Lucy Coombs
Lucy is no stranger to The Gate Theater Group as she has spent many a performance working behind the stage. She has also added her creative talents to many of the props used in the past productions. Her special touch created the almost real jukebox that was used in The Dodo Bird. It, along with the cast, traveled to Chiang Rai to perform The Dodo Bird.
Sarah-kate Hawkins
Though naturally theatrical and one who has no difficulty projecting her voice, Sarah-Kate (Skate), has yet to perform in a speaking role with The Gate Theater or any other drama group. This held true during the production of Blithe Spirit where her responsibilities were behind stage. She began her live community theater experiences when she worked with Lucy Coombs and Jim Matchett on the stage crew for Driving Miss Daisy in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
She had her first ever on-stage non-speaking role in the Royal Academy of Dance-Thailand/Sangdao Performing Arts School's December 2012 production of The Nutcracker. She was Mrs Stahlbaum, wife to Jeff Lynn's Dr Stahlbaum. She helped with TGTG's website, FB, and advertising for The Dodo Bird. She returns CM to perform these tasks after being gone on a three month trip to China. Skate is also busy helping with practices as TGTG prepares to deliver the powerful show, The Laramie Project, this coming October.
She had her first ever on-stage non-speaking role in the Royal Academy of Dance-Thailand/Sangdao Performing Arts School's December 2012 production of The Nutcracker. She was Mrs Stahlbaum, wife to Jeff Lynn's Dr Stahlbaum. She helped with TGTG's website, FB, and advertising for The Dodo Bird. She returns CM to perform these tasks after being gone on a three month trip to China. Skate is also busy helping with practices as TGTG prepares to deliver the powerful show, The Laramie Project, this coming October.
Mike Kirby
Mike has been involved in community theater for the past five years back in his home of Ontario, Canada. He has appeared onstage in an acting role three times, as well as working as stage manager. He is thankful to the Gate Theater for this opportunity to become involved in Chiang Mai's theater community.
Mike will use his skills to operate the lights for the upcoming play, The Laramie Project.
Jeff Lynn
Jeff joined The Gate Theater in 2012 to play Boolie, Daisy's son in Driving Miss Daisy after seeing their production of The Odd Couple. Shortly before this he had caught the acting 'bug' again while playing Bob the Builder for CMIS elementary students' programs. He is the High School Learning Support Teacher at CMIS where he has also performed in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Sound of Music.
He continues to stay busy with The Gate Theater in roles that have him on and off stage. Look for him onstage in The Laramie Project.
He continues to stay busy with The Gate Theater in roles that have him on and off stage. Look for him onstage in The Laramie Project.
Jim Matchett
Jim was born in Belfast, N. Ireland. After a 26 year career as Disc Jockey, Singer, and Band Leader in London, his first foray into acting, was as the character, Speed, in The Odd Couple. He has also served in various capacities including Show Announcer, Box Office attendant, and Scenic Artist for The Gin Game. He was Stage Manager and Show Announcer for Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit.
He has several roles in The Gate's new show, The Laramie Project.
He has several roles in The Gate's new show, The Laramie Project.
Joyce Matchett
For many of the shows, Joyce has been busy both behind the stage and on stage.
She is thankful for being a part of The Gate Theater Group. Acting in The Gin Game, Driving Miss Daisy, and Blithe Spirit, has enhanced her life here in Chiang Mai. She brings back her acting as well as her stage management skills for the upcoming production of The Laramie Project.
Wan Muangjun
Wan is originally from Kalasin in North Eastern Thailand. She has been living in Chaing Mai for the last 8 years. She is a founding member of The Gate Theater Group. She has performed the duties of Box Office Manager since its inception. She has also worked as scene painter and stage carpenter for The Dodo Bird, Strange Snow, The Odd Couple, and Driving Miss Daisy. She continues her many important roles with the upcoming October production of The Laramie Project.
In addition to working with The Gate Theater, Wan has helped build scenery for Chiang Mai International School's productions of Godspell, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and The Miracle Worker.
In her spare time, Wan enjoys reading and surfing the Internet.
In addition to working with The Gate Theater, Wan has helped build scenery for Chiang Mai International School's productions of Godspell, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and The Miracle Worker.
In her spare time, Wan enjoys reading and surfing the Internet.
