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Voni Grindler & Andy Thoma

Sweet & Hot

Joani Bye & Andy Thoma

Jan Warren

Vicky Rose

I Am Woman – Joani Bye

Rock & Romance

Dave Pickell Musical Director

Jan Warren & Tom Pickett ~ Songs From The Attic

Quaaout Lodge Dinner Theatre

Viktorial Langton Choreographer

Tim Porter – Vocals

Mike Grindler Production Manager

Vikcy Rose Lighting Desing

Andy Thoma Shari Ulrich

Roadhouse Show

Joani Bye Vocal Arrangements

Lisa Lambert ~ Drums & Vocals

Tom Pickett

Andy Thoma Co-writer

Linda Kidder & Dave Allan

Educating Rita

Sleuth

Crystal Cote & Jeff McMahan

Norma Owens/Winners

Diane Lines Tapestry

The Wild Guys

Bill Lowden Eighteen Wheels

Steve Heal The Sea Horse

Steve Heal/Sleuth

In Memory of Steve Heal

Steve Heal – The Sea Horse

Voni Grindler

The Bye Sisters sing the Everley Brothers

Lisa Lambert, Joani Bye & Jan Warren ~ Songs from the Attic

After the show …..

Jim Johnston – M.D. Crossroads

Unforgettable The Music of Nat King Cole

Vicky Rose Lighting Design

Baby Boomer Blues

Quaaout 2014

Jim Cochrane – Crossroads

Peter Padden

Andy Thoma – Baby Boomer Blues

Joani Bye – Think

Steve Todd – Elton Medley – A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Jump Cast

Michael Booth Palmer, Duris Maxwell, Ron Johnston, Kerry Galloway ~ The Look of Love

James Thomas Follow Spot Operator

Shirley Tucker & Gaylea Wong

Peter Padden

Quaaout Lodge 2010

Duris Maxwell – Drums – The Look of Love

Cruisin’ with the Boomers ~ Set Design Voni Grindler

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Quaaout Elder Ernie Phillip

Voni & Mel Zajac

Linda Kidder – The Singing Nun

WOW Photography shoot

Tim Porter & Oliver Conway

Joani Bye – Beatles Medley

Oliver Conway – Blowin’ in the Wind

Set Design Voni Grindler

Linda Kidder ~ White Rabbit ~ Cruisin’ with the Boomers

Voni, Red Robinson, Tom Arnzten

Joani Bye – Disco Inferno

Peter Padden Cruisin’ with the Boomers

Steve Todd ~ A Mid 70s Nights Dream

Andy Thoma A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Voni & Mike

Marlene Dixon, Voni & Sibel Thrasher

Nancy Nash The Look of Love

Ron Johnston M.D. The Look of Love

Kerry Galloway – The Look of Love

Michael Booth Palmer

Michael Booth Palmer – The Look of Love

Sibel Thrasher & Nancy Nash

Tim Porter & Dave Pickell

Tim Porter – Curtain Call

Linda Kidder The Singing Nun

Disco Inferno – Joani Bye

Diane Lines – JUMP

Tim Porter & Oliver Conway

James Thomas – Quaaout Lodge

Sam Ellington – Jump

Dave Pickell ~ Cruisin with the Boomers

Tim Porter – Jump

Duris Maxwell Drums

Nancy Nash The Look of Love

Tom Pickett – I’m Just a Gigolo

Lisa Lambert Joani Bye Jan Warren

Tim Porter Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Tom Pickett Vocals, Sax

Dave Pickell Musical Director & Piano Songs From the Attic

Joani Bye – A Piece of my Heart

Dave Pickell Keyboards

Cast of Cruisin’ with the Boomers

Dave Pickell, Joani Bye, Peter Padden, Oliver Conway, Linda Kidder, Tim Porter

SONGS FROM THE ATTIC

Songs from the Attic rehearsal shot The Bye Sisters singing the Everly Brothers

Linda Kidder – Cruisin with the Boomers

Cruisin’ with the Boomers

Vicky Rose

Sibel Thrasher ~ The Look of Love

James Thomas

Cruisin’ with the Boomers Poster – Photo by Michelle Murray

Sam Ellington – JUMP

Andy Thoma & Joani Bye

Joani Bye – Think

Jeff & Erin ~ Salt Water Moon

Roxanne Hall & Debra Reid

Andy Thoma

Duris Maxwell – Drums

Sibel Thrasher & Nancy Nash

Kate Yochum, Dennis Learey, Joe Jones, Ted Price The Cocktail Hour

Oliver Conway – Cruisin’ with the Boomers

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CRUISIN’ WITH THE BOOMERS

by Voni Grindler & Andy Thoma

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring

JOANI BYE ` OLIVER CONWAY

LINDA KIDDER ~ PETER PADDEN

DAVE PICKELL ` TIM PORTER

Musical revue is bait for boomers by Matthew Hoekstra – Richmond Review posted Jul 26, 2013 at 1:00 AM Richmond’s Voni Grindler, a longtime theatre professional, spent 11 summers working on a commercial fishing boat out of Steveston. — Image Credit: Creating a new show is always a challenge. Just ask Voni Grindler, a Steveston resident and co-writer, producer and director of Cruisin’ with the Boomers. The musical revue takes audiences back to the ‘60s and ’70s, when popular music flourished and grew roots that show no sign of decay. The show began earlier this month at the Revue Stage on Granville Island, bringing audiences to their feet. “This one has really struck a chord with audiences of all ages,” said Grindler. Steveston’s been home for the last two decades for Grindler, who grew up in Prince Rupert in a commercial fishing family. She used to go fishing with her dad, and in later years she fished out of Steveston, crewing for her husband on a 65-foot seiner for 11 summers. Grindler got hooked on professional theatre in 1987. She’s an honours directing graduate of the Drama Studio London, and has an extensive list of credits for directing, producing and creating new works of theatre. Her latest show is described as a colourful tapestry of popular music from many genres. It features the talents of Joani Bye, Linda Kidder, Oliver Conway, Dave Pickell, Peter Padden and Tim Porter—all Vancouver-based veterans of B.C.’s music scene. What’s the genesis of this show? “I wanted to do a boomer show so called Andy Thoma, a friend who had written three previous shows with me. He was cruising along the highway when my call came in and said, ‘Sure. We could call it Cruisin’ with the Boomers and use a licence plate for a logo.’ That was in May 2012.” What will audiences experience? “It takes audiences back to the ‘60s and ‘70s, a period of change, passion and great music. The show is full of warmth and features classic rock/pop songs. Expect a stack of your faves—the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, the Doors, the (Rolling) Stones, Motown and disco. The list goes on.” What is it about ‘60s and ‘70s music that people fondly remember? “It takes boomers back to where they were when they first heard the songs. Their hopes and dreams were expressed in the lyrics and the show links them to a special time in their life. The younger people are impressed by the range of music and the poignancy of the messages.” What’s a favourite memory you have of music from either decade? “Realizing the power of music—how it can change your life.” Cruisin’ with the Boomers Quaaout Lodge – November 2, 3, 4 & 9, 10, 11, 2012

Genesis Theatre – November 23 & 24, 2012

Quaaout Lodge – May 17, 18, 19, 2013

Granville Island Revue Stage – July 16 – 27, 2013

Tim Porter, Dave Pickell, Linda Kidder,
Oliver Conway, Joani Bye, Peter Padden

Granville Island Revue Stage
Set & Costume Design Voni Grindler

Joani Bye
Cast/Vocal Arrangements

Oliver Conway (Linda Kidder)

Linda Kidder

Peter Padden

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Created by Diane Lines

Tony Chamberlist

& Voni Grindler

Starring

Diane Lines, Bill Abbott,

Tony Chamberlist, Sam Ellington,

Jen Hodge & Tim Porter

Diane Lines
Jump

Tim Porter
Jump

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HOOKED ON A FEELING

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring

Joani Bye, Mike Ohman, Peter Padden, Steve Todd

Musical Direction & Vocal Arrangements by Joani Bye

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THE LOOK OF LOVE

Created, Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Choreographed by Victoria Langton

Starring Sibel Thrasher

Sibel Thrasher

Nancy Nash ~ Vocals, guitar

Michael Booth Palmer ~ Guitar, Vocals

Ron Johnston ~ Piano Kerry Galloway ~ Bass

Duris Maxwell ~ Drums

Duris Maxwell/Drums/The Look of Love

Sibel Thrasher & Nancy Nash
The Look of Love

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A MID 70s NIGHT’S DREAM

By Voni Grindler & Andy Thoma

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Musical Direction by Andy Thoma

Musical Arrangements by Jim Johnston

Vocal Arrangements by Joani Bye

Lighting Design by Vicky Rose

Andy Thoma & Joani Bye
A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Starring

Joani Bye ~ Jim Cochrane,

Jim Johnston ~ Peter Padden

Andy Thoma ~ Steve Todd

Steve Todd
A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Andy Thoma
A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Steve Todd
A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Joani Bye
A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Peter Padden
A Mid 70s Night’s Dream

Vicky Rose -Behind the Scenes

CROSSROADS

Created, Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring

Jimmy Cochrane, Roxanne Hall

Jim Johnston, Debbie Reid

Norm Sargent, Terry Strudwick

Jim Johnston, Roxanne Hall, Debbie Reid
Crossroads

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LIFE AFTER HOCKEY

Directed by Vicky Rose

Vicky Rose

Starring Glen Cairns

A one man show about life as a hockey player

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BABY BOOMER BLUES

Created by Voni Grindler, Linda Kidder, Andy Thoma & Shari Ulrich

Baby Boomer Blues
Bayshore Inn

Andy Thoma

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Musical Direction by Shari Ulrich

Choreographed by Viktoria Langton

Linda Kidder, Andy Thoma, Shari Ulrich, Jim Hodgkinson

Alternates: Henry Pioveson, Patrick Dubois, Joani Bye

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SALT WATER MOON

Jeff McMahon & Erin Monahan

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Erin Monaha & Jeff McMahan

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ROGUES & ROMANTICS

Starring Andy Thoma

Andy Thoma
Rogues & Romantics

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Andy Thoma,

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SLEUTH

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring

Dave Abbott, Steve Heal & Paul Case

Steve Heal
Sleuth

Set Design
Ted Roberts/Phillip Tidd
Sleuth

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THE WILD GUYS

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Dave Allen, Peter Hall/Patrick Benson,

Steve Heal, Norm Sargent

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OLD, NEW, BORROWED & BLUE

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Dave Allen Linda Kidder, Jude Bastion

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I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Musical Direction by Jim Johnston

Starring

Steve Heal, Dave Allen, Debra Reid, Glory Kinoshta, Kathy Hay, Norm Sargent

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SWEET & HOT – THE MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Choreographed by Viktoria Langton

Linda Kidder & Dave Allen
Sweet & Hot

Starring: Linda Kidder, Dave Allen, Cathy Hay, Steve Heal,

Erika Sinhuber, Debra Reid, Jude Nau, Chris Thorne, Steve Naylor,

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WINNERS

Crystal Cote & Jeff McMahan

Norma Owens
Winners

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Crystal Cote, Jeff McMahan, Norma Owens

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EDUCATING RITA

Jillian Fargey & Greg Rogers

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Jillian Fargey & Greg Rogers

Later produced by Vancouver Arts Club Theatre

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TAPESTRY: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring

Rhonda Marina, Judy Pioveson, Jim Johnston, Larry Keats, Debra Reid, Don Pope, Bill Locke, Rick McCartie, Sandi D

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Later produced by Vancouver Arts Club Theatre

Directed by Voni Grindler ~ Musical Direction Michael Creber

Choreographed by Viktoria Langton ~ Lighting by Marsha Sibthorpe

Set Design ~ Ted Roberts

starring

Sibel Thrasher, Diane Lines, Shari Ulrich, Denzal Sinclaire,

Keith Bennett, Bill Runge, Peter Padden, Harris van Berkel

Diane Lines
Tapestry
Keyboards & Vocals

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EIGHTEEN WHEELS by John Gray

Bill Lowden
Eighteen Wheels

Steve Heal
Eighteen Wheels

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Musical Direction by Jim Johnston

Starring: Steve Heal, Jim Johnston, Sandy Lancaster, Debra Reid

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I OUGHTA BE IN PICTURES

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Crystal Cote, Gale Evans, Bill Lowden

Later produced by Vancouver Arts Club Theatre

starring

Jackson Davies, Linda Boyd & Crystal Cote

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THE COCKTAIL HOUR

Kate Yochum, Dennis Learey,
Joe Jones, Ted Price
The Cocktail Hour

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Ted Price, Jo Jones, Dennis Learey, Kate Yochim

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BROADWAY BOUND

Produced by Voni Grindler, Directed by Tom Kerr

Starring

Darlene Bradlley, Dennis Learey, Dax Belanger,

Don Plant, Debra Helf, Dave Abbott

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THE SEA HORSE

Produced & Directed by Voni Grindler

Starring: Danielle Dunn & Steve Heal

Steve Heal & The Sea Horse Danielle Dunn Morris

Steve Heal &
Danielle Dunn Morris

Steve Heal
The Sea Horse

Jupiter Productions Vancouver

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