2006 grads - George Brown College Theatre School Alumni

Scene Study, TV Acting
Business of Acting
Creative Process
Clowning
Guest Director
Dramatic Literature, On the Town
Guest Director
Theatre History
Monologue Study
Stage Combat
Movement
Monologue Study
Acting, Director
Canadian Drama
Mask, Commedia dell’arte
Speech, Storytelling, Alexander Technique
Monologue Study
Contact Improvisation
Voice
Monologue Study,Period Study
Group Improvisation
Shakespeare
Dance
Career Studies, Director
New Play Development
Guest Director
Acting, Monologue Study
Group Improvisation
Shakespeare Scene Study
Business of Acting, Scene Study
Make-up
Scene Study
Music
Period Study
Shakespeare Scene Study
Voice

The Grads

KARL ANG

Karl was born and raised in Ottawa, where he made brief flirtations with the theatre before doing the sensible thing and packing off to Toronto to seek a stable career. After earning a B.Sc in psychology from the University of Toronto, Karl was in the midst of completing his law degree when in an eruption of madness he jumped ship and swam for his life. Some months later, his arms burning with fatigue, he found refuge in the wind-sheltered cove of George Brown. He is grateful for the diverse acting opportunities that he has received there and is now looking forward to a long and unstable career. He would like to thank his parents for their continued forbearance.

GEOFFREY ARMOUR
Geoffrey is and will always be a man of the theatre. He comes straight from the rolling and fertile fields of Huron County where he spent seven seasons in the Blyth Festival Young Company. As a youth he was a co-conspirator in the creation of an independent troupe called Actors Without Equity. He has done extensive work towards adapting and creating new theatrical works, has always had a deep passion for classical texts and is constantly searching for new media of expression. It is with great joy that he enters the Canadian theatrical landscape and will work relentlessly at preserving and improving our great tradition.

RYDER BRITTON
Ryder has grown up in the theatre. His mother, who was an actress/director, brought him to sit through long rehearsals at a small theatre in Toronto. As it seems, he decided this crazy way of life is also for him. Family genes. Can’t escape ‘em. TV & FILM credits include: TOMMY BOY, GOOSEBUMPS and numerous commercials. STAGE credits: St. John Rivers in JANE EYRE, THE MUSIC MAN!, Denadir in HATED NIGHTFALL, Cecil in SOUTH OF CHINA and Mortimer in MARY STUART

JOHN BRYANS
After many years of toiling in the Winnipeg public library system, John bravely left the harsh winters and humid summers of the prairie to carve out a place for himself in theatre. John’s love of theatre began at a young age, nurtured by his parents and the good people of Manitoba Theatre for Young People, to whom he is eternally indebted. This year he was a recipient of the Jean Murray-Moray Sinclair scholarship from Manitoba Theatre Centre. He has worked as an actor, set designer, and plays a semi-mean accordion. John has had a wonderful time riding the George Brown roller-coaster and would like to thank the faculty, his family and friends for their continued support.

PATRICK CIESLAR
Raised amongst the colourful inhabitants and glorious scenery of Goderich, Ontario, Patrick’s first taste of theatre came from the local little theatre and high school drama club. While completing a degree in classical studies at Queen’s and Western, the desire to pursue acting would not ease its grasp and so he shipped out to Toronto and entered George Brown Theatre School. His favourite memories at GBC include playing the Dragon in THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS and Rochester in JANE EYRE. Patrick eagerly looks forward to graduation and to what he hopes will be a fruitful and prosperous career.

JENNIFER HARDING
Growing up in the soccer-mom capital of Aurora, Jennifer made her artistic debut at the age of one as a Pamper’s Baby. When the child modeling world became too cut-throat and age oppressive, she began acting and singing. Before making a move towards classical text, she performed in countless musical theatre productions and sang with such artists as Jeff Healey. Jennifer’s travels have taken her to Europe, South and Central America, and one time into the Costa Rican Rainforest to study Environmental Resource Management. George Brown highlights include roles such as Z in VILLAGE WOOING, Queen Elizabeth in MARY STUART, Suzanne in MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and the duel roles of Bertha and Inner Jane in JANE EYRE. Ms Harding is currently writing and recording her first full-length CD.

KRISTAN HENDRIKS
Kristan is proud to be a part of the 2006 graduating class of George Brown Theatre School. Raised in beautiful Guelph, Ontario in a large, musical family, she was destined to become an artist along with her brothers and sisters. She finished high school, moved to Toronto, began her training and started the journey of an actor’s life. Favourite credits at George Brown include: being a part of THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS; playing the title role in MARY STUART; Griselda in Howard Barker’s HATED NIGHTFALL; and most recently, Charlotte Brontë’s JANE EYRE directed by Rosemary Dunsmore. She is excited to work with Miles Potter in THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. Kristan would like to endlessly thank family and friends who have supported her through this.

BRIDGET NORRIS
Born in the farming community of Staffa, Ontario, Bridget soon became curious about what was beyond the red barns and never ending cornfields. At a young age she attended plays at Stratford and Blyth and began performing at step-dance and fiddle competitions across Ontario. On her 16th birthday, saw a theatrical production in Toronto that made her certain she would pursue a career in the arts. Favourite roles at George Brown include: Mary (SALTWATER MOON); Carol (OLEANNA); Mrs. Warren (MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION); Jule Ann (THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS); The Countess (MARRIAGE OF FIGARO); and the delightful role of Adele in JANE EYRE. She would like to thank the students and staff at GB as well as her family for the constant knowledge, support and love.

PERRIE OLTHUIS
Born and raised in Toronto by artist parents, Perrie discovered many opportunities to find her ultimate career. The predominant passions in her life remain painting, writing, horseback riding and above all, acting. When given the chance to be a part of George Brown’s theatre program, it proved a tremendous growing experience and ultimately wonderfully changing. Favourite roles include: Edith (‘DENTITY CRISIS), Lorrie (FEATURING LORETTA), Juliet (ROMEO AND JULIET), Lina Shchepanovska (MISALLIANCE), Lady Teazle (THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL), Shirley (CRIMINAL GENIUS) and Helen and Blanche (JANE EYRE). Theatre and film is where this actor has placed her devotion and is forever indebted to her art-loving, ex-hippie parents for their endless advice, inspiration and support of her artistic endeavours.

DEREK PARADISO
Derek was born and raised in the northern city of Sault Ste. Marie. There he developed a passion for performing through his classical training in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. After high school, Derek moved to Guelph to pursue academics. At the University of Guelph he earned an Honours Degree in Biomedical Science. Upon graduation Derek lacked a sense of fulfillment which led him to pursue a career in the performing arts. Throughout his years of study at George Brown College, he was finally able to express his creativity. Some of Derek’s favourite credits include: RICHARD III, the Truck Driver in THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS, Figaro in MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, the Wall in PYRAMUS AND THISBE: A MOCK OPERA, Morgan in THE GLORIOUS 12th, Romanoff in HATED NIGHTFALL and JANE EYRE. Derek is ready to face the many challenges that lie ahead.

DENISE PINNOCK
Denise was born and raised in the quiet town of Winnipeg, Manitoba. There she gained an appreciation for beautiful warm summers and the importance of Thinsulate jackets in the winter. She started her post-secondary education at the University of Manitoba in Nursing but quickly realized that trying to entertain sick people everyday was not her calling. She later graduated with a major in Women Studies and minor in Theatre. With that piece in hand, she went to conquer the world and found herself enjoying every moment shared with her classmates at George Brown. Favourite roles at GBC: Queen Margaret in RICHARD III; the Wind in MILLICENT AND THE WIND; Lady Flimnap in LILIPUT; Queen Elizabeth in MARY STUART; Mrs. Fairfax in JANE EYRE.

SARAH SHERMAN
Sarah hails from “The Hammer”, where wild ambitions for child stardom were lovingly yanked down and redirected by her parents. Eight years of acting lessons and many Hamilton community productions later, she found her passion for theatre, packed her bags and set sail to pursue her craft in the big TO across the lake. Favourite roles at George Brown include Vivie in MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION, the title role in THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS, Beatrice in THE CENCI, Caroline in HATED NIGHTFALL and most recently, the title role in JANE EYRE directed by Rosemary Dunsmore.

JAMIE SPILCHUK
Jamie hails from North Bay, Ontario where he caught the acting bug in his tender years of high school, appearing in SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE at the Sears Drama Festival. He always wanted to live out his dream in the big city and going to George Brown Theatre School has allowed him to take a huge step in that direction. Jamie’s credits at George Brown include: Howard Barker’s HATED NIGHTFALL; Charlotte Brontë’s JANE EYRE; Jacob in SALT WATER MOON; Romeo in ROMEO AND JULIET; Leicester in MARY STUART. Jamie looks forward to working with Miles Potter on THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL which will be performed in February. NEVER GIVE UP!

George Brown Theatre Department
P.O. Box 1015, Station B, Toronto, ON M5T 2T9
phone: 416 415-5000 x2167
fax: 416 415-2537
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2006 Theatre School Grads