CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY OF EDMONTON PRESENTS
EVERLASTING Book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle Music by Chris Miller Lyrics by Nathan Tysen Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
PROGRAM Originally Produced on Broadway by Grove Entertainment, Arlene Scanlan & Michael Jackowitz, Howard & Janet Kagan, and Barry Brown World Premier Produced by Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director
Orchestrations by John Clancy Vocal Arrangements by Chris Miller Ballet Music Arranged by David Chase
CAST (in order of appearance) Jesse Tuck Kelton Libich
Winnie Foster Brittany Blommaert
Nana Taylor Seibel
Mae Tuck Annie Randall
Gal in the Yellow Suit Marie Joanne Fogue Makou
Hugo Ryan Mackney
Jill Tuck Teagan Gomes Angus Tuck Adam Montgomery
Betsy Foster Maria Pottle
Constable Jo Nicole Moon-Keca
ENSEMBLE Chenuse Aitchedji Nessa Cogswell Teagan Goerz
Gabby Keizer Carlene Lloyd Kat Lucyk
Tori Michaluk Emmanuel Mboli Angelica Moreno
PIT BAND Kimberly McMann Conductor, Keyboard
Daniel Belland Keyboard
Brad Hardstaff Percussion
Valerie Sim Violin
WARNING - GUNSHOT SOUND EFFECT IS USED IN THE PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTION TEAM Michael Peng Director Kimberly McMann Musical Director Ainsley Hillyard Choreographer Josiah Hiemstra Production Designer & Technical Director Betty Kolodziej Costume designer Jenna Appleyard Stage Manager Kristin McLagan Assistant stage manager
Kaitlyn Knodel Assistant stage manager Sydney Stiles Sound Designer & Sound Mix Amelia Cottee Lighting & Sound operator Haley Spenst Assistant Technical Director
Caroline Howarth Producer Olivia Jackson Promotions Amara Bell Promotions Susie Moloney Marketing and Promotions Aaron Parker Poster Design
Cassidy Hoekstra Assistant Choreographer Jobandeep Singh Construction Crew
We wish to acknowledge that the land on which we gather and create is Treaty 6 territory, and a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples. TUCK EVERLASTING is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
TUCK EVERLASTING - SONGS ACT ONE "Opening”.............................................. Pit Band. "Live Like This”...................................... Mae, Winnie, Angus, Jesse, Jill, Gal in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble "Good Girl, Winnie Foster”. . ................... Winnie, Mothers “Join the Parade"................................... Gal in the Yellow Suit, Fair folk “Good Girl, Winnie Foster (Reprise)". . .... Winnie "Top of the World".. ................................ Jesse, Winnie, Ensemble "Hugo's First Case"................................ Hugo "Story of the Tucks"............................... Mae, Jesse, Jill “My Most Beautiful Day”....................... Mae, Angus, Ensemble "The Attic"............................................. Winnie "Join the Parade (Reprise)”.................... Gal in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble "Partner in Crime". . ................................ Winnie, Jesse, Ensemble "Seventeen”. . ......................................... Jesse, Winnie, Gal in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
ACT TWO "Everything’s Golden". . .......................... Gal in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble "Seventeen (Reprise)”. . .......................... Winnie "Time". . .................................................. Jill "Time (Reprise)"..................................... Jill, Mae, Angus, Jesse "Everything's Golden (Reprise)”............. Gal in the Yellow Suit "You Can’t Trust a Man"......................... Constable Jo, Hugo "The Wheel". . ......................................... Angus, Winnie "Story of the Gal in the Yellow Suit". . ..... Gal in the Yellow Suit "Everlasting”. . ........................................ Winnie "The Story of Winnie Foster"................. Pit Band "The Wheel (Reprise)”. . .......................... Jesse, Ensemble
DIRECTOR'S NOTES A YEAR AGO, I WENT LOOKING FOR AN UPLIFTING, delightful story to tell, to wholeheartedly welcome the Concordia community back to live theatre. I think the initial suggestion came from Kelton, whom I ended up casting as Jesse. I was hoping to celebrate life and to connect to the families that live around the Concordia campus. I reckoned we might need a Spring (pun intended) of renewal after a long winter and two plus years of loss and deferred hope. And that was before Ukraine. As with any theatre project, this is an invitation - to music that is gorgeous and fun, and themes about living life to the fullest and being responsible for our choices. I hope we’ve learned something over the last two years, especially when it comes to deciding what's important and making our lives mean something. This coming-of-age tale of an 11-year-old girl who goes on the adventure of a lifetime, seems right for this time. It's a little on the sentimental side (what fairy tale isn't?!), but it's also full of wonder and has a tender heart. This may sound cliché, but it is unequivocally true… This show simply could not have happened without our entire team: a fearless and dedicated cast, committed and resourceful Stage Management, and diligent, fun, creative collaborators on every level. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. Your dedication, patience, mutual support, and our collective sense of mischief and fun are the centre of this endeavour. I am so proud of the beautiful thing we’ve created. Thank-you. As for the rest a yaz... Enjoy!! – Michael
SPECIAL THANKS: Nico Vanderkley, Kate Holt, Dewey Holt, Kai Waselius, Michael Walsh, Chris Bullough, John Brough, Gordon Holt, Daniel van Heyst, Lori Mohacsy, Chris Wilson, Karen Johnson-Diamond, Matthew Gusul, John Adria, CUE Bookstore, CUE’s Communication Team and all the many folks who supported the cast and crew through the rehearsal process.
CAST AND CREW BIOS Adam Mongomery (Angus Tuck) Adam Montgomery is a second-year drama major at Concordia University of Edmonton with a minor in early childhood studies. He has played many roles such as Officer Krupke from West Side Story, Professor Higgin’s from My Fair Lady, Henry Frank from The Turtle that Rocked. Adam also participated in last year’s CUE100 Cabaret online special. It included a variety of scenes and songs from the decades over the last 100 years. Before Adam attended Concordia he was part of an Improv group called Go 4 Broke so you won’t even know if he missed a line. You may have seen his improv show at The Fringe called Improv Against Humanity. One of his favorite moments from rehearsing Tuck is the camaraderie formed with cast and crew, it’s like a second family. He hopes that you enjoy the show and feel the magic that is Tuck Everlasting!
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Ainsley Hillyard (Choreographer) Ainsley Hillyard is an Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton)-based artist of settler descent. She is a choreographer, performer and educator who works in contemporary dance and theatre. Select choreography credits include; Movement Director for Jane Eyre (Citadel Theatre), assistant choreographer for Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre), Mr. Burns: A post electric play (You are Here theatre and Blarney Productions) Sterling nomination for Outstanding Choreography, Bears (Pyretic Productions) Sterling Award for Outstanding Choreography; Ursa Major (Catch The Keys Productions) Sterling nomination for Outstanding Choreography, and assistant choreographer for Hadestown (Citadel Theatre). Ainsley enjoys long walks with her French bulldog Jezebel and reading sci-fi.
Amelia Cottee (Sound & Light Operator) Amelia is a first-year drama student at Concordia. At twenty-three they feel out of place amongst most first years, but always find their place in the theatre. They’ve been involved (obsessed) with theatre for as long as they can remember, but it’s only recently they swapped over to the tech side of things. So far they absolutely love it. Amelia hopes you love the production as much as they do!
Angelica Moreno (Ensemble) Angelica is in her second-year as a Drama and Music student at Concordia. Her love for performing arts began in sixth grade when she started doing competitive dance and realized she loved being on stage. Eventually that led her to discover the passion for theatre and music! In high school, Angelica was part of a few shows and short films including: The Wizard of Oz Musical (as the Good Witch), Harry Potter (Ginny Weasley) and Christmas Show (Snowflake queen). Her favorite part of rehearsals for Tuck Everlasting has been getting to work with the amazing cast, connecting with new people and doing dance again! She also loves the choreo for ‘Everything’s Golden’ and the parking lot chats after rehearsals!
Annie Randall (Mae Tuck) Annie is in her 4th year of her BA music major/drama minor. She hopes to be accepted into the vocal performance graduate program next year. She is happy to be back in a musical on stage at Concordia. Her other CUE credits include: Siobhan (The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Nighttime), Rona Perretti (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and a part of The CUE 100 Cabaret. She has an extensive knowledge of random music, and as such is a fantastic edition to your name that tune team. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it!
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Betty Kolodziej (Costume Designer) Betty became involved with costumes many years ago while getting her voice opera degree from University of Alberta. Since then she has worked as costume co-ordinator, builder and/or designer for numerous theatre groups including Concrete Theatre, Concordia University, Keyano Theatre, Red Deer College, Beaumont High School and Foote in the Door. She was the costumer for Kompany! Dance and Edmonton Musical Theatre for over 20 years and has been a costumer for Opera Nuova for 22 years. Besides her costuming work she has been a member of the Edmonton Opera chorus for over 30 years.
Brad Hardstaff (Percussion) Brad Hardstaff is an Edmonton percussionist who has played with various local artists including Martin Kerr, Rob Heath, Chloe Albert, Rick Garvin and the OffWhyte Band.
Brittany Blommaert (Winnie Foster) Brittany Blommaert is in her 3rd year as a drama and music student here at CUE in hopes to become a High School Drama Teacher. She has always loved the theatre. From playing Chip the teacup in Beauty and the Beast to Cinderella from Into The Woods and now to Miss Winnie Foster, she loves portraying the characters that live life to the fullest. Brittany has loved working with such an amazing group of people, her fellow actors and also the amazing tech & stage heroes! Her favourite moment during the rehearsal process was when she walked out on the stage for the first time as Winnie! The goosebumps were real! She hopes that you enjoy the show and get ready to be swept away into the wonder of this enchanting story!
Carlene Lloyd (Ensemble) Carlene is a first-year student at Concordia who is majoring in drama and minoring in English. Carlene went to high school at Thorhild Central School, has had an interest in drama and performing arts since grade seven, and has been in multiple one-act shows since, like The Staggering Heartbreak of Jasmine Merryweather and Cheque Please. She has also been to one drama festival in high school before Covid started. After university, she is hoping to become a voice actor, but if that doesn’t work out, to come back for an education after-degree and become a drama teacher. Tuck Everlasting is the first musical she has performed in and will be by far the longest and the most intricate. One of her favourite parts in rehearsing for Tuck Everlasting would be the amazing energy everyone brought, even on the long days where we were all exhausted. continued
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Cassidy Hoekstra (Assistant Choreographer) Cassidy Hoekstra is a second year drama student with a minor in psychology. She was a performer in the cabaret for The CUE 100 Cabaret in 2021. Before coming to Concordia she acted in 5 musicals and countless plays. On top of acting Cassidy has directed plays, designed sets and lights as well as choreographed for 5 musicals, now adding number 6 - Tuck Everlasting. Cassidy has been acting as the Assistant Choreographer for this semester's musical adding her own choreography to numbers such as You Can’t Trust a Man and Partners in Crime. Cassidy has been training as a dancer for 18 years, still training and competing with Eye Candy Company and 3SB. One of Cassidy's favorite things about working on Tuck Everlasting was how open the cast was to trying new things. No matter what dance moves she threw at them or how many times she made them run dances they were always willing and made it a pleasure to work with them.
Chenuse Aitchedji (Ensemble) Chenu is an eccentric international first year student at Concordia. Majoring in theatre, and minoring in history, Chenu’s love of things “old fashioned” shines through in the Tuck Everlasting's 19th century circus and fairy magic atmosphere. With a talent for the comedic, having performed in absurdist comedies such as The Universal Language by David Ives, and renditions of Monty Python’s Flying circus skits, Chenu is jumping into musical theatre as part of the ensemble with little prior musical experience. Learning to marry his skills of song and dance has
been a welcome challenge. Also, having jumped from a small theatre class back in his previous school, Chenu is foreign to a cast and crew constituting more than 6 people, nevertheless, he’s had a great time being a part of such a large group, working alongside his fellows ensemble and co. to bring Tuck Everlasting to new life.
Daniel Belland (Keyboard) Daniel is an Edmonton-based pianist, music director and composer. Recent work includes original scores for One Song (Margin Release,) Imaginary Friend, Cult Cycle (Straight Edge Theatre,) and short film scores for Delivery (Anam Caras) and Home Again (Vicarious Playground). Recent music directing includes Into The Woods (Foote In The Door Productions,) Little Women (Scona Alumni Theatre Co.,) A Funny Thing On The Way To The Forum (Blue Bridge Repertory,) and A Little Night Music (Foote In The Door.) Daniel is also half of the pop duo Homofonik, with Josh Travnik. Instagram/twitter: @danielbelland | website: www.danielbelland.com
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Emmanuel Mboli (Ensemble) Emmanuel Mboli is a 3rd year student at CUE, majoring in biology and Drama as a minor. He has never been in a show before, Tuck Everlasting is his first experience in a play or musical. He is an Ensemble member playing the strong man. Rehearsing Tuck Everlasting was his favorite moment in 2022 because he finally got the chance to dance and sing outside the shower. He is the biggest fan of soccer.
Gabby Keizer (Ensemble) Gabby is a second year student at Concordia concentrating in Drama. She performed in theatre throughout most of her life. One of her first experiences in theatre was playing Mother Mary in her school musical at age eight. Her most recent experience was taking part in The CUE 100 Cabaret! In Tuck Everlasting, Gabby is a member of the ensemble, singing, dancing and acting alongside the main characters! During this process, she has learned how to socialize again after being online for so long! She can’t wait to show you all the tricks she and her conjoined twin have prepared for you! <3
Haley Spenst (Assistant Technical Director) Haley is so excited to be taking on her first time assistant technical director role. She is in her third and final year of her Bachelors of Arts in drama and hopes to continue into elementary education after this year. She is so excited for all of you to see what she worked so hard on this semester!
Jenna Appleyard (Stage Manager) Jenna is a second-year drama student hoping to head into the Education program after completing her Bachelor of Arts. She is hoping to work as a high school teacher. In the past, Jenna has performed in The Jungle Book (as Baloo), Number the Stars, and Many Moons (Princess Lenore). Her favorite part about preparing for Tuck Everlasting has been the huge learning curve that comes with Stage Management as this is the first show where she is not on stage. She has also appreciated the opportunity to work with such an amazing and supportive cast and crew. Jenna along with the rest of the cast and crew are very excited to share our hard work with you so please, enjoy the show!
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Josiah Hiemstra (Production Designer and Technical Director) Josiah Hiemstra is the Technical Director for the Al and Trish Huehn Theatre and an instructor for Concordia Drama. He has a BFA in Technical Production from the U of A and is a member of IATSE, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. His credits include, Head Electrician for Freewill Shakespeare in the Park, Venue Technician for The Edmonton International Fringe Festival and the St. Albert Children’s Festival. Josiah has done many school tours with Concrete Theatre, a company producing theatre for young audiences. Josiah currently works as production designer and technical director for all of the mainstage productions at Concordia including: The Secret Garden, Dido and Aeneas, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Urinetown, Waxworks, Blithe Spirit, Macbeth and last season’s two digital projects Too Much Zoom and The CUE 100 Cabaret. Last fall he did the production design for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Josiah also designed lights for All Shook Up at Mayfield Dinner Theatre and Bluebirds with Wishbone Theatre. Josiah continues to pursue his professional career while working with new and returning students at CUE; introducing them to the massive world of technical theatre and design.
Kaitlyn Knodel (Assistant Stage Manager) Kaitlyn Knodel is a fourth-year drama major at CUE. This is her fourth and final production but her first as an Assistant Stage Manager. She has worked on Macbeth as Lennox, Ballerinas as Petroushka, and Almost, Maine as Villian. She is excited for everyone to see this project. Her favorite memory from Tuck Everlasting is when she met the rest of the stage management team and became close friends.
Kat Lucyk (Ensemble) Kat is in her final year of a Biology degree with a Drama minor, and will continue next year in the Education after degree program at Concordia University of Edmonton. Tuck Everlasting marks her fourth show at Concordia, with her previous credits including Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Reverend Peters/Station Policeman/Auntie Terry in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, and Ruth Condomine in Blithe Spirit. After graduation, she hopes to teach high school, and currently teaches swimming and aquatic leadership. Throughout the rehearsal process, Kat has most enjoyed seeing the collaborative chemistry of the cast shine through on the stage, and she is thrilled to be able to share this experience with you!
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Kelton Libich (Jesse Tuck) Kelton is thrilled to be performing in another Concordia main stage production, this time as Jesse Tuck! Kelton is in his third year at Concordia Majoring in Drama, minoring in Education. This will be his fourth show at Concordia after recently performing as Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. Working on this show has been a memorable experience as this is the first full musical he has ever performed in.
Kimberley McMann, (Musical Director) Kimberley McMann, originally from Riverview, New Brunswick, is a sought after conductor, soloist, clinician, adjudicator, and teacher, currently residing in Edmonton, Alberta. She completed her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance in 2009 at Dalhousie University, and during her time there, she was a two time concerto night competition winner, a regular soloist with the Dalhousie University Chamber Choir, and made her professional opera debut with Opera Nova Scotia as “Amahl” in 3 seasons of Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. Kimberley continued her studies at the University of Alberta, and completed a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting, under the supervision of Dr. Leonard Ratzlaff and Dr. Debra Cairns. Since leaving University, she has gone on
to become the conductor of The Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra, Director of Music at McDougall United Church, Artistic Director of the Organics Vocal Ensemble, a voice faculty member of St. Michael’s Choir School (Toronto), as well as an alternate with Pro Coro Canada, and a regular performer both on stage and on the podium with Pop Goes the Opera. Kimberley has 2 young children- James, 7, and Gemma, 4, and has been married to Sean for just over 10 years.
Kristin McLagan (Assistant Stage Manager) Kristen is a second-year drama student hoping to continue working in theatre as a Stage Manager. Kristin has worked on and created many costumes and props for several productions in the past including The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Sister Act, Chicago, and Into The Woods. Her favorite part of working on Tuck Everlasting has been the opportunity to work with many like-minded people and getting to further explore the role of an Assistant Stage Manager. She has really enjoyed her time working with such an amazing cast and crew and hopes you enjoy all the hard work they put into the show.
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Maria Pottle (Betsy Foster) Maria is a third year music major and drama minor. She has always loved performing and has been doing so since she was six years old. Maria has been in many productions including Beauty and the Beast and The Wizard of Oz. When she isn’t performing she enjoys spending time with her nieces, watching Netflix, and making soup. Maria loves a good, “Tuckie ‘hearsal,” where she gets to hang out with a lovely plastic toad. This is Maria’s first production at CUE and she is very grateful for all the friends she has made along the way.
Michael Peng (Director) Michael has been a professional theatre artist for over 25 years, raised in Kitchener, Ontario and based in Edmonton since 2008 after earning his MFA in Directing from the University of Alberta. He’s worked across Canada, with many Alberta-based theatre companies, toured internationally, and he is proud to teach the wonderful students in Drama and Speech here at CUE. He’s also grateful to family, friends and colleagues for all the support and inspiration. More of you all on this planet. Less of everything that is not you.... Here’s to hoping we can learn from this little visit to Treegap, Alberta... about seizing the day and living life in the moment... and about joy, kindness and generosity. Thanks for supporting live theatre at Concordia. Enjoy!!
Marie-Joanne Fogue Makou (Gal in Yellow) Marie-Joanne or MJ for short is a first year Drama Concentration student. Born in Cameroon, she found her passion for theatre in Canada. She is a fluent French and English artist. MJ is an actress, comedian, improviser and dancer. And will be giving singing a shot for the first time on stage with this show. She was part of the “Young Acting Company” at Citadel Theatre for the 2020/2021 season. MJ took Theatre IB in high school, and she fell in love with theatre so much more. Some of her past experience includes, Tiresias in Antigone and Vladimir in Waiting for Godot. She also did some movement work with the Expanse Festival as one of the Lobbyists. MJ’s favourite Tuck Everlasting memory was meeting new people with such creative minds and witnessing how well they all mesh together. MJ can’t wait to perform in front of a live audience again!
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Nessa Cogswell (Ensemble) Nessa is in her second year of her three year Bachelor of Arts, she is a Drama major and an Early Education minor. While this is her first production with Concordia, she has previously been in two additional productions as a chicken in HONK!, to Crystal the Ronnette in Little Shop Of Horrors during her high school career at Eastglen. Nessa has always had a passion for theatre since a young age, helping build and paint set pieces whenever she was able to. Her favorite memory is the first days of rehearsals seeing everyone meet and become fast friends that she know will last a lifetime. She hopes you enjoy the show and witness all the hours of hard work that the cast put in it to make this enchanting production!
Ryan Mackney (Hugo) Ryan Mackney is in his second year at Concordia studying Education and Drama. His introduction to theatre was in grade six when he was cast as the Witch in Malanka with the Ukrainian Bilingual program. Most recently he acted in Unity 1918 at Archbishop Jordan in 2019 playing the character Stan. He also did competitive improv theatre back in high school. He is very excited to return to the stage for his first musical, playing Hugo Jackson, the aspiring young detective. Through this process he discovered that he can kind of do a cartwheel, and that he really wants a satchel in real life because “they are pretty groovy.” He is a member of bi-weekly waffle sock squad, and a wet bread fearing individual. He hopes everyone enjoys the show that has been put together!
Sydney Stiles (Sound Design and Mix) Sydney Stiles is a first year student at Concordia. She is studying psychology and minoring in Drama. Sydney is sound designer and mic tech for Tuck Everlasting. Previously, she was sound designer and board operator for Concordia's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. Her favourite part about being part of this production is being able to work with a talented and friendly cast and crew and make new friends along the way
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Nicole Moon-Keca (Constable Jo) Nicole is a 5th-year student at Concordia University, finishing her BSc in Mathematics this Winter semester. Nicole has been active in performing arts since 2006, beginning her journey in dance and more recently in theatre and voice. Her last production was a spinoff of the ever so classic A Christmas Carol, where she played the very fitting role of the bi-polar fairy of Christmas present. This being her last few months in Concordia, Nicole has deeply appreciated the opportunity to partake in theatre alongside a wonderful cast and crew. She is most thankful of the new connections she has made with her cast and is grateful for the chance to rekindle her love of theatre and performance. She has especially enjoyed that almost every rehearsal involves a fishing rod even though fishing is not the point of the play. Nicole is a member of the bi-weekly waffle sock squad, and she doesn't like wet bread.
Taylor Seibel (Nana) Taylor Seibel is a second-year drama student and a political science minor. Taylor will gladly be playing the mischievous and the “ageless” character of “Nana.” This spunky women is young at heart but not afraid to call out nonsense when she needs to! Previously, Taylor has competitively danced in various styles and has taken part in shows such as Our Town as Rebecca Gibbs, The Three Musketeers as Milady de Winter and A Tale of Two Cities as Lucie Manette. Her favourite moments in the show is the choreography and the liveliness of the brilliant ensemble.
Taylor could not be more thrilled to be doing a show in person for the first time in 4 years and she hopes the audience experiences the pure magic of a live performance!
Teagan Goerz (Ensemble) Teagan is a first-year drama and music student at Concordia. Her favourite moment from rehearsals was on the first day when the choreographer misspelt the word “joy” as “yoj” and it became a running joke for the rest of rehearsals. She did musical theatre all throughout high school with her first play being a production of Singing in the Rain and most recently All Shook Up. Teagan is super excited to be back on the stage after all these years!
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Teagan Gomes (Jill Tuck) Teagan Gomes is a second-year drama major and education minor here at Concordia. She has always had a passion for performing and was in her first musical when she was twelve years old. Since then she has been in six other musicals and is so excited to be performing her seventh here for you, in person! Most recently Teagan played Ariel in St. Albert Catholic High Schools production of Footloose in 2020. She hopes to continue to pursue her passion for drama and one day be able to bring this into an elementary school at the completion of her education degree. Teagan is so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an incredible cast and crew and is so excited for you to see what we have all put together. Enjoy the show!
Victoria (Tori) Michaluk (Ensemble) Victoria (Tori) Michaluk is in her second year at Concordia, studying Drama and Education. Her introduction to theatre was in grade 4 where she performed in a french version of The Three Little Pigs although she had no idea what was happening it sparked her love for being on stage. She participated in musicals all throughout junior high to high school. Most recently sheacted in “Luann” as the character Miss. Phelps. Tori is very excited to perform in her first musicalhere at Concordia. Throughout this process, she has learned so much starting with how to arrive on time to almost mastering the art of juggling. She hopes you enjoy the show and looks forward to showing the audience how to properly clown around.
Valerie Sim (Violin) Valerie Sim is a scientist who practices medicine to support her music habit. She started piano at age 5 and violin at age 7, obtaining her Associateship of Music (violin) and her grade IX piano at Mount Royal College (now University) in Calgary before turning to a life of science and medicine, with music on the side. Now, in addition to her life as a neurologist and prion scientist at the University of Alberta, she is concertmaster for Orchestra Borealis and for Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra, she tours with the World Doctors’ Orchestra, she is a member of the early music ensemble LaFolia, she performs chamber music and plays for local musicals, and every now and then she can be caught fiddling… behind her back…
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