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 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
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

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 &
Danielle Dunn Morris

Steve Heal
The Sea Horse

Steve Heal
The Sea Horse