Jack N. Agrios, Jane Batty, Ken Bautista, Joanne Berger, Christine Bishop, Dan Block, Guy Bridgeman, Frank Calder, Gary G. Campbell, Betty Carlson, Donald A. Carlson, Marilyn Cohen, Reg Copithorne, Len Dolgoy, Allison Edwards, Dennis Erker, John C. Forster, Frank Gibson, James Gillespie, Jane Halford, Brian Hetherington, Becky Hole, Mike House, Gary Killips, Richard Kirby, Stuart Lee, Beverlee Loat, Al Maurer, Ashif Mawji, Maureen McCaw, Lisa Miller, Susan Minsos, Terry Nistor, Bob Normand, Catrin Owen, Ted Power, Jerry Preston, Henry (Hank) Reid, Rob Reynolds, Charlotte Robb, Margot Ross-Graham, Barbara Shumsky, Peter Silverstone, Gaurav Singhmar, Larry Staples, Esther Starkman, Marianne Takach, Merle Taylor, The Hon. Dennis R. Thomas, Brian Tod, John Tweddle, Brian Vaasjo, The Hon. A.H. Wachowich, Bob Walker, Dr. Marvin Weisler, Eva Willox, David Wilson, Doris Wilson, John Yerxa
IN MEMORIAM
David D. Bentley, Frederick K. Campbell, Maureen Decore, J.G. Greenough, Ada Hole, Ralph B. MacMillan, Sandy Mactaggart, James L. Martin, Jack McBain, Kayla Shoctor, Robert Westbury
DARYL CLORAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
JESSIE VAN RIJN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SEASON
AT A GLANCE
LEGALLY BLONDE
July 5 - August 3, 2025
LIFE OF PI
September 13 - October 5, 2025
BIG STUFF
October 18 - November 9, 2025
VINYL CAFE: THE MUSICAL
November 8 - December 7, 2025
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
November 22 - December 24, 2025
BEAR GREASE: SHACK UP FOR THE WINTERHOLIDAY SPECIAL
December 18 - 21, 2025
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
January 24 - February 15, 2026
BURNING MOM
February 14 - March 8, 2026
THE WIZARD OF OZ
March 7 - April 12, 2026
CASEY & DIANA
April 4 - 26, 2026
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
May 2 - 24, 2026
CITADEL
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Citadel Theatre for our 26th annual production of A Christmas Carol!
The Citadel’s Christmas Carol tradition began in 2000 with Tom Wood’s celebrated adaptation, which ran for 19 consecutive years. In 2019, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we commissioned Edmonton playwright David van Belle to create a fresh and moving new version. This season marks our 7th year of David’s adaptation (including one year online!) and an incredible 26 years of A Christmas Carol at the Citadel.
If this is your first time joining us, welcome! We are so glad you are here, and we hope this will become a new part of your holiday tradition with us. To those who return year after year, thank you for making A Christmas Carol a cherished part of your celebrations.
We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Edmonton’s Food Bank. If you are able, please consider making a donation after the performance to support neighbours in need and help strengthen our community.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the hundreds of local artists, designers, craftspeople, technicians, stage managers, and staff whose artistry and dedication make this production possible. And thank you, once again, for celebrating the season with us. Your presence keeps the spirit of theatre alive at the Citadel throughout the year.
This year’s production is dedicated to our beloved colleague and friend, Julien Arnold, whose artistry, warmth, and generosity of spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him.
From all of us at the Citadel, we wish you a season filled with light, laughter, and joy!
Enjoy the show!
Daryl Cloran Jessie van Rijn Artistic Director Executive Director Jessie & Daryl
At the Citadel Theatre, we believe in the power and importance of stories. We acknowledge the stories that have come before us since time immemorial - on this land just north of the river and under these skies and stars, on this stage, and in this building with you.
We live, work, and create in the place we share on Mother Earth. This area, Edmonton, is known to the Plains Cree as Amiskwaciwâskahikan – Beaver Hill House. It is the traditional and contemporary homeland for the Nehiyawak (Plains Cree) along with the Saulteaux (Plains Ojibwe), Stoney Nakoda, Haudenosaunee (Mohawk), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Inuit, Dene and Métis. We express deep gratitude for the knowledge that has long nurtured these lands.
Treaty No. 6 was created with the intention of fostering harmonious co-existence. The Citadel Theatre recognizes our role and responsibility in being an active participant in reconciliation. We commit to this work through the sharing of resources, ongoing training, the inclusion of Indigenous stories, histories, and experiences in our programming, and by fostering meaningful relationships with the community.
In the spirit of reciprocity and respect, we seek to uphold the original intent of the Treaty and strive to create a shared narrative that honors our responsibility to this land and to each other.
CAST
Maya Baker
BASED ON THE NOVELLA BY CHARLES DICKENS BASED ON THE NOVELLA BY CHARLES DICKENS
Jack Cloran, Anjali DeSilva, Koi Gennings, Edgar Greenfield, Aubrey Malacad, Amanda Mella Rodriguez, Nicolas Melo, Brady Miller, Zadie van Belle, Maia Vinge, Lincoln Weishaupt
UNDERSTUDIES
Chris W. Cook
Topper/Young Marley, Ben/Ghost of Christmas Future, Fred
• To every family who shares their Christmas Carol company member, crew member, or Citadel staff member with us this holiday season!
• Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Wardrobe Department
• U of A Studio Theatre Wardrobe Department • Edmonton Opera Wardrobe Department
• Afrah Collier-Potts
MUSICAL NUMBERS MUSICAL NUMBERS
Carol of the Bells
Lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky
Carl Fischer LLC Music (ASCAP)
Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Written by Edie Pola and George Wyle
Used by permission of Barnaby Music Corp. c/o peermusic Canada Inc.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
English traditional. Public Domain.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
By Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Used by Permission of EMI FEIST CATALOG INC. All Rights Reserved.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
English traditional. Public Domain.
White Christmas
Words and Music by Irving Berlin (c) UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA ON BEHALF OF BERLIN IRVING MUSIC CORP. (SOCAN) Not for broadcast transmission. All Rights Reserved. DO NOT DUPLICATE
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
By Walter Kent, Kim Gannon & Buck Ram Gannon & Kent Music (ASCAP)
Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
I Told Santa Claus to Bring Me You
By Pinky Tomlin
Burns-Tomlin Music (ASCAP)
Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
Winter Wonderland
Written by Felix Bernard & Richard B Smith Public Domain (Canada).
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Written by: MEREDITH WILLSON Courtesy of FRANK MUSIC CORP. & MEREDITH WILLSON MUSIC (ASCAP)
TRO-Folkways Music Publishers, Inc., New York, NY controls all rights for the World outside the United States. Used by Permission.
Holly Jolly Christmas
By Johnny Marks
ST NICHOLAS MUSIC INC (ASCAP)
Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
BIOS
MAYA
BAKER I Fanny, Ensemble
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Clue, Legally Blonde.
Other Theatre: Steel Magnolias (Globe Theatre); The Little Mermaid (Persephone Theatre); Jack and the Beanstalk (Alberta Musical Theatre Company).
Other: Maya is an Edmonton based theatre artist. Sending all the love to her family and friends who always support her.
BREANNA BENDER I
Tim Cratchit
Citadel: A Christmas Carol; The Wizard of Oz: Femininomenoz Edition, Captain of the Ship (Foote Theatre School). Upcoming: Wizard of Oz.
Other: Breanna is ecstatic to be a part of this year’s A Christmas Carol for the second year in a row. In her spare time, she loves playing games with her family and doing Jiu-Jitsu. Breanna would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers/school staff for their support.
PATRICIA CERRA
I Belle, Marnie, Ensemble
Citadel: Actor: The Mountaintop (Sterling Nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Play), A Christmas Carol (8 seasons), The Fiancée, The Silver Arrow, Shakespeare in Love; Director: Horizon Lab; Assistant Director: The Royale. Other Theatre: Director & Dramaturge: The 7 Fires: A New Musical, Tar (The Musical Stage Company); The Entire Hamlet (ATP); Tune to A (Azimuth Theatre); Here There Be Night (Theatre Network, Workshop West). Upcoming: directing Assistance (TMU).
Other: Sterling Award Winner for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Comedy. @patriciacerra
CHRIS W. COOK I Ensemble
Understudy: Topper/Young Marley, Ben/Ghost of Christmas Future, Fred
Citadel: Romeo & Juliet, Sweat, A Christmas Carol, The Three Musketeers. Other Theatre: Fiji (Shatter Glass); Wish You Were Here, Drat! The Cat! (Plain Jane Theatre); Featuring Loretta, Risk Everything (Punctuate! Theatre); The Conversion (Kill Your Television Theatre); Betrayal (Broken Toys Theatre). Film & TV: Dark Match (Dept. 9 Studios); Damnation (Netflix); Winter in Vale (Hallmark); Hell on Wheels (AMC); Cold Pursuit (StudioCanal).
IVY DEGAGNÉ
I Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha Cratchit, Ensemble
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Jane Eyre.
Other Theatre: Civil Blood (Thou Art Here Theatre); Nowhere With You: An East Coast Musical, Jane Eyre (Collider Festival); Lightning Thief, Catalyst’s Frankenstein, Matilda (Victoria School of the Arts); Slight of Mind (Theatre Yes).
Other: Ivy is thrilled to be performing in her eighth season of A Christmas Carol. Thank you to my family, friends, and teachers for your ongoing support. Follow me on Instagram @ivy.degagne
CATHY DERKACH I Mrs. Dilber, Hilda Fezziwig, Piano 2, Ensemble
Understudy: Piano 1
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors.
Other Theatre: Jupiter (Theatre Network); The Occulist’s Holiday (Teatro Live!); Bluebeard’s Castle (Edmonton Opera); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Grindstone Theatre); Billy Bishop Goes to War (Edmonton Repertory Theatre). Other: Cathy was in A Christmas Carol (2000/01), her first Citadel show being in 1987. She is a Sessional Instructor, Vocal Coach and Accompanist in the Music Theatre Program and MacEwan. Big love and gratitude to daughters Kaiya and Lucie. Upcoming: Autumn (Shadow Theatre)
OSCAR DERKX I Fred, Bass, Ensemble
Citadel: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, As You Like It, Once, Peter and The Starcatcher, Trouble in Mind, A Christmas Carol. Other Theatre: As You Like It (Bard on The Beach, Theatre Calgary, RMTC); Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Arts Club); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Grindstone Theatre); The Odd Couple, Evelyn Strange, The Oculist’s Holiday (Teatro Live!); Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Winter’s Tale (Freewill).
Other: Love to Gianna and Remy.
BRAYDON DOWLER-COLTMAN I Ben, Ghost of Christmas Future, Ensemble
Citadel: Life of Pi, The Three Musketeers, Little Shop of Horrors, Pride & Prejudice, Network, Jane Eyre, The Tempest.
Other Theatre: As You Like It (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); The Three Musketeers, Little Shop of Horrors (ArtsClub); Network (RMTC), Burning Bluebeard (Edmonton Actor’s Theatre); Bright Lights (Blarney Productions); Fortune Falls (Catalyst Theatre).
Film & TV: The Irrational (NBC), Abracadavers (Numera Films).
Other: An alumnus of University of Alberta, Braydon has studied at the Banff Citadel Professional Training Program and Frantic Assembly.
JESSE GERVAIS I Ghost of Christmas Present, Santa, Ensemble
Citadel: Jane Eyre, The Silver Arrow, Crazy for You, Alice Through the Looking Glass, One Man, Two Guvnors, Measure for Measure.
Other Theatre: Dangerous Liaisons, As You Like It, Sense and Sensibility, The Diviners (Stratford); Clue (Grand Theatre/MTC); The Breathing Hole (NAC); Women of The Fur Trade (NAC, Globe Theatre, N.E.P.A.); Buddy, Little One, Let the Light of Day Through (Theatre Network).
Film & TV: Tiny Plastic Men (Super Channel); Caution May Contain Nuts (APTN); Blind Ambition (Catapult Pictures).
Other: www.jessegervais.com
STEVEN GREENFIELD I Barker, Piano 1, Trombone, Ensemble
Associate Music Director Understudy: Piano 2
Citadel: Little Women, Frozen, Jersey Boys, Clue, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Ring of Fire, Once. Upcoming: The Wizard of Oz.
Other Theatre: Billy Bishop Goes to War (Edmonton Rep); I’ll Be Here (Edmonton Fringe/Broken Toys); Ellie’s Coffeehouse featuring Lea Salonga (BetterSleep); After Mourning-Before Van Gogh (Shadow); Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary/ACTC).
Other: Steven is an Edmonton-based actor, music director and theatre educator. Thanks to J and E for their love and support. Upcoming: Legally Blonde (Ross Shep); Come From Away (Theatre Calgary). www.stevengreenfield.ca
ALISON MACDONALD I Emily Cratchit, Ensemble
Citadel: Matilda, It Takes Two, Legends of Carnegie Hall, The Penelopiad.
Other Theatre: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (WCT/TIP); She Loves Me, Leading Ladies (TIP); Elf, Marvelous Wonderettes (Chemainus); Spelling Bee (The Belfry); SUDS, Company, Les Mis (Arts Club).
Other: After a break to finish her BBA in Accounting, Alison is delighted to be back in Emily Cratchit’s shoes - and back in Edmonton! Big love to Leon, the turkey of her dreams.
GRAHAM MOTHERSILL I Topper, Young Marley, Ensemble
Understudy: Ghost of Christmas Present/Santa
Citadel: A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: WILDCAT, MOB (Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre); A Harvest Truce (Studio Theatre); KaldrSaga: A New Queer Old Norse Cabaret (Cardiac Theatre); Twelfth Night, Romeo & Juliet (Freewill Shakespeare); Strange/Familiar, The Curing Room, How to Leave (Theatre Outré); Tune to A (Expanse Festival); A Christmas Carol, The Crucible, The Tempest (Theatre Calgary); Fortune Falls (Catalyst Theatre/ATP).
Film & TV: Wynona Earp, Like Right Now, Dive, King Crow, The Trespassers.
Other: BFA in Acting (University of Alberta).
GLENN NELSON I Nelson, Ensemble
Understudy: Ebenezer Scrooge
Citadel: Trouble in Mind, Network, The Candidate, The Party, A Christmas Carol, Peter and the Starcatcher, Death of a Salesman, One Man, Two Guvnors, Beauty and the Beast.
Other Theatre: The Drawer Boy, Outside Mullingar, Mistakes Were Made, The Odd Couple, Sexy Laundry, Flyfisher’s Companion (Shadow Theatre).
Other: Glenn is delighted to be part of A Christmas Carol. Happy Holidays!
CHRISTINA NGUYEN
I Phyllis, Fezziwig Singer, Ensemble, Dance Captain
Citadel: Little Women, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, Clue, Jane Eyre, Going Solo.
Other Theatre: Civil Blood: A Treaty Story (Thou Art Here Theatre); Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Winter’s Tale (Freewill Shakespeare); Alina, Michael Mysterious (Pyretic Productions); Here There Be Night (WWPT).
Other: University of Alberta BFA Acting Alumni. Upcoming: Death of a Salesman (Citadel); Everyone is Doing Fine (WWPT). In Memory of Juju.
TROY O’DONNELL I Jacob Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, Ensemble
Citadel: Little Women, A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, The Royale, The Tempest.
Other Theatre: Dance Nation (SkirtsAfire); As You Like It (The Grand Theatre); As You Like It, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); The 39 Steps (Mayfield); It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol (Theatre Northwest); The Umbrella (Quest Theatre); The Early Bloomer, Smokescreen (Concrete Theatre); Anxiety, Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat (Theatre Yes); An Inspector Calls, The Diary of Anne Frank (Rosebud).
BIBOYE ONANUGA
I Drums, Ensemble
Citadel: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ’70s Musical, A Christmas Carol, Little Shop of Horrors, Prison Dancer
Other Theatre: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Die Harsh (Grindstone); Until Next Breath (Catalyst).
Other: Outgoing Musician in Residence at EPL, Biboye is a driving force in Edmonton’s jazz and contemporary music scene, performing with local and national acts including ODARIO (CBC Afterdark) and his project Good Information, alongside curating the weekly series New Standards at The Common and Daze Days at MiMi Bar.
BHÉY PASTOLERO I Ensemble
Understudy: Ghost of Christmas Past/Martha Cratchit, Belle/Marnie, Fanny
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, It Takes Two (House Series).
Other Theatre: Performer: Cinderella, One Person Hansel & Gretel (Alberta Musical Theatre Company). Production Assistant: Working It Out, Safe & Fair (Work Plays Schools Program).
Other: Bhéy is grateful to be back for her second year for A Christmas Carol. Happy Holidays to all!
MICHAEL PENG I Ensemble
Understudy: Jacob Marley/Mr. Fezziwig, Nelson, Barker
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Network, Julius Caesar, The Kite Runner.
Other Theatre: Selected: An Iliad (upcoming); Tiny, Beautiful Things (Shadow Theatre); Measure for Measure, Richard III, As You Like It (Freewill Shakespeare); Race (Theatre Yes); Red, Bashir Lazhar (wishbone theatre); Freud’s Last Session (Chemainus Theatre); Ed’s Garage (Theatre Baddeck).
Other: Michael’s delighted to be back in this amazing company for Christmas. A professional theatre artist for 30 years, he holds an MFA in Directing from the UofA and teaches at Concordia University Edmonton.
Citadel: Cabaret, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music.
Other Theatre: Into the Woods (Carter-Ryan Productions); As You Like It (FreeWill Shakespeare); All the Little Animals I Have Eaten, Lungs (Shadow Theatre); Civil Blood, Mr. Burns (Thou Art Here); Songs for Sinners and Saints (Catalyst Theatre); Little Fish, Superman (Plain Jane).
Film & TV: Fargo, Jann, Togo.
Other: Elena is a graduate of the MacEwan Theatre Arts & University of Alberta BFA Acting programs. All my love to C&P.
EMMY RICHARDSON I Tim Cratchit
Citadel: Emmy Richardson is so happy to be returning to The Citadel stage for A Christmas Carol.
Film & TV: Under the Christmas Sky (Hallmark Channel Movie).
Other: Emmy would like to send a huge thank you to her family, friends, and “un grand merci” to her teachers/school staff for all their support.
JOHN ULLYATT I Ebenezer Scrooge
Citadel: Legally Blonde, The Three Musketeers, A Christmas Carol, Little Shop of Horrors, The Play That Goes Wrong, Crazy For You, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Matilda, Cabaret, Rocky Horror Show.
Other Theatre: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes (Theatre Network); Funny Girl (Segal Centre); Best Brothers (Belfry Theatre).
Other: Later this season he will play Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. John makes Edmonton home with his wife, Annie, two dogs and two cats.
JACK CLORAN I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2024-present).
Other: When not on stage, Jack is a 9th grade French Immersion student who plays trumpet. He is a photographer and can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 20 seconds. Jack would like to thank his family for their support and encouragement and the company for this amazing opportunity.
ANJALI DESILVA I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2023-present).
Other Theatre: Polkadots, A Year With Frog and Toad (St. Albert’s Children’s Theatre); Grief Aloud (Elevate Productions); Seussical JR, A Dog’s Life (Edmonton Musical Theatre).
Other: Anjali likes to teach herself to play new instruments such as guitar and ukulele. You can also find her singing and playing guitar at her church. She would like to thank her family for all their love and support.
KOI GENNINGS I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition (Foote Theatre School). Other Theatre: James and the Giant Peach Jr., Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Victoria School for the Arts).
Other: Passionate about singing, acting and being part of the production, Koi thanks his family and friends for their continued help support with his budding stage career. Look for Koi next this spring in Puffs (Two Act for Young Wizards) (Victoria School for the Arts) and connect with him on Instagram: @Koi_Gennings
EDGAR GREENFIELD I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2023-present)
Other: Edgar is very excited to be returning to A Christmas Carol, where he gets to perform onstage with his dad, Steven. He is a student at the Citadel’s Foote Theatre School, and enjoys reading books, creating alphabets (shoutout to Mike Boon!), crafting, swimming, and playing with his dog Gotham. Edgar says “Happy Holidays! I hope you like the show!”
AUBREY MALACAD I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: Disney’s Frozen; A Christmas Carol (2022-present). Upcoming: Wizard of Oz. Other Theatre: The Pillowman (Theatre Yes).
TV: Concept Video for Billy, Dilly, and the Magic Attic (No Problem Production). Other: Aubrey is also a ninja warrior and has competed in multiple international competitions! She loves soccer and has been scoring goals since she was 3. She thanks her family for all the support, especially her brother, Parker, for being her biggest inspiration. @aubrey.malacad
AMANDA MELLA RODRIGUEZ I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: Sound of Music, Almost a Full Moon.
Other Theatre: Upcoming: Seussical (Austin O’Brien High School).
Other: Amanda is a 15-year-old Filipino artist who was born in California, USA and moved to Canada in 2015. She started singing at the age of eight. Training: Voice (VCPA); Musical Theatre (Citadel’s Foote Theatre School); Piano (Suzuki Piano School). She is always grateful for the love and support of her family and friends.
NICOLAS MELO I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2022-present); Frozen Jr., Wizard of Oz Jr. (Foote Theatre School).
Other Theatre: Princess and the Pea (Fringe Theatre Festival); Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, 15 Minutes of Clown Fame, Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein, James and the Giant Peach Jr., Awakening (Victoria School of the Arts).
Other: Nicolas would like to thank his brother, sister, and mom for helping him with the process from auditioning to performing.
BRADY MILLER I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Sound of Music (Festival Players); Elf: The Musical (St. Albert Children’s Theatre).
Other: I am so excited to be making my Citadel debut. My mom took me to the Citadel to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong and from that moment on, I knew the theatre was where I wanted to be. Being on that stage is a dream come true. I hope this is my first show of many! I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
ZADIE VAN BELLE I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Wind in the Willows (Highlands School).
Other: Zadie lives with four cats, sixteen fish, two snails, a shaggy dog and one sister. They love dragons, books, Minecraft and 3D printing.
MAIA VINGE I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other: I enjoy reading, music, dance, gymnastics, basketball, and performing! I’d like to thank my parents for their endless support and encouragement. I’m grateful for my teachers, directors, and coaches for inspiring me to keep growing, and for my friends and family for cheering me on every step of the way.
LINCOLN WEISHAUPT I Youth Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Finding Nemo (École Broxton Park School Performance); Hercules (Missoula Children’s Theatre).
Other: A dedicated tap dancer for 4 years, Lincoln has earned several awards for his performances. Away from the stage, Lincoln enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and rock climbing.
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DAVID VAN BELLE I Playwright
Citadel: A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: Liberation Days (Theatre Calgary/Western Canada Theatre); The Highest Step in the World, The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst (Ghost River Theatre/Alberta Theatre Projects); GIANT (Ghost River Theatre/Calgary Animated Objects Society); Love is Magic (Gwen Pharis Ringwood Prize, 2022).
Other: This adaptation was created with the insights of many talented people, including Daryl Cloran, Rachel Peake, Vanessa Sabourin and Ted Dykstra.
LIANNA MAKUCH I Director
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Jane Eyre.
Other Theatre: Direction: First Métis Man of Odesa* (Punctuate! Theatre); Kohkom’s Babushka (Pyretic/Punctuate, Banff Centre), Bomb (Pyretic). Assistant Director: Sense and Sensibility (Stratford Festival, Langham Directors’ Workshop 2025).
Other: Dora Award*, Edmonton Artist Trust Fund, Gina’s Prize Finalist, Sterling nominations, Edify Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. Lianna is a Ukrainian Canadian theatre artist whose work has been cited in the House of Commons. For Julien Arnold, who taught us what theatre’s for <3. www.liannamakuch.com
DARYL CLORAN I Original Director
Citadel: A Streetcar Named Desire, Three Musketeers, Christmas Carol, Jane Eyre, Made in Italy, The Fiancée, Network, Shakespeare in Love, Almost A Full Moon, Matilda, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, Vinyl Cafe: The Musical. Other Theatre: Sense & Sensibility (Stratford Festival); As You Like It (Citadel; Bard on the Beach, Vancouver; Chicago Shakespeare; The Shakespeare Company, Washington DC; Milwaukee Rep; Theatre Calgary; Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre; Grand Theatre, London).
Other: Daryl has been the Artistic Director of the Citadel since 2016.
CORY SINCENNES I Set and Costume Designer
Citadel: Three Musketeers, Matilda, Shakespeare in Love, Mary Poppins, Crazy for You, Romeo and Juliet, Spamalot, Million Dollar Quartet, Ring of Fire, Rocky Horror Show, Made in Italy, Disney’s Frozen, Vinyl Cafe.
Other Theatre: Prince Caspian, Gypsy, Damn Yankees (Shaw Festival); Anne of Green Gables, Mamma Mia! (Charlottetown Festival); Billy Elliot, Secret Garden (Theatre Calgary).
Film & TV: A Christmas Carol (CBC/Family Channel).
Other: www.corysincennes.com, ADC659
LEIGH ANN VARDY I Lighting Designer
Citadel: The Silver Arrow, A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: Richard II, Hamlet 911 (Stratford); February (Opera on the Avalon); Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead (Neptune, Mirvish); Come From Away (In Gander, NFLD!).
Other: Leigh Ann is the recipient of seven Merritt awards for design and was nominated for the Siminovitch Prize. When not designing, she teaches at the National Theatre School of Canada.
MISHELLE
CUTTLER I Sound Designer & Music Director
Citadel: The Herd, The Candidate, The Party, Made in Italy, A Christmas Carol. Other Theatre: Hedda Gabler (Stratford Festival); Someone Like You (Arts Club); The Seventh Fire, Clean/Espejos (Neworld Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare in Love, Lysistrata (Bard on the Beach). Upcoming: The Tao of the World (Stratford Festival).
Other: Mishelle has an MFA in Musical Theatre Composition from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She is the West Coast rep for the Associated Designers of Canada. www.mishellecuttler.com
LAURA KREWSKI I Choreographer
Citadel: Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Spamalot, Shakespeare in Love, Next to Normal, A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: The Invisible, Nevermore, Vigilante, Hunchback, Fortune Falls, and Frankenstein (Catalyst Theatre); Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago, Footloose (The Mayfield); Enron (NAC); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Belfry/Arts Club); Home is a Beautiful Word (Belfry/Persephone Theatre); RICH, Rapa Nui (MTYP); Next to Normal (Theatre Calgary).
Other: The Yellow Wallpaper (Independent).
MITCHELL LABROSSE I Assistant Sound Designer
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Sound Design/Composition: Glory (MacEwan University); Woke Island (Rising Tide Theatre).
Other: Mitch has been the Assistant Head of Sound at the Citadel since 2022. In his spare time, he enjoys making music that he releases on streaming services under the moniker: bookish.
Other Theatre: Selected directing credits: The Woman in Black (Teatro Live!); MINE (Common Ground); Mr. Burns (Blarney/TAH); Still Still Still (You Are Here); Everyone We Know Will Be There (Tiny Bear Jaws); No One Showed Up For The Anarchist Rally (Theatre Network); Hamlet in Isolation, Shakespeare’s Will, Kill Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Falstaff Project (Thou Art Here).
Other: Catch his play Cycle at Expanse Festival (March 2026). Love to Marlee, Elton, & Clementine.
MOLLY PEARSON I Stage Manager
Citadel: Life of Pi, The Mountaintop, Rubaboo, The Royale, The Garneau Block, A Christmas Carol, Children of God, Peter and the Starcatcher, Made in Italy.
Other Theatre: As You Like It, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, A Comedy of Errors and The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Love’s Labour’s Lost (The Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Vigilante (Catalyst Theatre).
BIOS
CHERYL L. HOOVER I Rehearsal Stage Manager
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2000-2008), Pride and Prejudice, Cabaret, Angels in America, Servant of Two Masters, West Side Story, Grease, Equus, Hamlet, Shape of Things, Blithe Spirit, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast.
Other Theatre: Cheryl has stage managed plays all across Canada from Vancouver, BC to St John’s, NL to Dawson City, YK.
Other: Cheryl has received three Sterling Awards - two for Achievement in Production and the Margaret Mooney Award. Cheryl spent 16 years as Director of Production at Citadel.
ANDREA HANDAL RIVERA I Assistant Stage Manager
Citadel: Legally Blonde, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, The Garneau Block.
Other Theatre: Legally Blonde (Theatre Calgary); Stars on Her Shoulders (WWPT); The Hooves Belonged to the Deer (In Arms); The Spinsters (Small Matters Productions); I Don’t Even Miss You (Tiny Bear Jaws); Boy Trouble (Amoris Projects); Ecos, El Funeral (Diaspora Diaries Collective); Grand Ghosts (Grand Theatre).
Other: Andrea is a Salvadoran stage manager based in Treaty 6 Territory. Endless love to their family and friends for their support, and to Alex for everything.
KEN JAMES STEWART I Assistant Stage Manager
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Legally Blonde.
Other Theatre: As You Like It, Salesman in China, Frankenstein Revived, 1939, Wanderlust, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Stratford Festival); Salesman in China (NAC); Kohkom’s Babushka (Punctuate! Banff Centre); Hansel & Gretel, Nutcracker, Botero (Alberta Ballet); All the Little Animals I Have Eaten, Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells) (Nightwood Theatre); The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Segal Centre); Shaw Festival – 8 seasons.
Other: Ken spends his free time turning butter, sugar, and magic into the best butter tarts you’ll ever eat. Seriously...they’ll change your life. @KennyJ @ThatButterTartGuy
SARAH AUSTIN I Apprentice Stage Manager
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Proving Up (Ammolite Opera); La Rondine (Good Mess Opera Theatre); Pinocchio (AMTC); Heathers (MacEwan); Silence, The Prom, A Little Night Music (NUOVA).
Other: Sarah is a stage manager based in Treaty 6 Territory. Love to her family, friends, and partner for their constant support.
CLAIRE SONMOR I Production Assistant
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Ecos (Diaspora Diaries); Rat Academy 2 (Batrabbit Productions); Reign Check (Walters & Watt); Once Upon a Mattress (Sky’s the Limit Youth Theatre); Re:Construct(ion) (Donkey Dog); Working It Out (Alberta Workers’ Health Centre).
Other: Claire is a Queer stage manager and lighting/set designer. A recent graduate of UofA’s BA/BEd program, they are very excited to be joining the Citadel team. Much love to their family and friends!
ADAM BLOCKA I Children’s Supervisor
Citadel: West Side Story, Oliver!, Matilda, Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: The Bully Project, Are We There Yet? (Concrete Theatre); The Super Groovy ‘70s Show (The Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Onegin (The Arts Club /Catalyst Theatre); Boy Groove (Azimuth Theatre, Ribbit Productions).
Other: Adam has worked as a Child Supervisor, Wardrobe Maintenance/ Dresser, Musical Theatre Instructor, and Performer for The Citadel Theatre.
ALEXANDER ARIATE I Children’s
Supervisor
Citadel: Heist, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Three Musketeers, The Importance of Being Earnest, CLUE, Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Other Theatre: The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, Othello, Twelfth Night, and Winter’s Tale (The Shakespeare Company); Might As Well Be Dead, Murder on the Orient Express, and HEIST (Vertigo Theatre); Listen Listen (Teatro La Quindicina).
Film & TV: Fortunate Son (CBC).
Other: Alex is an Alberta-based artist and is so thrilled to be back this Christmas! He sends love to his family, friends and to his partner, Andrea.
AUSTIN KENNEDY I Children’s
Supervisor
Citadel: The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: Bedtime Stories, Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Pumpjack Players); Yellowhead Regional One-Acts (Alberta Drama Festival Association).
Other: Austin is originally from Fox Creek and is a graduate of Northern Lakes College’s Early Learning and Childcare Certificate.
This holiday season, we remember Julien Arnold, a cherished member of Edmonton’s theatre community, who passed away on November 24, 2024.
Born in Mbeya, Tanzania in 1965 and raised in British Columbia, Julien moved to Edmonton in 1986 to study acting at the University of Alberta, where his fearless spirit and joy for performance were evident from the very first moment he stepped onstage.
Over a 35-year career, Julien appeared in approximately 70 roles at the Citadel Theatre, co-founded Edmonton’s summer Freewill Shakespeare Festival, and launched his own Atlas Theatre Collective, leaving a lasting imprint on the city’s cultural landscape. He was beloved for his versatility, particularly in A Christmas Carol, where he played many different characters: from the devoted Bob Cratchit to Jacob Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, and even Ebenezer Scrooge himself. Julien brought warmth, humour, and heart to every role.
Beyond his performances, Julien nurtured young actors, created a spirit of camaraderie backstage, and treated every cast and crew member like family. His generosity and warmth extended past any single production as he helped shape the theatre community itself into a more connected, compassionate, and joyful place to create.
As we celebrate A Christmas Carol, we honour Julien’s legacy and the light and joy he brought to the Citadel Theatre and our hearts.
PREMIER SUPPORTERS
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN THE CREATION OF THEATRE AT THE CITADEL:
THE HOLE FAMILY • THE ELDON AND ANNE FOOTE FUND
MACLAB DEVELOPMENT GROUP • THE JOHN AND BARBARA POOLE FAMILY FUND
THE JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR FUND
DR. JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR, 1922-2001
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND FOUNDER OF THE CITADEL THEATRE
JOE’S VISION brought professional theatre to Edmonton
JOE’S DREAM built the Citadel Theatre
HENRY HOLE, 1884-1954
JOE’S SPIRIT continues to inspire the theatre we create today
JOE’S LEGACY lives on through a generous gift to the Citadel from his estate
On the Citadel’s 30th Anniversary, a gift was made by the Company of Harry Hole, James F. Hole, Ralph K. Hole and Robert W. Hole on behalf of the Hole family — in honour of their late father, Henry Hole. The Citadel Theatre is proud to honour Henry Hole’s integrity, compassion and leadership in the dedication of this complex to his memory.
RECOGNIZING OUR PARTNERS
Accessible Performances
Bear Grease: Shack Up For The Winter
Legally Blonde
School Matinees
Play Development A Christmas Carol
The Wizard Of Oz
Foote Theatre School
The Wizard of Oz
Cyrano de Bergerac
Beer Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
Preferred Spirits Sponsor
As we celebrate our 60 th Anniversary Season, we are proud to present a special feature in each program highlighting the rich history, unforgettable moments, and remarkable people who have shaped The Citadel Theatre.
A HOLIDAY CLASSIC, WOVEN INTO EDMONTON’S
STORY
For more than a quarter century, A Christmas Carol has been part of The Citadel Theatre’s holiday heartbeat. This year, the beloved production celebrates its 26 th season, continuing a legacy that has become deeply woven into the festive fabric of Edmonton.
A Christmas Carol first premiered in December 2000 and quickly became a cornerstone of the city’s holiday celebrations. That original adaptation by Tom Wood ran for 19 years, enchanting generations of audiences. In 2019 the Citadel premiered a new adaptation by Edmonton playwright David van Belle. His new vision, set in the 1950s, breathed fresh life into Dickens’ timeless tale, and the tradition has joyfully continued ever since.
For many families, A Christmas Carol at the Citadel isn’t just a performance, it’s the official start of the holiday season. Whether it’s your first visit or part of your family’s cherished holiday ritual, we invite you to join us once again for this unforgettable celebration of community and compassion.
A TRADITION THAT SUSTAINS AND INSPIRES
Each season, A Christmas Carol represents more than a holiday favourite, it’s an investment in our city’s creative economy. Over the past 26 years, the Citadel has signed more than 1,400 contracts with artists, designers, and technicians, welcoming over 400,000 patrons through our doors. Because our sets and props are crafted and maintained in-house, we’re able to keep costs sustainable and reinvest in new Canadian voices through programs like our play development initiatives and the theatrically adventurous Highwire Series. The spirit of giving extends beyond the stage as well. Through our ongoing partnership with Edmonton’s Food Bank, audiences have helped raise over $1.6 million, funds that, with matching support from Capital Power, bring warmth and nourishment to families across the community. A reminder that this production doesn’t just tell a story of generosity — it lives it.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON TOGETHER
The Citadel is brimming with ways to make memories this winter. Supported by the City of Edmonton’s Downtown Vibrancy Fund, we invite you to ring in the new year with New Year’s Eve at the Citadel on December 31, 2025 with a free, family-friendly celebration featuring festive activities and a cozy spot to view the downtown fireworks. And don’t miss our 60 th Anniversary Concert this February in a joyful tribute to six decades of theatre magic, community, and creativity.
Experience the wonder, laughter, and togetherness of the season, right here at your Citadel Theatre.
(L) Photo by Epic Photography for The Citadel Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol (2018) by Tom Wood, featuring the cast of A Christmas Carol.
(R) Photo by Nanc Price for The Citadel Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol (2024) by David van Belle, featuring John Ullyatt and Jesse Gervais.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
THANK YOU! WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS to all our donors, whose generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring our community has the opportunity to experience performing arts. Our donors have a profound and lasting impact on the quality, accessibility, and relevance of the Citadel’s productions, facility, and educational offerings.
STEWARD
Gifts of $10,000+
2 Anonymous
Dr. Rowland and Muriel Haryett Fund
Marshall & Debby Shoctor
Joseph & Kayla Shoctor Family Fund
John & Dianne Storey Family Foundation
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Gifts of $5000-$9999
2 Anonymous
Jennifer Addison
Allard Foundation
Bruce & Carol Bentley
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The Estate of Marguerite Bowen
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Janice Colobong & Dave Rechlo
Melissa Doucette
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Arliss Miller
Weir Family Fund
DIRECTOR
Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999
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STAR
Gifts of $1000-$2499
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Chrzanowski
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Marla Gordulic
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Christopher Head
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LEAD
Gifts of $500-$999
2 Anonymous
Edie & Greg Alcorn
Allaine Fund
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Barbara Blackley
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Norman & Anne Burgess
Frank Calder
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Erin & David Edwards
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SUPPORTING
Gifts of $100-$499
10 Anonymous
Margaret Ackman
Alberta Provincial
Judges Association
Doug Aldridge
Ruth Alexander
Shirley Allder
Gail Andrew
James Archibald &
Heidi Christoph
Maurice & Annette Bastide
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Cathy Bayly
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Stan Bissell
Brenda Bisziel
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Gary & Tracey Boehm
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Dr. Beverley & John Brennan
Courtney Brin
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James & Joan Carlson
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Brent Christopherson
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Robert Crosbie
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Pemme Cunliffe
Join Dorothy and her friends on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. Filled with iconic songs, vibrant characters, and timeless lessons on courage, friendship, and self-discovery, this enchanting adventure promises to captivate audiences of all ages!
L. Frank Baum WITH MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Harold Arlen AND E.Y. Harburg
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Cindy J. Davies
Karen Davison
Lisa Dayanandan
Marcella DeJong
Brian & Anita Denniss
Sherry DeSoete
Karen & John Donahoe
Margaret Dorey
Brad & Elaine Doucette
Carol Dreger
Julie-Ann May Dron
Trevor Dublanko
Margaret Dudley
Sylvia Duffus
Douglas Bruce DuVal
Karen Dyberg
Harold English
Cathy Eyben
Faulkner Family
Joe & Pat Fenrich
Martin & Peggi Ferguson-Pell
Lil Filewych
Cathy G. Flood
Francka Folkinga
Linda Foss
JP Fournier & Sharon Busby
David France & Marion Haggarty-France
Barb Funk
Chantell Ghosh
Vicki Giles
Gaie Goin
Rusell & Nadia Gold
Bernice Gordeyko
Bob & Alayne Graves
Paul V. Greenwood
Kinga & Wojciech Grochowski
Audrey Groeneveld
Ali Grotkowski
Daniel Hamilton
Catherine & James Hammond
Happy Homeschoolers
Mike Harding & Don Zeman
Julie Harvey
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Joan Hayes
Sandra Hobbs
Jill & Dan Hodges
David & Denise Hole
Scott & Rebecca Horton
Viktoria Horvath
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Kelvin & Carol Hussey
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Louise Jensen
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Brian & Ida Kaliel
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Paula Kelly
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John & Sylvia Laarhuis
Mitch Labuick
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Don & Gwen Lawrence
Gordon T. Lea
Sigmund Lee
Valda Levin
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Mary Lister
Cathy Lord
Meaghan Low
Pat Luxford
Judy Mackay
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Jo Anne Mahood
Glynis & Doug Maley
Diane Marsh
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Laurie Mereu
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Nicole Miller
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Marian Palahniuk
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Shannon Precht
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The Muttart Foundation
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Donna Rempel
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Andrea Roche
Dean & Jan Rokosh
Beverley J. Roy
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Orla Ryan
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Nelson Scott
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Rita Sequeira
Jack Seto & Audrey Lowe
Glenn & Margaret Sharples
Vivian Simmonds
Gerry & Barbara Sinn
Brune Sinneave
Sheila Sirdar
Marie Slusar
Lynn Smarsh
Shelley Smith
Fern Snart
Steven & Connie Snyder
Dale Somerville
Wanda & Tracy Sorotsky
Tim Spelliscy
Keith & Bev Spencer
Terri & Michael Spotowski
Dan & Beverly Jean
Stachnik
Jean & Gerry Staring Fund
Sonya Stasiuk
Martha Steenstrup
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Anne Stevenson
Lori Stewart & Jack Jervis
Ben & Laraine Strafford
Caroline Stuart
Mark & Craig Stumpf-Allen
Allison Theman
Maggie R. Thompson
Mary-Ann & Andy Trachimowich
Cheri Treasure
Alana Mae Tucker
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Robert & Ann Weir
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Willis Winter
Daniel & Tonya Wolfe
William & Dorothy Wolodko
Debra Wooding
Peter & Joan Wright
Susan Wright
Keith Wylie
Randall & Nancy Yatscoff
Charitable Fund
Linda M Youell
Mary Anne Yurkiw
Diane Zinyk
Lorna Zucchet
THE CITADEL TEAM
VOLUNTEERS
Hermione Ainsworth
Hasra Ali
Thea Avis
Judith Babcock
Luis Ballester
Karen Balon
Karin Banasch Vail
Shirley Bellrose
Coby Benoit
Shelley Benson
Bernie Bolton
Alan Burkin
Margot Byer
Patrick Caron
Dee Cartledge
Rob Cauti
Carmelle Cooper
Jack Diacon
Jo Farley
Lil Filewych
Bonita Gillespie
Aure Gower
Noel Gray
Betty Grudnizki
Julie Harvey
Jeff Haswell
Rosemarie Heaney
Brad Heller
Diane Helmers
Atari Hinbest
Doug Hunter
Joan Johnston
Jodi Jones
Craig Jones
Joanne Kallal
Hanae Kiyooka
Robin Knight
Arndt Kuethe
Janice Kuethe
Wendy Kurtz
Susan Lauridson
Sylvia Lee
Aliciela Lewis
Chris Lewis
Lindsay Liddle
Jim Linnen
Ross Machetchuk
Bob Matfin
Donna McKay
Linda McMurdo
Karen Miller
Janice Minamide
Joan Murchie
Andrea Newman
Linda Orlecki
William Parker
Doug Racine
Leila Ragoonanan
Joan Redman
Barbara Reinhardt
Lori Ristoff
Cheryl Ritchie
Sukhjit Saimbhee
Mariia Samofalova
Susan Schroter
Angela Seery
Theresa Shea
Marlene Skaley
James Smibert
Linda Smibert
Victoria Spang
Cinnamon Stacey
Deb Stack
Diane Trithardt
Christine Tupper
Lacey Untereiner
Brenda Voyce
Shelley Warden
Lisa Welshman
Talia West
Eric Westerberg
Liz White-MacDonald
Bonnie Connelly Wilson
Vanessa Wilson
Catherine Wirt
Dave Wolkowski
Yuru Yan
STAFF LEADERSHIP
Daryl Cloran
Artistic Director
Jessie van Rijn
Executive Director
ARTISTIC
Bridget Norris-Jones
Producer
Mieko Ouchi
Associate Artistic Director
Luc Tellier Director of Education & Outreach
Peni Christopher
Company Manager
Wayne Paquette
Artistic Coordinator
Diana Stevenson Foote Theatre
School Manager
Jenna Greig
Access Coordinator
Ellen Chorley
Students Club Facilitator
ADMINISTRATION
Henry Choy
Director of Finance
Bettyanna Huggins
Payroll Administrator
Amy Yao
Staff Accountant
Adrienne Kendel-Dirk
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kayla van Sterren
HR Manager
Mackenzie Altheim
HR Administrator
Ben Osgood
Business Systems Manager
Trinity Locke Administrative Coordinator
MARKETING AND SALES
Amelia Sigamony
Director of Marketing & Sales
Kris Hiemstra
Creative Director
Susanne Chmait
Media & Communications Manager
Yvonne Nguyen
Social Media & Marketing Outreach Coordinator
Rebecca Harding
Digital Web Designer
Arthur Mah
Videographer
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Benjamin Oostenbrink Director of Community Engagement
Chantelle Behrens
Philanthropic Giving Manager
Alana Davis
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Alexander Voutchkov
Community Engagement Coordinator
GUEST SERVICES
Eden Edwards
Guest Services Manager
Brittany Hinse
Assistant Guest Services Manager
Kevin Cambridge Group Sales Coordinator
SUPERVISORS
Colin Bluekens
Robyn Clark
Kylie Dobransky
Alex Reyes
REPRESENTATIVES
Garin Alfaro
Sam Free
Josephine Hendrick
Sean Herbert
Ash Hicks
Moses Kouyaté
Melanie Letourneau
Abby McDougall
Kit Rempel
Emily Thorne
Brijesh Nagarathinam
Katie Yoner
HOSPITALITY
Hayden Weir
Director of Hospitality
Melissa Budinski Front of House
Manager
Courtney Hetherington
Bar Manager
Sam Kennedy
Events Manager
Susan Urlacher
Events Coordinator
Bri Dakin-Doyle
Events Coordinator
FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISORS
Rowan Andruik
Adriana Burns
Amanda Komarniski
Emily Lizotte
Rose Miller
Maia Trotter
Elaine Vo
Kate Walker
CAPTAINS
Amelia Cottee
Oksana Faryna
Anneliese Jansen-Kris
Payal Jotania
Elyse Roszell
Jessica Ussher
Vanessa Wilson
BARTENDERS
Melanie Blake
Kenzie Brake
Colton Cameron
Matt Herbut
Sarina Iles
Raph Jahnert
Christian Krushel
Bailey Mitchell
Graham Mothersill
Priya Narine
Macy Pollock
Madison Pysyk
Kamryn Reynolds
Kera Stevenson
Kayla Turnbull
Mason Verge
Madison Wagner
Faith Whitehouse
THE CITADEL TEAM
FOOTE THEATRE SCHOOL
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS
Ben Healey
Emily Thorne
INSTRUCTORS
Billy Brown
Cathy Derkach
Andraya Diogo
Steven Greenfield
Crystal Hanson
Ainsley Hillyard
Binu Kapadia
Sydney Keenan
Josh Languedoc
Rochelle Laplante
Richard Lee
Emily Lizotte
Rain Matkin-Szilagyi
Hannah Mehling
Gordon Ogilvie
Larissa Poho
Jasper Poole
Jaimi Reese
Michelle Robb
Pamela Schmunk
Malachi Short
Linette Smith
Eileen Sproule
Julie Sucie
Nathaniel Tesfaye
Emily Thorne
Katie Tilbury
Kim Turner
Rory Turner
Miriam Veugelers
Natalie Witte
YOUNG COMPANY
Mel Bahniuk
Program Coordinator
Andraya Diogo
Young Production Company Facilitator
INSTRUCTORS
April Banigan
Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks
Cameron Kneteman
Richard Lee
PRODUCTION
Michael Erwin
Director of Production
Patrick Fraser
Technical Director
Ian Kelly
Technical Director
Michelle Chan
Production Manager
Autumn Russell
Assistant Technical Director
Jenna Kerekes
Production Administration
Misha Hlebnicov
Head of Audio
Mitch Labrosse
Assistant Head of Audio
Patrick Amyotte
Audio A2
Duane Elias
Audio A3
Tiff Martineau
Head of Electrics
Kai Yakichuk
LX Board Operator
Shella Apostol
Follow Spot Operator
Kennedy Sembaliuk
Follow Spot Operator
Chris Hayes
Head of Scenic Carpentry
Peter Locock
Assistant Head of Scenic Carpentry
Garret DeRede
Scenic Carpenter
Jeff Burwash
Scenic Carpenter
Andrée Simard
Head of
Scenic Paint
Megan Paliwoda
Assistant Head of Scenic Paint
Sarah Karpyshin
Head of Props
Angie Sotiropoulos
Assistant Head of Props
Connor MacDonald
Props Builder
Marc Anderson
Head of Stage Carpentry
Serge Menard
Assistant Head of Stage Carpentry
Brendan Nearey
Stage Carpenter
Alex Ward
Stage Carpenter
Alison Hardy
Stage Carpenter
Leanne Townsend
Stage Carpenter
Anna Davidson
Stage Carpenter
Olivia Derksen
Head of Wardrobe
Running
Rochelle Laplante
Wardrobe Dresser
Mandy Mattson
Wardrobe Dresser
Nyssa Beairsto
Wardrobe Dresser
Hongning Ke
Wardrobe
Maintenance
Lindsey Kapitzke
Wardrobe Maintenance
Patsy Thomas
Head of Wardrobe
Laura Lee Osborne
Assistant Head
Wardrobe / Milliner
Judith Darough
Wardrobe Cutter
Emily Woodman
Wardrobe Cutter
Barb Becker
Fabricator
Hongning Ke
Stitcher
Kelsey McCammon
Stitcher
Brenda Inglis
Stitcher
Brian Bast
Wardrobe
Katie Patton
Head of Wigs
Stephanie Ryder
Assistant Head of Wigs
Gaylynne Fell
Wigs Running
Sarah McGaw
Wigs Running
Erika Marcotte
Wigs Running
Marissa Bova
Wigs Running
FACILITIES
Bill Daniels
Facilities Director
Yang Yang
Maintenance Manager
JANITORIAL
Bee Clean Services
SECURITY
Alberta Crowd Management
ACCESSIBILITY AT THE CITADEL
The Citadel Theatre is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for artists, audience members, and staff. Thank you to the Stollery Charitable Foundation for funding our 2025/26 Accessible Performances Series including:
Relaxed Experiences
Sensory Informed Performances
American Sign Language and Deaf Theatre Interpreted Performances
Open Captioned Performances
Closed Captioned Performances
Touch Tours
Audio Described Performances
*Please note that while we do not plan to change any services or performance dates listed below, occasionally unexpected circumstances may arise. To ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information, we encourage you to check www.citadeltheatre.com
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:30pm Vinyl Cafe: The Musical
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30pm A Christmas Carol
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:30pm Death of a Salesman
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:30pm Burning Mom
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:30pm The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:30pm The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:30pm Casey and Diana
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:30pm Cyrano de Bergerac
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:30pm Cyrano de Bergerac
We wish to ensure all patrons have a safe and welcoming visit to the Citadel Theatre. If you have any questions about the building, potential barriers, or how we can help meet your individual needs, please contact our Access Coordinator, Jenna Greig, jgreig@citadeltheatre.com or refer to our Accessibility page on our website: www.citadeltheatre.com/accessibility/
Photo: Carly Neis and her service animal, Gilmore, in the Lee Pavilion
