WE WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE that the land on which we gather is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatories – Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and CreeIroquois – as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupy this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.
The Citadel engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Production personnel for the Citadel Theatre are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)
Indicated designers on this production are represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.
PRISON DANCER
music and lyrics by
book
by
ROMEO
ROMEO CANDIDO
CANDIDO and CARMEN DE JESUS
A Co-Production with Prison Dancer Inc.
Producers: Ana Serrano, Carla Serrano & Romeo Candido
Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund
All words below are Tagalog, except for Bayut* which is Bisaya in origin, our nod to the original prison in Cebu.
Araw Day
Gabi Night
Barkada Group of friends
Bayut
Queer/Gay. Alternative form of bakla. In the Philippines, this term applies to all LGBTQ+ people.
Dalaw Visit
Pawis Sweat
Sabong Cockfight
Kababayan Countrymen
Kalokohan Foolishness, antics
Coño/Konyo A person who belongs to wealthy Spanish- or Englishspeaking families
Mahal Love (also, expensive)
Mayor/Mayora Same definition as English mayor or female mayor
Shabu/Shabs crystal methamphetamine
Baon packaged food/meal
Katawan Body
Sarap Delicious
Sariwa Fresh
Tigas ulo
Hard-headed, stubborn
VENUE Shoctor Theatre
AGE RECOMMENDATION 14+
RUN TIME Approximately 100 minutes
INTERMISSION No intermission
SYNOPSIS In 2008, a video of 1,500 inmates in a Philippines prison dancing to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" was posted to YouTube and quickly became one of the internet’s first viral videos. The “Dancing Inmates of Cebu” are the inspiration behind this exciting new musical by Filipino-Canadian creators, Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus.
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Thank you to all the artists who participated in the development workshops of this script: Norm Alconcel, Nina Lee Aquino, Colin Asuncion, Pierre Angelo Bayuga, Rick Boynton, Dominique Brillantes, Josh Capulong, Kai Yueh Chen, Ins Choi, Ma-Anne Dionisio, Daren Dyhengco, Byron Flores, Julio Fuentes, Nicco Garcia, Ryan G. Hinds, Jeigh Madjus, Anthony Malarky, Alexander Punzalan, Kierscey Rand Regozo, Mark Selby, Adriano Sobretodo Jr.
THANK YOU TO Rachel Peake, Jeannie Snell, Chris Dearlove, Sarah Garton Stanley, Sarah Conn, Emily Calongcagong, Heather Moore, Jean-Paul Courtemanche, Anicée Lejeune, David Abel, Monika Seiler, Andy Lunney, Sean Fitzpatrick, Mike D'Amato, and Spike Lyne.
PRISON DANCER'S FOUNDING
TITA AND TITO
CIRCLE
Gail Asper, Jennifer Ouano, Jonathan Reinis
PLAYWRIGHTS' NOTES
from ROMEO CANDIDO and CARMEN DE JESUS
There were many reasons we felt the story of the prison dancing phenomenon should be immortalized as a musical: we love musicals, we love dance in all its forms, and as ex-cast members of the musical Miss Saigon, we yearned to see Filipinos finally playing Filipinos on stage. And like 50 million+ people around the world who clicked play on the original Cebu Dancing Inmates video on YouTube, we were intrigued, uplifted and inspired by the spectacle of a community of inmates transformed by dance.
Never heard of the Filipino Dancing Inmates on YouTube? Quick internet history lesson – in 2007, a “security consultant” in a detention centre in Cebu, Philippines introduced an exercise program which involved dancing as a rehabilitation method. He filmed and posted these routines to YouTube, eventually uploading the dancing inmates’ version of Michael Jackson's “Thriller“ - which became one of the first internet videos to ever "go viral" and received worldwide coverage in the news.
Inspired by this phenomenon, Prison Dancer: The Musical’s story does not glorify nor excuse the crimes or addictions of the inmates, but instead explores the humanity of these lost souls living in this overcrowded prison, where inmates wait years in uncertainty before even having a hearing or a trial. These inmates are mostly victims of circumstance and poverty, discarded and forgotten by the system. While our story does not tell the
tale of the actual Cebu Dancing Inmates, it does tell a decidedly Filipino story about the creative resilience of our people and a universal story about the redemptive power of music and dance.
Prison Dancer is an award-winning transmedia experience that has been mounted in multiple media forms over the last decade: the stage musical, a YouTube web series, and a live performative cinema presentation and concert. Our commitment to evolving this story has included research with queer Filipino academics, in-person interviews with inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, where the viral phenomenon began; and multiple workshops and iterations with talented creative co-conspirators who helped shape our understanding of the emergent story you now experience today. We also honor the Black soul singers and dance artists of the 90’s and OPM artists (Original Pinoy Music) who have inspired the creation of over fifty songs written over the last decade to arrive at the musical landscape of this production.
Our deep thanks to our previous creative teams, performers, producers and allies who have been part of the journey of this work, especially The Citadel Theatre and the National Arts Centre. Gratitude to our loved ones, including those who have passed, for their continuous support. And we are grateful to you, the audience, for joining us in what we hope will be a viral sensation for years to come.
Carmen De Jesus & Romeo Candido | May 2023
WELCOME TO PRISON DANCER!
In 2008, a video of 1,500 inmates in a Philippines prison dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller was posted to YouTube and quickly became one of the first viral videos. The “Dancing Inmates of Cebu” are the inspiration behind this ambitious new musical by Filipino creators Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus.
Over the past several years, Romeo and Carmen have painted a fictional portrait of the people behind this phenomenon through Prison Dancer, an award-winning transmedia project that includes an interactive web series, a performative cinematic experience, and a webseries cast recording. And now, we are thrilled to welcome you to the premiere of the stage version of this exhilarating new musical!
Developing a new musical requires an immense amount of collaboration and financial support. Our thanks to Ana Serrano and Prison Dancer Inc, for their partnership on this project as well as the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund for their investment in its development.
We are delighted to welcome Nina Lee Aquino, Artistic Director of the National Arts Centre English Theatre, as the director of this outstanding production. Prison Dancer has a tremendous future ahead of it and we’re thrilled you have joined us for
the world premiere!
Our exciting 2023/24 Season starts this summer with the return of the Broadway sensation, SIX! The season also includes other incredible musicals like The Sound of Music and Little Shop of Horrors! We hope you’ll join us for the entire season. Enjoy the show!
Daryl Cloran ARTISTIC DIRECTOR dcloran@citadeltheatre.com
Sarah Pocklington EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR spocklington@citadeltheatre.com
HEARING LOOP
The Shoctor Theatre is now equipped with a cuttingedge Hearing Loop system! This is a momentous milestone in our ongoing work towards universal accessibility. This project was made possible with a significant contribution from the Shoctor Family, community donations, and the support of Hearing Loops Canada. Thank you to our generous partners who help make the Citadel a place where everyone can belong!
NORM ALCONCEL
JIMMY SANTOS
AKA HOOKAPS
UNDERSTUDY: JONARD CERVANTES, AKA SHAKESPEARE
Norm, aka Big Norm...Where does one even start??? Norm is a Scarborough-born comedian, chef and singer amongst many other things. Unfortunately there isn't enough format space to type all his amazing achievements. He is one of the longest standing cast members in the Prison Dancer production. His commitment and loyalty to the role and to this production is Kobe-Like. His unofficial nickname on set is the Brown Mamba. His comedy stand-up career was spawned out of the original web series adaptation of Prison Dancer. Since then, some of his credits include: Just For Laughs Festival, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, Roast Battle Canada (CTV/Crave), Manila Fringe Festival, The Roast of Machel Montano and many many many many many many more. He humbly tours across the globe performing and producing comedy shows - Doing God's work, filling people's souls with hilarity and good vibes.
PIERRE ANGELO BAYUGA
MAYUMI SALVADOR AKA MILKY
UNDERSTUDY: RUPERTO
POBLADOR AKA LOLA
Citadel debut. Pierre was born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Ontario, Canada. Previous credits include: Raise The Stakes (Walkerville Theatre); RENT (Ahmanson Theatre); RENT (Benny Tour); Next To Normal (Kordazone Theatre); Miss Saigon (SI Centrum Germany); Miss Saigon (Princess of Wales Theatre); Prison Dancer Workshop (Elgin Theatre); Noche Buena Workshop (Railpath Arts Centre). Film Credits: Prison Dancer: The Interactive Web Musical. Pierre is honored to be a part of this monumental production. Thank you Romeo, Carmen and Nina. Love to the Windsor/Ottawa crew.
DOMINIQUE BRILLANTES
JONARD CERVANTES, AKA SHAKESPEARE
UNDERSTUDY: IGNACIO
DIMONTIVERDE, AKA THE WARDEN
Dominique, a Filipino-born Canadian actor based in Toronto is excited to make his musical theatre debut in Prison Dancer. He started his acting career in 2017 starring in several independent feature films including Pur Laine in 2018 that won 12 awards in the Singkuwento International Film Festival in Manila. Other film credits include Le Genre Qui Tue and Portraits of a Family in 2023. Dominique would like to thank his family and loved ones for their incredible support.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Josh has been fortunate enough to share his craft as a dancer, choreographer, and director throughout Canada, Korea, Singapore, and America, including Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. As a dancer, he has performed alongside Janet Jackson, Tsar B, Nelly, Sean Kingston, and Jabbawockeez. Some of his work as a choreographer and director includes NCT Dream (Korea), Opening acts for "Immortal Pursuit" One championship Singapore, Energy (Los Angeles), and commercials for Mattress Mattress and Ford. Josh would like to thank all of his family and friends!
DIANA DEL ROSARIO CHERISH CONCEPCION
Diana was born in Quezon City and moved to Canada as a child with the hopes of one day performing on stage, representing her culture. She is elated to be making her professional musical theatre debut at the Citadel Theatre. She is however no stranger to the stage, as she has previously participated in regional and university theatre productions. Select credits: Spring Awakening (No Strings Theatre); Sweeney Todd, The Wedding Singer (Curtain Call Productions). She’d like to send love and gratitude to her loved ones. Enjoy the show!
RENELL DONEZA JEJOMAR LAPITAN
AKA JUICY
UNDERSTUDY: MAYUMI
SALVADOR AKA HOOKAPS
Renell is excited to return to the stage and make his Citadel Debut! He is a proud CanadianFilipino from Winnipeg, Manitoba and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Previous credits: Altar Boyz (Walterdale); Mamma Mio: Here We Go Again, Once Upon a Time In Graceland (Jubilations); The Little Mermaid (Stageworks); Forbidden Broadway (Winnipeg Studio Theatre); Cabaret (Crosswalk Players); and Cannibal (MPMM). You may have also seen Renell in CTV’s Cross Country Cake Off S01! Sending love to Cam, Niko, family, friends, and most importantly, YOU for being here today - Enjoy!
DAREN DYHENGCO
CHRISTIAN SERRANO
After 3 years of hiatus and pursuing a totally different career, Daren is excited to make his return in theatre. He started singing at a very young age and joined multiple showcases and competitions. He has competed in various singing competitions in the United States of America. He has also made his debut concert in Manila, Philippines last December 2019. Aside from being a singer, Daren is also an actor, his previous credits include: A Million Little Things (ABC); Elf: The Musical (Western Canada Theatre); Next to Normal and Spring Awakening (Phantom Moon Collective); The Day before Christmas (Arts Club Theatre Company); and Hairspray and Westside Story (Theatre Under the Stars). He would like to thank the undying support of his friends and family! Enjoy the show!
CHARIZ FAULMINO ENSEMBLE
UNDERSTUDY: CHERISH CONCEPCION
Chariz Faulmino (She/they/Siya) is a FilipinxCanadian multi-disciplinary performer based in amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton. Recent Credits include: Joni Mitchell's Songs of a Prairie Girl (Theatre Network); Uptown Girls, Almost A Full Moon, A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre); A Doll's House Part II (Wild Side Productions); Mamma Mia! (Mayfield Dinner Theatre). Catch them next: Everybody Goes To Mitzi’s (Teatro La Quindicina July 2023). They are thrilled to share this very special story alongside incredible Filipinx creatives & icons!
Mabuhay mga kaibigan! - Long live friends!
Chariz shares their gratitude to their loved ones who encourage and uplift them everyday, as well as the special ones who guide her in spirit.
BYRON FLORES
ENSEMBLE UNDERSTUDY: JEJOMAR LAPITAN AKA JUICY
Byron returns to the Edmonton stage after years of performing as a singer/dancer on Holland America, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines. He is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program and MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts program. Previous credits include: Gypsy (Mayfield); Caesar and Cleopatra (Citadel). Byron would like to thank everyone from the Faculty of ALES Dean’s Office at the University of Alberta for their support and most importantly his family, spouse, and close friends for their continuous love and encouragement on his performing journey.
JULIO FUENTES
RUPERTO
POBLADOR
AKA LOLA, CHOREOGRAPHER
Julio, originally from the Philippines, is now a Toronto-based choreographer, movement director, and actor. Select theatre credits: Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol (choreographer), In The Heights, Mary Poppins, Beauty & The Beast (Arts Club); The Little Prince (world premiere, Theatre Calgary); Matilda, Mamma Mia! (Citadel Theatre); The Little Mermaid (Align Entertainment). He has also been a guest associate choreographer and movement director for The Shaw Festival's 2021 and 2022 seasons. Film / TV credits: Sonic 2 (Paramount, assistant choreographer); Schmigadoon! seasons 1 and 2 (AppleTV+, ensemble). To my loved ones: maraming salamat!
JOVANNI SY IGNACIO
DIMONTIVERDE, AKA THE WARDEN
Previous acting credits include: Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid, the Musical (STAGES St Louis); Forgiveness (Theatre Calgary); Noises Off, The Great Leap (Arts Club). Directing Credits: Murder on the Orient Express (Vertigo Theatre); God of Carnage, Antigone, Blackbird (Theatre du Pif); Yoga Play (Gateway Theatre). Playwriting Credits: The Five Vengeances (Affair of Honor); Nine Dragons (Vertigo—Jessie Award); A Taste of Empire (Cahoots). Jovanni is a past member of the Citadel Playwrights Lab where he is developing The Tao of the World which recently received the PGC Comedy Award.
STEPHEN THAKKAR ENSEMBLE
UNDERSTUDY: CHRISTIAN SERRANO, EDUARDO CHAVEZ AKA TONDO
Stephen is an actor and singer-songwriter living in Vancouver thrilled to be making his debut with The Citadel. Previous credits include: OZ (Carousel Theatre/Kaleidoscope Theatre); A Tiny Christmas Carol, The 39 Steps (Chemainus Theatre); Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Arts Club). Upcoming, Stephen will be playing Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet at The Arts Club. Stephen would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity as well as his family and friends for their unending love and support as he pursues his passion.
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ROMEO CANDIDO CO-CREATOR, PLAYWRIGHT, MUSIC & LYRICS, MUSIC PRODUCTION
Romeo Candido is a writer, composer, director and showrunner. TV writing credits include Another Life (Netflix) and Son Of A Critch (CBC). As a television director credits include Circuit Breakers (Apple TV), Workin’ Moms (CBC), This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC), Popularity Papers (BBC), Second Jen (Rogers). As a showrunner, The Next Step (BBC) and the award winning 10 part musical series Topline (CBC GEM), which he served as creator, director and composer. Feature film credits include Lolo’s Child, Ang Pamana: The Inheritance and Prison Dancer: The Interactive Musical. He is co-founder of the musical group DATU whose full length album High Blood can be found on all streaming platforms.
CARMEN LEILANI DE JESUS
CO-CREATOR, PLAYWRIGHT
Carmen Leilani De Jesus (she/her) is a 2nd generation Filipina writer, performer and culture worker whose origins in musical theatre began as a performer in the original Canadian cast of Miss Saigon in Toronto. In collaboration with Romeo Candido, Carmen co-wrote the feature film Ang Pamana: the Inheritance, Prison
Dancer: The Interactive Webmusical and Prison
Dancer: The Musical. As an artist and educator, Carmen believes in the power of storytelling, music and movement to transform trauma, cultivate resilience and discover pathways to liberation and healing in community. When she is not writing, Carmen serves as an educator/ activist teaching embodiment, boundaries, consent and equity to individuals and organizations. She currently resides in northern California, on Coast Miwok territory, with her loving partner M. Rako Fabionar and their son Phoenix Orison.
NINA LEE AQUINO DIRECTOR
Nina is a Filipino-Canadian director, and dramaturg. With a string of firsts in Asian Canadian theatre, Nina was the founding Artistic Director of fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company, organized the first Asian Canadian theatre conference, edited the first (2-volume) Asian Canadian play anthology, and coedited the first (award-winning) book on Asian Canadian theatre. Nina was the former Artistic Director of Cahoots Theatre, and is currently the Artistic Director of the National Arts Centre English Theatre. Awards for her work include the Canada Council for the Arts’ John Hirsch Prize for Directing, the Toronto Theatre Critics Awards for Best Director, Toronto Arts Foundation’s Margo Bindhart and Rita Davies Cultural Leadership Award, and three Dora Awards for Outstanding Direction.
ANA SERRANO PRODUCER, PRISON DANCER INC.
Ana Serrano is the President & Vice Chancellor of OCAD University, Canada’s largest and oldest art, design and media university. Prior to that role Serrano was Chief Digital Officer of the Canadian Film Centre and Founder of the CFC Media Lab. Serrano has directed the development of over 130 digital media projects, mentored over 50 start-ups, and has received numerous awards from the digital media, film, and theatre industries in North America including a Digital Media Trailblazing Award in 2015 from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
CARLA SERRANO PRODUCER, PRISON DANCER INC.
Carla Serrano is the Chief Strategy Officer of Publicis Groupe and Chief Executive Officer of Publicis New York. In her current role, she draws on her background in strategy, integration and leadership to incorporate transformative thinking in all aspects of Groupe agency operations and across all four solution hubs. In 2019, Serrano was named one of Crain’s most powerful women in New York.
JOANNA YU SET AND PROP DESIGNER
Joanna is an award-winning set and costume designer working in Theatre and Opera. She’s designed for the Stratford Festival, National Arts Centre, Canadian Opera Company, Shaw Festival, Mirvish, Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, Arts Club, Theatre Calgary, RMTC, The Grand, Tapestry Opera, Factory Theatre, Buddies in Bad Times, Obsidian, fu-Gen, Cahoots, Tarragon, and many others. Joanna has been nominated for numerous awards; she is the recipient of a Dora Award, the Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award, and the Pauline McGibbon Award. She sits on the Board of the Associated Designers of Canada.
JOYCE PADUA COSTUME DESIGNER
Joyce Padua is a Toronto-based set and costume designer. A BFA graduate of York University, her work as a designer and assistant has been featured in several productions including shows with the Shaw Festival, the Stratford Festival, and Factory Theatre. In 2021, Joyce was nominated as a Siminovitch Prize Protegée under designer Gillian Gallow. Previous theatre credits include: Fall On Your Knees (Canadian Stage); Too True to Be Good (Shaw Festival); Year of the Rat (Factory Theatre); Desire Under the Elms (Shaw Festival); Back in ’59 (Thousand Islands Playhouse).
MICHELLE RAMSAY LIGHTING DESIGNER
Michelle is an award-winning lighting designer for dance, theatre and opera companies. Previous designs include: Escape to Margaritaville (Theatre Calgary); Redbone Coonhound (Tarragon Theatre/Imago Theatre); Martyr (ARC); The First Stone (New Harlem); The Waltz (Factory Theatre); 9 to 5: The Musical (Capitol Theatre); The Doctors Dilemma (Shaw Festival); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatre Rusticle). Michelle has received eight Dora Awards, a SATAward, the 2008 Pauline McGibbon Award, and was a finalist for the 2021 Siminovitch Prize. She is on the Board of the Associated Designers of Canada.
OWEN HUTCHINSON SOUND DESIGNER
Owen is a graduate of the Theatre Production program at MacEwan University, and has been nominated for 3 Sterling awards for his production and design work. Selected design credits include: Almost a Full Moon, Arcadia, Sense and Sensibility, Million Dollar Quartet and Make Mine Love (Citadel Theatre, Edmonton); As You Like It (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); and The Drowsy Chaperone (Citadel and National Arts Centre, Ottawa). Operation credits include out of town tryouts of Broadway hits Hadestown and SIX. Owen is also a cofounder of Douglas Cat Bed Company. Love to Christy, Theo and Amos.
KIERSCEY RAND REGOZO
MUSIC DIRECTOR, ADDITIONAL SCORING, PIANO
ARRANGEMENTS
Kierscey is a Toronto born artist, composer and producer. He is making his theatre debut in Prison Dancer as a Musical Director. Previous credits include: K’naan (Musical Director); Jessie Reyez (Keyboard); Nelly Furtado (Keyboard); Damian Marley (Keyboard); Nas (Keyboard) and many more. TV and film credits: Hello (Again) - Web series (composer); One Delicious Christmas (composer); and Take Note (songwriter/composer). Kierscey would like to thank his wife Kay and his extended family for their love and support.
RICK BOYNTON DRAMATURGY
Rick is the Creative Producer at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Previous credits include: at CST — world premiere The Notebook, North American premiere SIX (Broadway, A.R.T., Citadel, Ordway); It Came From Outer Space (TheatreSquared); The Book of Joseph (Everyman Theatre, Off Broadway as The Lucky Star ); Ride the Cyclone (MCC, 5th Avenue/ACT, Alliance Theatre); Othello: The Remix (London, Germany, Edinburgh, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Off Broadway); Funk It Up About Nothin’ (Edinburgh, Australia, London); Sense and Sensibility (Old Globe); Cadre (co-director) (Johannesburg, Grahamstown, Edinburgh, Vancouver); and Murder for Two (New York).
MORGAN YAMADA FIGHT
DIRECTOR
Morgan works as an actor, fight director, arts educator and Co-Artistic Producer of Azimuth Theatre. Her focus lies in new work and physical-based theatre. With the Citadel, projects include Pride and Prejudice, Clue, The Finacée and 9 to 5 as a Fight Director; Almost a Full Moon as an Assistant Director; Pride and Prejudice, Delay - The Horizon Lab and Peter and the Starcatcher as an actor. She is so excited to be joining the Prison Dancer team! For more on her past, present, and upcoming work, check out her website: www.morganyamada.com
GINA PUNTIL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Gina is a proud Filipina-Canadian who has been the Artistic Director / Program Coordinator for the Alberta Workers’ Health Centre’s Work Plays Schools Program since 2013. She is privileged to be able to regularly collaborate with emerging and established theatre practitioners with shared values to empower young workers and new to Canada workers of their rights and responsibilities at work and workplace health and safety. “The potential and capability of theatre is extraordinary.” Prison Dancer marks Gina’s inaugural adventure with the Citadel Theatre’s Mainstage Series and it’s the perfect show to be her first. “Ingat po sa lahat!”
KEIRAN BOHAY
ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER
Keiran is a Wainwright AB, raised choreographer and dancer who now resides in Vancouver BC. His works have spanned from stage to film. Previous theatre credits: Peter Pan, Oliver! (Citadel); Dancer: A Musical In Ten FurlongsWorkshop (Ginger Cat Productions); Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast (Arts Club); Newsies (Drayton Entertainment). Keiran is so excited to be back at the Citadel, where over 15 years ago he cemented his love for live performance. Hi mom!
ZA HUGHES
APPRENTICE
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Za (they/them) is a lighting designer and playwright from the Greater Toronto Area on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas of the Credit. Previous credits include Lighting Designer: Cabaret (St. Lawrence College); Peter and the Starcatcher (StoryBook Theatre); A Scandal for All Seasons (Theatre by the Bay); between root and bloom (ZESTcreative); How to Tame a Dog/The Intention of Teeth (Intrepid Theatre YOUSHOW); Antigones: A Movement Exploration (Phoenix Theatre MFA Proforma).
Assistant Lighting Designer: Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol (Magnus Theatre); Martyr (ARC).
GRACE ALARCON-ISLA DIALECT COACH
Grace is an Alberta based Filipino language educator. She joins Prison Dancer as a firsttime dialect coach. Her knowledge of learning the Filipino language comes from her personal experiences when she first learned Filipino in Junior high. She has previously joined the local Filipino production of Emma, The Musical as part of the backstage manager for the Saranay Rondalla string orchestra (2018). Grace would like to thank her parents and mentors for encouraging her to pursue a lifelong commitment in teaching her Filipino heritage. Mabuhay sa ating kulturang Filipino!
MICHELLE CHAN STAGE MANAGER
Michelle is the resident stage manager at the Citadel Theatre and feels lucky to be working with the amazing team here for the last 22 seasons. Some of her favourite past Citadel Theatre credits include: Jersey Boys, Clue, 9 to 5: The Musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, A Christmas Carol, Every Brilliant Thing, Ring of Fire, Once, Shakespeare in Love, West Side Story, Avenue Q, One Man, Two Guvnors, Spamalot, Private Lives, Beauty and the Beast, A Few Good Men, The Sound of Music, The Rocky Horror Show, August: Osage County, The Forbidden Phoenix, Sweeney Todd, and Mary’s Wedding: A Métis Love Story.
STEVEN SOBOLEWSKI ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Steven is a proud mixed-Filipino artist based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan. He has worked as a stage manager all over Treaty 6 with companies such as Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary); Working it Out! (Workplace School Programs); Smoke, Gender? I Hardly Know Them (Tiny Bear Jaws); Rigoletto (Edmonton Opera). Steven was also a part of the Citadel's RBC Emerging Artist program in Artistic Leadership/planning and is the Equity Stage Management Councillor. Thanks to Casey for all the love and support.
KRYSTAL JOHNSON
APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER
Krystal is an Edmonton based stage manager and holds a BFA in Production Stage Management from the University of Alberta. She hopes you enjoy the show! Previous credits: Jersey Boys (Citadel Theatre); Sweeney Todd (Plain Jane Theatre); A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Wild Side Productions); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Measure for Measure, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Winter’s Tale (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); The Drowsy Chaperone (Triffo Theatre); Candide (Edmonton Opera); Queen Lear is Dead (Fox Den Collective); Chrysothemis, Shakespeare’s Dog, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again., Middletown (Studio Theatre).
STUDENTS CLUB
PRESENTED BY
Young people are integral to the artistic fabric of the Citadel Theatre, and we are committed to providing programs and initiatives that champion the development of their artistic identities. Students Club offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional theatre to a wide range of local junior and senior high school students. Prior to select performances of each of our mainstage shows, students participate in a highly engaging, interactive presentation with one of our region’s talented theatre artists. Following the performance students stay for an informative talkback with members of the production’s cast and crew.
For the Prison Dancer Students Club, we are celebrating the next generation of Filipino triple-threats! Meet Giann Fernandez and Jem Golveo Toribio, members of our Young Musical Company, and learn about how they are starting their professional theatre careers right here at the Citadel. And be sure to check them out in the Young Company performance of Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan running on May 26 and 27 in the Rice Theatre! We’re already cooking up a ton of fun for next season. To get in on the action, please contact groupbookings@citadeltheatre.com
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Citadel Theatre is in the heart of amiskwaciwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton, AB), and we are proud to call Treaty 6 territory home. As a regional theatre, it is integral that we ensure that the stories we tell, as well as the composition of our artists, board, staff, students, and audience are reflective of the diverse lived experiences in this dynamic city.
We commit to dismantling the systems of oppression that our organization has benefited from. We acknowledge our privilege as one of the largest arts organizations in Alberta, and one of the largest regional theatres in Canada; it is our responsibility to enshrine this commitment at the heart of our company. We pledge to be held accountable to this ongoing work with transparency and in dialogue with communities and all stakeholders.
We believe this work requires immediate and ongoing action and constant reflection. We will continue to build an anti-racism and anti-oppression intersectional framework through training, paid consultation, internal analysis, the engagement of an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, a commitment to Edmonton’s 35//50 Initiative, and significant policy changes and accountability throughout the entire organization.
We are proud to be part of our city’s vibrant theatre community and commit to working together with our colleagues to exchange knowledge and ensure lasting systemic change at the Citadel and throughout the arts community. We welcome and
celebrate all voices, all bodies, and all experiences.
This is a living statement that has been crafted by Citadel Theatre’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. If you have any questions, please contact:
VISION STATEMENT
The Citadel Theatre believes in being Inclusive, Innovative, and International in our programming and practices
INCLUSIVE
We celebrate, welcome and share stories with the many different communities that make up Edmonton. Our stages come alive with different voices and cultures. We strive to make our productions and our facilities inclusive and accessible; we believe the Citadel is a place where everyone belongs.
INNOVATIVE
Our programming will celebrate new work, new performance styles and productions that experiment with dramatic form. We will develop large-scale new work by Edmontonian, Canadian and international playwrights. We will create collisions between different art forms, and present work that includes dance, music and digital storytelling.
INTERNATIONAL
We will present and collaborate with exciting theatre-makers from around the world, as well as taking the fantastic work of the Citadel to audiences everywhere.
MESSAGES FROM OUR COMMUNITY INVESTORS
Ten years running as Season Sponsor – Capital Power is proud to partner with The Citadel Theatre, an important cultural icon in our city! The Citadel continues to strengthen Edmonton’s cultural heritage, diversity and character. As a respected leader in Canadian Theatre, the Citadel vibrantly brings to life stories, learnings, and limitless imagination for our community, young and old, through the art of performance. – Sandra Haskins, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer and a member of The Citadel Theatre Board of Directors
Almost 60 years since it was founded, The Citadel Theatre has grown to become one of North America's largest not-for-profit theatres. The Citadel, as it is affectionately called, has built a vibrant, inclusive community of artists in the Edmonton region, and fostered the creative voices and participation of a new generation of diverse artists and theatre lovers. EPCOR is proud to support the Citadel — the heart of our city's arts community and a source of joy and inspiration. – Jennifer Addison, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Chair of The Citadel Theatre Board of Directors
Edmonton is deeply rooted in arts and culture, and our city is more captivating and vibrant because of it. At the epicenter of this is the Citadel Theatre, the heart of Edmonton’s arts community. The Citadel connects us all through stories, music, and dance. It captures our imagination and celebrates diversity. Maclab Development Group and Maclab Properties Group are proud to continue our partnership and to support such a transformative, inclusive, and innovative arts program. – Bill Blais, President and CEO Maclab Development Group • Craig Corbett, President and CEO at Maclab Properties Group
TD Bank Group is very proud to support the Citadel Theatre and their work to bring world-class arts performances to Edmonton. At TD, we believe the arts have the power to unite us and create a sense of belonging. Our global corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, is aimed at helping open doors to a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow where everyone feels connected to their community. We're committed to bringing people together, so everyone can succeed in a changing world. On behalf of everyone at TD, I hope you enjoy Prison Dancer: The Musical! – Ali Moser, District Vice President, Edmonton East, TD Bank Group
At Canada Life, we believe art has the power to open our minds to different experiences, challenges and cultures. We’re proud to support the Citadel Theatre because their interactive and diverse art programs help uncover complex social issues, reflect diverse voices and inspire positive change. By encouraging education, inspiring creativity, and increasing accessibility, they’re enriching the lives of our communities.
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At RBC, we believe our purpose is to help clients thrive and communities prosper. We do this with pride and passion alike, and with tremendous gratitude for the trust our customers and partners place in us. To support the arts is a privilege for our organization. Art — be it music, culture, performance or any other form — is a cornerstone of vibrant communities around the world. To us, an investment in the arts is an investment in Canadian culture and one of the most important ways we bring our purpose to life.
SEASON SPONSOR
PRESENTING SPONSORS
PRODUCTION SPONSORS
Jersey Boys Clue
Network/ Heart and Soul
Students Club
School Matinees
RBC Horizon Emerging Artist
Play Development
A Christmas Carol
PROGRAM SPONSORS
OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
MEDIA SPONSORS
DID YOU KNOW...
The Citadel Theatre is a registered charity? We rely on the support of our incredible community to help us continue to offer relevant and entertaining performances on our stages and lifechanging opportunities to artists of all ages and abilities through our educational programming. Please help us continue to enrich the cultural fabric of Edmonton by donating today at citadeltheatre. com!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN THE CREATION OF THEATRE AT THE CITADEL:
The Hole Family
The Eldon and Anne Foote Fund
Maclab Development Group
The John and Barbara Poole Family Fund
The Joseph H. Shoctor Fund
GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATION FUNDERS
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $195 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country.
Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 195 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.
DR. JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR, 1922 – 2001
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND FOUNDER OF THE CITADEL THEATRE
JOE’S VISION brought professional theatre to Edmonton JOE’S DREAM built the Citadel Theatre
JOE’S SPIRIT continues to inspire the theatre we create today
JOE’S LEGACY lives on through a generous gift to the Citadel from his estate
HENRY HOLE, 1884 – 1954
On the Citadel’s 30th Anniversary, a gift was made by the Company of Harry Hole, James F. Hole, Ralph K. Hole and Robert W. Hole on behalf of the Hole family — in honour of their late father, Henry Hole.
The Citadel Theatre is proud to honour Henry Hole’s integrity, compassion and leadership in the dedication of this complex to his memory.
ANNUAL SUPPORT
THANK YOU! We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our donors, whose generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring our community has the opportunity to experience the joy of performing arts. All of our donors have a profound and lasting impact on the quality, accessibility, and relevance of the Citadel’s productions, facility, and educational offerings.
STEWARD
Gifts of $10,000+
The Estate of Marguerite Bowen
Bruce Hagstrom
Ada Hole
Al & Fran Olson
Kayla Shoctor
Marshall & Debby Shoctor
Overhead Door Co. of Edmonton
ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR
Gifts of $5000-$9999
3 Anonymous
ARC Business Solutions
The Polar Foundation
Dr. Lorraine Bray & Jim Carter OC
M & J Dal Bello
Lesley Cormack
Randy & Wendy Dupree
Brent & Deborah Hesje
Marc de La Bruyère & Stacy Schiff
Grace & Arnold Rumbold
DIRECTOR
Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999
Weir Family Fund
Mitchell Family Fund
Bruce & Carol Bentley
Brian & Barbara Burrows
James Casey & Gail Verity
Watson Family
Sandra Anne Haskins
Gail & Andrew Jarema
Wolfgang & Beth Kaminski
Allen & Patti Kramer
Arliss Miller
Esther Ondrack
The Poole Family
Aroon Sequeira
The Watson Family
Sam Withanachchi
Ralph Young
STAR
Gifts of $1000-$2499
2 Anonymous
Flanagan Foundation
McCoy Family Foundation
Pratch Family Foundation
Harvey & Judith Abbott
Jennifer Addison
The Honourable
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Andriashek
Roger Babichuk
Jeff Boadway
Frank Calder
Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron
Marguerite & Zbigniew
Chrzanowski
Judith Cosco
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J.G. Greenough
Bruce E. Hagstrom
Christopher Head
J.D. Hole
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Kneteman
Liz Kohle
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Donna Krucik
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Mary Lister
Lauren Lucid
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Pearl Neilsen
Catrin Owen
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Alan Rose
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Lisa Miller & Farrel
Shadlyn
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Kimberlee Stadelmann
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David Verbicky
Kim & Don Wheaton
Dr. Ghalib Ahmed & Derek Wicks
Kim Thompson & John Wilson
Leon & Vonnie L. Zupan
LEAD
Gifts of $500-$999
4 Anonymous
Allaine Fund
Gary Boehm Fund
Carol Blair & Associates
Inc.
Timbers Consulting & Hazops Inc
Dagny & Graeme Alston
Rita Burns
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Elizabeth Cherry
Heather Chorley
Douglas Bruce Duval
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Liane Rae Faulder
Jean Fukushima
Sari Haas
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Dave & Janet Hancock
Nancy Heule
Elizabeth Hillier
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Carol R. Jackson
Hanae Kiyooka
Linda & Siegrfried Kowand
Christine Lefebvre
Theresa Lema
Pat Luxford
Stephen & Catherine
Madsen
Brad Mastaler
Laurie McCaffrey
Douglas & Claire
McConnell
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McGeachy
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McKenzie
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William Mustard
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Carolyn O'Hara
Cliff & Connie Otto
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Judith Peacocke
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Barb J. Prodor
Lawrence &
Mary Anne Pshyk
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Delores Stefaniszyn
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Tomyn
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Shannon van soest
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Sarah Wylie
SUPPORTING
Gifts of $100-$499
21 Anonymous
Jean & Gerry Staring
Fund
Sylvia A. Kother
Theresa Agnew
Allan Alcock
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Kathryn Aleong
Sandra M. Anderson
Martin & Anna Andrea
Gail Andrew
James Archibald &
Heidi Christoph
Scott Arndt
Vance Avery
Brenda Barber
Lorelli Barbutza
Maurice & Annette
Bastide
Steve Bates
Cecilia Baxter
Lola Baydala
Andrew & Susan Benkovich
Isabel Bernete
Mrs. Sue & Greg Bird
Kathey & Mark Birtles
Stan Bissell
Bev Blasetti
Julia Boberg
Angie Bogner
Judie Bond
Ed & Marianne Bouthillier
Michael & Shayna
Bowling
Kathleen Bowman
Heather Boyd
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E Ross Bradley
Dr. Beverley & John
Brennan
Ainsley Brown
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Angela C. Brown
Linda Brownlee
Denise I. Bryden
Fred West & Chris
Brzezowski
Janet Buckmaster
Norman & Anne Burgess
Greg Burghardt
Kevin & Sarah Burghardt
Lucille Birkett &
Randy Busby
Susan Butler
Irene Cameron
Janet & Kevin Campbell
Mary K. Campenot
Lynda M. Cantell
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Raymond Caron
Martin Carroll
Justine Carvalho-Moreira
Irene Ann Cassady
Kate Chambers
Mr. Brian Charette
Jacqueline Charlesworth
Sharleen M. Chevraux
Rohit Chokhani
Peni Christopher
Brent Christopherson
Wayne Church
Gordon & Janet Clanachan
Nancy J. Clark
Jennifer Clover
Ruth Collins-Nakai
Charlotte & Gerry Cooper
Marcie Coutts
Karen Cox
Kim & Rick R. Craig
Elizabeth Cruickshank
Robert Crosbie
Patrick & Luxie Crowe
Pemme Cunliffe
Leeann Currie
Chris Danchuk
Marilyn Darwish
Gwen C. Davies
Karen Davison
Dorothy Dawson
Frank C. DeAngelis
Christine Anne Dechoretz
Marcella Dejong
Brian & Anita Denniss
Sherry DeSoete
Eva Dezse
Jill C. Doiron
Karen & John Donahoe
Margaret Dorey
Brad & Elaine Doucette
Melissa Doucette
Carol Dreger
Jim & Pauline Drinkwater
Julie-Ann May Dron
Margaret Dudley
Sylvia Duffus
Ian & Lynne Duncan
Roland Duquette
Karen Dyberg
Erin & David Edwards
Joy Edwards
Beverley Ellingson
Carol Engelking
Harold English
Alison Eshpeter
Dean M. Evanger
Solymos Family
Elizabeth Faulder
Gail Faulkner
Martin &
Peggi Ferguson-Pell
Lois Field
Lil Filewych
Robert T. Fleming
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Sylvia H E. Flood
Tim Fort
Jean-Pierre Fournier
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Judith Fris
Barb Funk
Myrna Fyfe
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Lila Gould
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Lee Green
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Scott Horton
Lauretta Howard
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Rob & Judy Hutchinson
Clare Irwin
Margaret L. Iveson
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Johnson
Marilyn Jackson
Erik & Franziska
Jacobsen
Ernie Jacobson
Susan Jane
Louise Jensen
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Jervis
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Kelvin Jones
Erwin Kadach
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Bob Kamp
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Sheilah Kelly
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Janice Kent
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Adam Lachacz
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Marilyn Lebuke
Sigmund Lee
Valda Levin
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Myron & Maureen
Liviniuk
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Chris & Cecile Lord
Glenn Walmsley & Lois Love
Liz Luchko
Christie Lutsiak
Victoria Anne Luxton
Janice MacDonald
M. Louise MacGregor
James I. MacSween
Don & Christina Mah
Jo Anne Mahood
Isobel Mailloux
Linda Maki
Andrew & Anne Malcolm
Glynis & Doug Maley
John Markey
Diane Marsh
Estelle I. Marshall
Neil & Pamela Martin
Donna Maxwell
Linda May
Roisin A. McCabe
Roxanne McLean
Anne McLellan
Juliet McMaster
Shane McMillan
Cheryl McPherson
Deb McRae
Linda Medland Davis
Donna Meen
Dr. Bubbles & Evelyn
Meer
Daniel Melenchuk
Laurie Mereu
Mark Mertens
Darel Mesher
Jennifer Mikula
Andrea B. Moen
Shona Monforton
Marie Montgomery
Bonnie Moon
Gail Moores
Gordon & Cathy Moorhouse
Chantal Moreau
R. Morgan
Joan Morrison
Sonya & Greg Mowbrey
Leanne M. Nadwidny
Lynne J. Neis
Anne Nothof
Tony Nutting
Jennifer J. Oakes
Penny Omell
David & Paula
Onderwater
James & Beverley Orieux
Mieko Ouchi
Kathy Packford
Stacey & Chris Padbury
Marian Palahniuk
Barbara Panich
Bhupen & Lata Parekh
Carol Pawlenchuk
Donna Pawliw
Leslie and Rick Penny
Richard &
Catherine Perry
Carlie & Greg Persson
Linda Peter
Tammy Pidner
Marija Pipunic
Ron Pollock
Heather Pontikes
Paul & Leslie Precht
Susan Priestner
Diana Purdy
Paul Puszczak
Marilyn & Michael
Quaedvlieg
Andrew & Carol
Raczynski
Jeff Ramage
Dylan Reade
Corrie Redl
Joan Redman
Gary Redmond
Barbara Redmond-Ellehoj
Wes Owen Rempel
Philip Renaud
Garry & Donna Rentz
Eric Rice
Sheila Ringrose
Ron & Carol Ritch
Mary Ritchie
Lindsay C. Robinson
Andrea Roche
Dean & Jan Rokosh
Betty Ross
Susan Green & Stuart
Roth
Phil Roy
Beverley J. Roy
Merceline RunzerSteeves
Tetyana Ryabets-Zuk
Mitch & Maryann
Sabourin
Susan V. Sadler
Penny Salmon
Deborah Salo
Hugh & Margaret
Sanders
Kim Sanderson
Adrienne Sannachan
Michele Sawatzky
Andrew & Janet Schalm
Roland & Dolores Schech
Stan & Deb
Schellenberger
Martha Schiel
Rhonda Schnee
Ian Schultz
Culley Schweger Bell & Steven Bell
Marianne Scott
Nelson Scott
Tony Scozzafava
Dawna Scrivens
Nancy Scrymgeour
Craig Neuman & Leita
Seiver
Rita Sequeira
Jack Seto
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Sanjay & Suvidha
Sharma
Glenn & Margaret
Sharples
Deb Shaw
Sol & Shirley E.
Sigurdson
Vivian Simmonds
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Alayne J. Sinclair
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Brune Sinneave
Sheila Sirdar
Paula Siwik
Yvonne Slemko
Marie Slusar
Lynn Smarsh
Jennifer Smid
Jacqueline Smith
Shelley Smith
Sherry Smith
Sandra Smith
Steven Snyder
Thomas Snyder
Bill & Linda Softley
Dale Somerville
Wanda & Tracy Sorotsky
Tim Spelliscy
Keith & Bev Spencer
Terri & Michael
Spotowski
Lawrence Staples
Elout & Adalei Starreveld
Graham J. Steel
Martha Steenstrup
Leland & Judy Stelck
Dave & Gail Stolee
Bill Stoley
Ben & Laraine Strafford
Keith Strong
Sydney Stuart
Caroline Stuart
Jenny Stuart
Craig Stumpf-Allen
Frank & Rosanne Thede
Allison Theman
Tina Thomas
Maggie R. Thompson
S. Bruce Thomson
Karen L C. Titanich
Tim Toohey
Mary-Ann & Andy
Trachimowich
Jean & Jim Triscott
Alana Mae Tucker
Lorene Turner
Nancy Tymchak
Gary Unger
Carol Vaage
Henriette van Hees
Eric van Walsum
Daniel A. Vandermeulen
David & Heather Vickar
Marie-Louise Vieira
Chris Vilcsak
Lori Anne Wall
Scott Wallace
Nicole Watts
Mr. Douglas Webster
Michele Wedemire
William & Debra Wells
Daniel Westfall
Maya Wheelock
Audrey J. Whitson
Kathy & Lorris Williams
Eva Willox
Willis Winter
Daniel & Tonya Wolfe
Lynn Wolff
William & Dorothy Wolodko
Richard & Vivian Wong
Debra Wooding
Peter & Joan Wright
Susan Wright
Keith Wylie
Randall & Nancy Yatscoff
Linda M. Youell
Betty Young
Mary Anne Yurkiw
Ms. Mara O. Zanier
Diane Zinyk
Lorna Zucchet
To learn more about donating to the Citadel Theatre, please visit www. citadeltheatre.com or contact Rebekah Andrews at randrews@citadeltheatre. com. Charitable BN 11922 7387 RR0001. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our donor information. Listing includes donations of $100 or more. If we have made an error or omission, please contact us at randrews@ citadeltheatre.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.
CITADEL STAFF
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Solomon Rolingher
K.C. Chair
Marshall Shoctor
K.C. Past Chair
Bruce Bentley
Treasurer
Tom Redl Secretary
Wendy Dupree Ex Officio
Frederick K. Campbell
Jacqueline
Charlesworth
Ada Hole
Arliss Miller
Aroon Sequeira
Chris Sheard
Kayla Shoctor
Dr. Robert Westbury
Sheila Witwicky
Ralph Young
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Addison Chair
Jeff Boadway Past Chair
Roger Babichuk Treasurer
Hunter Cardinal
Wanda Costen
Derrique DeGagné
Sandra Haskins
Kaitlyn Hunder
Marcie Kiziak
Joy Lardner
Shannon Marchand
Lindsay Rainbow
Constance Scarlett
HONOURARY DIRECTORS
Jack N. Agrios
Jane Batty
Ken Bautista
Joanne Berger
Christine Bishop
Dan Block
Guy Bridgeman
Frank Calder
Gary G. Campbell
Betty Carlson
Donald A. Carlson
Marilyn Cohen
Reg Copithorne
Len Dolgoy
Allison Edwards
Dennis Erker
Grant Fairley
John C. Forster
Frank Gibson
James Gillespie
Jane Halford
Jean Hamilton
Brian Hetherington
Becky Hole
Ted Hole
Mike House
Gary Killips
Richard Kirby
Stuart Lee
Beverlee Loat
Al Maurer
Ashif Mawji
Maureen McCaw
Lisa Miller
Susan Minsos
Terry Nistor
Bob Normand
Catrin Owen
Ted Power
Jerry Preston
Henry (Hank) Reid
Rob Reynolds
Charlotte Robb
Margot Ross-Graham
Barbara Shumsky
Peter Silverstone
Gaurav Singhmar
Larry Staples
Esther Starkman
Marianne Takach
Merle Taylor
Mr. Justice Dennis R.
Thomas
Brian Tod
John Tweddle
Brian Vaasjo
A.H. Wachowich
Bob Walker
Dr. Marvin Weisler
Bart West
Eve Willox
David Wilson
Doris Wilson
John Yerxa
HONOURARY GOVERNORS
David Bentley
Marc de La Bruyère
Anne Foote
J.G. Greenough
Sandy Mactaggart
Jack McBain
LEADERSHIP
Daryl Cloran Artistic Director
Sarah Pocklington Executive Director
ARTISTIC
Jessie van Rijn Producer
Mieko Ouchi Associate Artistic Director
Luc Tellier Director, Education & Outreach
Peni Christopher Asst. to the A.D. Company Manager
