Brooke Emberly is the Master Painter!
Hi Brooke! What does your role on the show involve?
I bring the vision that the Director and Set Designer have to life on the stage once it is built.
What is your background in theatre?
I am a Theatre Production graduate from the program provided at Grant MacEwan University in 2015. I have been a paint volunteer at Walterdale Theatre since 2016, and have been a Master Painter on 6 shows including this one.
What brought you out for The 39 Steps?
As I have taken over the position as Paint Head for the Walterdale Theatre, I was headhunted to be Master Painter for this show. It looks like a fun, quirky show, and I am very excited to be working with bright colours again!
What are you enjoying the most about working on this show so far?
The community. Walterdale has such an amazing set of volunteers working with the theatre; it has been what brings me back time and time again.
Why do you think people should come see The 39 Steps at Walterdale?
If you are looking for a place with a great atmosphere, and a nice and relaxed night out, there’s no reason you SHOULDN’T want to come see a show with dancing and slapstick humour!
The 39 Steps is based on the Hitchcock film (which is based on the John Buchan novel)… do you have a favourite Hitchcock film? OR a favourite 1930s-40s film?
I haven’t seen any Hitchcock films, but I have seen the Hitchcock influenced Panic Room. I very much enjoyed the slow build in the movie that brought all of your anxieties to a head. Had me glued to the edge of my seat!