WCT Digital Program - Grease (2022/23 Season)

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KAMLOOPS

GREASE

Book, Music, and Lyrics by JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY

CAST

MEL BAHNIUK

BILLY BROWN

DEVON BUSSWOOD

SHELYSE CAMERON

SCOTT CARMICHAEL

FRANKIE COTTRELL

DANIEL CURALLI

SARAH FORMOSA

STEVEN GREENFIELD

JAKE KOPYTKO

CATRIONA LEGER

FALY MEVAMANANA

STEPHANIE McLEAN

REM MURRAY

SAYER ROBERTS

EVA TAVARES

ALI WATSON

UNDERSTUDIES:

Patty

Doody

Jan

Ensemble / Radio Singer

Vince Fontaine

Roger

Kenickie

Cha Cha

Johnny Casino

Eugene

Miss Lynch

Frenchy

Marty

Sonny

Danny Zuko

Sandy

Rizzo

MEL BAHNIUK (Sandy, Jan), BILLY BROWN (Danny), SHELYSE CAMERON (Rizzo, Marty, Patty), SARAH FORMOSA (Frenchy), JAKE KOPYTKO (Sonny, Doody), STEPHANIE McLEAN (Miss Lynch), REM MURRAY (Kenickie, Roger)

WCT is proud to tell our stories in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

MUSICIANS

SCOTT CARMICHAEL

MATT FICHTER

STEVEN GREENFIELD

GEORGIA PAPE

KRIS RUSTON

ALEXANDER WARD

CREATIVE TEAM

JAMES MacDONALD

STEVEN GREENFIELD

ALLISON PLAMONDON

NARDA McCARROLL*

STEPHANIE KONG

ROBERT SONDERGAARD

BILL CHABASSOL

SAM JEFFERY

KARYN MOTT

LIZ KING

STACI HANLEY

Drums

Saxophone

Piano

Alternate Bass

Guitar Bass

Director

Music Director

Choreographer

Set Designer

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Sound Engineer

Fight Director

Intimacy Director

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

DAVIS SHEWCHUK

Approximately 2 hours, including one 20 minute intermission

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It’s hard to imagine that Grease is over 50 years old—and that at the time it was first created in the early 1970’s, it was only 12 years after the year depicted in the story!

Nostalgia is a powerful tool in evoking thought, memory, and feeling. Most of us have some association with Grease—via enjoyment of the original production or film version, in seeing productions through the years, or in singing “Summer Nights” at the top of our lungs in a karaoke bar (or is that just me?). Its feel-good music, characters, and bouncy story have made millions of smiling audiences leave theatres tapping their toes for decades, and will do so for years to come.

I had a conversation with my father on his 60th birthday (as we went tobogganing after dinner…). He said, “You know, I still feel like I’m 18—it’s the rest of the world that treats me like I’m 60.” As I get older, I recognize how true this is, and it’s part of Grease’s eternal appeal: we’re not just reminded of the way we used to be, we still are those people deep inside—and we love going along with their journey because of it.

The show’s appeal lies in enduring characters, catchy tunes, and a feeling of easy-breezy life. If it’s a reminder of something sweet for all of you—and if you go back into the world with a song in your heart and love in your soul—that’s the timeless takeaway.

Thanks to all of you, WCT continues to rebound from the challenges faced by all of us over the past few years. The message of Grease is “We go together”—and the exuberant joy of sharing this fun in a theatre with others is testament to the importance of gathering as a community. We’ve got another great season lined up for you next year, and we can’t wait to have you back.

Enjoy.

James MacDonald, Artistic Director

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ACT ONE

“Alma Mater”

“Grease”

“Summer Nights”

“Those Magic Changes”

“Freddy, My Love”

“Greased Lightnin’”

“Rydell Fight Song”

“Mooning”

“Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee”

“We Go Together”

ACT TWO

“Shakin’ at the High School Hop”

“It’s Raining on Prom Night”

“Born to Hand Jive”

“Hopelessly Devoted to You”

“Beauty School Dropout”

“Sandy”

“Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Queen”

“There Are Worse Things I Can Do”

“Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)”

“You’re the One That I Want”

“Finale: We Go Together (Reprise)”

Miss Lynch, Patty, Eugene Company

Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys

Doody, Burger Palace Boys, Pink Ladies

Marty, Pink Ladies

Kenickie, Burger Palace Boys

Sandy, Patty

Roger, Jan

Rizzo

Company Company

Sandy, Radio Singer

Johnny Casino, Company

Sandy

Angel, Choir

Danny

Doody, Roger

Rizzo

Sandy

Sandy, Danny, Company Company

DIRECTOR’S NOTES by JAMES MacDONALD

Usually when envisioning a production, I start with the story, and the production design develops from the themes and plot of the show. I talk with the designer about the locations, the flow of the scenes, the creative use of the stage.

Grease evolved slightly differently. Last year, when working on The Wizard of Oz on our new revolving stage, I was struck by how much the stage resembled a giant record player. I set out to think of a show that would be perfect for our times and audiences, that would be suitable to be staged on a set that looked like a record player/juke box, with elements of the high school gym so familiar to most of us. And from there, the designers and I talked about how this outline would support a fast-paced, fun staging of the show. Grease…is the word.

Grease the stage musical pre-dated the film, and contains elements not present in the movie— and vice versa. We’ve inserted certain songs from the film that are not actually in the stage version, and you’ll hear a few tunes from the stage version that develop the characters and story in giving us a more well-rounded look at life at Rydell High.

Grease is a story of youth, exuberance, and burgeoning romance. It was written at a time when our standard of the depiction of male/female relationships, as well as issues such as consent, were substantially different than they are today. Yet the story holds – and becomes one of equality, liberation, and empowerment for all of the characters, especially the women. We have a lot of fun working on these musicals, and we love the way the happiness spreads through our community. It’s a real pleasure to share this joy with all of you.

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ABOUT THE CREATORS

JIM JACOBS (Book, Music, and Lyrics). Jacobs, who created Grease (in 1970) with Warren Casey, was born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago’s far northwest side. During the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll (1956-1960) he was a guitar-playing “greaser” student at Taft High School. In 1963, Jacobs met Warren Casey when they were both cast in a local theatre production of A Shot in the Dark. Seven years later they wrote what was to become one of the greatest musicals of all time. Grease opened in 1971 in a former trolley barn called the Kingston Mines Theatre in Chicago. A year later, Grease made it to Broadway and “Greasemania” took off, resulting in one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. The 1978 movie became and remains the highest-grossing movie musical of all time. Originally an actor, Jacobs has been seen on television, in motion pictures, regional theatre, national tours, and on Broadway. He is the co-author of several other plays and musicals including Island of Lost Coeds, a musical spoof of the low budget sci-fi/horror/jungle movies of the 1950s, which he wrote with Warren Casey. In May 2014, Mr. Jacobs was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Columbia College in Chicago. He currently resides in Southern California and remains active in the theatre, especially with the American Theatre Company of Chicago.

WARREN CASEY (Author, Composer, and Lyricist) was born in Yonkers, New York, and attended Syracuse University. During the late ‘50s, he learned all about “greasers” while working as an art teacher in upstate New York. He moved to Chicago in 1962, where he hoped to pursue an acting career. He appeared in dozens of productions, including creating the role of Bernie Litko in David Mamet’s Sexual Perversity in Chicago. He supported himself with jobs in retail, including working as an assistant manager of a chain of apparel stores, and as a record salesman. In the meantime, he taught himself how to play the guitar and began writing songs. Mr. Casey acted with the Chicago Stage Guild (where he met Jim Jacobs), the Old Town Players, and the Kinston Mines Theatre. The latter company staged the original production of Grease, which he wrote with Jim Jacobs. After the incredible success of both the musical and the movie, the two collaborated on Island of Lost Coeds, a musical satire of the B-movies of the 1950s. Mr. Casey died in 1988.

COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES

THE CAST

MEL BAHNIUK - Patty / Understudy for Sandy & Jan

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Lady/Lord Capulet Romeo & Juliet, Titania/Hippolyta A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare by the Bow/ Theatre Calgary); Maria in the film They Who Surround Us; Producer of the documentary OMA (TELUS StoryHive); Concord Floral, The Flick, Middletown, All For Love, One the Verge (University of Alberta); Catch Me If You Can, Big Fish, Trojan Women, NINE (MacEwan University). BFA in Acting (University of Alberta) Diploma in Theatre Arts (MacEwan University).

BILLY BROWN - Doody / Understudy for Danny

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Billy Brown is an actor and singer from Edmonton, Alberta. He is a graduate of MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts Program and the University of Alberta’s BFA in Acting. This is Billy’s first time working at Western Canada Theatre and is honoured to be playing the role of Doody in this production of Grease. Previous credits include: Jersey Boys (The Citadel Theatre); Ragtime: A Concert Performance (Theatre Calgary); Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Theatre Calgary’s Shakespeare by the Bow); Love’s Labours Lost (Freewill Shakespeare); Rumpelstiltskin (Alberta Musical Theatre Company). Billy would like to thank Western Canada Theatre for this amazing opportunity and hopes the audience enjoys the performance!

DEVON BUSSWOOD - Jan

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Devon is thrilled to be making her WCT debut! A singer-songwriter, voice actor, and human muppet, she most recently trained at The Second City in Chicago, studying stand-up, improv, and writing. Select credits: Broadway Holiday (Gateway Theatre); Huhu in the animation series Momolu and Friends; and Rose Fenny in Dogfight (ArtsWest), for which she was nominated for ‘Best Actress in Musical’ at Seattle’s Gregory Awards. Thank you to the incredible cast, crew, and creative team for the memories and the shenanigans!

#campgrease

SHELYSE CAMERON - Ensemble / Radio Singer / Understudy for Rizzo, Marty, Patty

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Shelyse Cameron is an actor for stage, screen, and voice-over with extensive training in dance and musical theatre. She has been performing in the Kamloops theatre community since she was 9 years old. Shelyse is a graduate from Thompson Rivers University, Vancouver Acting School, and has training from The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art in England. Select Theatre: Hamlet (LAMDA); Friday Night Live (Vancouver Improv); Rivertown Players (Kamloops Arts Council). Select Film/T.V: Operation Bring Back Christmas, Astronomy Walkers, Hipsterverse, Beyond The Woods, and has done voice-over work for commercials & children’s animation. Shelyse is beyond excited to be making her WCT debut and to work alongside such a talented group of artists!

SCOTT CARMICHAEL - Vince Fontaine / Drums

At WCT: Ring of Fire, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Elsewhere: Scott has had the pleasure of performing in theatres across Canada for 15 years. Selected theatre credits: Man of La Mancha (Magnus Theatre); The Foursome (Foster Festival); The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom (Sudbury Theatre Centre); Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Mayfield, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Arts Club, Stage West Calgary, Theatre Aquarius, Magnus Theatre); Ring of Fire (Thousand Islands Playhouse, Chemainus Festival Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet (Drayton, Stage West Calgary, Chemainus Festival Theatre); 12 Angry Men, The 39 Steps, Melville Boys, I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Rose Theatre Brampton). Film & TV: Justice for MLK: The Hunt for James Earl Ray, The Witches of Salem, Paranormal 911, Marine Disasters. Love to Cecily and son Jaden for their love and support

FRANKIE COTTRELL - Roger

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Frankie grew up in Gibsons, BC, where he took dancing and singing at Dance Works Academy. He is Indigenous from the Tahltan Nation and his ancestral name is Wākin’ādā which means “walks on the clouds”. Frankie graduated from the Musical Theatre Diploma Program at Capilano University in 2015. Select theatre credits include: Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet (Chemainus Theatre Festival, Theatre Northwest); Eddie in The Ring of Fire (Theatre Northwest); Mamma Mia (Arts Club); Cha in The 3 Little Pigs (Carousel Theatre for Young Audiences); and Tommy in Tommy the musical (Renegade). Frankie will also be performing in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Arts Club this summer. Frankie also writes and sings original music both as a solo artist and with his band When They Rise. Enjoy the show! @frankie.cottrell

DANIEL CURALLI - Kenickie

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Made in Italy (Arts Club); Derwent Is Different (Green Thumb Theatre); Hairspray, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Newsies, Something Rotten (TUTS); Shrek, Annie, Seussical (Align Entertainment); Snow White: Panto (Metro Theatre); Cry Baby (Awkward Stage); The Safe Word, Eurydice, Edward II, Love and Information (UBC). Daniel is a proud graduate of UBC BFA program. Love to Mom, Dad, Sophia, Thomas, family, and friends for their support. To God be the Glory. IT’S SHOWTIME!! danielcuralli.com

SARAH FORMOSA - Cha Cha / Understudy for Frenchy

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Born and raised in the greater Vancouver Area, Sarah Formosa began her preforming arts career as a dancer where she did her formal training in San Francisco at Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Since moving back to the Vancouver in 2016, Sarah has had the opportunity to work as a dance artist, choreographer, and actress in many productions both on stage and in TV and Film. Some of her credits include Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, LifeTime, Freeform, Apple TV+, and most recently you will see her on Paramount+ in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. In 2021, Sarah joined Holy Crow Arts for their World Premiere of So Damn Proud. Sarah is very grateful to be joining Western Canada Theatre with this production of Grease! @itssarahformosa

JAKE KOPYTKO - Eugene / Understudy for Sonny & Doody

At WCT: The Wizard of Oz, A Christmas Carol

Elsewhere: Jake made his professional acting debut over ten years ago with Western Canada Theatre, on the Sagebrush stage, and is delighted and grateful to be back. Jake has been diversifying his skills in the realms of dance, singing, voice acting, and stage combat over the past decade, and acquired further education at Thompson Rivers University. Born and raised in Kamloops, he now resides in Vancouver, Canada and is furthering his acting career in TV, film, and of course—theatre! Other memorable productions include: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Cinderella (Project X Theatre); The Adam Project (Netflix); A Midsummer Nights Dream, She Kills Monsters (TRU). Lots of love to family and friends. Thank you for the unwavering support. Dad, this one’s for you. @jakekopytko

CATRIONA LEGER - Miss Lynch

At WCT: Hurry Hard (Director), Push Up Bar (Director, Co-creator - A Broad’s Way Cabaret)

Elsewhere: Catriona has worked across Canada as an actor, director, producer and creator for over twenty-five years. Kamloops audiences may know her as director of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (Project X); And Slowly Beauty, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (TRU AWT). Select Acting elsewhere: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Antony and Cleopatra (a Company of Fools); Lysistrata and the Temple of Gaia (Odyssey Theatre); End of Civilization (Same Day Theatre); Better Living, Unity 1918, An Acre of Time (GCTC); School for Wives (Plosive Productions); Young Lady in White (Evolution Theatre); and a handful of Hallmark films shot right here in the TNRD. Catriona holds an MFA in Directing, BFA in Acting (UBC) and is a graduate of École Philippe Gaulier (Paris, France). She is currently Associate Teaching Professor of Theatre at TRU. catrionaleger.com.

Did you know?

BCLC is proud to support Western Canada Theatre’s Grease

Last year, Western Canada Theatre Society received a Community Gaming Grant for more than $88,500 from the Province of B.C.

FALY MEVAMANANA - Frenchy

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Faly is a queer mixed-race actor, writer, singer, and sourdough bread enthusiast. Since graduating from the Randolph College for the Performing Arts, she has performed in seven provinces across Canada and been nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award for individual performance. Some of her favourite theatre credits include: playing the title role in Alice In Pantoland (Neptune Theatre); The Dream Catchers (The Charlottetown Festival); Juno in Juno’s Reward at (The Grand Theatre). Most recently, she played the lead in the world premiere of In Lieu of Flowers at Neptune Theatre. As a writer, Faly is driven to tell scripted stories which showcase marginalized voices in a joyful way. Outside of the professional realm, Faly volunteers as the Artistic Associate for a closed virtual arts community for artists and arts-lovers across Turtle Island from equity seeking groups. Raised in Coquitlam, BC, she’s ecstatic to be performing in her home province for all you lovely folks!

STEPHANIE McLEAN - Marty / Understudy for Miss Lynch

At WCT: Ensemble – The Wizard of Oz; Chip – Beauty and the Beast

Elsewhere: Local to Kamloops, Stephanie is a singer, dancer, and actor that has performed across Canada. After graduating from Randolph Academy, Stephanie performed in various roles and spent many years teaching dance in both Toronto and Vancouver with UBC. When not performing, Stephanie is an extremely proud mom and grateful to get to work with the incredible team at WCT as the Development Manager. Hudson and JP, I love you so much. Mom, I couldn’t do this without you. And a huge thank you to all of my family and friends for the never-ending support.

REM MURRAY - Sonny Understudy for Kenickie & Roger

At WCT: Johnny – Hurry Hard, Ensemble – The Wizard of Oz, Children’s Chorus – Fiddler on the Roof

Elsewhere: Rem was born in Worchester, Massachusetts, but he has spent almost the entirety of his life living in British Columbia. Rem fell in love with theatre during his first theatrical production, where he was part of the Children’s Chorus in WCT’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, and he is absolutely thrilled to be working again at Western Canada Theatre a decade later. Other roles of note include: Edmund/Aslan/Mr. Beaver in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Project X) and LC-4 in Fight Girl, Battle World (TRU AWT). Rem would like to thank all of his dear friends, family, and mentors who have supported him along the way. Instagram: @remmurray

CMK

Chamber Musicians of Kamloops

Proudly present

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Partners in Crime Return

Cvetozar Vutev, violin

Curtis Howell, keyboard

With Special Guest: Anika Howell, Soprano

7:30 p.m.

Kamloops United Church

Students Under 19 Years Free

Tickets available at the door and at www.chambermusiciansofkamloops.org for both live and on-line viewing

This concert will also be livestreamed and can be viewed on-line until May 13, 2023

SAYER ROBERTS - Danny

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: A Toronto-based actor, Sayer (he/him) has performed across Canada, with the Stratford Festival (The Music Man, The Rocky Horror Show, Guys and Dolls, HMS Pinafore), Vancouver Arts Club (Kinky Boots, Les Misérables, Red Rock Diner), Stage West Calgary (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), and Drayton Entertainment (Kinky Boots) to name a few. When not on stage, Sayer is an orchestral composer, for short films and podcasts, and he frequently creates themes and soundscapes for “Dungeons & Dragons” and other fantasy adventures. He and his partner Kaylee Harwood host the podcast “MCU and Me!”, a couple’s journey through Marvel films and tv shows. As always, rwy’n dy garu di, cariad.

EVA TAVARES - Sandy

At WCT: From the Sagebrush, With Love

Elsewhere: Eva Tavares is a Vancouver/Shuswap based director, singer, dancer, and coach. Most recently starring as Christine Daae in the Broadway Tour of Phantom of the Opera, Tavares is a graduate of UBC Opera, the LAMDA Shakespeare Short Course, and the Banff/Citadel Theatre Professional Training Program. Previous performance credits include: Marta in Kiss of the Spider Woman, Anne in A Little Night Music, and the world premiere of Sousatzka starring Victoria Clark. When the pandemic shut down live performance, Tavares began investing in her new found love of TV/film as an actor and director, appearing on Disney+, the CW channel, Lifetime, and many other networks. Funnily enough, you can see her as Barbara in the new Paramount+ show, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies! Grease is definitely the word for Tavares this year. Huge thanks to the Kamloops community for always making me feel so welcome and supported. It feels like coming home!

ALI WATSON - Rizzo

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Ali has been eyeing up this theatre from afar for a long time and she is thrilled to be able to debut in her first WCT show! Ali has done Grease twice before but never as a Pink Lady. This role is definitely a little bit different than when she played Teen Angel in Grade 12 (Eat your heart out, Frankie Avalon!). Her recent credits include: Lucy in The Fianceé (Persephone Theatre); Ensemble/Female Swing in Kinky Boots (Arts Club); Nicky in What If (Green Thumb Theatre); and Suzy in The Marvellous Wonderettes (Theatre Northwest). Enjoy your night of being transported back into the 50s!

MUSICIANS

MATT FICHTER - Saxophone

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Matt Fichter is an educator, conductor, and saxophonist from Kamloops, BC. He has degrees in Music and Education from the University of Victoria, and has performed with a variety of ensembles, including the University of Victoria Wind Symphony, Sobremesa Saxophone Quartet, Beyond Brass Big Band, Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, and more. Matt is also an experienced pit band musician, having played in productions of Urinetown, Matilda, Fame, and now Grease! Matt is very active in the Kamloops music scene, having worked with the SD73 District Honour Band, the Kamloops Community Band, and the Cantabile Singers; he loves to see Kamloops come together around the arts whenever possible. In his free time, he can be found attending local musical events and jam sessions, or enjoying the beautiful scenery throughout the interior. Enjoy the music of Grease, even if you can’t make your feet behave.

GEORGIA PAPE - Alternate Bass

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Georgia is a grade 11 student at St. Ann’s Academy, and is currently playing in the school band, choir, and vocal jazz. She has been studying various musical instruments with Michael Turner at Turner’s Music Studio since age 13. An aspiring musician, she plans to pursue music as a career. The very first time she got to play an electric bass, she said “I feel like I was meant to do this!”

KRIS RUSTON - Guitar

At WCT: Million Dollar Quartet – drums, Mamma Mia! – guitar, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline – guitar, Are We Cool Now? – drums, Les Misérables – bass, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – bass.

Elsewhere: Rhythms on The Rails – guitar (Train Track Productions); Webley Awaits – Musical Director/guitar/piano (BC Living Arts). Kris has been an integral part of the music scene in Kamloops and area for 25 years. A multiinstrumentalist, he holds a Diploma of Music in Jazz Studies from Capilano University in North Vancouver and performs in several ensembles that vary in musical genres. This is his seventh show with Western Canada Theatre

ALEXANDER WARD - Bass

At WCT: The Sound of Music, Elf the Musical, Hey Viola!, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, Mamma Mia!

Elsewhere: Alexander Ward began studying music at an early age here in Kamloops, BC. Theatre credits include: Cinderella (MD); You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Project X); Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Thousand Islands Playhouse). He currently plays for indie outfit Mother Sun who recently released their third studio album and who’s music has been featured in the ninth season of the SHOWTIME original series Shameless. Alexander frequently performs with local jazz groups including the Kris Ruston Trio and his own quartet.

CREATIVE TEAM

JAMES MacDONALD - Director

At WCT: Sleight of Mind, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, GLORY, The Drowning Girls, A Christmas Carol, Vimy Elsewhere: Julius Caesar (Stratford Festival); The Old Ladies, Black ‘ell (Shaw Festival); Fire, As You Like It, Much Ado about Nothing (Canadian Stage); A Few Good Men, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily (RMTC). James spent 10 years as Associate Artistic Director of The Citadel Theatre, where he directed 18 productions, including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Venus in Fur, Billy Bishop Goes to War, and God of Carnage, and acted in 14 more, including six seasons as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. He was also the Program Director of the Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program, and the founding Artistic Director of Edmonton’s Freewill Shakespeare Festival. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta BFA Acting Program.

STEVEN GREENFIELD - Music Director / Conductor / Piano / Johnny Casino

At WCT: Associate Music Director of Children of God; Music Director of Waiting for the Parade and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; ‘Motel’ in Fiddler on the Roof, ‘Zoltan Karpathy’ in My Fair Lady, ‘The Mayor of Whoville’ in Seussical

Elsewhere: Born and raised in Mohkínstsis (Calgary), and now proudly calling amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) home, Steven (he/him) is a Jessie and OVATION! Award-winning music director and actor. Recent credits: Jersey Boys, ‘Mr. Boddy’ in Clue, A Christmas Carol, Ring of Fire and Once (Citadel); The Wrong People Have Money and The Comedy Company (Shadow); The Dreamer’s Cantata (Edmonton Fringe/Plain Jane); ‘Jerry Lee Lewis’ in Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary and Arts Club); Tune to A (Expanse/Azimuth); Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel/ArtsClub), Into the Woods (MacEwan) performed to a pandemic-era audience of teddy bearsonly; ‘Max’ in Lend Me a Tenor and Forever Plaid (Mayfield); Good Day and Good Night (Carousel); Elbow Room Café: The Musical (Zee Zee). He has been an instructor at Studio 58, Capilano University, and MacEwan University (his alma mater). Thanks to James and Allison. Special thanks to family, friends, Jessie, Edgar, and Gotham for their love and support. stevengreenfield.ca

ALLISON PLAMONDON - Choreographer

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Recent credits include: White Christmas, Damn Yankees, Holiday Inn for the Shaw Festival, And I Never Stopped Dancing (writer/director); A Polite Fiction (writer/performer) for Smile Theatre. NYC Choreography: Goblin Market (59E59/Edinburgh), The Hills Are Alive! (NYMF); Someone To Belong To (NYC Fringe - Overall Excellence Award, Choreography). NYC Directing: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (14th St Y); What’s Your Problem (Ars Nova/Wild Project); Memory Home (concept/direction/choreo) and The Tchaikovsky Vignettes (dir/ choreo) both in residence at HB Studio. Off-Broadway assistant credits: Bells Are Ringing (City Center Encores); Make Mine Manhattan (Connelly); Freckleface Strawberry (New World Stages). Opera: Apprentice Director on Orphee+ for Edmonton Opera, member of first all-female team to receive Opera America’s Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer prize, 2021-22. Film/TV: Curfew (Oscar-winner, 2013); Before I Disappear (IFC); Believe (NBC); Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick (asst choreo). Teaching: AMDA, Broadway Dance Center, Sheridan College, Randolph Academy.

NARDA McCARROLL - Set Designer

At WCT: The Wizard of Oz (set); Glory (set/lights); Vimy (set/lights/costumes); and A Christmas Carol (lights); Mary’s Wedding (production design).

Elsewhere: Narda has been Hopelessly Devoted to Grease since she first saw the movie on her 11th birthday. Other recent favorite designs: Vigilante (Catalyst Theatre); Cinderella (Rainbow Stage); Rock of Ages (More Entertainment); Peter and the Starcatcher, The Penelopiad, Julius Caesar (Citadel Theatre); Brontë: The World Without (Stratford Festival); The Drowning Girls (National Tour); To the Light, Red, Mary’s Wedding (Alberta Theatre Projects); Cipher, Sherlock Holmes and the Raven’s Curse, Sweeney Todd (Vertigo Theatre). Narda has an MFA in theatre design from the U of A. She was the costume designer for Edmonton’s Shakespeare in the Park for 16 seasons. She also designed the costumes for the feature film Cut Bank. narda.ca

STEPHANIE KONG - Costume Designer

At WCT: The Wizard of Oz

Elsewhere: Stephanie is a Vancouver based costume designer and holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Production from UBC. Costume Design credits include: Something Rotten! (Theatre Under the Stars); How the World Began (Pacific Theatre); Cipher (Vertigo Theatre); The Great Leap (Arts Club Theatre); Go, Dog, Go! (Carousel Theatre for Young People.) Film & TV credits include: DC’S Legends of Tomorrow (Head Cutter, Seasons 6–7), The Magicians (Stitcher/Cutter, Seasons 2–5). Up Next: Beautiful (Arts Club Theatre). Other: Jessie Award winner and nominee in Costume Design. CAFTCAD Award nominee in Excellence in Costume Building. @stephanieytkong

ROBERT SONDERGAARD - Lighting Designer

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Robert is excited to be doing his first design for WCT after starting his career as a production assistant with the company in the 1990/91 Season. From there he continued his training in technical theatre at the Banff Centre for the Arts and spent 10 years working for Christie Lites Vancouver. In 2002, Robert started his own company, Electric Aura Lighting Design, and has designed for all types of live entertainment. In theatre, Robert has designed for numerous companies including The Arts Club, Canadian Stage, Theatre Under the Stars, and Royal City Musical Theatre. Robert has also worked as a production designer on a variety of televised sporting events including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Paralympics, the 2017 Invictus Games, and 13 Grey Cup Halftime Shows. robert-sondergaard.com electricaura.net

BILL CHABASSOL - Sound Engineer

At WCT: Sound Engineer for The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol; Lighting Design for The Soldier’s Tale, The Drowning Girls; Associate Lighting Design for Meet My Sister.

Elsewhere: Bill is an honours Graduate of Sheridan College’s Technical Theatre Production program, and has attended the Banff Centre’s Technical Production program. He has been working, teaching, mentoring and been found backstage all across Canada for over 20 years. Special thanks and love to Michelle for being the brightest light in my life!

SAM JEFFERY - Fight Director

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Sam Jeffery (she/her) is an award-nominated fight director, actor, certified intimacy director & coordinator, and educator who has worked on (and off) stages across the country. Born and raised in

amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) on Treaty 6 territory. she’s a graduate of the University of Alberta’s BFA Acting program. Sam has been co-AD of StoneMarrow Theatre, a Sterling Award juror, and most recently an instructor in the acting faculty of Vancouver Film School. A new transplant to the coast, she is delighted to make her WCT debut & meet the community. Select fight direction credits: Flowers of the Rarest (Flowers Artists’ Collective); Dooja Ghar

(The Other House) (The Monsoon Festival); Oil (University of British Columbia); Michael Mysterious (Pyretic Productions); Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Blarney Prod/You Are Here); The Blue Hour (Skirtsafire); Henry V, Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar (The Malachites). samjeffery.com

KARYN MOTT - Intimacy Director

At WCT: Sleight of Mind

Elsewhere: Karyn Mott is thrilled and grateful to be back at WCT working on Grease! They are a Queer, non-binary, intimacy director and coordinator, awardwinning actor, and artistic mental health practitioner. Karyn has been active in theatre, film, and television for over 15 years and holds their BFA from the University of Alberta. They are the workshop coordinator and board member of the National Society of Intimacy Professionals (NSIP), a proud team member of Principal Intimacy Professionals (PIP), and an assistant facilitator for PIPs SAGaccredited Intimacy Professional Training Program. Selected credits include: My Little Tomato (VACT & ZeeZee Theatre); In My Day (ZeeZee Theatre); Shogun (Disney/FX); Career Opportunities in Murder and Mayhem (Disney); Resident Alien S1 & S2 (Syfy); Golden Delicious (Golden Delicious Films); Upload S2 (Amazon). Much love to Dani, my parents, and friends for all their love and support.

LIZ KING - Stage Manager

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Liz is a Victoria based, Saskatchewan born stage manager. She has worked across Canada with many theatres including the Belfry Theatre, Chemainus Theatre Festival, The Arts Club, Persephone Theatre, Globe Theatre, Gwaandak Theatre, and the Stratford Festival. She spent The Lost Years working as the Operations Manager for the Victoria Symphony. She is very excited to be working at WCT for the first time. Up next Liz will be the assistant stage manager for Ghost with Chemainus Theatre Festival. Liz has run one marathon and had one major mountain biking crash. She cares to repeat neither.

STACI HANLEY - Assistant Stage Manager

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Select credits include Cinderella (Calgary Opera); Sound of Music (Arts Club); Halfway There, Hurry Hard (Lighthouse Festival); Hairspray, Elf: The Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beauty and the Beast, and more (Theatre Aquarius); Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Ghost: The Musical and more (Drayton Entertainment). Staci is an honours graduate of the Technical Production for Theatre program at Sheridan College. Staci would like to thank her family, her friends and, her partner, Josh, for all of their love and support!

DAVIS SHEWCHUK - Apprentice Stage Manager

At WCT: Debut

Elsewhere: Davis Shewchuk (he/they) is an emerging Albertan stage manager based in Edmonton. They are passionate about creating anti-oppressive workspaces. He strives to create works accessible to both audiences and artists. Davis is excited to be working on their first production with Western Canada Theatre. Select credits include: Almost a Full Moon (The Citadel); Off the Beaten Path and Stories of Arlyrus (The Musicals of Tory Doctor); and Tune to A (Expanse/Azimuth).

BRAVO TO OUR DONORS!

Western Canada Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following government agencies, corporations, foundations, and individuals for their generous contributions through sponsorships and/or charitable donations. We thank everyone who plays their important part in helping us to bring the highest quality of work to the broadest possible audience.

Listings based on annual contributions, July 01, 2021 to March 06, 2023.

FUNDERS

The City of Kamloops

Canada Council for the Arts

Government of Canada

The Province of BC

BC Arts Council

FOUNDATIONS

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Dr. Elspeth M. McDougall Foundation

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DIAMOND COMPANIONS: $10,000+

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WCT STAFF

JAMES MacDONALD Artistic Director

LESLIE BILES Executive Director

ADMINISTRATION

TERRI RUNNALLS Education & Outreach Director

EMILY BROWN Education & Community Engagement Intern

RON THOMPSON Finance Director

OLGA KILINNIK Accounting Officer

CHELSEA ISENOR Marketing & Communications Director

KIRK SMITH Manager, Marketing, Digital & Special Projects

ELIZABETH NYGREN Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

SUZAN GOGUEN Growth & Engagement Director

STEPHANIE McLEAN Development Manager

JENNY EDWARDS Development & Administrative Assistant

LAURA MICHEL Indigenous Community Engagement Coord.

SKYLAR NAKAZAWA Facilities & Rentals Coordinator

PRODUCTION

CHRISTINE LEROUX Producer

BILL CHABASSOL Director of Production

LIAM BEFURT Venue Technical Director, Sagebrush Theatre

BRITTNEY MARTENS Head of Properties

SABRINA STACE Head of Wardrobe

EMILY THIBERT Wardrobe Assistant

JAMES BEFURT Head Scenic Carpenter

KRISTIN KLAMMER Head of Scenic Art

DANI FOISY Production Assistant & Floating Technician

ASHLEY HIIBNER Production Assistant & Floating Technician

BEVERLEY DESANTIS President

CHRYSTIE STEWART Vice President

DIANA SKOGLUND Secretary

TIM RODGERS Treasurer, Past Pres.

LORI BREGOLISS

GERALYN CORMACK

NENA JOCIC-ANDREJEVIC

BETH MORGAN

SUNNIE ROTHENBURGER

SHELLEY SANDERS

RADHIKA MAIRA TABREZ

PETER TER WEEME

CARMELINA WOODS

DANIEL JEWISON Theatre Technician, Sagebrush

ADRIAN HARLAND Theatre Technician, Sagebrush

VENUE SERVICES

MICHELLE CHABASSOL Manager of Ticketing & Patron Services

JANE HARESTAD Box Office & Patron Services Supervisor

MORGAN BENEDICT Manager of House & Volunteers

JESSICA BUCHANAN Front of House Assistant & Concession Coordinator

Box Office Representatives:

VIRAAJ BHINDA, STEPHEN FINLAY, AYLA HARRIS, LINDA KASSIS, GRACE LABOSSIERE, GRAYSON

NORSWORTHY, ELIZABETH NYGREN, ANN WELLER

House Staff:

DIANE AKERS, JAIDA BARKER, LEO BARRAGAN, GREG BROWN, DENISE CLEVELAND, SOPHIA

DIMOPOULOS, STEPHEN FINLAY, AARON

FOSTER, DES GEDDES, LINDA KASSIS, JAKOB

KOPYTKO, LAUREN MARQUISS, JULIA McKIBBON, ELIZABETH NYGREN

Head Ushers:

MARY AULIN, BARB DUBOIS-PAYNTER, KAREN

FERGUSON, TRUDY GOOLD, KELLY JEFFERY, MELODIE PIKE, GREG SAWATZKY

David Ross †

Tom Kerr ‡

Judge T.W. Shupe §

Francis Barnett *

Grant Chu *

D. Michael Dobbin *

Sharon Frissell *

Peggy Gilmour *

Mike Latta *

Anne Manson*

Maureen Marshall*

Lanni Shupe*

† Honorary Life Artistic Producer

‡ Founding Artistic Director

§ Honorary Life Chairman

* Honorary Life Member

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!

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