The Golden Anniversaries
The Arts Club Theatre Company
By Mark Crawford
January 22–February 15, 2026
Granville Island Stage
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TWO PEOPLE, ONE COTTAGE, FIFTY YEARS.
The Golden Anniversaries is a comedy-drama about marriage, memory, and a long-term love for the ages.
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Cast
Peter Anderson - Glen
Eileen Barrett - Sandy
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Creative
Arthi Chandra - Director
Ryan Cormack - Set Designer
Madeleine Polak - Costume Designer
Alexandra Caprara - Lighting Designer
Rick Colhoun - Sound Designer
Lisa Goebel - Intimacy Director
Ronaye Haynes - Stage Manager
Emma Graveson - Apprentice Stage Manager
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Photos: Moonrider Productions
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I thought it would be fitting to share some thoughts/advice/ponderings/wonderings on love from the creative team. All love is, all love can be. How to fall in love every day, and nurture it over lifetimes. How to love deeply, and allow yourself to be loved by someone who sees you, who really sees you. How to hold love close, and how to let it go.
"I’m happiest thinking of love as a verb, not a noun.” - Peter (Glen)
“Always be their friend, even when that's hard.” - Eileen (Sandy)
"When you know, you know- and that knowing is a thing that will transform over time. Let yourself always be curious to the ways that knowing evolves.” - Alexandra (Lighting Designer)
"If you feel like you haven’t found it, don't stop looking for it- And if you feel like you’ve found it, don’t stop trying to keep it.” - Ryan (Set Designer)
"The best part about being in love is having someone you want to tell everything to, share every experience with, and look to first whenever you start to laugh. When things feel hard, finding joy in these little shared moments in a relationship is, for me, a wonderful place to fall back on and feel safe in.” - Maddie (Costume Designer)
"Love what you do, do what you love, and try to find someone to have fun with.” Rick (Sound Designer)
"Go all in. Who knows, this could be "the one" but if they're not and the relationship comes to an end...They're roll wasn't to be the one, but to help you evolve so when you meet "the one"; you've gained a better understanding of what you want in your person and your relationship and what you need to work on for yourself & what you're going to bring to the table for next time.” - Ronaye (Stage Manager)
“It’s simple but hard to do. It’s showing up wanting the best for the other person, and knowing sometimes it might not be you.” - Arthi (Me)
The world can be dark at times, but love and community carries us forward. So I invite you all to hold the hearts of Sandy and Glen with you as you move through your life- to remember all the love you hold, and offer it fully to others.
Arthi
