WHO’S WHO: CAST & CREW

Director’s Notes

Koenraad Beugelink (Jeeves) Koenraad enjoyed his first show with G7 (Baskerville) so much that he came back for more this season. His family claims he hasn’t stopped speaking in an English accent since last March. His wife thinks all this hullabaloo will be worth it if he can learn to make her a perfect cup of Oolong tea. Koenraad is no stranger to the Abbotsford stage having appeared in such First Light Theatre productions as The Matchmaker, The Diary of Anne Frank, Harvey and The Wizard of Oz

Vicki Bolan (Costume Designer) Edith Head said it best: "What a costume designer does is a cross between magic and camouflage. We create the illusion of changing the actors into what they are not. We ask the public to believe that every time they see a performer on the stage/screen, he's become a different person.”

Adriel Brandt (Eustace Bassington-Bassington "Bassy") Adriel was last seen on stage as Mr. Darcy in Pride & Prejudice (G7). Adriel is an audiobook narrator and tabletop game designer and is on stage in honour of two grandparents, Nuccia (1930-2023) and Grandpa Penner (1924-), both of whom spoke clearly and with purpose.

Nigel Brooke (Sir Rupert Watlington/Lighting Designer) Nigel has designed lights for dozens of productions around the Lower Mainland, including Screwball Comedy, Ghost of a Chance and The Snow Queen for the Royal Canadian Theatre Company (RCTC), where he is also the resident lighting designer, Holy Mo and Spew Boy and Murder on the Orient Express (G7), Henry V for Stone's Throw Productions / Pacific Theatre, and many more. As a performer, he recently appeared as Adam Lucas in Ghost of a Chance (RCTC) and Belarius in

Cymbeline for Shadows and Dreams, which he is a founding member of.

Stephen Elcheshen (Berte Wooster/Fight Choreographer) Stephen is a Hydrostatic Recertification Technician by day and a theatre geek by night. As one of the founding producers of Shadows and Dreams Theatre Co, he can be found at Queen's Park every summer showing off his Shakespeare. Recent roles include Rev. Teller in Cariboo Magi (Far From The Tree), Arthur, Sir Bors, and other characters in Spamalot (White Rock), and Grampa in You Can't Take It With You (TWU). When not on stage, he is often called upon as a Fight Choreographer, recently having worked on Ghost of a Chance (RCTC), Magician's Nephew (G7), and We Are The Body (Pacific Theatre). As always, he'd like to thank his family for their love and support.

Beth Gasser-Ryckman (Agatha Spencer-Gregson)

Bethany has awoken from her eternal slumber to take part in her first theatre production in a decade simply because the plight of our main hero and protagonist - Aunt Agatha of course! - spoke to her deeply. #TeamAgathaForever. Thanks to her super cool friends for the support throughout this process of becoming, especially to Sharp Squad and the man called John living in her house, for encouraging her to get back on the stage in the first place. Enjoy the show! *explodes into a swarm of bees*

Emily Hamel (Gertrude Winklesworth-Bode)

Emily has been involved in theatre since she was 12 years old with The Chilliwack Academy of Music's Summer Theatre program. She's performed with the Chilliwack Players Guild, Rosebud School of the Arts, Pacific Theatre, Secondary Characters, and Offtopic Theatre Co. Her most memorable roles are The Drowsy Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone (CPG), Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Secondary Characters), Shelby in Steel Magnolias (CPG), and as Catherine in Proof (CPG). Emily grew up watching Jeeves and Wooster at her grandmother's house on weekends and is delighted to be in this charming farce.

Natalie Hoogstra (Stage Manager) Natalie is thrilled to be back at Gallery 7 Theatre with this delightful show! She has loved the opportunity to work with Kerri and such a talented group of fun people. Previous onstage and offstage credits include Mary’s Wedding (Stones Throw, Pacific

Theatre), The Ruby Sunrise, Comedy of Errors (SAMC Theatre, TWU), Enchanted April, and Halo (Gallery 7 Theatre). She would like to thank her family for their support, and hopes you enjoy all the craziness that ensues in Jeeves Intervenes!

Kerri Norris (Director) Kerri is an actor, director, costumer, producer and sometimes dramaturg, as well as being an instructor at SAMC Theatre. She has an MFA in Acting from CalArts in Los Angeles. Recent directing credits include You Can’t Take It With You (TWU), Blithe Spirit (RCTC) and Henry V (Pacific Theatre - Stones Throw). Up next, she’ll be appearing in As You Like It (Shadows & Dreams) and directing The Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery for RCTC.

Andrew Potts (Set Designer/Construction Manager) What ho, what ho! Andrew became an instant Jeeves/Bertie fan upon first reading this jolly script. He then proceeded to traverse all over the countryside, looking for set pieces of a certain vintage while managing to avoid pretentious aunts. Thanks to everyone on the production team for an entertaining time! Thanks also to all those who helped with designing and building the set!

Raelyn Schatz (Make-Up and Hair Designer)

Raelyn is a 21-year-old actress and self-taught makeup artist from Abbotsford. She has loved playing with makeup ever since she was five years old, and her love of makeup continues on over 15 years later. She has previously done makeup design for Beau Jest (Gallery 7 Theatre). On stage, she most recently portrayed Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Newbury Art Concepts). Enjoy the show!

Production Team

Assistant Stage Manager // Pat Davis

Lighting Operator // Ryan Campbell

Livestream Technician // Aaron Dawson

Head of Construction // Andrew Potts

Construction Assistants // Amanda Hildebrandt, Linda, Chris Potts

Scenic Painters // Linda, Julia Martens, Karen Street

House Managers // Linda Funk, Louise Reimer, Pete VanMulen

Discussion Guide Editor // Angelika Dawson

Program Layout & Design // Justin Keitch, Ignite Creative

Gallery 7 Theatre Staff

Executive & Artistic Director // Ken Hildebrandt