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Best of Richmond 2016: A moment with...Jovanni Sy

In a twist on Shakespeare’s, “All the world’s a stage,” Jovanni Sy’s motto seems to be, “All the world’s on Gateway’s stage.
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In a twist on Shakespeare’s, “All the world’s a stage,” Jovanni Sy’s motto seems to be, “All the world’s on Gateway’s stage.” As artistic director of Gateway Theatre since May 2012, Sy has made remarkable strides in stretching the ethnic diversity of Richmond’s long-standing cultural hub. Sy was born in Manila and raised in Toronto where he worked as an actor, playwright and director for 20 years. In 2010, he was the playwright-in-residence at the Shaw Festival where he worked on The Birth of the American Empire. He makes regular appearances on two CBC series — Riverdale and Side Effects. This October, he will perform in the Canadian premiere of King of the Yees, which opens Gateway Theatre’s 2016-2017 season.

In a twist on Shakespeare’s, “All the world’s a stage,” Jovanni Sy’s motto seems to be, “All the world’s on Gateway’s stage.” As artistic director of Gateway Theatre since May 2012, Sy has made remarkable strides in stretching the ethnic diversity of Richmond’s long-standing cultural hub. Sy was born in Manila and raised in Toronto where he worked as an actor, playwright and director for 20 years. In 2010, he was the playwright-in-residence at the Shaw Festival where he worked on The Birth of the American Empire. He makes regular appearances on two CBC series — Riverdale and Side Effects. This October, he will perform in the Canadian premiere of King of the Yees, which opens Gateway Theatre’s 2016-2017 season. 

Best public landmark:

Iona Beach

Best place to take an out of town guest:

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, the boardwalk and the Britannia Shipyards

Best neighbourhood:

Steveston

Best way to spend a Saturday afternoon:

Cycling around town

Best way to spend a Saturday night:

Watching a show at the Gateway Theatre.

Best place to get fresh produce:

Richmond Public Market

Best place to have a picnic:

Garry Point Park

Best walking/running/biking route:

The West Dyke Trail and along River Road

Best restaurant: 

Impossible to name just one

Best coffee shop:

Rocanini