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About the Play

Written by Helen Edmundson, based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Stewart Arnott*

Anna Karenina is a sophisticated woman; beautiful, charming, and admired by polite society. Trapped in a convention-bound and passionless marriage, a chance encounter sparks her hidden desire 'to be alive', and she abandons her previous life for a dangerous love affair — with tragic consequences. Helen Edmundson's impressionistic adaptation captures both the great sweep and the intimate, human detail of Tolstoy's novel in a surprisingly economical way. The deeply human struggle between following our deepest desires versus leading a useful and healthy life is a timeless theme.

Directed by Stewart Arnott*

Stewart Arnott has been an actor and a director for over 40 years. As a director, favourite credits include Marjorie Prime (Coal Mine: 5 Dora Award nominations, 4 wins including Best Production and Direction); Doubt (B&E Theatre); Bed and Breakfast (Lighthouse Festival/Theatre Orangeville); Risky Phil (5 Dora nominations) and Pobby and Dingan (both at YPT); Seminar (Royal MTC and Mirvish Productions); Title and Deed (Nightfall Theatrics); Tragedy: a tragedy (Summerworks 2014); and The Swearing Jar (Prairie Theatre Exchange).  

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As an actor, his recent credits include Enemies (The Chekhov Collective); Room (The Grand Theatre/Mirvish Productions); Hedda Noir (Theatre NorthWest) and Waiting for Godot, Halaj and Stories from the Rains of Love and Death (Modern Times Theatre). Film and TV projects include The Shape of Water, Law and Order: Toronto, Schitt's Creek, Murdoch Mysteries and Suits.  

Stewart is very pleased to be returning to the school, where he has been a guest teacher and director for many years. 

Performance Schedule:

  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Thursday, November 7, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Friday, November 8, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Saturday, November 9, 2024 — 1:30pm
  • Saturday, November 9, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 — 7:30pm
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024 — 1:30pm
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024 — 7:30pm

Location:

Young Centre for the Performing Arts
50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Running Time:

3 hours (including intermission)

Cost:

Regular: $27
Senior (65+ - ID required): $22.00
Student (ID required): $12

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Creatives

Debbie Read*, Stage Manager

Debbie is pleased to be returning to George Brown Theatre School once again. As one of the resident Stage Managers beginning in 2002, part of her job also includes teaching the students “How to be a Professional in the Business”. Debbie has a varied background that includes opera, musicals, variety shows, school touring, summer stock and mainstage productions. She has stage managed for Toronto Operetta Theatre, Opera Hamilton, for Calgary’s Quest Theatre, Carousel Theatre in St. Catharines, The Grand (Kingston) and Nipissing Theatre. In Toronto, she has stage managed at The Tarragon, The Factory Studio, Theatre Passe Muraille and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Debbie has also worked in Venue Operations for many Film Festivals including the TIFF, the Inside Out Lesbian & Gay FF, the Worldwide Short FF, Sundance FF, Miami International FF, Reelworld FF and Provincetown FF. Working with young theatre artists brings a joy to her heart that is keeping retirement at bay.

 

Glenn Davidson, Set Design

Glenn is happy to be back at George Brown, after designing the set for Carnival of Munsch last year.

Recent credits include Les Filles de Roi for Theatre Francais de Toronto, A Girl Who Loved Her Horses for the Centre for Indigenous Theatre and Staircases for Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. His work as a set and lighting designer has garnered him 2 Dora Mavor Moore awards, the Pauline McGibbon award and a Harold award. Upcoming projects include Feu M. Feydeaux for Theatre Francais de Toronto and The Amazing Cordobas/War of the Clowns for George Brown.

 

Des’ree Gray, Costume Design

Des'ree Gray is a Toronto based Costume Designer with experience in film and theatre. She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Production Design Program and takes pride in her abilities in all stages of the design process. 

Work: Costume Designer for Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner (Obsidian Theatres); Costume Designer for Tyson’s Song (Pleiades Theatre); Designer for Jesus Christ Superstar (Talk is Free Theatre) Costume Designer for Appropriate (Coalmine Theatre); Assistant Costume Designer for Frankenstein: Revived (Stratford Festival); Associate Costume Designer for Treemonisha (Volcano Productions); Assistant Costume Designer for Fairview (Canadian Stage); Assistant Costume Designer for Maanomaa (Canadian Stage); Costume Designer for The Flight (Factory Theatre); Assistant Costume Designer for Yerma (Coal Mine Theatre); Assistant Costume Designer for Da Kink in My Hair (Canadian Stage); Costume Designer for The First Stone (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre); Assistant Costume Designer for Little Women (Stratford Festival)  

 

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Siobán Sleath, Lighting Design

Siobhan is happy to be back at George Brown Theatre to design Anna Karenina. She’s also worked with the School on Jane Eyre, New World, Witch of Edmonton, Cymbeline, Blood Wedding, The Learned Ladies, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Machinal, Calvalcade, Lady Windermere’s Fan and 5 Munsch Shows. 

Other recent shows include: Canoe (Unsettled Scores); Homes: A Refugee Story (Grand Theatre), Ann (Arkansas Rep Theatre);The Horse and His Boy, Wilde Tales (Shaw Festival); Miracle on 34th Street, A Year with Frog and Toad, Shrek and The Addams Family (Neptune Theatre); Steel City Gangster and On a First Name Basis (Theatre Aquarius) and Beau: The Musical (Adirondack Theatre Festival). More information can be found on her website: www.siobhansleathdesign.com

 

Scott Banks
Scott Banks, Sound Design

Scott is a freelance production manager, technical director, and sound designer in the GTA and around the country. After graduating from the University of Waterloo with an Honours BA in technical theatre, he has travelled around the country and the world, pursuing his love of theatre and live performance.  

Scott is happy to be returning to George Brown College’s Theatre School for his now 9th season with the school, and he is honoured to help these emerging theatre artists bring their shows to life. 

 

Emma Nelles, Assistant Director

Emma Nelles is Toronto-based actor and director. Emma’s facility with classical text and versatility in contemporary works has seen her perform alongside highly respected artists in the Toronto theatre community, and appear on screen with Kathy Bates in CBS’s Matlock. A graduate of George Brown Theatre School, Emma has also trained with the Atlantic Acting School, Ghostlight, Karen Kohlhaas, Canada’s National Voice Institute, Shakespeare BASH’d , and the Soulpepper City Youth Academy. Now forging a career in directing, Emma has returned to George Brown to assistant direct Jane Eyre (2023) and Anna Karenina. Selected acting credits include Doubt (BNE Theatre), Fatal Charade (Elkabong Theatre Projects), Richard II, (Theatre Foolscap), Joan & Olivia: A Hollywood Ghost Story, (Ebb & Flow Theatre), Matlock (CBS), Search for My Daughter (CME) and A Higher Loyalty (CBS). Upcoming projects include The Man of Mode with Shakespeare BASH’d.  

 

Flávia F. Martin, Assistant Stage Manager
Flávia F. Martin, Assistant Stage Manager 

Flávia F. Martin (she/her) is a Portuguese-born Stage and Assistant Stage Manager based in Tkaronto. Recent credits include Into the Woods (The Grove Theatre) No One’s Special at the Hot Dog Cart (Theatre Passe Muraille) On The Other Side Of The Sea (Aluna Theatre), A Carnival of Munch (George Brown College), Comedy of Errors and Million Dollar Quartet (The Grove Theatre), New (Necessary Angel), Rubble (co-production between Aluna Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille), Two Sided Mirror (Mixed Company Theatre), Beautiful Renegades (Peggy Baker’s Dance Projects), Cacao| A Venezuelan Lament (Victoria Mata Productions), Light: A Tribute to Toni Morrison (Luminato Festival), The House of Bernarda Alba (Modern Times and Aluna Theatre), and Lätt Lûtf (Teatro de Creación Remota).

 

Cast

Aliyah Bourgeault - Kitty/Ensemble

Aliyah (she/her) is an actor, writer and artist born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She’s thrilled to be heading into this season of plays with her wonderful castmates! She is entering her final year of school with a passion for exploring the unpredictable, absurd, and delightfully strange. She’s grateful for the support and growth given to her by classmates, teachers and directors alike during her time at George Brown. As she steps into the next chapter of her journey, Aliyah is excited to continue pushing creative boundaries and finding new ways to bring characters to life in the theatre, the screen and beyond. Her selected credits from her time at GBTS include: Elizabeth I in Mary Stuart, and Moira in Carnival of Munsch. In real life, you can catch her in a cozy nook, doodling in the margins of her script, or desperately trying to co-parent her rebellious teenage cat, Perchance.

Hannah Cheetham - Ensemble

Hannah (she/her) is an actor, harpist, writer, and storyteller from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She moved to Toronto to attend the University of Toronto where she discovered a love for acting through a clown class taught by Leah Cherniak. She is now in her final year at George Brown Theatre School and has most enjoyed playing the roles of Mrs. Malaprop in The Rivals, Brigid in Carnival of Munsch, and Ernestine in The Anger of Ernest and Ernestine. Hannah is particularly inspired by how art can serve as a way for people and places to connect spiritually in a secular world. When not on stage, you can find her amongst the old-growth trees and/or dreaming of being a mermaid.

Madelyn Colantoni - Ensemble

Madelyn (she/her) is a Toronto-based actor from Los Angeles, California with passion for the visual arts and theatre. It wasn’t until 2021 that she found a love for acting and decided to attend George Brown Theatre School. Her credits include: Letitia Hardy in The Belle’s Stratagem (George Brown Theatre School/Period Study), Paulet in Mary Stuart (George Brown Theatre School/Period Study), and Pocket in Carnival of Munsch (George Brown Theatre School). Along with attending George Brown, Madelyn is finishing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at York University. She hopes that the combination of both studies will help her in achieving her goal of curating captivating performances in her career.

Cameron Cope - Nikolai/Ensemble

Cameron Cope (He/Him) is a student in George Brown’s Theatre Program. While he always enjoyed performing and acting growing up, his passion for Theatre as a career truly began in his High School productions of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons as Frank and Thornton Wilder’s Our Town as Stage Manager (Etobicoke Collegiate Institute). Other credits include Jim Hutton in Phillip Barry’s Paris Bound (GB Scene Study), Jonathan in George Brown’s Carnival of Munsch, Faulkland in Richard B. Sheridan’s The Rivals (GB Period Study), The Grand Inquisitor in Friedrich von Schiller’s Don Carlos (GB Period Study), Simon in Michel Marc Bouchard’s Countess de Tilly in Lilies (GB Scene Study), and more. No matter how difficult the work can get, what always keeps him going is just how much fun he always has on the stage. All his anxiety and fear washes away because he knows in his heart that this is what he truly wants to be a part of.

ValYa Budko - Dolly/Ensemble

ValYa (She/They) is a Ukrainian French-Canadian actor, singer, dancer, improviser, and creator born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. Passionate about the stories of the universe, ValYa loves to connect to audiences through any medium of art, be it classical, contemporary, or musical theatre, clowning & buffoonery, crafting and multimedia, or working with youth. She hopes to share her love of humanity through a uniquely empathetic and cultural lens.

In her hometown of Ottawa, ValYa has had the opportunity to perform live on stage and in film. Favourite Ottawa theatre credits include Rita in Educating Rita, Myra in Tempting Providence, and Jane in Tarzan the Musical.

With a specific passion for feminism and history, ValYa is eager to share this story of Anna Karenina with you. “There’s a piece of each character in all of us. Ask yourself, what would you be willing to do to live and survive simultaneously?”

John Daniel - Ensemble

John is a Canadian actor known for his role as Rory in the Netflix Limited Series, Wayward, as well as Simon MacDonald-Venturi in Life with Luca (Family Channel), Donald Dukay in The Hardy Boys (Hulu), and Aaron in the indie feature Lucky Weekend. Theatre credits include Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Theatre Orangeville) and as a performer and co-creator of the 2023 Toronto Fringe show Frankenstein(esque), winner of the Patrons Pick Award, and the My Entertainment World Fan Favourite Award. John has also helmed a few short films Sidekicks, and Call Time as a writer/director/producer.

Diana Eremeeva - Railway Widow/Ensemble

Diana Eremeeva (she/they) is a queer artist and performer based in Toronto. She attended the Theatre & Drama Studies joint program at UTM and Sheridan, studied Dramaturgy and Drama Studies alongside Creative Writing at UTM, and found her way back to George Brown Theatre School last year. Diana has yet to graduate from any of these esteemed establishments, but believes that between the three institutions, she has accumulated something akin to a full(ish) degree. When not on stage, Diana passes their time reading Dostoevsky (sorry Leo) and serving up libations as your friendly neighbourhood bartender.

Juan-Carlos Figueroa - Vronsky

Juan-Carlos Figueroa (he/him) A Venezuelan-Canadian actor, scholar, and fool. As a child, Juan-Carlos said that he wanted to be either a clown or an Amish astronaut. Born and raised in Niagara, Juan-Carlos moved to Toronto to pursue his passion for Classical Theatre Performance and is now in his final year at George Brown Theatre School. Select Credits include Don Carlos (Don Carlos), and Head Clown (Carnival of Munsch). He has enjoyed being challenged in theatre school to be both a better artist and person. Juan-Carlos is happiest when sharing his passion for stories with all the other dreamers and fools.

Aaron Ford - Petritsky/Ensemble

Aaron Ford (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist from Hamilton Ontario. Before becoming an individual, he was first a creator. In his spare time Aaron enjoys painting, singing, making tunes and sounds. He is excited to share the stage with so many talented people. Selected works include Saville in The Belle’s Stratagem (George Brown Theatre School), Suessical (Theatre Ancaster), Matilda (Artsmart), Cabaret (Curtain Call Theatre).

 

Andi García - Governess Mariette/Ensemble

Andi García (she/her) is a Mexican artist from Torreón Coahuila, México. She practiced competitive gymnastics for 11 years and developed a joy for performance. She was part of her high school’s choir where her love for music grew, and started performing in musical theatre productions such as High School Musical (2019), Mamma Mia! (2022) and other school performances. In 2022 she moved to Toronto to pursue her passion for acting at George Brown Theatre School. George Brown credits include: Princess Eboli in Don Carlos; David in The Rivals (period study); Sylvia in The Women; Maria in Twelfth Night (scene study). You can sometimes catch her playing music gigs with her friend and schoolmate Julie Pearson at local Toronto bars and restaurants. When she’s not at school, she’s usually taking inspiration from movies, and playing guitar for her cat Rio.

James Gibson-Bray - Priest/Ensemble

James (he/him) is a Toronto-based actor and singer, currently in his final year studying Theatre Performance at George Brown Theatre School. Born and raised in Kingston, ON, James previously studied performance at the University of Toronto, and has studied voice privately for many years. James is particularly passionate about breathing new life into classics in the fields of theatre, musical theatre, and opera. Notable credits include: Acting Stage: Ring Announcer/ Soloist in Carnival of Munsch (George Brown Theatre), Stevie in Suburban Motel (UofT Drama), Roger Debris in The Producers, Frankie Epps in Parade, George in The Drowsy Chaperone (BCPT/Kingston’s Grand Theatre). Film/TV: Gary in Body So Fluorescent (InsideOut, 2020).

 

Parsa Hassanzadeh - Karenin

Parsa Hassanzadeh is an Iranian-Canadian actor born in Iran and raised in Canada since he was eleven. During elementary and middle school his love for performing flourished and over the past years at George Brown Theatre School, he had the opportunity to grow as an artist. He also developed a passion for Clown, physical theatre, and Shakespeare during his time at George Brown. Credits: Elias in Far Flung Peoples (Fringe 2024); King Philip in Don Carlos and Sir Lucius O'Trigger in The Rivals (GBTS Period Study); Carnival of Munsch (GBTS); Jim Hutton in Paris Bound (GBTS Scene Study), Angelo in Measure for Measure (GBTS Shakespeare Scene Study); Ensemble in 9428: The Monster I Learned To Love (Fringe 2022); Narrator in The Only Possible Way ( Canadian Stage/ Nowadays Theatre Company 2019).

 

Charles Hunte - Muffled Figure/Ensemble

Charles Hunte (he/him) was born and raised in Barbados. He holds an Associate Degree of Theatre Arts from Barbados Community College (BCC). In 2022, he travelled to Toronto to continue studying theatre and is currently studying at George Brown Theatre School (GBTS). His passion came from seeing pantomimes and large dance ensembles at a young age. Charles is a professional actor, model, and singer, and also wishes to become a producer and director in the film and TV industry. His most notable performances are BCC’s 2021 Portfolio “Fellow Barbadians”, and the 2022 Portfolio “Behind The Wire”, and “Carnival of Munsch” in 2023 at GBTS. Charles looks forward to the GBTS of Anna Karenina directed by Stewart Arnott, The Amazing Cordobas & The War of Clowns directed by Sue Miner, Ivona, Princess of Burgundy directed by Nicole Wilson, and Romeo and Juliet directed by Julia Nish-Lapidus and James Wallis.

Kieran Jensen - Levin

Kieran Jensen (he/him) is an actor from Sudbury, Ontario. Kieran grew up among Sudbury’s vibrant theatre community, having worked on countless productions in roles big and small, including the original play The Case of the Missing A.Y. Jackson by Judi Straughan (Sudbury Theatre Centre), and a virtual reading of New Normal by playwright and novelist Matthew Heiti (PlaySmelter). Other credits: Doricourt in The Belle’s Stratagem; Davison in Mary Stuart; Carnival of Munsch (GBTS), Countess de Tilly in Lilies; God the Father in Paradise Lost; Johnny Case in Holiday (GBTS scene study), Dickens’ A Christmas Carol; A Christmas Story (Sudbury Theatre Centre). He also served as an apprentice director on Romeo & Juliet, directed by James Wallis and Julia Nish-Lapidus for YES Theatre, and narrated the audiobook for Surviving Stutthof, a biography of his grandfather’s experiences in a concentration camp, written by his mother Liisa Kovala.

 

GianPaolo Lattanzio - Stiva/Ensemble

GianPaolo Lattanzio is an Italian-Canadian actor, singer, dancer, and creator born in Peterborough, Ontario and raised all over the world. He is a theatre, film, and voice actor. 

GianPaolo is most known for his portrayal of the role of Andrew (Carnival of Munsch/ George Brown Theatre School), Tarzan (Tarzan – The Musical / Kanata Theatre), Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors / Belleville Theatre Guild), and Jack Absolute (The Rivals/ GBTS) 

GianPaolo hopes to one day become a teacher and coach so that he can help creatives develop themselves into flourishing, confident artists – the same way that his teachers have done for him. 

GianPaolo is thrilled to be experiencing this moment with you and he hopes that he can spark the flames of passion within you that also lie within him. “The time between now and when you leave is time that we have spent together. Please Enjoy the show!” 

Emmet Logue - Vassily/Ensemble

Emmet Logue (he/him) is a bilingual theatre artist hailing from Ottawa. His passion for theatre has led him to perform across the country (three whole cities in two different provinces!). After spending time on the high seas as a pirate (Pirate Life theatre) he decided to abandon his life of crime to do some recent credits, which include Jacob in Corporate Finch (Port Albert Productions — Edmonton Fringe) and Rainbow Fish in Rainbow Fish (TYT Theatre). Emmet is intrigued by any art that makes someone say “I’m not entirely sure what that was”. He believes theatre’s beauty lies in its ability to weird people out and see their faces in real-time.

 

Julia Middleton - Countess/Ensemble

Julia (she/her) is an emerging artist born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Though both of her parents are science majors, Julia quickly found that theatre was her passion and joy; in particular, she loves the richness of Shakespeare and the articulation of physical theatre.

Julia is grateful that she has had the opportunity to grow as an artist, and person, at George Brown. Julia is eager to jump into an ever-changing industry where she can explore, play, take risks and challenge herself.

During her time at George Brown, Julia has had the opportunity to play roles such as Lady Antonia in The Rivals, directed by Matt Pilipiak, Juliet in Good Night Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), directed by Sue Miner and was part of the ensemble in Carnival of Munsch, directed by Christel Bartelse.

In her spare time, Julia loves to swing dance and canoe – of course, at different times!

 

Julie Pearson - Betsy/Ensemble

Julie Pearson (she/her) is a Toronto-based actor, musician, singer/songwriter, and music teacher. Having grown up with two music teachers for parents and an obsession with old musicals (especially The Wizard of Oz and Singin’ in the Rain), Julie has always felt quite drawn to the arts. Over the years, she has taken part in theatre and dance camps, music lessons, dance lessons, and drama classes offered by her schools. She now finds herself quite passionate about acting, writing, directing, and creating her own music.

Throughout her studies at GBTS, Julie has enjoyed playing a variety of characters such as Harper in Angels in America, directed by Nicole Wilson, Julia Melville in The Rivals, directed by Matt Pilipiak, and Zoe in Bright Lights, directed by Ryan G. Hinds. She has also worked as a cosongwriter and ensemble member in the company’s second-year production of Carnival of Munsch, directed by Christel Bartelse.

 

Iza Rincón - Anna

Iza Rincon (she/her) was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. She moved to Toronto to realize her dream to perform and create art across borders. She is currently in her last year in Theatre Performance at George Brown Theatre School. In the future, Iza is looking to explore playwriting and classical theatre. Notable credits include: Mads in The Last Mammoth (Good Old Neon), Mary Stuart in Mary Stuart (George Brown Theatre School/Period Study), Ms. Gomez in Carnival of Munsch (George Brown Theatre School), Rose in Oliver Twist (Camafeo Theatre) and Bruja in Velum (Short Film, Fugitiva Productions). When not performing, you can find Iza sitting on a patio with an oat latte watching all the dogs that pass by. She is thankful for the people that helped her along the way to be able to perform here today.

 

Morgan Roy - Ensemble

Morgan (she/her) is a Toronto based actor born and raised in Ottawa. She found her love for performing at the age of 11 before attending Canterbury High School for the Arts. Through her four years in their Drama program she cultivated her passion for performance and her skills in acting. After high school she came straight to George Brown Theatre School to continue her acting education. It is here that she has gained better skill and confidence in her performances and has been given the incredible honour of working with amazing instructors and colleagues. She has performed in such shows as Painting by Numbers (Fresh Palette Theatre Company) at Toronto Fringe this past summer; as well as Carnival of Munsch, The Rivals, and Don Carlos here at George Brown. She is so excited to be a part of bringing this incredible season to life.

 

Mila Trichilo - Seriozha/Ensemble

Mila Trichilo (she/her) is an actor and dancer from Ontario. Mila’s passion for performing stemmed from her years in competitive dance where she trained in a wide variety of genres; her favourites being Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Jazz. Her love for acting started as a child doing musical theatre and commercial work. Mila enjoys any opportunity to be a storyteller, whether it be through acting or dance. She loves to collaborate with peers and create her own work. In the future she hopes to become a choreographer and teacher herself along with continuing her acting journey in the world of film, tv and musical theatre. She is excited to start working on all the plays this season and looks forward to furthering her growth in her remaining time at George Brown. Her love for this craft is endless and she can’t wait to see what the future holds.  

 

Kate Truong - Nikolai's Woman/Ensemble

Kate Truong is an actor, singer, and creator in both theatre and film. She is a Toronto native with a passion for storytelling and acting. Her time at York University allowed her to explore the film industry, but her journey truly began at the Straeon Acting Studio, where her love for storytelling ignited her desire to act. Kate is also an alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts summer program. With a background in student films and numerous non-union projects, she is currently honing her craft at George Brown College, studying theatre. Kate is eager to tell stories that aren't being told to give people a voice that otherwise wouldn't have one.

 

Gaby Villamizar - Agatha/Ensemble

Gaby (she/her) is a Toronto based artist whose love for the stage began as a dancer in her home country (Bogotá, Colombia) where she trained in multiple styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary and commercial dance; and performed in multiple productions including The Lion King (Ballet Danzastudio, 2019) and a stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman (Ballet Danzastudio, 2022). At age 17, fresh after high school, she moved to Canada to join George Brown Theatre School, where she is set perform in their 2024-2025 season of plays. When she is not daydreaming about conquering stages by acting, dancing, or singing, you can find her playing with makeup, creating everything from weird to beautiful creatures, or exploring new places with a cup of coffee in her hand.  

 

Alice Wu - Ensemble

Alice Wu is an Asian-Canadian actor, performer, singer, artist, and Toronto local. She was from Beijing, China, and has lived in GTA for over 10 years.

Alice is trained in cello, drawing, archery, design, and martial arts. She is also a YouTuber in Canada and China. She creates video content and posts it on Bilibili, TikTok, and other platforms in China for her audience and followers. It mostly introduces theatre schools, shows, performance knowledge, and Toronto’s daily life. Here is her YouTube channel, come for a visit!

Alice is also a translator. She translated The Belle's Stratagem to Mandarin and sent it to novel magazines. She looked forward to publishing it.

 

Credits & Acknowledgements

Production Staff​

  • Properties Master: David Hoekstra
  • Assistant Director: Emma Nelles
  • Assistant Stage Manager - Flávia Martin
  • Set Carpenter: Andy DeVries
  • First Carpenter: Bill Stahl
  • Set Painter: Paul Boddum
  • Assistant Painter: Lori Hickling
  • Wardrobe Assistant: Maria Kofman
  • Stitcher: Victoria Bruer
  • Voice Coach: Alison Deon
  • Speech Coach: John Nelles
  • Alexander Technique Coach: Victoria Heart
  • Movement Coach/Fight Director: Jack Rennie
  • Intimacy Director: Melinda Little
  • Social Media Coordinator:​​ Juan-Carlos Figueroa

Staff for George Brown Theatre

  • Associate Dean: Trent Scherer​​
  • Program Coordinator: Sue Miner​​
  • Support Coordinator: Michael Longstaff​​
  • Production Manager/Technical Director: Scott Banks​
  • Assistant Technical Director: Tim Moore
  • Head of Wardrobe: Ina Kerklaan

Thank you to our friends in the community​

  • Jasmine Knox and Soulpepper Theatre Company, Steafan Hannigan

*The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance.Opera.Theatre Policy (DOT).​