Peter Gerrie:
CLASS OF 1973
West Ferris High SchoolClass of 1973
North bay, ON
Canadore CollegeClass of 1974
North bay, ON
Peter's Story
I left West Ferris and went to Canadore briefly in graphic design until stumbling into an unanticipated career path that has taken me to various parts of the Entertainment Industry around North America. I've been a Production Manager , General Manager, Stagehand, Scenic carpenter for film and theatre, worked on feature films, music videos and television. I was an instructor for 17 years at the University of Alberta in Theatre Production, President of a Stage and film Local and General Manager of the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. Spent time with the Rolling Stones and Pavarotti, and worked with David Foster. I have worked casually as a concert rigger for thirty years until getting a regional position providing crews to the co...Expand for more
ncert, theatre, dance and event industries. Everyday is a new challenge with show schedules, keeping me from getting too comfortable. Not many artists or promoters I haven't worked with..
I raised two children on my own, both turned out with a solid outlook and are doing well. My daughter works with animals, my son is in the film industry in Vancouver.
Think about retiring to North Bay someday. I stop in on my travels through the area when possible.
New Update: I'm retired now and travel around in my motorhome, visiting new places and friends. I winter on Vancouver Island, walking the trails and enjoying the quiet of the forests. I have no fixed address other than a mailing address for the government. I'm wandering, but not lost.
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