acting company IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Eric Abel Eric Abel Company Member RAISED IN / BASED IN: Aurora, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Eric made his theatrical debut in the Toronto Revival of CATS at the Panasonic Theatre in 2013. He is very excited to be spending his first summer with The Charlottetown Festival in both Anne of Green Gables The Musical and Canada ROCKS! OTHER: Canadian National Tap Team with Matthew Clark (Stage); Kids For It with Blake McGrath (TV); Get Up N Move with Amy Wright (DVD). Christy Adamson Christy Adamson Company Member RAISED IN: Oakville, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Fraulein Kost Cabaret (Theatre Aquarus); Joey/Topthorn War Horse (Mirvish); Jolene/Associate Choreographer Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (US National Tour); Velma Hairspray (Port Hope); Lady Jaqueline Me And My Girl; Tess Crazy For You; Evita; Sweet Charity; (Drayton Entertainment); Bianca Kiss Me Kate (Sunshine Festival); Joseph and the amazing ; A Chorus Line (Stage West); Robin Hood (Ross Petty Productions); 5 productions of CATS most recently at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto. Christy is thrilled to be part of the 50th Anniversary of our favourite redhead! Gabriel Antonacci Gabriel Antonacci Company Member RAISED IN / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Canada ROCKS!, British Invasion, America Strikes Back, Anne of Green Gables The Musical, The Full Monty THEATRE: Jersey Boys (Toronto Centre); American Idiot (1st US Tour); The Who s Tommy, Fiddler... (Stratford). OTHER: Gabe is so excited to be back on the Island and cannot wait to get married to Robin Calvert this summer! Josée Boudreau Company Member RAISED IN: Shédiac, NB / BASED IN: Mont-Carmel, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Anne of Green Gables The Musical and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Josée Boudreau THEATRE: Josée is thrilled to be returning to the festival for her 4th season. Some of her favourite theatre credits include: Maria in The Sound of Music (Mirvish Productions, Citadel Theatre); Janet in The Rocky Horror Picture Show; Beth in Little Women; Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Citadel Theatre); Pocahontas, Nala, Melpomene Muse on board the Disney Magic (Disney Cruise Line). OTHER: The Music of Evangeline recording (2014). 14 www.charlottetownfestival.com
acting company Matthew Campbell Company Member RAISED IN: Oakville, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Somewhere In The World, Anne of Green Gables The Musical, The Full Monty, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Dear Johnny Deere (Music Director) TRAINED: Sheridan College THEATRE: British Invasion I & II, California Dreamin II, The Wedding Singer, 9 to 5, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kiss Me Kate, Brigadoon, H.M.S. Pinafore, Dear Johnny Deere FILM/T.V.- Warehouse 13, King of The Camp, Forensic Factor, The Ron James Show, Cold Blood, Ghostly Encounters. Matt would like to thank Anne Allan, his fiancé Alicia, Bruce and The Talent House. Matthew Campbell Réjean Cournoyer Company Member RAISED IN: Maritimes, Canada / BASED IN: Edmonton, AB FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Anne of Green Gables The Musical THEATRE: The Sound of Music (Aquarius); A Misfortune (NSTF); The Music of Jacques Brel, A Christmas Carol, Next to Normal, The Sound of Music, Pride and Prejudice, Sweeney Todd, Beauty and the Beast (Citadel Theatre); L Homme de la Mancha (Unithéatre); Les Miserables, White Christmas (Artsclub); True Love Lies (ATP), Tuesdays with Morrie (6X city tour); Little Shop of Horrors, Pélagie (Canadian Stage); Saint Carmen of the Main, Nativity (NAC); A Few Good Men, Oliver!, Beauty and the Beast (Neptune Theatre). Réjean Cournoyer Joshua Doig Company Member RAISED IN: Peterborough, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Josh is so excited to be performing on the Festival stage. Musical Theatre has always been a dream of his and he is so happy he could begin his career here in Charlottetown. Joshua Doig Jessica Gallant Company Member RAISED IN / BASED IN: Ten Mile House, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: Abegweit: The Soul of the Island, Les Feux Follets, Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Evangeline; (2010 and 2012 Young Company) THEATRE: Sally in You re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Headfirst Productions); Singer for Toronto Blue Jays (Rogers Centre). OTHER: Jessica recently studied Film Acting in Los Angeles. Huge thanks to family, friends, teachers, and TH for the amazing support! Jessica Gallant www.charlottetownfestival.com 15
acting company Susan Henley Susan Henley Company Member RAISED IN: Sedley, SK / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Anne of Green Gables The Musical THEATRE: Sound of Music (Citadel Theatre-Edmonton); Guys and Dolls (Montreal); Calendar Girls (Mirvish); Hairspray (Mirvish, and first U.S. national tour); A Man of No Importance (Acting Up Stage); Into The Woods (Atlantic Theatre Festival); Jacques Brel...(NAC, Vancouver, Toronto); Stratford Festival many roles. OTHER: The Music of Evangeline (cast recording 2014); workshop of the Broadway-bound new musical First Wives Club. Terry Hatty Company Member / Co-creator/writer RAISED IN: Saint John, NB / BASED IN: Charlottetown, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: Anne Of Green Gables The Musical, Dracula, Canada ROCKS!I and II, British Invasion and America Strikes Back THEATRE: Always pleased to be performing at The Festival and all the more in this particularly significant year of celebration. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new! OTHER: A former lead vocalist for 'The Guess Who'. Terry Hatty Kelly Holiff Kelly Holiff Company Member RAISED IN / BASED IN: Richmond Hill, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Kelly is ecstatic to be playing a dream role, Miss Stacy and be performing in Canada ROCKS! Selected credits include: Tracy in Hairspray; The Sound of Music; Rent; Nunsense; and Rocky Horror. OTHER: Kelly is a well-known Cabaret artist in Toronto and has been the official singer for organizations such as Tim Hortons and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Katie Kerr Company Member RAISED IN: Windsor, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables The Musical ; Evangeline, Ring of Fire THEATRE: Katie is overjoyed to be returning as Anne Shirley for the 50th anniversary. This is her fourth season with The Charlottetown Festival. Other credits: Come From Away, Theory of Relativity, Spring Awakening, Oklahoma! (Theatre Sheridan). FILM/TV: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? (CBC) OTHER: Evangeline cast recording. Katie is also a singer/songwriter. Katie Kerr 16 www.charlottetownfestival.com
acting company David Light Company Member RAISED IN: Prince Albert, SK / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: David is excited to be making his Festival debut! He recently performed in You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (The Guild) as the title role. Other Credits: Billy Elliot The Musical (1st National Tour Mirvish; North American Tour); The Little Mermaid, Robin Hood (Ross Petty); Beauty and the Beast (Citadel); Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret, and Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror Picture Show (The LOT). FILM/TV: Triple Sensation Season II (CBC), Zak in In The Light (Bravo). Love to Mom and Quinn. @Daviddelight Anthony MacPherson Company Member RAISED IN: Fall River, NS / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Ring of Fire THEATRE: Wizard of Oz (National Tour, Mirvish); Jungle Book, West Side Story (Neptune); A Christmas Carol (Aquarius); West Side Story (VOC); Death in Venice (COC). Training: Sheridan College, recipient Brian Linehan Foundation Triple Threat Award OTHER: Love to TH, Liv, Jam and the Fam! Andrew McAllister Company Member RAISED IN: Quispamsis, NB / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Five seasons of Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Christmas Rocks, Disco Cirque, The Full Monty, and Evangeline THEATRE: Andrew is thrilled to be back at the Festival. A shout out to the incredible crew; nothing would happen without them and a very special thank you to Anne Allan for all her leadership and advice. OTHER: This is dedicated to the little man, Mr. Harrison James! Love you! David Light Anthony MacPherson Andrew McAllister Lily McEvenue Company Member RAISED IN: Owen Sound, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut. THEATRE: Lily is thrilled to be making her debut with The Charlottetown Festival. Most recently she played the role of Victoria in the Toronto production of CATS. Other credits: Armide; Der Freischutz; The Magic Flute (Opera Atelier). FILM/TV: Reign. Lily McEvenue www.charlottetownfestival.com 17
acting company Laurie Murdoch Laurie Murdoch Company Member RAISED IN: Whalley, BC / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Anne of Green Gables The Musical THEATRE: The Sound of Music (Max) Drayton Festival, Hairspray (Wilbur) Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, Mamma Mia! (Harry) Royal Alex FILM: Dr. Cabbie, Enemy, Chaos Theory, The Zero Sum, The Core, Door to Door, Life Size TV: The Divide, Rookie Blue, Copper, Psych, Warehouse 13, Covert Affairs, Dan for Mayor, Murdoch Mysteries, Supernatural, Flashpoint, Da Vinci's Inquest/City Hall, Cold Squad, Outer Limits, XFiles, MacGyver Marlane O Brien Kristen Pottle Jennifer Rider-Shaw Marlane O Brien Company Member RAISED IN: I ve been everywhere, man / BASED IN: Crapaud, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, If you could read my mind, Dads THEATRE: Marta in Company (Canadian Stage Company); Maddie, in the world premiere of Toronto Mississippi (Tarragon Theatre); Miss Hannigan in Annie (Neptune). FILM/TV: Mrs. Stuart, the character Canadians loved to hate, TV s Emily of New Moon, Cat in Thom Fitzgerald s feature film Cloudburst; voice of Clara in Teletoon s Eckhart. Still thrilled to be back. Kristen Pottle Company Member RAISED IN: Fredericton, NB / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, Les Feux Follets. THEATRE: The Wizard of Oz (North American Tour and Ed Mirvish Theatre swing, U/S Wicked Witch); West Side Story (Vancouver Opera); Joseph..., The Producers, Happy Days, All Shook Up (Stage West). OTHER: Love to my family and my soon to be husband! Jennifer Rider-Shaw Company Member RAISED IN: Red Deer, AB / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut. THEATRE: Jen is thrilled to be making her Charlottetown debut as Josie Pye! Prior to this she spent four seasons at The Stratford Festival (Tommy, 42nd Street, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Kiss Me Kate). OTHER: Special thanks to Mom, Dad, the Talent House gang, and Robert. Follow me @RiderShaw. 18 www.charlottetownfestival.com
acting company Alicia Toner Company Member RAISED IN: Fredericton, NB / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline; Ring of Fire; Anne of Green Gables The Musical THEATRE: Cabaret; Legally Blonde; Poodle Skirts to Platform Shoes (Theatre Aquarius; Assassins (TIFT/Birdland); Ivan vs Ivan, Dear World (TIFT); Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Mayfield/Stage West Calgary); Scrooge the Musical, Cabaret, Broadway Gold (Rose Theatre). OTHER: Alicia couldn t imagine a better summer to be back on this beautiful island! Much love to her wonderfully supportive family and her soon-to-be hubby, MC. Sarah Vance Company Member RAISED IN: Waterloo, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Spamalot, Hairspray, High School Musical (Drayton Entertainment). Doodlebops Live! (Canadian Tour) FILM/TV: CARRIE (Sony); Warehouse 13 (Syfy); Bomb Girls (Global); Featured Soloist on SYTYCDC (CTV); King of the Camp (YTV); The Next Star (YTV). OTHER: Toronto Raptors Dance Pak; Live Performances/Music Videos: Carly Rae Jepsen, Vanilla Ice, Victoria Duffield, FeFe Dobson. Honours Science Kinesiology Degree York University. Love to my fiancé David, Family and TH. Shawna van Omme Company Member RAISED IN: Charlottetown, P.E.I. / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: 12 seasons including Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, British Invasion and Something Wonderful. THEATRE: For Shawna being back at the Festival is like coming home to family. Recently performed in Annie as Grace at YPT and Vi in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story in Thunder Bay. OTHER: Love to my family and my amazing husband James. Alicia Toner Sarah Vance Shawna van Omme Tyrell Witherspoon Company Member/Additional Choreography RAISED IN: Killarney, MB / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Evangeline THEATRE: Tyrell is thrilled to return to P.E.I. after falling in love with the Island last year. Recent credits include choreographer and Snoopy for You re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Head First Productions). Other credits: Anne of Green Gables The Musical (Theatre Calgary); Footloose (Rainbow Stage); West Side Story (Vancouver Opera). Tyrell Witherspoon FILM/TV: Date and Switch, Hellcats (The CW); Once Upon A Time (ABC); Rags (Nickelodeon); Girl VS Monster (Disney). www.charlottetownfestival.com 19
orchestra IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Norman Adams Norman Adams Cello RAISED IN: Sackville, NB / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Johnny Belinda, Dracula, Ring of Fire, Evangeline OTHER: Principal Cellist of Symphony Nova Scotia; Artistic Director of suddenlylisten; recipient of Nova Scotia Established Artist Award; has performed in UK, US, France and across Canada. Karin Aurell Flute RAISED IN: Stockholm, Sweden and Port Hastings, Cape Breton BASED IN: Sackville, NB FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Anne of Green Gables The Musical OTHER: Member of woodwind quintet Ventus Machina and of Trio Arkaède, who are releasing their second CD, Tour de France, this summer! Happy to be back on P.E.I. for my 14th Charlottetown Festival season. Karin Aurell Brendan Cassin Trumpet RAISED IN: Glen Cove, NY / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, Disco Cirque, British Invasion, and America Strikes Back. OTHER: Performances with the Canadian Opera Company and Toronto Symphony; Former Member, Erie Philharmonic, Erie, PA; Duquesne University music graduate (2001). Brendan Cassin Jack Chen Flute RAISED IN: Vancouver, BC / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, British Invasion, The Full Monty. OTHER: M.Mus. (Indiana University); Acadia University Flute Faculty; Fifth Wind quintet (Halifax); EMI Tour; 13 PBS Music Specials; Carnegie Hall début (2014); H.M.S. Pinafore, Into the Woods, Robert and Elizabeth, Oklahoma!, Jane Eyre, The Mikado, The New Moon, Call Me Madam. Jack Chen 20 www.charlottetownfestival.com
orchestra Ted Clark Trumpet RAISED IN: Brockville, ON / Based in: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, Disco Cirque, British Invasion, and America Strikes Back. OTHER: Freelance musician in Toronto; recorded for CBC Radio One and Two; member of the Toronto Brass Quintet; has performed across Canada, the US, and China; amateur bicycle racer. Ted Clark Chris Corrigan Guitar RAISED IN: Edmonton, AB / Based in: Charlottetown, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Hairspray, Disco Cirque, British Invasion, Canada ROCKS!, 18 Wheels, Fire, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline. OTHER: Has toured and recorded with Lennie Gallant, Rita MacNeil, Mary Jane Lamond, Natalie MacMaster, Nathan Wiley, Thom Swift. Recipient of ECMA 2006 Musician s Acheivement Award. Isabelle Fournier Violin RAISED IN: Moncton, NB / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, British Invasion. OTHER: Studied at the Royal College of Music, London, U.K., and The Juilliard School, NYC. Recently appointed Principal 2nd Violin with Symphony Nova Scotia. Isabelle is so happy to be playing again with The Charlottetown Festival Orchestra! Chris Corrigan Donald Fraser Tenor Sax RAISED IN / BASED IN: Stratford, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: 30-year veteran of The Charlottetown Festival. His career work includes conducting tours of Anne of Green Gables The Musical to Toronto, New Haven, and Japan. He was music director and orchestrator for Something Wonderful, Canada ROCKS!, The British Invasion, America Strikes Back!, The Full Monty, and many other shows. OTHER: His arrangements have been played by Symphony Nova Scotia with The Barra MacNeils, Vishtèn, Tommy Makem, Matt Mays, Bette MacDonald, Drum, and Red Green. Don received a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto Isabelle Fournier Donald Fraser www.charlottetownfestival.com 21
orchestra Jim Gardiner Jim Gardiner Trumpet RAISED IN: Sault Ste. Marie, ON / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Most Charlottetown Festival shows since 1990; Anne of Green Gables The Musical tour to Japan (1991). OTHER: Member, Toronto Symphony (since 1999). Previous positions, National Ballet Orchestra; orchestras in Mexico City and Halifax; freelance (Toronto); Esprit Orchestra; New Music Concerts; Via Salzburg; Toronto Bach Consort. Karen Langille Violin RAISED IN: Halifax, NS / BASED IN: Halifax and Falmouth, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, British Invasion, Emily, Dumbbells. OTHER: Member of Symphony Nova Scotia; Rejouissance Early Music Ensemble; Tempest Baroque Ensemble. Karen Langille Anne-Marie Larose Horn RAISED IN: Montréal, QC / Based in: Québec City, QC FOR THE CENTRE: Very happy to be back playing with The Charlottetown Festival for her 20th year. OTHER: Studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal (first prize recipient) and Berlin, Germany. Prize recipient, Stepping Stone Competition (Ottawa); Member of the Québec Symphony Orchestra; Teacher at Université Laval and Cégep Ste-Foy. Anne-Marie Larose James Ormston Reeds RAISED IN: Summerland, BC / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Since 1999, including Evangeline, The Full Monty, British Invasion, Emily. OTHER: Principal Clarinet, Windsor Symphony Orchestra; recently featured on The Music of Evangeline album (2014); performed with Winnipeg Symphony at Carnegie Hall (2014); UVic music graduate (1984). James Ormston 22 www.charlottetownfestival.com
orchestra David Parker Horn RAISED IN: Wolfville, NS / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, British Invasion, America Strikes Back OTHER: Principal Horn, Symphony Nova Scotia; Horn, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Former member of orchestras in Kitchener-Waterloo, Barcelona, Québec, and Israel. Freelanced with Toronto Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic. Studied at Boston University, University of Toronto, and Acadia University. Teaches horn at Dalhousie University. David Parker Susan Sayle Viola RAISED IN: Victoria, BC / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, Dracula, Johnny Belinda, Anne of Green Gables The Musical (18 years). OTHER: Principal Viola, Symphony Nova Scotia. An avid chamber musician, Sue has participated in festivals across Canada, and has recorded for CBC and ABC (Australia). Susan Sayle Dave Shephard Percussion RAISED IN / BASED IN: Charlottetown, PE FOR THE CENTRE: Most Charlottetown Festival shows since 1991. Anne of Green Gables The Musical tour to Japan (1991). OTHER: Taught Percussion at UPEI (1977 to present) and Mount Allison University (1998-2005). Dale Sorensen Trombone RAISED IN: Tryon, P.E.I. / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: 25 years, including Buddy Holly, Emily, Evangeline, The Full Monty, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray, Johnny Belinda. OTHER: Performances and recordings with orchestras throughout the Maritimes and Ontario; B.Mus. UPEI (1991); M.Mus. Northwestern (1992); currently completing doctorate in performance at University of Toronto. Dave Shephard Dale Sorensen www.charlottetownfestival.com 23
orchestra Lena Turofsky Double Bass RAISED IN: Toronto, ON / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Ring of Fire, Evangeline, Johnny Belinda, Disco Cirque. OTHER: Bass player with Symphony Nova Scotia. Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto (1978). Lena Turofsky Kraig Waye Bass RAISED IN: Miramichi, NB / BASED IN: Toronto, ON FOR THE CENTRE: Debut. OTHER: Actor in various theatre, musical theatre, and television work (Toronto, since 2004); Vocalist and bassist, numerous rock bands/ensembles, for over seventeen years; appearances with artists such as: Lynzie Kent, The Human Statues, Aaron Walpole, Jaclyn Young, Eliza-Jane Scott, the Gypsy Kittenz, and Matthew Campbell; Founding member and co-writer of The Slights. Kraig Waye Kirk D. White Drums RAISED IN / BASED IN: Charlottetown, P.E.I. FOR THE CENTRE: Celtic Blaze, British Invasion, Ring of Fire. OTHER: Drummer/Percussionist for The Stepcrew (Toronto); McGill University graduate (1997); Director of Bands, Montague Regional High School; Member of Lady Soul, featuring Kelley Mooney. Christopher Wilkinson Violin RAISED IN: Saskatchewan / BASED IN: Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Johnny Belinda, Dracula, Ring of Fire, Evangeline, Disco Cirque, and others. Kirk D. White OTHER: Current CEO, former principal second violin, Symphony Nova Scotia; previous positions with the Québec and Victoria Symphonies; chamber music performances at Indian River Festival, Music Room Concerts, and Acadia University, where he taught violin. Christopher Wilkinson 24 www.charlottetownfestival.com
creative team IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Anne Allan Director/Choreographer/Co-creator Anne is celebrating her 11th season as Artistic Director. When away from the Island, Anne writes, directs and choreographs across Canada. International credits include: artistic supervisor for Tonywinning shows Phantom of the Opera, Show Boat, Ragtime, Kiss of the Spider Woman and creative consultant on Barrymore with Christopher Plummer. Anne is honoured to have been the private dancing teacher to Diana, Princess of Wales. Thank you to all who support Confederation Centre and the Arts in Canada. To everyone who is part of the Festival my deepest thanks for your inspiration. Renée Brode Lighting Designer FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Anne of Green Gables The Musical, British Invasion, Canada ROCKS! OTHER: Mary Poppins, Intimate Apparel, West Side Story, Romeo and Juliet (Neptune Theatre); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Elf, Ring of Fire, Hair, The Hobbit (The Grand Theatre); Studio Showcase 2013 (Houston Grand Opera); Bound (HGO Co.) OTHER: Renée recently completed her MFA in Design at York University. She is a member of ADC. Robin Calvert Associate Choreographer/Company Member FOR THE CENTRE: 10th SEASON CHOREOGRAPHY: Legally Blonde (Drayton Entertainment, Theatre Aquarius), The Sound of Music (Theatre Aquarius); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Spring Awakening, Pippin, Falsettos and Music Man (Theatre Sheridan). THEATRE: 25th Annual... Spelling Bee, Joseph, Carousel (Drayton Entertainment), Guys and Dolls, Joseph (Stage West), Seussical, The Music Man (Theatre Aquarius). Much love and thanks to the Talent House Gang, mom and dad, and my true loves Gabe, Sophie and Bella. Charlotte Dean Set, Props, and Costume Designer FOR THE CENTRE: Costume Design for Evangeline, Fire; Set and Costume Design for Dear Johnny Deere, Ring of Fire, Saltwater Moon, and others. Most Recently: Costume Design: Arms and the Man (Shaw Festival), A Moveable Beast (Volcano), The Merchant of Venice (Stratford Festival), The Valley (Tarragon) Set and Costume Design: The Glass Menagerie, The Secret Annex (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre) OTHER: Five Dora Mavor Moore awards for Outstanding Design, and the Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award for Costume Design (2009) Anne Allan Renée Brode Robin Calvert Charlotte Dean www.charlottetownfestival.com 25
creative team Craig Fair Doug Gallant Wade Lynch Craig Fair Music Director/Orchestrator FOR THE CENTRE: 8 Seasons. Most recent: Ring of Fire SELECTED THEATRE: Mamma Mia!, Crazy for You, White Christmas, The Producers, Forever Plaid Craig is thrilled to be returning to the festival this season to help create this ROCKIN show celebrating Canadian Music! It is always a pleasure coming back to P.E.I. Much love to family and friends for their constant support. Doug Gallant Co-creator/writer Doug Gallant is happy to have had the opportunity to revisit Canada ROCKS! and help recreate this celebration of Canadian pop music for the 2014 festival season. Last season at the Festival he appeared in the world premiere of Ted Dykstra s Evangeline. Doug is thankful for the unwavering support of his wife Barbara and daughter Allyson, and the creative input of his Canada ROCKS! collaborators, Hank, Wade, Terry and Annie. Wade Lynch Co-creator/writer Wade s first Festival show was 1992 s A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. Favourites since include: Anne of Green Gables The Musical, Eight to the Bar, 18 Wheels, Stones in His Pockets, Shear Madness, Hairspray and The Buddy Holly Story. He has directed Come-All-Ye (co-creator), Dear Johnny Deere, The Ballad of Stompin Tom, Sexy Laundry, Separate Beds, The Kitchen Witches (Charlottetown Festival); and Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music in association with the Holland College School of Performing Arts, where he taught for the last three years. James Nesbitt Projections Designer Jamie designs across North America and Europe. Resume includes: Canadian Stage, NAC, Soulpepper, Vancouver Playhouse, Theatre Calgary, Palazzo Circus, Calgary Stampede, Bard on the Beach, Arts Club, Electric Company, Kidd Pivot, Pacific Opera, Company 14, Vancouver Opera, Why Not, Neptune, Belfry, Old Trouts, Neptune, Cahoots, PTE, Touchstone, Pi Theatre, Theatre Network, Company 14, Birdland, Rumble Productions, Greenthumb, Yukon Arts Centre. Studio 58 graduate, seven Jessie Nominations and one Jessie Richardson Award, 2008 Mayor Arts award, 2007 Sam Payne award, 2006 Earl Klein Memorial Scholarship. www.jamienesbitt.ca. James Nesbitt 26 www.charlottetownfestival.com
creative team James Smith Assistant Music Director FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Recently, musical director for Parade (Sheridan College); and...spelling Bee (Thousand Islands Playhouse); assistant sound designer for London Road (Canstage). Three seasons at The Shaw Festival, including composer/sound designer for Faith Healer; assistant sound designer for Guys and Dolls and Ragtime; and 2011 musical director intern. OTHER: This one is for Grammy and Grampy Smith, of Kinkora P.E.I. James Smith Hank Stinson Co-creator/writer Hank Stinson is proud to have been a member of this wonderful company of dreamers since 1980. Over the years he has been featured as an actor, writer, director, and composer, and is pleased to be one of the co-creators of Canada ROCKS!. An 'Islander by Choice' Hank is grateful for all the support of a loving community, a loving family and a loving wife. Hank Stinson stage management Matthew MacInnis Production Stage Manager RAISED IN: Stellarton, NS / BASED IN: Charlottetown, PE/Halifax, NS FOR THE CENTRE: Evangeline, Ring of Fire, The Full Monty, Anne of Green Gables The Musical, A Christmas Carol THEATRE: Five seasons with Neptune Theatre, two seasons with the Stratford Festival of Canada, and several shows with Drayton Entertainment, Theatre Aquarius, The Grand Theatre and Theatre New Brunswick. OTHER: This is Matthew s fifth season with the festival and he is very proud to be here for this exciting anniversary season. Special thanks to his family, friends, the crew, Dean, and Annie. Matthew MacInnis www.charlottetownfestival.com 27