FEATURING KALEIGH GORKA AS ELSA, SYNTHIA YUSUF AS ANNA
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MUSIC AND LYRICS BY KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ BOOK BY JENNIFER LEE ORIGINALLY DIRECTED ON BROADWAY BY MICHAEL GRANDAGE BASED ON THE DISNEY FILM WRITTEN BY JENNIFER LEE AND DIRECTED BY CHRIS BUCK & JENNIFER LEE
ORIGINAL BROADWAY ORCHESTRATIONS BY DAVE METZGER ORIGINAL BROADWAY MUSIC SUPERVISION AND ARRANGEMENTS BY STEPHEN OREMUS
ADDITIONAL BROADWAY DANCE ARRANGEMENTS BY DAVID CHASE
THE CHRYSALIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY RBC
Welcome to Neptune Theatre’s Production of Disney’s Frozen
Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.
Disney’s Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. We are thrilled to bring this incredible production filled with magic, humor, and a stunning musical score to you.
From all of us at Neptune, we hope you enjoy this musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm!
ABOUT THE SHOW
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI)
One of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.
MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide.
MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.
KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ
Kristen Anderson-Lopez’s Broadway credits include: co-creator/writer of In Transit (Broadway’s first a cappella musical) and Frozen. Other theatrical works include Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), Finding Nemo: The Musical (Disney World, running since 2006). Film: Pixar’s Coco (Oscar® Best Original Song win for “Remember Me”), Frozen (Oscar and Grammy Award® wins for “Let It Go”), Winnie The Pooh. TV: songs for 87th Academy Awards (Emmy® nomination), “The Comedians,” “The Wonder Pets.” 2014 recipient, and now proud board member, of the Lilly Awards. Upcoming projects include Disney’s Frozen 2. Williams College grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. She lives in Brooklyn with Robert and their two daughters.
ROBERT LOPEZ
Robert Lopez’s Broadway credits include co-creator/writer of The Book of Mormon (nine Tony® Awards including Best Book, Best Original Score and Best Musical), co-creator/songwriter of Avenue Q (three Tony Awards including Best Original Score and Best Musical). Other theatrical works include: Frozen (Denver Center), Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), 1001 Nights (Atlantic Theater). Film: Pixar’s Coco (Oscar® Best Original Song win for “Remember Me”), Frozen (Oscar Best Original Song win for “Let It Go”). TV: songs for The 87th Academy Awards, “The Simpsons,” “South Park,” “Scrubs,” “The Wonder Pets.” Upcoming projects include Disney’s Frozen2. One of 12 artists to win Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar and Tony Awards (EGOT). Yale University grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. A NYC native, he lives in Brooklyn with Kristen and their two daughters.
JENNIFER LEE
Jennifer Lee is the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. She is the Academy Award®-winning writer of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Frozen, which she also directed with Chris Buck. It became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, worldwide. For her work on Frozen, Lee received numerous awards including a Golden Globe, a Critics’ Choice Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Academy Award®. She wrote the book for the Broadway stage adaptation of Frozen, receiving a Tony Award® nomination for Best Book of a Musical, and wrote and co-directed Frozen 2. Her Disney Animation career began as co-writer of the Oscar®-nominated Wreck-It Ralph. She also wrote the screenplay for Disney’s 2018 release, A Wrinkle in Time.
CAST
KALEIGH GORKA ELSA
SYNTHIA YUSUF ANNA
DAVID LIGHT KRISTOFF / ENSEMBLE
ADAM FRANCIS PROULX OLAF / ENSEMBLE
ANDREW PRASHAD HANS / ENSEMBLE
DARREN BURKETT SVEN / ENSEMBLE
JEFF SCHWAGER WESELTON / ENSEMBLE
REBECCA HERGETT QUEEN IDUNA / ENSEMBLE
PATRICK MAUBERT KING AGNARR / OAKEN / ENSEMBLE
JORJA MASTRAPAS YOUNG ANNA / ENSEMBLE
LYLA EMERY YOUNG ELSA / ENSEMBLE
STEPHANE GAUDET ENSEMBLE
JULIUS SERMONIA BISHOP / PABBIE / ENSEMBLE
KATRINA PHILLIP BULDA / ENSEMBLE
ZOË O’CONNOR HEAD HANDMAIDEN / ENSEMBLE
MADDIE MAITZEN ENSEMBLE
MUSICIANS
PAUL DE GURSE
BAND LEADER / KEYBOARD PLAYER
GWEN DAWSON KEYS 2
BRAD REID REEDS
CHRIS CHURCHILL BASS
TOM ROACH DRUMS
DAVE MOULTON RECORDED ARTIST - TROMBONE
NATALIE ALCORN RECORDED ARTIST - FRENCH HORN
TIM ELSON RECORDED ARTIST - TRUMPET 1 AND TRUMPET 2
CREATIVE TEAM
JEREMY WEBB DIRECTOR
GENNY SERMONIA CHOREOGRAPHER
DARREN BURKETT ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER / DANCE CAPTAIN
PAUL DE GURSE MUSICAL DIRECTOR / ARRANGEMENTS / BAND LEADER
BRIAN DUDKIEWICZ SET DESIGNER
HELENA MARRIOTT COSTUME DESIGNER
LEIGH ANN VARDY LIGHTING DESIGNER
JOE MICALLEF SOUND & VIDEO DESIGNER
JORDAN PALMER SOUND & VIDEO DESIGNER
DAYNA TIETZEN PUPPETRY DIRECTOR
CASSIE SEABOYER PUPPET DESIGNER
ADAM FRANCIS PROULX PUPPET CONSULTANT / BUILDER
JUNE ZINCK STAGE MANAGER
RACHEL DAWN WOODS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
GINA THORNHILL* ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
GINA WOODWARD* ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
KAREN BASSETT FIGHT DIRECTOR
SAMANTHA WILSON INTIMACY DIRECTOR
VERONICA REYNOLDS CHILD SUPERVISOR
RILEY MCGILL CHRYSALIS DIRECTION
JODI KRISTJANSON* CHRYSALIS MUSIC DIRECTION
LUCAS ARAB CHRYSALIS ASSISTANT SET DESIGNER
ORION GOKIERT CHRYSALIS LIGHTING DESIGN
KYA MOSEY CHRYSALIS PUPPETRY DIRECTION
THANK YOU TO TORIN BUZEK & THE DALHOUSIE THEATRE DEPARTMENT
*THE ROLE OF ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER WILL BE HELD BY GINA THORNHILL UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST FOLLOWED BY GINA WOODWARD
*THE SERVICES OF JODI KRISTJANSON WERE MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE WINNIPEG ARTS COUNCIL WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF WINNIPEG
At long last we are actually contractually allowed to sing ‘Let It Go’ in the corridors of Neptune without having to put a dollar in the jar!
Welcome to the amazing theatrical phenomenon from the “house of mouse,” Disney’s Frozen. What an absolute honour to be the first Regional Canadian production of this amazing show. It’s a thrill to be first out of the gate, bringing our patrons a night with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf and the rest, ahead of the rest of the country.
I would like to pay tribute to the hundreds of artisans that work behind the scenes, as well as below and above the stage, to bring our shows to life. This show stretched our team to the max, but I have to say that once again they pulled it off magnificently.
Our cast and creative team, along with stage management and our LIVE BAND are an awesome gathering of talent. It’s been a pleasure coming to work, to play!
We have emerged from a pandemic with our resolve and commitment in strong condition to continue producing world class theatre. We applaud our audiences for returning. We would not be here without your support. If this is your first time here this year, I implore you to check out more shows in this year’s line-up. From beautiful plays like Controlled Damage and Casey & Diana, to infectious comedy like New Canadian Curling Club, a spectacular cabaret/musical tribute Josephine, to our next big musical, the outrageous Little Shop of Horrors, we have an amazing variety of live performances for you to enjoy.
Have a great time with us. Ushers and bar staff are standing by to make your visit as special as possible.
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please spread the word about Neptune Theatre and all that we do. So often I hear from people on the street that ‘they’ve always meant to come see a show.’ It’s my hope to encourage those people to join us and experience that wonderful feeling of anticipation as the lights dim and the curtain rises.
Disney’s Frozen has been a complete joy to create for you. I hope I get to see you while you are here.
See you at the theatre
Jeremy Webb Artistic Director
CHAIRS’S MESSAGE
As I step into my new role as Chair of Neptune Theatre’s Board, I’m honored to welcome you to the Canadian Regional Premiere of Disney’s Frozen. This production reflects Neptune’s commitment to bringing world-class theatre to Nova Scotia, and I’m excited to share this moment with all of you.
Neptune exists because of you—our patrons and donors. Your continued support brings stories to life that inspire, challenge, and connect us. Every performance is a testament to the generosity and passion of this community.
Theatre is more than what happens on stage. It’s a vital part of building healthy, vibrant communities. It strengthens culture, fosters empathy, and creates shared experiences that bring us together. At Neptune, we’re proud to play this role in Halifax, helping to shape the cultural fabric of our city.
As the year comes to a close, I invite you to consider making a donation to Neptune. Your support fuels productions like Frozen and sustains essential programs such as education, scholarships, and community outreach. Every contribution—big or small—makes a real difference in ensuring Neptune’s continued impact.
Thank you for being part of Neptune’s story. Your support means everything, and I look forward to all we’ll create together in the years to come.
Scott McGaw Chair, Neptune Theatre Foundation
Welcome to the Canadian Regional Premiere of Disney’s Frozen! We are elated to welcome you to a transformed Fountain Hall. The performance you will witness tonight is a testament to the talent found in Canada, and right here in Halifax.
As a producing theatre Neptune has hired 95 artists, performers, and artisans to bring the magic of Frozen to the stage. This team will have spent over 25,000 hours on this production, both on stage and off, to share with you, our audience. In addition to the individuals focused on making Frozen, Neptune employs 87 staff and has 55 volunteers who make everything possible. We are incredibly proud of our team!
By choosing to attend our production you are helping employ almost 200 people, and ensuring a strong and healthy arts scene in our city.
Thank you for spending your time with us, building memories, and sharing in a fabulous story about sisterhood and being true to yourself. Happy holidays!
Kimberlee Stadelmann Executive Director
BEFORE ELLA , TINA , BILLIE OR BEYONCE THERE WAS
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY SEAN CHEESMAN A MUSICAL CELEBRATION THAT COMBINES CABARET, THEATRE AND DANCE TO TELL THE STORY OF THE ICONIC JOSEPHINE BAKER
KALEIGH GORKA (she/her)
ROLE: Elsa NEPTUNE: Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show; Pirate/Hook US in Peter Pan OTHER THEATRE: Anne of Green Gables, Jersey Boys (Charlottetown Festival); Chris, Mrs. (Boldly Productions); Camelot (Victoria Playhouse); Million Dollar Quartet (The Grove Theatre); Rock of Ages (Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Jersey Boys (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Grease, Footloose (Chemainus Theatre Festival); Judith Thompson’s HOTHOUSE (Theatre Kingston); Anne of Green Gables, Footloose (Drayton Entertainment); The Last Five Years (Daemon Theatre); High School Musical (Theatre Aquarius) TRAINING: BFA (honours) in Acting from TMU (formerly Ryerson) OTHER: Love & thanks to 10 Talent and my Gorka family. www.kaleighgorka.com
SYNTHIA YUSUF (she/her)
ROLE: Anna NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: The Comedy of Errors, Measure for Measure (Bard on the Beach); The Little Mermaid (Persephone Theatre); Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia! (Citadel Theatre); Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Mirvish); BLACKOUT (Musical Stage Co.); Little Shop of Horrors, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast (Arts Club Theatre Company)
TRAINING: Capilano University Musical Theatre Diploma Program OTHER: So much love and thanks to Colin and my chosen family, you lift me up and keep me going. Xx
DAVID LIGHT (he/him)
ROLE: Kristoff / Ensemble NEPTUNE: The Full Monty, Cinderella (2018 & 2023), Billy Elliot The Musical, Elf The Musical, The Rocky Horror Show, Reunited, Peter Pan, KAMP*, Mamma Mia!, It’s A Wonderful Life, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (*Co-produced with EFT) OTHER THEATRE: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph…, Chicago (Drayton Entertainment), West Side Story, Evangeline (Citadel Theatre), Evangeline, Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Festival), and Billy Elliot The Musical (Mirvish / NETworks) FILM/TV: To The Moon (Emotion Pictures), Slay (Blurry Logo Productions), Look At Me, King & Pawn (Afro Viking Pictures), Cam Boy (OUTtv), The Sinner (Netflix), Diggstown, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Moonshine, and Triple Sensation (CBC) OTHER: When David isn’t on stage he is a licensed REALTOR® / Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers Halifax. A big thank you to Jeremy, Paul, and Genny! Love to Mom, Jer, and Gunner. Xx @Daviddelight @david.light.realtor
ADAM FRANCIS PROULX
ROLE: Olaf / Ensemble / Puppet Consultant / Puppet Builder
NEPTUNE: It’s a Wonderful Life (Bert, Nick), Alice in Pantoland (Cheshire Cat, Tweedles), UPCOMING: Emilio’s A Million Chameleons (Neptune YPCO, writer). OTHER THEATRE: Adam is best known for his award-winning solo shows like THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery. Also Tarragon Theatre, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Kennedy Space Center, Walt Disney World Entertainment. FILM/TV: currently The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy (Family Jr.). AWARDS: Nominee 2024 Dora Mavor Moore Award, Best Original Script (Orlando Fringe), Best Solo Show (Montréal Fringe), Nominee 2023 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Award, Artist in Residence (The Puppetsmithery Australia).
OTHER: AdamFrancisProulx.com
ANDREW PRASHAD
ROLE: Hans / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Boutons in Cinderella (Merritt Award-Supporting Actor) OTHER THEATRE: Riverdance (20th Anniversary World Tour) Pilate/Jesus Christ Superstar (TalkIsFree Theatre), Anoopjeet Singh/ The New Canadian Curling Club (TheatreOrangeville/Drayton), Jimmy Ray/ Choreographer Bright Star (Workshop For Garner Theatre Productions), The Beadle/Sweeney Todd (Dora Award Ensemble/TalkIsFree Theatre), Billy/Once the Musical (Theatre StJohn’s), Cogsworth/Beauty and the Beast (Young People’s Theatre), Holiday Inn (ShawFestival) FILM/TV: Larry (CBC/Radio-Canada), Hot Zone (Disney), Blues Clues & You (BC 4), Spin (Disney). One Step at a Time (StratfordFestival) OTHER: Andrew’s critically acclaimed, one-person-show chronicling his family’s journey with SpinaBifida & Hydrocephalus. It’s touring across Canada and has raised over $20,000 for SickKids and other organizations. I could not be present on this stage without the support of my wife and kids and parents and big sis who are all making it possible for me to be away from home. andrewprashad.com @andrewcprashad
DARREN BURKETT
ROLE: Sven / Ensemble / Dance Captain / Assistant Choreographer / US King Agnarr NEPTUNE: Debut SELECTED OTHER THEATRE: Bert in Mary Poppins (RCMT); Kinky Boots, Hairspray, White Christmas, (Arts Club); Joseph…, Evita, Beauty and the Beast, Ghost, West Side Story (Drayton); Peter’s Final Flight, The Wizard of Oz (Ross Petty); Mamma Mia! (Stage West); Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Globe Theatre); Matilda (National Tour); The Pirates of Penzance (TIP); Angelina Ballerina (International Tour); Rock Legends, Delicious Lies, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma! (CTF); …Frog and Toad, Seussical (Carousel Theatre). AWARDS: Outstanding Performance Jessie Richardson Award OTHER: Many thanks to Hunter, TH and his family for their never ending love and support!
JEFF SCHWAGER
ROLE: Weselton / Ensemble / US Olaf NEPTUNE: 14 productions; Some favs: The Play That Goes Wrong, Billy Elliot The Musical, The Lear Project, The Comedy of Errors, The Glace Bay Miners’ Museum, Intimate Apparel -Merritt Award OTHER THEATRE: Unity (1918), The Stranger, Macbeth, Schoolhouse, Uncle Vanya, Animal Farm, Liberation Days, Nothing Less (Two Planks); Observatory Mansions (Villains Theatre); Constellations (Keep Good), A Christmas Carol (Theatre Baddeck) FILM/TV: Place of Ghosts, Diefenbunker, Dancing on the Elephant, King & Pawn, Roll With It, Sugar Highs, FROM, Diggstown, Washington Black, Chapelwaite, 22 Minutes OTHER: Thank you to Jason Davis at Davis Vocal Studios for your guidance and support. Much love to my four humans and two dogs in our little home in North Dartmouth.
REBECCA HERGETT
ROLE: Queen Iduna / Ensemble / US Anna NEPTUNE: Reunited: Memories; Lily, Alta (PPTP) OTHER THEATRE: The Buddy Holly Story, The Rocky Horror Show (Lower Ossington Theatre); Sheila in HAIR (First Act Productions) TRAINING: Randolph College For The Performing Arts, Neptune Theatre School Pre-Professional Training Program, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts OTHER: Rebecca is thrilled to be making her return to the stage to play in the world of Disney. Immense gratitude to her loved ones for their unwavering support and encouragement, and to her vocal coach for his invaluable mentorship.
PATRICK MAUBERT
ROLE: King Agnarr / Oaken / Ensemble / US Weselton NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: The 12 Tenors (Show Fabrik World Tour); Me & My Girl, Good News! (Musicals Tonight NYC); Cinderella (US Tour); Wizard of Oz (UK Tour); The Diamond Horseshoe (Tokyo Disneyland); Broadway BoyZ (DaPoPo); Escape to Freedom (Stages Festival); John & Jen (Neptune-Chrysalis Showcase) FILM/TV: Triple Sensation Season I (CBC) TRAINING: AMDA NYC, ArtsEd London OTHER: Patrick is a social worker and voice teacher. Thanks to his students for inspiring the return to the stage, BSM for the time off and Angel for all the love. @patrickmaubertcreativecoaching
JORJA MASTRAPAS
ROLE: Young Anna / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: AKIKO (Fusion), Matilda, Band Geeks, (SHSH) Scotia Tides: A Celtic Pirate Musical, Solo Musical Theatre Reviews, PUNISHMENT Short Play, Richard Wood In Concert, Les Miserables Medley (SSSM) FILM: Into The Dark Short Film, This Is Me Music Video (SSSM) AWARDS: Music Prize (SHSH) TRAINING: Scotia Suzuki School of Music: Pre-professional Musical Theatre Program, Classical & Contemporary Voice, Acting, Dance, Stage Combat, Music Theory, Piano, Vocal Performance Group, Musical Theatre Performance Group, Romiosyni Greek Dance Group OTHER: Thank you to the Neptune family for the experience of a lifetime! Love to my family, friends, & mentors!
LYLA EMERY (she/her)
ROLE: Young Elsa / Ensemble NEPTUNE: BIG stage Debut; The Prom (YPCO) OTHER THEATRE: ‘Nala’ The Lion King; ‘Cinderella’ Cinderella (Young Performers Collective Dartmouth) TRAINING: Dance (Stars of Tomorrow); Vocal training (Katie Cochrane - Maritime Conservatory) OTHER: 8th Grade (Graham Creighton Junior High); Fastpitch AA Pitcher (Go Dartmouth She Devils!); Enjoying this ‘full circle moment’ as preparation for the role began a decade ago; A Frozen themed 3rd birthday, outfit of choice ‘the Elsa dress’, the living room her stage! Ecstatic to be in the talented company of her fellow castmates!
STEPHANE GAUDET
ROLE: Ensemble / US Kristoff / US Pabbie / US Sven / US Bishop NEPTUNE: The Full Monty, Billy Elliot the Musical, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Reunited Series SELECTED THEATRE: Aida Cruise Line, Nickelodeon, Charlottetown Festival, Stephenville Theatre Festival, Theatre Aquarius, Creativiva, Theatre Sheridan FILM/TV: The Sinner, From, Moonshine, Diggstown, 22 minutes TRAINING: Sheridan College- BAA, Young Company, YPCo OTHER: Stephane is a Canadian musical theatre performer who has appeared in a variety of venues across the country. He’s also performed in a number of live shows around the world. Most recently, Stephane has become an educator for the youth performance programs at Neptune Theatre School. Much love to his family, friends and dog for their constant support. @gaudets4
THE CAST
JULIUS SERMONIA
ROLE: Bishop / Pabbie / Ensemble / US Hans / US Oaken NEPTUNE: Elf The Musical (Manager), Mary Poppins (Neleus). OTHER THEATRE: Broadway: Miss Saigon, The King & I, Doctor Zhivago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Contact REGIONAL THEATRE: Stratford Festival (10 seasons), Shaw Festival, Theatre Aquarius, Charlottetown Festival, Mirvish Productions, Grand Theatre, Ross Petty Productions, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, StageWest, Canadian Stage, Citadel Theatre, Theatre Calgary, La Jolla Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO. FILM/TV: Mother of All Shows (Goldstrike), The Boys (Sony/Amazon), Hellcats (CW) OTHER: Julius would like to express love and gratitude to his family, friends and agents for their never-ending support. Enjoy the show! @juliussermonia
KATRINA PHILLIP
ROLE: Bulda / Ensemble / US Queen NEPTUNE: The Full Monty NEW YORK THEATRE: Succubus (Nuyorican Poet’s One Woman One Act Theatre Festival), Freedom, Love & Revolt (Shelter Theatre 54th St.), featured dancer for Broadway’s Easter Bonnet (Bway’s Minskoff Theatre), Pam Ann’s Come Fly with Me (Off Bway’s The Bleeker Theatre) REGIONAL THEATRE: Disney’s Tarzan (Arizona Broadway Theatre). TOURS: Cinderella (The Stepmother) American Family Theatre. Choreographer/Director/ Producer for The Band of Gypsies (Off Bway St. Luke’s Theatre) and Band of Gypsies 2 (Off Bway Manhattan Movement and Arts Center) OTHER: This one is for the music makers, the dreamers of dreams, and all the aspiring movers and shakers… Keep going! katrinaphillip.net @katrinaphillipdance
ZOË O’CONNOR
ROLE: Head Handmaiden / Ensemble / US Elsa / US Bulda NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Into the Woods (The Grove Theatre); Jack! A Beanstalk Panto (Capitol Theatre Port Hope); Cabaret (Ovation Productions); Jenny’s House of Joy (Foster Festival); 9 to 5 (Stage West Calgary); Jersey Boys (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Mamma Mia (Tweed & Co); Ghost the Musical (Starvox Entertainment); Happy End, Casimir and Caroline (Theatre Sheridan) TRAINING: Sheridan College Honours Bach. Music Theatre Performance OTHER: Born and raised in Bermuda, Zoë is a Toronto based artist. Many thanks to my family back home for always playing “Let It Go” in the car. Sending hugs and kisses across the sea.
MADDIE MAITZEN (she/her)
ROLE: Ensemble / US Young Elsa/ US Young Anna / Handmaiden NEPTUNE: Reunited (2021). MainStage debut. YPCO (Les Miserables, Frozen Jr.) OTHER THEATRE: Fountain School of Performing Arts (Dido and Aeneas, A Northern Light’s Dream, The Cunning Little Vixen). TRAINING: Fountain School of Performing Arts Bachelor of Music with Concentration in Vocal Performance (2023), Neptune Theatre School Prep Program (2018-2019), YPCo (2018-2019). OTHER: Maddie is also the Neptune Theatre School Manager!
JEREMY WEBB (he/him)
ROLE: Director NEPTUNE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (also for Mirvish Productions), Murder For Two (also Festival Antigonish, Thousand Island Playhouse), The Play That Goes Wrong, Billy Elliot The Musical, Elf The Musical, Misery, The Rocky Horror Show, Alice in Pantoland, The Woman in Black, Fully Committed, Calendar Girls, Peter Pan, Little Thing, Big Thing, Noises Off, Cinderella, Shakespeare in Love, Mamma Mia!, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol UPCOMING: Little Shop of Horrors ACTOR: Beauty and the Beast, Great Expectations, Rexy!, The Comedy of Errors, The Wizard of Oz, Romeo & Juliet, The Producers, Beauty & The Beast (2007), Oliver, What The Butler Saw, Sylvia, Blood Brothers, Rumors OTHER THEATRE: The Hobbit, Stage Kiss, The Hound of The Baskervilles (Festi- val Antigonish,) 25 years of building a career in Nova Scotia theatre, including Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Fishing, Shakespeare On Trial, Broadway on Argyle St, Under Milk Wood (Off The Leash Creative.) OTHER: His BEST productions are his sons, Samuel & Dylan. With love and gratitiude to Melissa for 14+ years of support. Offtheleashhfx.com
GENNY SERMONIA (she/her)
ROLE: Choreographer NEPTUNE: Performer in West Side Story OTHER THEATRE: Choreographer for The Last Timbit - World Premiere (Elgin Theatre/ Crave TV); Gypsy (Shaw Festival); One Song Glory, Take The Moment with Cynthia Dale (Musical Stage Co); Little Shop of Horrors (Capitol Theatre); Grand Ghosts - World Premiere (Grand Theatre); Follies: In Concert (Koerner Hall); Mary Poppins, (Theatre Sheridan); The Barbecue King (Toronto Fringe, Globus Theatre). UPCOMING: Into The Woods (Koerner Hall); Waitress (Grand Theatre/Theatre Aquarius) OTHER: This show is dedicated to Gomj, her friends & family but most importantly her kiddo, Lucilia - the biggest Frozen fan! Thank you, everyone for supporting live theatre… Enjoy!
PAUL DE GURSE
ROLE: Musical Director NEPTUNE: Billy Elliot The Musical; Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia! OTHER THEATRE: 30+ productions at theatres across Canada, including Neptune Theatre, Mayfield Theatre, The Musical Stage Company, and many theatre companies in Manitoba. Recently Paul was the music director for the world premiers of the musicals Afterlight and End Of The Line, both in Winnipeg TEACHING: The Village Conservatory for Music Theatre, The Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts, University of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba AWARDS: Winnipeg Theatre Award (Sound Design, The Whipping Man, Winnipeg Jewish Theatre) Merritt Award Nominations for Outstanding Music Direction - Billy Ellioy, Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast (Neptune Theatre) OTHER: Co-founder of the Village Conservatory for Music Theatre, a training program and new work incubator in Winnipeg. This show is dedicated to Tom.
BRIAN DUDKIEWICZ
ROLE: Set Designer NEPTUNE: Billy Elliott, The Last Five Years OTHER THEATRE: Shows with Mirvish, The Grand, The Citadel, The Segal Center, Theatre Calgary, Alberta Theatre Projects, Theatre Aquerius, Drayton Entertainment, Musical Theatre Company, and others across Canada. Outside of Canada -St - Petersburg Opera, Broadway Asia, and numerous shows Off-Broadway OTHER: Brian holds an MFA in Set Design from the Yale School of Drama and a BSc in Architecture from McGill University @briandud1
HELENA MARRIOTT
ROLE: Costume Designer NEPTUNE: This is Helena’s 3rd decade in the Neptune Theatre’s Wardrobe Dept. 30+ productions as costume designer. Recent Favourites include: The Play That Goes Wrong, The Rocky Horror Show, Misery and SpongeBob Square Pants AWARDS: Merritt Award for Outstanding Costume Design: Cinderella (2018) OTHER: Graduate of Dalhousie University Costume Studies, Member I.A.T.S.E. 680 and 849.
LEIGH ANN VARDY
ROLE: Lighting Designer NEPTUNE: Dear Rita, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Misery, The Rocky Horror Show, Fall On Your Knees OTHER THEATRE: From Alaska, The Lehman Trilogy (Belfry), Guilt, A Love Story (Tarragon), Richard II (Stratford), The Breathing Hole, Metamorphosis (NAC), February (Opera on the Avalon), Between Breaths (Artistic Fraud) OTHER: Leigh Ann is a teacher and coach at NTS.
JOE MICALLEF
ROLE: Sound & Video Designer NEPTUNE: Dear Rita, The Full Monty, Elf The Musical, The Woman in Black, Fully Committed, The Last Five Years, Peter Pan, It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th St, A Christmas Story OTHER THEATRE: Eighteen (Neptune/Eastern Front); Chasing Champions, The Romeo Initiative, Habit of Murder, Our Eliza (Ship’s Company Theatre); Litmus Road (Us vs Them) ELECTRONIC MUSIC DESIGN: Mamma Mia!, The Color Purple, Shakespeare in Love, Shrek, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Carol, Elf The Musical (Neptune) OTHER: Joe lives with his family in Halifax where he runs the Neptune Theatre’s sound department. His training in theatre and sound include The Banff Centre and Sheridan College.
JORDAN PALMER
ROLE: Sound & Video Designer NEPTUNE: Billy Elliott The Musical, Ballad of the Motherland, In Lieu of Flowers, Misery, Page to Stage Series: In Lieu of Flowers OTHER THEATRE: Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story (2b Theatre, Merritt Nominated), Footnotes: An Evening of 3 Short Plays by Hannah Moscovitch, Joyride, The Little Years, The Woodcutter, Peter Fechter: 59 Minutes, Bone Cage (Matchstick Theatre); The Aliens (Theatre in Space); The Hydrofoil Mystery (Theatre Baddeck); The Proletariat, YAGA, Little One, Sweet Enough (Highland Arts Theatre) TRAINING: OIART, Diploma in Audio Recording Technology.
DAYNA TIETZEN
ROLE: Puppetry Director NEPTUNE: Performer in The Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas, The Producers, West Side Story, Broadway on Argyle St. OTHER THEATRE: Puppeteer in War Horse (Toronto/US National Tour/Japan), Cirque du Soleil’s TORUK: The First Flight (World Tour). Puppetry Specialist on Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Golden Mickeys, Disney Dreams (Disney Cruise Line). Performed on stages across Canada, the United States and the world, including Stratford Festival, Mirvish Productions, Drayton Entertainment, Citadel Theatre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Theatre Aquarius, Arvada Center, and Portland Center Stage.
CASSIE SEABOYER
ROLE: Puppet Designer NEPTUNE: Mamma Mia, She Kills Monsters, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Argyle Street Kitchen Party, Misery, Play That Goes Wrong, Billy Elliot, Elf the Musical, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead OTHER THEATRE: Halifax Circus, DTS Arcadia Film: FROM, The Lighthouse, Tin Can, Kids vs Aliens, The Sinner, Washington Black, Permanent Damage, Future Man, Place of Ghosts EDUCATION: Nova Scotia College of Art and Design OTHER: Cassie is a Multidisciplinary artist with a focus on Puppetry, SFX Makeup, Prop Building and Leather Work who is a big supporter of the local Cosplay Scene at Halcon
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JUNE ZINCK (she/her)
ROLE: Stage Manager NEPTUNE: Dear Rita, The Full Monty, Cinderella (2023, 2018 & 2019 Chrysalis Sound Designer) The Play That Goes Wrong, Kitchen Party (2023 and 2019), The Last 5 Years, The Last Wife (2019), Noises Off (2019), Mamma Mia (2018), Dark Side of the Heart (2018), Shakespeare in Love (2018) OTHER THEATRE: Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream (Drayton Entertainment 2024) It’s A Wonderful Life (Western Canada Theatre 2022), Kamp the Musical (EFT 2018), Kronborg 1582 (Charlottetown Festival 2017) FILM/TV: Dirty Deeds (SwearNet), Sifting (Eastlink TV)
RACHEL DAWN WOODS (she/her)
ROLE: Assistant Stage Manager NEPTUNE: King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Billy Elliot, Elf, Beneath Springhill, Alice in Pantoland OTHER SELECTED CREDITS: Twelfth Night, Alice in Wonderland (Shakespeare by the Sea), All I Want For Christmas, A Christmas Carol (TNB); The Real McCoy, Dear Johnny Dear (Blyth); Tell Tale Harbour, Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Festival); Cost of Living, The Candidate, Sweat, A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre); Heisenberg, The Comedy Company, Fly Me to the Moon, Annapurna (Shadow Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet, The Ladies Foursome (Mayfield); A Winter’s Tale, Two Gentlemen of Verona (Freewill Shakespeare); Les Feluettes, The Merry Widow (Edmonton Opera); I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Travesties, The Graduate (Segal Centre). TRAINING: St. Thomas University, National Theatre School
GINA THORNHILL
ROLE: Assistant Stage Manager NEPTUNE: Assistant DirectorA Midsummer Night’s Dream, Director - The Prom Actor - The Woman in Black, Fallout/ The Forest in my Room (Neptune Touring Company) Stage Management - Elf the Musical, Neptune Theatre School’s YPCo OTHER THEATRE: Beyond the Sea (Mulgrave Road Theatre); Romeo & Juliet: A Drink Along, A Midsummer Night’s Wet Dream, Gina is Dead (Tea Time Creation Co.); Some Blow Flutes (Home-First Theatre); Pugwash (Ship’s Company Theatre); Slut: The Play (LunaSea Theatre) FILM/TV: The Trades (Kontent House); Good Grief (Fibe TV1); Chapelwaite (CTV Sci-fi); Fizzy (Afro Viking Pictures); Diggstown (CBC); The Mist (Paramount) OTHER: Gina is a Co-Director of Tea Time Creation Co. Big love to Hen, and the entire cast and crew xoxox
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GINA WOODWARD
ROLE: Assistant Stage Manager NEPTUNE: The Prom (YPCo.), Rumour Has It: Adele Tribute, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Play That Goes Wrong OTHER THEATRE: Horse Girls, The America Show (Around + Out Theatre Co.), Still Dancing, Downed Hearts (Ships Company Theatre 2024), Memories Beyond the Grave (2023), Peer Gynt, Seven Stories (FSPA) TRAINING: BA Dalhousie University, Stage Design and Technical Theatre Fountain School of Performing Arts OTHER: Thank you to the friends who are always waiting for me to get out of rehearsal
KAREN BASSETT
ROLE: Fight Director NEPTUNE: Heathers the Musical, The Play that Goes Wrong, Billy Elliot the Musical, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Full Monty, Ballad of the Motherland, Misery, The Color Purple, Shakespeare in Love, Hamlet, In a World Created by a Drunken God, What a Young Wife Ought to Know, Masked, Stag and Doe OTHER THEATRE: Numerous credits with Theatre New Brunswick, Ship’s Company Theatre, Festival Antigonish, Watermark Theatre, Villain’s Theatre, Two Planks and a Passion, Shakespeare by the Sea.
SAMANTHA WILSON
ROLE: Intimacy Director NEPTUNE: Dear Rita (Director), East Coast Kitchen Party (Neptune/The Grand), Shape of a Girl, Liars (Director); Misery, Cradle and All (Actor); The Full Monty,Rocky Horror Show, In Lieu of Flowers, Ballad of the Motherland (ID) OTHER THEATRE: Til Death Do Us Part, Downed Hearts, Dayboil, Tuesdays and Sundays (Ship’s Company Theatre); Cottagers and Indians (ARC); Steel Magnolias (Watermark Theatre); Honey Harbour (Gail Force Theatre), Where You Are, Sexy Laundry (Theatre Baddeck); The Roaring Girl, In the Next Room (Sheridan), Women of Troy, The Secret in the Wings (Dal Theatre); Strawberries in January (Live Bait)
VERONICA REYNOLDS
ROLE: Child Supervisor NEPTUNE: debut OTHER THEATRE: The Balcony (Theatre Boheme), The W’s (Taboo Theatre), Noble Pursuit (TAG Theatre) SELECTED FILM/TV: Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, A Bug and a Bag of Weed, Curtains, G-Spot, Mr. D, 22 minutes, Crossing Over, Roaming, Roundabout, Straight Eye for the Gay Guy, Gallery 902, Women Now, Pride Space, Haunted AWARDS: Best Supporting Actress in A Feature Film-Roundabout SELECTED TRAINING: The Actors Studio-By Invite (Los Angeles), BSc RDH (Dalhousie) currently 3rd year BA Double Major Cinema and Media Studies and Classics with Certificate in Theatre Creation (Dalhousie) OTHER: Passions-Producing/ Directing/Writing shows that promote inclusion and accessibility. Much Love to my children and gratitude to Jeremy and Heather. Overjoyed to be a part of the Neptune Family!
LUCAS ARAB
ROLE: Chrysalis Assistant Set Designer NEPTUNE: Scenic Designer: Dear Rita, Heathers (YPCo), The SpongeBob Musical (YPCo), Little Women (YPCo). Assistant Set Designer: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead OTHER THEATRE: Euripidaristophanize (FSPA) TRAINING: Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts OTHER: Welcome to those experiencing their first live show! My first memory of theatre happened in this same space. Much love to my Neptune family, my LMOP family, and Megan. Come behind the scenes and follow me: @ lucas_arab
ORION GOKIERT (he/they)
ROLE: Chrysalis Lighting Design NEPTUNE: Dear Rita OTHER THEATRE: The Children’s Hour (Bishop’s University), Heathers: la comédie musicale (Broadway UdeS), She Kills Monsters (Bishop’s University), Anne & Gilbert: the musical (Island Theatre Festival), Life’s A Dream (Bishop’s University), La Belle et la Bête (Broadway UdeS), Whatever Happened to Doctor Faustus: A Tragical History (Bishop’s University) TRAINING: BA Drama Honours, Bishop’s University OTHER: Huge thanks to my support system and everyone who helped me get here, this is the dream.
RILEY MCGILL
ROLE: Chrysalis Direction NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE - ACTOR: Horse Girls, Broken Kingdom (Halifax Fringe Festival); Dayboil (Ship’s Company Theatre); The Crucible, People, Places & Things, The Dog in the Manger (Fountain School of Performing Arts) FILM/TV: Parasomnia (Short), The Community Players (BellFibeTV1) TRAINING: Honours Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Certificate in Dance & Movement from Dalhousie University OTHER: For the people in my life who finish my sandwiches & feel like magic. Love you as high as the sky…
KYA MOSEY (she/her)
ROLE: Chrysalis Puppetry Direction NEPTUNE: Shakespeare in Love OTHER THEATRE: Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit (Festival Antigonish); MACROS: Zeno Box (Hyperloop Theatre/EFT); How The Light Lies [On You] (New Pants Project); Joyride (Matchstick Theatre); Macbeth (Steady Theatre); Slut: The Play (LunaSea) PUPPETRY: MACROS: Ambient Magic (Eastern Front Theatre); The Rainbow Fish (Mermaid Theatre) FILM/TV: The Queen of My Dreams (Shut Up & Colour/Baby Daal Productions); Diggstown (CBC); Escaping the NXIVM Cult (Sony TV: Lifetime) TRAINING: FSPA Acting (Dalhousie), AniMotion Puppetry Intensive (Mermaid Theatre) OTHER: Always love to Colin, Kirsten and Jeremy, Mum and Dad. Enjoy our ~magic~
JODI KRISTJANSON
ROLE: Chrysalis Music Direction NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Actor: Trouble in Mind (RMTC/Citadel); Prophecy (TPM); Seekers of Atlantis (CAC); Whatever Happens After? (Naked Theatre); Knock Knock Ginger (One Trunk Theatre). Assistant Director: The Piano Teacher, New (RMTC). Musical Director: The Selfish Giant (DSL); Little Women, Once Upon a Mattress (Genesis) FILM/TV: Le Monde de Gabrielle Roy (ICI Telé/CBC); Canada in Focus (Coelement); A Winter Getaway (Hallmark) TRAINING: Drama Studio London; The Village Conservatory for Music Theatre; Bachelor of Philosophy (Carleton/Collège Universitaire Dominicain) OTHER: Jodi is a co-founder of Genesis School of Dance, where she heads up the musical theatre program. Much love to my family & friends. ICXC
GWEN DAWSON
ROLE: Keys 2 NEPTUNE: Les Miserables, Nunsense, West Side Story, The Jungle Book, Wizard of Oz, Christmas Carol, Into The Woods, Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, Shrek The Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Neptune Reunited: Anthems, Elf The Musical, Billy Elliot The Musical NEPTUNE YPCO MUSIC DIRECTION CREDITS: Heathers Teen Edition, Little Women, Frozen Jr., Shout, How To Eat Like A Child, Animal Farm SELECTED OTHER THEATRE: Evita, Stop The World I Want To Get Off, A Chorus Line, Rocky Horror Show, Nicholas Nickleby, West Side Story (STF), Starting Here, Starting Now (Blackbox Productions), Grease (Various), Nunsense (Various) OTHER: International Piano Bar Entertainer - and her Best Role Ever: Sam’s Mom!!
BRAD REID
ROLE: Reeds NEPTUNE: Dear Rita, Elf the Musical, Cinderella, Shakespeare In Love, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek the Musical, A Year With Frog and Toad, The Addams Family, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd. OTHER THEATRE: Pollyanna (Charlottetown Festival) OTHER: Crystal (Cirque du Soleil World Tour 2019-2020).
CHRIS CHURCHILL
ROLE: Bass NEPTUNE: The Full Monty, Cinderella, Cats, Evita, Annie, Oliver, The Sound of Music, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas, Mary Poppins, High School Musical , Peter Pan , The Addams Family , Plaid Tidings, Chicago, Shrek, Mama Mia, Hooked, Cinderella, The Rocky Horror Show OTHER: Music has taken Chris to over 85 countries. Chris has been active in the Canadian music industry as a bassist, producer, composer, arranger, and educator for over 25 years. He has worked with Grammy, Juno, and ECMA award winners. He freelances ex- tensively on double bass and electric bass in a diverse range of styles. He’s led his own groups at many music festivals and has performed on over 30 cruise ships. Chris has written and performed music on HBO, APTN, CBC, and CTV television as well as playing for over 25 musical theater productions across Canada chrischurchill.net
TOM ROACH
ROLE: Drums NEPTUNE: Billy Elliott The Musical, Cinderella, Mama Mia, Shrek The Musical, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, Legally Blonde, ELF: The Musical, West Side Story, The Wizard of OZ, Peter Pan, Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, Ca
TIM ELSON
ROLE: Recorded artist - trumpet 1 and trumpet 2 NEPTUNE: Billy Elliott The Musical, West Side Story, Sweeny Todd, Into the Woods, Frog and Toad, Shrek OTHER: After earning a degree in Trumpet performance from the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Tim joined the Canadian forces in 1996 and is currently serving with the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy. Tim can be heard playing with various groups around HRM.
DAVE MOULTON
ROLE: Recorded artist - Trombone NEPTUNE: Debut TROMBONE
PERFORMANCE: The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, Symphony Nova, Capital Brassworks, The Canadian Staff Band, Intrada Brass, and Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. CONDUCTOR: Nova Sinfonia, Boardwalk Brass, Mississauga Temple Band, University of Toronto Brass Ensemble, and Vancouver Island Brass Ensemble (VIBE).
NATALIE ALCORN
ROLE: Recorded artist - french Horn NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER: She is a member of the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, frequently plays with Symphony Nova Scotia, and has played with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and Ottawa Symphony Orchestra among others. She holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and a Masters in Music from The New England Conservatory. Natalie lives in Lawrencetown with her husband, a friendly golden doodle, two cats, and three young, Frozen-loving children who can’t wait to see the show!
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Marguerite & Hector Muise
Hazel & Marvyn Robar
Réjeanne & Robert Bell
Stephanie Connidis
Linda Cummings
Mr John Gillis
Lynn MacDonald
David & Anne Morison
Susan Barnes
In Memory of Allan Shlosssberg
Roderick & Carolyn Buhr
David & Patricia Hastings
Barbara Huskilson
Jerry & Cheryl Inman
Rick & Marion Kelly
Catherine & John Lazier
Anne & Michael Harrop
Nancy Mansfield & Charles Baxter
George & Shirley Mencher
Nancy Mills
Gloria Rondeau
S. Bengert
Sharon Brannon
Joe Burke
Leslie Burrows
Margaret and Gordon Davis
Ms. Paula English
Ms. Gail Eskes
Rob Fennell & Sally Shaw
Elizabeth Fountain
Mr. Philip Fraser
Deborah Gass
James Keast
Raymond Klein
Mr & Mrs G. & C. Knapp
Todd LeBlanc
Anonymous
Anne MacKay
Peggy & Dave MacLean
Mary & Ron Macnab
Carol & Donald MacNeill
Donna L. McGrath
Janet Murray
Ms Michelle Paon
Kathryne Phillips & Diana Patterson
Linda & Alain Pirard
JIill Rafuse
Joanne Redden
Debbie Richardson
Suzanne Rix
Sharon Samland
Jane Scott
Larry Smith
Ms Kathie Swenson
Robert Van Wart
Madonna & Tom William
Anonymous
Megan Young
Sabina Abidi
Dr Jennifer Andrews
Nora Askew
Omega Au
Mr John Ayer
Jeannie Bail
Spencer & Caroline Barclay
Roberta Barker
Katherine Basile
Julie Becker
Jon & Susan Bekkers
Laura Gerrior
Naomi Black
Mr David Black
Joanne Blight
Genevieve Bondy
Greg Boutilier
Derek Brett
Lynn Brockington
The above Individual Support Gifts were made between June 1 - September 30 2024. We want to thank and recognize our long term donors for their extended giving.
five to nine years of support
10 to 14 years of support 15 to 19 years of support
20 or more years of support
Graham Bullock
Shari Burnard Ostrom
Annemary Butcher
Dorothy Cantrell
Janet Carver
Craig Charuk
Andre Chiasson
Susan Clarke
Danks Cole
Ms Janet Crocker
Emily Dauphinee
Jesse Dexter
Ms Sarah Dobson
Laurie Dolhan
Leanne Downey
Kate Dwyer
Sarah Dyack
Peter Edwards
Ms Amy Elliott
Maureen Fehr
Arthur Finbow
Allie Flinn
Tamara Gordon
Matthew Grandy
Melissa Hartery
Ms Rosemary Hayter
Elizabeth Hayton
Shawn Hayward
Paul Henderson
Sarah Hicks
Jenny Hill
Mary Hills
Kimberley Hirtle
Camilla Holland
Ashley Huxley
Dani Inkpen
Mike Jenkins
Michelle Johnson
Mehnaz Karani
Jordan Keddy
Dusty Keleher
Scylla Kerr-Coady
Ruth Kiechle
Mr William Kydd
Faith Lamoureux
Mrs Sara-Lynne Lantz
Reilly Lapierre
Meredith Lapp
Joanne leBlanc
Mr & Mrs Denis Linton
Susan Logan
Margaret Logan-Graham
Victoria Logan-Leadbeater
Theodore Lownie
Nazar Lukiv
Lois Mac Gregor
Jack MacDonald
Nancy MacDonald
Mark MacKinnon
Colin Macmillan
Taylor MacQuarrie
Tara Magarvey
KC Mangali
The Estate of Margaret Kath-
leen Dingley
Mr John McCord
Mrs Carol McKnight
David Merzel
Angela Monk
Marlene MOORE
David Morse
Wanda Murphy
Ms Margaret Murphy
Margarst Murray
Tanya Myles
Johnathan Nicholson
David Nicholson
Jodi Nickerson
Rita Nigam
Alexander Parke
Mr Dane Percy
Mr Russel Piercy
Mr & Mrs Stephanie Potter
James Potter
Mrs Lisa Profitt
Charlotte Raines
Jennifer Robarts
Jane Roberts
Blake Rolling
Charlotte Ross
Ms Lyn Salsman Waller
Doris Schoen
Colleen Shubaly
Ms Karlee Sinclair
David Sisley
Caitlin Smith
Carrie-Ann Smith
Susan Stackhouse
Paul Stone
Anna Stuart
Adam Thurston
Jane Tracey
Ms Jody Tulk
Ian Tulloch
Janeand John Van Horne
Jason Vermes
Ms Carolyn Vroom
Jill Waddington
L. Warner
Marika Warren
Ms Cynthia Wasson
Brian White
ADDITIONAL STAR DONORS
We want to thank and recognize our longterm donors for their extended giving.
five to nine years of support
10 to 14 years of support
15 to 19 years of support
20 + years of support
Sara Kinley
Trinda L. Ernst
Stanley Fage
Anonymous
Roderick & Valerie Macdonald
James Barker
Wilma Mays
Dr Rosemarie Sampson
United Way
Pauline Amirault
Glenda Butt
Stephanie Beaton
Ms Melissa Grant
Alex & Janet Handyside
Anonymous
Anonymous
Nora Henderson & Daniel Maillet
Mrs Donna Horne
Elizabeth Irwin
Mr & Mrs Rob Mabe
Ron O’Flaherty
Warren Ryan
Mr Thomas Sheppard
United Way
Joy Williams
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
FOUNTAIN HALL SEASON SPONSOR
PRODUCTION SPONSORS
FOUNDATIONS
JASON ROTH AND CHERYL STEADMAN ROTH TIM MARGOLIAN AND DAWN FRAIL FOUNDATION WINDSOR FOUNDATION ARTHUR AND AUDREY CUTTEN FOUNDATION
