful season and to support our programs for emerging artists.  

It promises to be a night of unforgettable moments, marking both a reflection on our past and a bright vision for our future.

TICKET PRICE

$140 per person (includes a tax receipt for $90)

Share your voice and celebrate who you are!  Learn the tools to turn your lived experience into an engaging tale—or the genesis of a one-person show.

Deborah Williams—co-founder of The Flame in Vancouver and Victoria—returns to the Belfry to lead another friendly and inspiring workshop for experienced and first-time storytellers. An award-winning actor, writer, and director, Deborah is one of the creators of the international phenomenon "Mom’s the Word"

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Workshop Fee

This is a two-day workshop, and participants must be able to attend both days (March 15 – 16, 10 am—4 pm each day). The price for both days is $150.00 (plus GST). Register online or call the Belfry Box Office at 250-385-6815. Space is limited.

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM PDT

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Award-winning actor Deborah Williams, one of the creators of Mom's the Word, is bringing the hit storytelling event The Flame back to the Belfry.

The Flame is a storytelling series featuring real people sharing their personal true stories in front of a live audience. Since its inception in 2009, The Flame has flourished and grown into a wildly popular event with packed venues in Vancouver, Victoria and all over BC.

Tickets for this event are PAY WHAT YOU CAN. Online prices are suggestions only. For more pricing options, call the box office (250-385-6815). A $2.00 CIF + GST will be added to the price of each ticket.