Praneet Akilla, Damien Atkins, Julia Pulo. Photo: Lorne Bridgman
Canadian Stage shares our work on four stages spread across our great city. The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and the Berkeley Street Theatre Complex bookend the vibrant St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood and run along what was once the shore of Lake Ontario. Our beautiful High Park Amphitheatre is nestled within the grassy hills and forests of our city’s most beloved park. And the Winter Garden Theatre is located in the heart of Toronto’s bustling downtown core. Canadian Stage is grateful to be able to tell our stories on this bountiful land that we all share.
This sacred land has held story for thousands of years: stories that live in the fabric of who we are as a nation. Canadian Stage would like to acknowledge and thank the original caretakers and knowledge keepers of this territory: the Anishinaabe Nations (including the Mississaugas of the Credit), the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Wendat and Métis Nations. We give thanks to the Nations recorded and unrecorded, acknowledged and unacknowledged, who also share the responsibility for this territory. We honour the Dish With One Spoon Treaty and our responsibility to peaceably share and care for the resources that surround us. We are honoured to be in this meeting place called Tkaronto that many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from across Turtle Island call home.
A Note from Canadian Stage
Welcome to Robin Hood and to our holiday Panto. We are so glad you are here to share in this joyful celebration of theatre, laughter, and community.
When Ross Petty entrusted Canadian Stage with his legendary Panto after a remarkable 25-year run, we felt both honoured and inspired. Last year’s Wizard of Oz began a new chapter, and now, in our second season, we continue to carry that torch with gratitude and delight.
In a city brimming with ways to celebrate the holidays, the Panto is something beautifully unique. It is a rare experience where generations gather together, where children can cheer (and boo!), parents can laugh (and wink!), and everyone feels the thrill of being part of the story. Each year, we reinvent a classic tale with a modern twist, filled with music, dancing, and the familiar spirit of Toronto itself. Theatre reminds us that joy grows when it is shared. Every cheer and every laugh helps turn this performance into something larger than a show – it’s a celebration. We are connected not only to the story, but to one another, and the theatre becomes a place where our whole city can feel a little closer.
Thank you for being part of this celebration. We hope the Panto finds a place in your family’s holiday tradition. We will reveal next year’s Panto in the coming months, and we cannot wait to welcome you back to the theatre once again.
Brendan Healy Artistic Director
Monica Esteves Executive Director
Robin Hood
written by Matt Murray
Cast
Praneet Akilla Marion
Damien Atkins
Prince John
Jordan Bell
Swing (Ensemble & Sparkle Bum Understudy)
Kyle Brown Ensemble (Marion Understudy)
Mark Camilleri Conductor/Keyboards
Peter Bleakney Bass
Matt Murray Playwright
Mary Francis Moore Director
Mark Camilleri Musical Director, Orchestrator & Arranger, Additional Compositions
Jennifer Mote Choreographer / Movement Director
Malinda Carroll Ensemble (Robin Hood Understudy)
Eddie Glen Friar Tuck
Sierra Holder
Swing (Ensemble & Little John Understudy) / Dance Captain
Cara Hunter Ensemble (Friar Tuck Understudy)
Musicians
David Gray Guitar
Steve Heathcote Drums & Percussion
Creative
Brandon Kleiman * Set Design
Ming Wong * Costume Design
Bonnie Beecher * Lighting Design
Brian Kenny * Sound Design
Cameron Fraser * Projection Design
Julia Pulo Robin Hood
Jean-Paul Parker Ensemble (Prince John Understudy)
Julius Sermonia Little John / Fight Captain
Daniel Williston Sparkle Bum
Michael Vieira Keyboards
Anita Nittoly Fight / Intimacy Director
Loralie Pollard Stage Manager
Katie Fitz-Gerald Assistant Stage Manager
Victoria Wang Assistant Stage Manager
Brady Hillman Apprentice Stage Manager
Parker Nowlan Head of Lighting
Kieran Dament Head Stage Carpenter
Gove Flawn Stage Carpenter
Qais Attayee Stage Properties
Travis Van Vliet Fly Person
Brayden Crawford Technical Director
Kendalin Bishop Assistant Technical Director
Marcela Prado Orozco Assistant Technical Director
Janet Pym Head of Wardrobe
Mary Spyrakis Head of Props
Running Crew
Marco Carboni Head of AV
Janelle Sookhai Head of IA822
Running Crew
Traceee Gallagher Wigs & Hair Attendant
Merlin Alldis Wardrobe Attendant
Geoffrey Davis Laundry Attendant
Production
Chynah Philadelphia Props Assistant
Quỳnh Diep Metcalf Foundation Intern
Alysson Burnabe Props Builder & Scenic
Peter Velocci Scenic Builder
Madeline Ius Assistant Head of Wardrobe
Jen Murphy Head of Stage Properties
Kamil Wrzesniewski Head of Sound, Mixer
Duncan Morgan Assistant Sound, A2
Cian McWhinnie Followspot Operator
Heather Richards Followspot Operator
Laura Delchiaro
Ilana Harendorf
Geoff Hughes
Alicia Zwicewicz Cutters
Chris Faris
Violet Loconte
Erica Thériault Stitchers
Sharon Ryman Production Wig Supervisor
ROBIN HOOD as written for the stage by Matt Murray is produced by permission of the PLAYWRIGHT and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca
ROBIN HOOD was originally commissioned by Canadian Stage (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
Canadian Stage is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the jointly negotiated Canadian Theatre Agreement. Stage Employees are represented by IATSE Local 58 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Wardrobe Employees are represented by Local 822 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
*Indicated designers on this production are represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local SC659
The musicians, musical director, conductor and orchestra contractor engaged for this production are members of the Toronto Musicians’ Association, Local 149 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.
This performance runs 2 hours including a 20 minute intermission
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“Best Day Of My Life”
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“Shep” Goodman, Zachary Barnett, Dave Rublin, Matthew Sanchez, and James Adam Shelley
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“Money (That’s What I Want)”
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Director’s Note
Mary Francis Moore
Welcome to Roncesvalleshire — and our gloriously over-the-top, version of the Robin Hood legend!
This holiday season, Canadian Stage brings audiences together for a celebration of laughter, music, and community. Playwright Matt Murray has taken the timeless tale of Robin Hood and given it the full panto treatment: big-hearted, joy-filled, and unapologetically silly in all the best ways.
What I love most about this story is its heart. Robin Hood reminds us that generosity, courage, and a good dose of mischief can make the world a kinder place. In a moment when we all crave connection and laughter, it feels just right to gather and tell a story about people who stand up for each other — with music, magic, and more than a few surprises along the way.
Our extraordinary cast, creatives and team at Canadian Stage have built a Roncesvalleshire full of spirit, wit, and warmth — a world where friendship wins the day, and even Prince John might learn a thing or two about sharing.
Thank you to Brendan, Monica and Ross for welcoming us into the panto family and to you for joining us to celebrate the joy of panto — a uniquely communal kind of theatre where you are as much a part of the story as those on stage.
Happy holidays.
Praneet Akilla – Marion
Canadian Stage: Romeo & Juliet. Other theatre: Behind the Moon (Touchstone Theatre); Someone Like You (Arts Club Theatre); Hamlet (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan); Iceland (Theatre Calgary); The Penelopiad (Grand Theatre). Film/TV: “SkyMed” (Paramount+), “Allegiance” (CBC), “Nancy Drew” (CW), “Motherland: Fort Salem” (Hulu). Praneet is also an accomplished film producer, developing a feature adaptation of the celebrated Canadian novel Junie.
Damien Atkins – Prince John
Canadian Stage: Into the Woods, The Glass Menagerie, Sweeney Todd, Amadeus, Frost/Nixon, 7 Stories, London Road. Other theatre: Octet (Crow’s/Musical Stage/Soulpepper); Casey & Diana, The Sound of Music (Arts Club); Angels in America, Hosanna, De Profundis (Soulpepper); Here Lies Henry (Factory); seven seasons with the Shaw. Film/TV: “The Vampire Lestat” (AMC), “Murdoch Mysteries” (CBC), “Saving Hope” (CTV), “Take This Waltz” (dir. Sarah Polley), “Slings and Arrows” (Showcase), “Our Fathers” (Showtime), “The Matthew Shepard Story” (NBC). Playwright-in-residence at Crow’s Theatre (2012), Necessary Angel (2023), Canadian Stage (2009), and Factory (2014).
Jordan Bell – Swing (Ensemble & Sparkle Bum Understudy)
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz. Other theatre: Snow White, Peter Pan (Ross Petty); The Wizard of Oz, A Funny Thing...Forum (Mirvish); three seasons (Stratford); The Cherry Orchard, Alien (Off-Broadway); West Side Story (Vancouver Opera, Rainbow Stage). Film/TV: “Dexter: Resurrection,” “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “The Encounter” (upcoming). Huge thanks to DaCosta Talent and endless love to Bruce Springsteen, Casper Mattress (both cats), and Adam.
Kyle Brown – Ensemble (Marion Understudy)
Come From Away (Mirvish/NAC/Gander ACC/Newtheatricals Australia); Jesus Christ Superstar, The Frogs (Talk Is Free Theatre); Tyson’s Song (Pleiades – Dora Nomination); Stag & Doe (Thousand Islands Playhouse). Film/TV: “Echoes” (Chaos & Light – Montréal World Film Festival). An ocean of thanks to family, friends, and colleagues for the constant love, support, and encouragement.
Waitress, 9-5 (Capitol Theatre); Anne of Green Gables (Confederation Centre); Rent and Richard II (Stratford Festival); Hairspray (Theatre Aquarius); Dear Evan Hansen (Mirvish).
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Eddie Glen – Friar Tuck
Canadian Stage: Rocky Horror (Dora Nomination), Wizard of Oz. Other theatre: Spamalot, The Music Man, Moby Dick (Stratford Festival); Miss Saigon (Drury Lane); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium); The 39 Steps, Les Misérables, It Runs in the Family, Kiss Me Kate. Film/TV: “A Very Jonas Christmas” (Disney+), “The Testaments” (Hulu), “Murdoch Mysteries,” “The Firm,” “Odd Squad.” Eddie is entering his 29th year as the “Voice” of YTV. Thank you for supporting live theatre.
Sierra Holder – Swing (Ensemble & Little John Understudy) / Dance Captain
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz: A Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical Other theatre: A Strange Loop (Soulpepper Co-Production); Beaches: The Musical (Theatre Calgary); The Wizard of Oz, Peter’s Final Flight (Ross Petty Panto); Little Shop of Horrors (Capitol Theatre, Port Hope). Film/TV: “Gen V” (Prime), “The Madness” (Netflix), “Locke & Key” (Netflix), “Bring It On: Cheer or Die” (Universal/ SYFY), “Zombies” (Disney). Sierra is so grateful to be back with the Panto family for another holiday season.
Cara Hunter – Ensemble (Friar Tuck Understudy)
Canadian Stage: Debut. Other theatre: War Horse, Les Miserables (Mirvish); Juno and the Paycock, The Boyfriend, Music Man, Oedipus Rex (Stratford Festival); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Livent with Donny Osmond); Mamma Mia, Guys and Dolls (Port Hope); Jesus Christ Superstar, Wizard of Oz, Hairspray (Aquarius); The Winslow Boy (RMTC); Little Shop of Horrors, Elf (Grand); The 39 Steps, Sweet Delilah Swim Club, Singing’ in the Rain. Carahunter.com
Jean-Paul Parker – Ensemble (Prince John Understudy)
Cabaret (Stageworks), Merrily We Roll Along, Violet, Ride The Cyclone, Into The Woods, Jersey Boys, Matilda, Chicago, Oliver, Groundhog Day, Jesus Christ Superstar (YES Theatre). Jean-Paul is eternally grateful for the friends and family that keep him safe and supported.
Julia Pulo – Robin Hood
Canadian Stage: Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz). Other theatre: Life After (Mirvish/Yonge Street Theatricals), SIX (Mirvish/Citadel), Frozen (Citadel), Almost Ever After (Toronto Fringe); Ride the Cyclone (Tweed). Film/TV: Host of “Tummy Time – Teletubbies” (Netflix/WildBrain), Juno Reyez in “Bakugan” (Netflix/Hasbro). Toronto Theatre Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor; two-time Dora nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
Julius Sermonia – Little John / Fight Captain
Canadian Stage: Hair. Other theatre: Miss Saigon, The King & I, Zhivago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats (Broadway); Chicago, Tommy, West Side Story, Cabaret, Evita, JCS (Stratford); Waitress (Grand); Maggie (Aquarius).Film/TV: “Mother of All Shows” (Goldstrike), “The Boys” (Sony/Amazon), “Hellcats” (CW), “The Tony Awards” (CBS). Big thanks to Matt, MF, Talenthouse, family & friends. Happy Holidays!
Daniel Williston – Sparkle Bum
Wizard of Oz, Lil’ Red Robin Hood (Ross Petty); Tell Tale Harbour (Charlottetown, Mirvish); Kinky Boots (Mirvish, Australian Tour); Spoon River, Death of a Salesman, Crucible (Soulpepper). Film/TV: “I, Object” (Scythia Films), “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor” (Park Cities Film), “Simulant” (Mongrel Media), “1UP” (Lionsgate), “Heroes Reborn” and “Dark Matters” (NBC), “Jupiter’s Legacy” (Netflix), “V/H/S 94” (Shudder). Thank you to my collaborators, to Bobby (for his shared love of Robin Hood), the TH team, my parents, and Debbie.
Musicians
Peter Bleakney – Bass
Canadian Stage: Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Our Nation: A Canadian Songbook. Other theatre: Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, Little Shop of Horrors, Matilda, Kinky Boots, Ross Petty’s Xmas. Peter toured and recorded with Anne Murray from 1984 until her retirement in 2008.
David Gray – Guitar
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz. Other theatre: Beautiful Scars (Theatre Aquarius); Dear Evan Hansen (Mirvish); the upcoming It’s a Good Life... (Theatre Aquarius/Rubinoff). David has worked with artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Parachute Club, Lillian Allen, La La La Human Steps, and Judy Mowatt (Bob Marley).
Steve Heathcote – Drums & Percussion
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz Panto, The Sound of Our Nation: A Canadian Songbook. Other theatre: The Last Ship, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Come From Away, Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, Joseph, Singin’ in the Rain, We Will Rock You, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia!, Billy Elliot, Grease. Performed with The Tenors, Anne Murray, Colm Wilkinson, Lighthouse, the TSO, Holly Cole, Natalie MacMaster, Petula Clark, and Bob Newhart.
Michael Vieira – Keyboards
Michael is a Canadian musician, composer, conductor, and musical director based in Toronto. He has performed as Assistant Conductor/ Keyboard for Rock of Ages and Assistant Musical Director for numerous stage productions across Canada.
Creative
Matt Murray – Playwright
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz. Other theatre: Grow, Going Under, Maggie, Peter’s Final Flight, Lil’ Red Robin Hood, The Wizard of Oz, A Christmas Carol, The Time Capsule, Myth of the Ostrich, Remember, Maggy?. Film/TV: A Christmas Carol, “There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays,” “Alice in Winterland.” Grow can be seen at the Segal Centre in Montreal in spring 2026!
Mary Francis Moore – Director
The Time Capsule, A Christmas Story: The Musical, MAGGIE and Beautiful Scars (Theatre Aquarius); MAGGIE (Goodspeed Musicals); Bittergirl, Spoon River, and Kronborg (The Charlottetown Festival).
Mary Francis is the Artistic Director of Theatre Aquarius and the National Centre for New Musicals.
Canadian Stage: Wizard of Oz, The Sounds of Our Nation. Other theatre: Funny Girl and Forum (HGJTC); Pollyanna (Yonge Street Theatricals); Rock of Ages (More Entertainment); West Side Story, Newsies, Mamma Mia! (Drayton). Film/TV: Orchestrator & Conductor for “Seven Vales” (Atom Egoyan), “Farcry 6” (Ubisoft), “Wolves” (Copperheart Entertainment), “The Tenors” (PBS), “Barrymore” (Garth Drabinsky). Contractor for Mirvish Entertainment (50+ shows) and owner/operator of IMAGINE Sound Studios.
Jennifer Mote – Choreographer / Movement Director
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz (Dora Nominee). Other theatre: Rent (Associate, Stratford); Peter’s Final Flight (Co-Choreographer, Ross Petty Productions);. Film/TV: “Christmas In the Spotlight” (Prime/Crave), “The Wedding Planners” (CityTV). Founder & Creative Director of Gloss Entertainment. Jen is grateful to be back with Canadian Stage for another fun show
Brandon Kleiman – Set Design
Brandon has designed at the Stratford Festival, Drayton Entertainment, Mirvish Productions, Theatre Aquarius, The Citadel Theatre, Young People’s Theatre, The Grand Theatre, Musical Stage Company, Canadian Stage, The Globe Theatre, Neptune Theatre, The Charlottetown Festival, and more. Brandon is a multiple Dora Award nominee and two-time winner. He also won a Merritt Award for his work bringing Viola Desmond to life in the world premiere of Controlled Damage in Halifax. www.brandonkleimandesign.com
Ming Wong – Costume Design
Canadian Stage: Public Enemy, Is God Is (Necessary Angel/Obsidian –Dora Award), The Inheritance, The Wizard of Oz (Dora Award), Fat Ham
Other theatre: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Mirvish/Crow’s/ Musical Stage), Flex, Trident Moon, Wights (Crow’s), A Strange Loop, Kim’s Convenience, Three Sisters (Soulpepper), Salesman in China, Rent (Stratford). Upcoming: Summer & Smoke (Crow’s), One For the Pot (Shaw), Come From Away (The Grand).
Bonnie Beecher – Lighting Design
Canadian Stage: As You Like It, Sweeney Todd, Romeo & Juliet, The Children, The Wizard of Oz: A Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical, Lucy Barton. Bonnie has lit over 400 productions for theatre, opera, and dance. Recent productions include Major Barbara (Shaw), Lady Macbeth (Dutch National Ballet), Mary Queen of Scots (Scottish Ballet), The Welkin (Soulpepper), and Procession (National Ballet). Upcoming: Something Rotten and Guys and Dolls (Stratford).
Brian Kenny – Sound Design
Canadian Stage: Fall on Your Knees, The Wizard of Oz: A Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical. Other theatre: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Crow’s/Mirvish); A Strange Loop (Soulpepper); La Cage aux Folles (Stratford Festival); Kelly vs Kelly (Musical Stage); After the Rain (Tarragon). Brian is a proud board member of the Associated Designers of Canada –IATSE Local 659.
Cameron Fraser – Projection Design
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz. Other theatre: Luminarium (Cause&Effect); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (The Grand); The Art of French Cooking (25th Street Theatre). Cameron is a Guinness World Record holder and a proud member of IATSE local ADC 659.
Anita Nittoly – Fight / Intimacy Director
Canadian Stage: Slave Play, Fairview, Hamlet, Fat Ham, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Fall on Your Knees. Other theatre: Stratford Festival 2024 & 2025 seasons; The Welkin, Kim’s Convenience, WildWoman, Virgin Trial (Soulpepper); Bad Roads, Wights, The Bidding War. Film/TV: “Law & Order: Toronto,” “SEE,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” “Star Trek: Section 31,” “Pretty Hard Cases,” “Titans,” “The Boys,” “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Anita is looking forward to her directorial debut of The Three Muskateers in 2028!
Loralie Pollard – Stage Manager
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz: The Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical
Other theatre: Mary Poppins, Liars at a Funeral, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, The Sound of Music, Back in ’59 (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Garden of Vanished Pleasures (Soundstreams); Peter Pan: the Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk: the Panto (Drayton); shaniqua in abstraction (Crow’s); Of The Sea (Tapestry Opera).
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Katie Fitz-Gerald – Assistant Stage Manager
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz. Other theatre: Old Times (Soulpepper); People Places & Things, Infinite Life, Appropriate, Yerma (Coal Mine); Mirvish Productions; The National Ballet of Canada; It’s A Wonderful Life (YPT); Gloria & The Great Divide (Harold Green); The Adventures of Pinocchio (YPT); Sherlock Holmes (The Shaw Festival).
Victoria Wang – Assistant Stage Manager
Canadian Stage: The Wizard of Oz, Fairview, Love and Information, Shakespeare in High Park. Other theatre: Mahabharata (Why Not), Sizwe Banzi is Dead (Soulpepper), Woking Phoenix (Theatre Passe Muraille), UnCovered (Musical Stage Company), My Sister’s Rage (Tarragon), Solitudes (Aluna). Outside of theatre, Victoria is a yoga instructor who has taught community classes at Soulpepper and SummerWorks.
Brady Hillman – Apprentice Stage Manager
Canadian Stage: Romeo & Juliet (Replacement Apprentice SM). Other theatre: Waiting For Godot (Coal Mine); The Winter’s Tale, Forgiveness, Ransacking Troy (Stratford); Selma Burke (Theatre Calgary); Steel Magnolias (Morpheus); Into The Woods (Untold); Ride The Cyclone (BCC).
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Shraddha Kothari
Walker & Adrian Walker
Mr. Brent Whitby
Barrie W Zwicker
$75-$249
Beth Adams
Ted Addie
Jill Amery
In Memory of
Kenneth Burke
Sandra Appel
Jimmy Ayres
Judy Bates
Julie Bean
Kaye & Paul Beeston
Peter Bennett
Cindy Boates
Dianne Bradley
Angela Brown
Marilyn Brownrigg
Sandra L Bullock
David Cameron
Joyce & Rick Coombs
Sheila C. Coulter
Wanda Crickmay
Margaret H Daly
Nancy Davis
Raghunath Davloor
Beatrice T Donald
Elizabeth A. Dyke
Myron & Olena
Dylynsky
Leigh & Buddy Eisenberg
Jeannie Farquharson
Christopher A Ferguson
Marlene Fine
Barbara Fingerote
Donna Fraser
Karl & Barbara Freeman
Raluca Gheorghe
Jenny Ginder
Brenda Graham
Barbara Hackett & John Tory
Bonita Hart
V. Tony Hauser
Glenna Hemphill
Angela Herwin
Bonnie Horne
Lynne Howarth
Tim Hughes
Alfred Johnston
Don & Susan Johnston
Gerda Kaegi
Robert Kee
Greg H. Kelner
Edward & Ann Kerwin
Terra Klinck
Geoff Kolomayz
Heidi Kreuter
Barbara & Edgar Lea
Deborah Lecuyer
Carmen Lehman
George B Lennon
Randal Levine
Diane Mackay
Gopal Makan
Tony Mansfield
Frankie Maranger
Andrew Markowiak
Kulin Matchhar
Stephen A McArthur
Susan McClean
James Joseph
McCracken
Marjorie McLeod
Mary V McMillan
Janet McMurtry
John McQuaker
Maria J Medeiros
Jordan Merkur
Barbara Millar
Dewi Minden
Alice Morgan
Pauline Gale Morris
Michael & Olja Muller
Terry Murphy
John G Myers
Faye Rhonda Newport
Michael O’Connor
Carol Percy
Stephen W Phillips
Diane Pitblado
Jack & Bettie Powers
Pegi Rappaport
Keith Rose
Cynthia Russel
Dan & Diane Sexton
Janet Shacter
Patricia Simmie
Piali Roy & Andrew Simpson
Marvin Singer
Saneh Singh
William Solomon
Elena Soni
Andrea Sonnenberg
Michele A Spencer
Paul B Stewart
Ross Stuart
Jan Thompson
Pamela A. Thomson
Nora Underwood
Rick R. Verrette
Katherine D Vice
Martin Wade
Dianne Weinrib
Alex A Wellington
Scott C. Werry
Eleanor Westney
Shelley White
Marilyn Wilcoxen
Anthea Windsor
Nan Wiseman
Michael Zacks
Janet Zemaitis
Sharon Zier-Vogel
Anonymous
City Builders
Members
Principal
SvN Architects + Planners
Partners
Aercoustics
Castlepoint Numa
DIALOG
Diamond Schmitt
Enwave Energy
ERA
Harrington and Associates
KPMB
O2 Planning and Design Inc.
RAW Design
The annual donor listing includes donations received between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025
We have made every effort to ensure proper recognition. If, however, your name has been accidentally omitted, listed incorrectly, or misspelled, we apologize. Please notify us at donate@ canadianstage.com with any corrections.
Lifetime Giving
Canadian Stage wishes to acknowledge the generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations whose lifetime financial contributions to the company exceed $100,000.
Above $2,000,000
Bram & Bluma Appel
The Bluma Appel Community Trust
BMO Financial Group
TD Bank Group
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
Marilyn Baillie, C.M. & Charles Baillie, O.C CIBC
John & Nancy Embry
Sandra Simpson
$500,000 - $999,999
David W. Binet
BMO Harris Private Banking
Susan Crocker, C.M. & John Hunkin, C.M.
Imperial Oil Foundation
Ron Lalonde & Jane Humphreys
William MacKinnon
Manulife Financial
Maureen & Roger Parkinson
RBC Foundation
Scotiabank
The Slaight Family Foundation
St. Josephs Communications Anonymous (1)
$250,000 - $499,999
Alexandra Baillie
Canada Life
Ed & Fran Clark
Hugh Clark
The William & Nona Macdonald
Heaslip Foundation
Hal Jackman Foundation
Elaine Kierans & Shawn McReynolds
The Henry White Kinnear Foundation
Laidlaw Foundation
Loblaw Companies Limited
Trina McQueen, O.C.
Metcalf Foundation
Jack & Judith Rose
The Sabourin Family Foundation
Sylvia Soyka
Sun Life Financial
Ontario Trillium Foundation
$100,000 - $249,999
The Azrieli Foundation
Cathy Bateman
Jill E. Black & Barry Allan
M. Joan Chalmers
C.C., O.Ont & Barbara
Amesbury
Peter & Frances Chiddy
Mark & Ann Curry
Deloitte Foundation
Ernst & Young LLP
Margaret & Jim Fleck, O.C.
GE Canada
Peter & Dianne Gillin
Gluskin Sheff & Associates Inc.
Sheila Goldman
Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
Barbara Hackett & John Tory
Hewlett Packard Canada
HSBC Bank Canada
Ken Hugessen & Jennifer Connolly
Intact Insurance Company
Ed & Ann Kerwin
KPMG Canada
Adrian Lang & Ash Taylor
Don & Marjorie Lenz
The Brian Linehan
Charitable Foundation
Gail MacNaughton
John & Kay McKellar Household
Molson Coors Brewing Company
Sandra & Jim Pitblado
Polar Foundation
Emmanuel Pressman
Timothy & Frances Price
PwC Canada
Penny & Robert Richards
Jim Riley & Nicole Sigouin
Edward S. Rogers
Rogers Communications Inc.
Ellen & Brian Rose
Schuyler Bankes & Family
TC Energy
Tridel Corporation
Chip & Barbara Vallis
Arlene & Michael Willis
Julie, Peter & James in Memory of John David Wood Anonymous (2)
Legacy Giving
We are grateful to the following individuals who have very thoughtfully and generously remembered Canadian Stage in their estates.
The Estate of Bluma Appel
The Estate of Kenneth C. Dawe
The Estate of John Gordon
Hunter Larry Lubin
The Estate of Helen Joan Kates
The Estate of Stanley Shaw
Theatre Ball 2025 Supporters
Sponsors
Castlepoint Numa
Jennifer Connolly & Ken Hugessen
The Globe and Mail
Premium Table Buyers
Hugh Clark
Tim & Frances Price
Regular Table Buyers
Alexandra Baillie
Navin Bhat
Bond Paving and Construction
David Bronskill & Mark Dilworth
Helen Burstyn
CIBC Mellon
Davies LLP
Nina Josefowitz
Elaine Kierans & Shawn McReynolds
KPMB Architects
Vafa Mirzaagha
Polar Asset Management Partners
Shaw Festival
SvN
The Mitchell Partnership Inc.
Torys LLP
Veltri Wealth Management Group
Half Table Buyers
Deloitte
Frontier Flooring
Hogg, Shain & Scheck Professional Corporation, CPAs
Treasure Hill
Event Donations $2,000+
Jamie & Patsy Anderson
Sara & Michael Angel
Ezio Bondi
Hugh Clark & Rebecca Rive
Ed & Fran Clark
Jason Cope
Eileen Costello
Aaron Cowan
Matt DuPerrouzel
Ellen & Robert Eisenberg
Ian and Rebecca Joseph
Vafa Mirzaagha
Power Corporation of Canada
Janice & J. Paul Sabourin
Julie Sutherland & Greg Lemaich
Saverio Veltri
Anonymous (2)
Table Selling Committee
Steven Casey
Hugh Clark
Nina Josefowitz
Frances Mahil
John Montesano
Drew Sinclair
Auction Support
Estée Lauder
Alexandra Baillie Legacy Fund Donors
Matching
and
Lead Donor
$10,000+
Mark & Gail Appel
Robert & Mary Pat Armstrong
Alexandra Baillie
Marilyn Baillie, C.M. & Charles Baillie, O.C.
Hugh Clark
The Krstajic Foundation
Greg Lemaich & Julie Sutherland
Trina McQueen, O.C.
Vafa Mirzaagha
Maureen & Roger Parkinson
Drew Sinclair & Liza J. Stiff
$5,000 - $9,999
Sara Angel & Dr. Michael Angel
Upkar & Nita Arora
Tony Baylis
Navin Bhat
Burstyn Family Charitable Fund
Susan Crocker & John Hunkin
Julia Foster, C.M. & Robert Foster, C.M.
Good & Well Inc
Colin Hennigar & Justine Turner
Nina Josefowitz
Elaine Kierans & Shawn McReynolds
The Henry White Kinnear Foundation
Ron Lalonde & Jane Humphreys
John Montesano
Chip & Barbara Vallis
$100 - $4,999
David Bronskill
Adam & Gayle Burke
Doone & George Estey
Huw Evans & Kathryn Bird
Brendan Healy
Qasim Mohammad
Daniel F. Sullivan
Vandana Taxali
Thanks to our 25.26 Season Sponsors and Funders
Season Sponsor and Access Partner
Baillie Theatre Season Underwriter
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
David W. Binet
Paul Maranger & Robert Brown
Bluma Appel Season Underwriter
John & Nancy Embry
Dream in High Park Lead Sponsor
Production Underwriters & Sponsors
Elaine Kierans & Shawn McReynolds
Trina McQueen, O.C.
Alan Rowe & Bryan Blenkin
BraveWorks Founding Donors
Alexandra Baillie
Ian & Kiki Delaney
Programmatic Support Lead Donors
Education & Community Outreach Lead Donor
Marilyn & Charles Baillie Family Foundation
Ed & Fran Clark Future Forward Fund Lead Donor
EmpowHer Founding Donors
Catherine Graham & Katy Graham Debost
Janet L’Heureux
Fabio Mascarin Foundation New Work Development Lead Donor
Dream in High Park
Canadian Stage
Board of Directors
Hugh Clark Chair
Navin Bhat
David Bronskill
Eileen Costello
Jamie Crotin
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Management
Brendan Healy Artistic Director
Monica Esteves Executive Director
Daniel Bennett Director of Production and Facilities
Melysa Rogen Director of Marketing and Communications
Heather McMartin Director of Development and Campaigns
Beth Toombs Director of Finance and Administration
Artistic
Lynanne Sparrow Producer
Jordan Laffrenier Associate Artistic Director Laurie Merredew Assistant Producer
Manuel Chaves Manager of Education and Community Engagement
Maple Tam Vice Chair & Secretary
Diane Hatch
Colin Hennigar
Nina Josefowitz
Elaine Kierans
Frances Mahil
Trina McQueen
Finance & Administration
Sunitha Rai Manager, Payroll Administration and HR Support
Kari Seppen Intermediate Accountant
Brian Parsons Senior Manager, IT Services
Ruth-Anne Yiu Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
Development
Chris Faulkner Senior Manager, Government Relations and Foundations
Madison Zinger Senior Marketing Manager, New Audiences
Derek Ma Graphic and Digital Manager
Vaishnavi Panwar Marketing Coordinator
Michael Crumpton Senior Sales Specialist
Kledia Verria Group Sales Manager
Audience Services
Conor Copeland Ticketing and Audience Services Manager
Faisal Butt
Assistant Ticketing Manager
Abbas Abbas
Peter Genoway
Elyssia Giancola
Mima Higashi
Alex Jackson
Naomi Kaplan
Mackenzie Kerr
Colette Mbariko
Seamus Murphy
Sydnie Phillips
Veronica Schmeiser
Sienna Singh
Mya Wong
Audience Services Staff
Vandana Taxali
Chris Wood
Production
Brayden Crawford Technical Director
Meg Woods
Production & Site Manager
Matthew Hadley Building Operations Manager
Kendalin Bishop Assistant Technical Director
Marcela Prado Assistant Technical Director
Ian Kowalski Production Coordinator
Mary Spyrakis Head of Properties
Janet Pym Head of Wardrobe
Chynah Philadelphia Properties Assistant
Josh Vlodarchyk Head Technician
Karen Elizabeth Head Technician
Ben Junor House Technician
Quynh Diep Metcalf Foundation
Wardrobe and Props Apprentice
Great performances live here.
At BMO, we take pride in our local communities, and the ar tists that contribute to the cultural diversity and creative richness of our cities. We are proud to be Canadian Stage’s 2025/2026 Season Sponsor and Access Partner.
