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DIRECTOR’S NOTE

LORI ROBINSON DISTEL, ARTISIC DIRECTOR | SHE/HER

Itseemsthatwe’relivingintumultoustimes. Betweenastronomicaltarrifs,highcostson essentialsandtheloomingthreatofwar,the worldisindisarray.Butitisintheseuncertain timesthatpatriotismtendstotakewing,whichis whywedecidedthatour2025/2026seasonwill beproudlyCanadian!Theatreisapowerfulagent whenitcomestosocialcommentary.Plus,it’sa greatdistractionwhentherealworldgetstoo overwhelming.Thisseasonweareoffering everythingfrompatrioticnewworkstorockstar murderessestointeractiveclassicsand reimaginedfavourites,plussomuchmore!So, ElbowsUp,everyone!It’stimetomakeourmark! Andit’stimetolettherestoftheworldknowjust whatwe’remadeof!OhCanada,thanksforagreat season!

PIPER J. DISTEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | SHE/THEY

Elbows Up! We are so excited to host our very first All Canadian Season, featuring written works and reimagined classics by local, Canadian playwrights and theatre creators. Each story features the social empowerment and bold storytelling you’ve come to expect from Penny & Pound whether it’s the queer joy of The Importance of Being Earnest, the female empowerment of Bloody Good or the bleak resilience of White Plague. Through it all, our mission shines true: to enrich, enlighten and empower local artists and audiences from all walks of life. We’re proud to be Canadian, and we’re proud to be theatre folk!

Orchestrations

DIRECTEDBYLORIROBINSONDISTEL

MUSICALDIRECTIONBYLYSASHENHILL

CHOREOGRAPHYBYMYALEWORTHYandTYLERHERGOTT

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—Therecordingofthisproductionortakingof pictureswithflashisstrictlyprohibited

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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THE CREATIVES

THE CAST

ANNE SHIRLEY | Piper J Distel

MARILLA CUTHBERT | Sue Black *

MATTHEW CUTHBERT | Sean Saunders

LORI ROBINSON DISTEL, ARTISIC DIRECTOR | SHE/HER

GILBERT BLYTHE | Agraj Joshi

DIANA BARRY | Mya Leworthy

RACHEL LYNDE | Kelly Bolton

JOSIE PYE | Michaela Saunders

JANE ANDREWS/VOCAL CAPTAIN | Lindsay Scott *

RUBY GILLIS/DANCE CAPTAIN | Ella Davis

TILLIE BOULTER | Kaitlyn Graham

JULIA BELL | Ariel Diamond

FRED WRIGHT | Tyler Hergott

DORA KEITH/CITIZEN | Payton Adams *

DAVEY KEITH/CITIZEN | Andrii Nikolaiets

MR. HARRISON/CITIZEN | Peter Tudisco

LAVENDER LEWIS/CITIZEN | Anna Carter

PRISSY ANDREWS | Nicole Sawrantschuk

MOODY SPURGEON | Justin DeLima *

BILLY ANDREWS | Haydn Eley

PHILLIPA GORDON/CITIZEN | Liv Gray

AUNT JOSEPHINE BARRY | Kyla McCall

MISS MURIEL STACEY | Madelyn Eley *

MR PHILLIPS | Liam Kingsbury

MRS BARRY | Michaela Angemeer *

CHARLIE SLOANE | Lucas Pinto Rito

MRS. SPENCER | Deb Leworthy

MRS. BLEWETT | Kimberly Godfrey

REVEREND ALLEN | Fred Brandenburg

MRS ALLEN | Diana Thompson

STATIONMASTER/CITIZEN | James Perna*

*= Penny & Pound Debut

CHILDREN’S COMPANY

MINNIE-MAY BARRY | Marigold Christensen *

PAUL | Erin Nikolaiets

CARRIE | Kinza McAuliffe *

PRILLY | Eliana Saunders *

BARBARA | Abigail Saunders

MIRABEL | Odette Nadrofsky *

CLARICE ALMIRA | Amelia Eley

LORI ROBINSON DISTEL, ARTISIC DIRECTOR

| SHE/HER

MOLLY | Aida Becker

CITIZENS | Juliet Bagley, Mackenzie Dew*, Melody Diamond, Pema Dolsang-Samkyil*, Aviva Soltys*

COMPANY

Tish Bagley, Ainsley Breen, Amelia Brun, Anna Goad, Emmah Hopkins, Sophia Lee*, Emma Marchand, Anna Nero*, Natalia Rhodes, Hayley Wills, Levaughn Wilson

THE BAND

KEYS | Lys Ashen Hill

VIOLIN | Kristi Coleman Dorland

PERCUSSION | Steve Jones

GUITAR | Collin Roberts

FLUTE | Rosanne Warren

THE CREATIVES

DIRECTOR | Lori Robinson Distel

MUSICAL DIRECTOR | Lys Ashen Hill

CHOREOGRAPHERS | Mya Leworthy, Tyler Hergott

INTIMACY COACH | Mya Leworthy

STAGE MANAGER | Shelby Goncalves

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS | Nikki Wills, James Diamond

TECH LEAD/LIGHTING DESIGN | Chloe Austin

SOUND OPERATION | Ayden Dyer

WARDROBE TEAM | Ariel Diamond, Duncan Graham, Nikki Wills, Piper J. Distel

WIG STYLIST | Nicole Sawrantschuk

MEETTHE CAST

PiperJ. Distel as Anne Shirley

PENNY&POUND:ExecutiveDirector;(select)JoMarchinLittleWomen,JerushainDaddyLongLegs, Mrs LovettinSweeneyTodd,JulieinCarousel,AnneFrankinTheDiaryofAnneFrank,EponineinLes Miserables,AbigailWilliamsinTheCrucible |PiperJ Distelisaqueer,neurodivergentmultidisciplinary theatreartistandeducator ShehasbeenadrivingforceintheSouthWesternOntariodramascene onstageandoff foroverfifteenyears PiperhasreceivedtheBerniceAdamsAward,TheCityof CambridgeYouthAwardandplacedTop20intheprestigiousKlebanAwardforMusicalTheatreWriters AproudmemberofthePlaywrightsGuildofCanada,Piperhaspennedthebookforanumberofnew Canadianplaysandmusicals,includingCuriouser,LittleHeaven,HelloLoveandnowAvonlea

Sue Black as Marilla Cuthbert

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|SueissoexcitedtobeperformingtheroleofMarillainherfirstPenny&Pound production!Asasingerandpianist,sheisanactiveperformerandeducatorinbothKWandToronto areas Sheenjoystheoutdoors,andlooksforwardtocamping,kayakingandsailingthissummer ShoutouttoherdaughterKinza(CarrieSloane) it’sbeensofundoingthisshowtogether!Thankyoutofamily fortheirsupport,andbestwishestothewholecast!

Sean Saunders as Matthew Cuthbert

PENNY&POUND:ProfessorBhaerinLittleWomen(2026),Fezziwig/OthersinAChristmasCarol | Sean’sprevioustheatreexperienceincludesservingasMusicDirectorforTheWizardofOZwith WaterdownVillageTheatre,andasMusicDirector/Co-ProducerofFootloosewithConradGrebel ProductionsattheUniversityofWaterloo Seanisalsoalifelongstudentofpianoandvoice,andserved formanyyearsasMusicDirectorathischurch HeisthrilledtobetakingontheroleofMatthew,and sharingthestagewithhisdaughters Michaela,ElianaandAbigail!

Agraj Joshi as Gilbert Blythe

PENNY&POUND:MerrimaninTheImportanceofBeingEarnest,JayGatsbyinTheGreatGatsby |AJisa studentattheUniversityofWaterloocurrentlyresidinginToronto PreviouscreditsincludeSeymourin LittleShopofHorrorsandKurtKellyinHeathers(SJUMusicals)Inhissparetime,helikestodabblein financeandhangoutwithhisgirlfriendHalli Heisalsoanagedgoudaenthusiast AJhopesyouenjoythe show!

Mya Leworthy as Diana Barry

PENNY&POUND:AnneinWhitePlague,BethMarchinLittleWomen(2026),LindaHazzardinBloodyGood, ClarainAChristmasCarol,Betty-AnneinHello,Love,Curiouser,DaphneinTheReturn,OdetteinA NightingaleSang:InConcert,OnceUponaMattress |Myaisaninterdisciplinaryartistwhoworksall aroundtheGTA Withaspecificfocusindanceandcharacterwork,sheisexcitedtoonceagainbejoining Penny&Poundfora‘NewWorkSeries’production MyagraduatedfromGeorgeBrownCollege’sClassical TheatreProgram,andhassinceworkedcloselywithDufflebagTheatre Alongsidehercompany,Ruleof ThreeTheatre,herproductionofTheVelveteenRabbitpremieredatTorontoFringein2025

Kelly Bolton as Rachel Lynde

PENNY&POUND:Marley’sGhostinMissScrooge(2022),LorinaLiddell/MockTurtleinCuriouser (2021/2022) |KellyissopleasedtobetakingthestageagainwithPenny&Pound,followingabrief hiatus OthercreditsincludeHokelleHotel(ITProductions)andClarenceGrecoOwnsaVolvo(Cambridge CommunityPlayers)AnneofGreenGableswasoneofKelly’sfavouritebooksgrowingup,andshehopes youenjoyitjustasmuchasshehas!

Michaela Saunders as Josie Pye

PENNY&POUND:SallieGardinerinLittleWomen(2026),FaninAChristmasCarol |Michaelaisthrilledto bebackwithPenny&Poundforanothershow!PasttheatreexperienceincludesYoungCosetteinLes Miserables(TheSinger’sTheatre,2024)andSaraCrewinALittlePrincess(CoreyAgnewActingStudio2021)

Lindsay Scott as Jane Andrew/Vocal Captain

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|LindsayScott(she/her)isapassionatecomposer,singerandeducatorwho holdasBachelorofMusicfromWilfredLaurierUniversity Lindsayenjoyscomposingforawiderangeof instrumentationsandisanemergingchoralcomposer Herrecentorchestralcompositions,Mirrored Connections(2025)andMemoriesofBeingHome(2024)wereworkshoppedandpremieredbytheKW Symphony,whileherstringquartetwork,WhentheFogClears(2024),wasworkshoppedandpremiered bythePendereckiStringQuartet Asavocalsoloist,LindsayhasportrayedtheroleofCherubinoinOpera Laurier’sLeNozzediFigaro,premieredtheroleofCharlotteinWhyISaidGoodbye,andputtogethera musicaltheatreandartsongsolorecitalentitledReflectionsandFarewells

Ella Davis as Ruby Gillis/Dance Captain

PENNY&POUND:RaceinNewsies,Hannah/DanceCaptaininCarousel,OliverinOliver!,Grease |Ella Davisisan18-year-oldperformerandchoreographercurrentlyattendingtheUniversityofGuelph’s TheatreProgram SelectcreditsincludeIntotheWoods(UofG),AliceinWonderland,AMidsummer Night’sDream,JaneEyre,LittleHouseonthePrairie(EloraCommunityTheatre)andTheWizardofOZ (CommunityonStage)MuchlovetoJasperandfamily!

Kaitlyn Graham asTillie Boulter

PENNY&POUND:Debut!| KaitlynisanauthorandstudentattheUniversityofToronto Avonleaisher firsttimeperforminginalmosttenyearsandhasreignitedherpassionformusicaltheatre!

Ariel Diamond as Julia Bell

PENNY&POUND:SybilinWhitePlague,Caroline/OthersinAChristmasCarol,TillieKlimekinBloodyGood, JaniceinHelloLove,Curiouser |ArielisthrilledtobereturningtothePenny&Poundstageforthesixth timesinceMay2024!PreviouscreditsincludeTheDiaryofAnneFrank,Hamlet,TheHunchbackofNotre Dame,AChristmasCarol(HerMajesty’sPlayers),It’saWonderfulLife!(R&JTheatrics),TheSpellof SleepingBeauty(WhimsicalPlayers),AManforAllSeasons(St John’sDrama)andmanymore!Muchlove toJames,Melody,AlexandJulian

Tyler Hergott as Fred Wright

PENNY&POUND:BurkeinWhitePlague,LaurieinLittleWomen(2026),EugeneinHelloLove |A multidisciplinaryprofessionaldancerandchoreographer,Tylerisrelativelynewtotheworldofmusical theatreperformance,butfoundhisloveforthecraftwhileoriginatingtheroleofEugeneMontgomeryin Distel&Distel’sHello,Love:AMusicalinFourWars aperformancewhichearnedhimtheJosephR DistelAwardforTheatricalExcellence TylerhasplacedBronzeandSilverinvarioustapchampionshipsat Internationallevels HecurrentlyteachesdanceinHamiltonandtheGTA

Payton Adams as Dora Keith/Citizen

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|PaytonisthrilledtobeinherfirstPenny&Poundproduction Previouscredits includeTheHollywoodAgentinRCMPI’sTheAdventuresofFlatStanleyandMartaVonTrappinKWMP’s TheSoundofMusic SheisgratefultoherparentsandvocalcoachKatforalloftheirsupport

Andrii Nikolaiets as Davey Keith/Citizen

PENNY&POUND:YoungScroogeinAChristmasCarol | Andriiis11yearsoldandfromtheUkraine!He’s excitedtobeperforminginthisshowalongsidehisbrother,Erin!

PeterTudisco as Mr. Harrison/Citizen

PENNY&POUND:President(2025-);TheGuardianinWhitePlague,FatherinLittleWomen(2026), VictimCinBloodyGood,CaptainWalkerinHelloLove,CheshireCat/MockTurtleinCuriouser(2025), SidinHeadintheGame,GrumpsCratchitinMissScrooge(2024),RabbiKowalskiinLittleHeaven |Peter Tudiscoisabusinessowner,formerpresidentofKiwanisandactivememberoftheNorthDumfries community OthertheatrecreditsincludeDmitriGoestoHollywood(AgapiProductions)andAllIReally NeedtoKnowILearnedinKindergarten(ITProductions)

Anna Carter as Lavender Lewis/Citizen

PENNY&POUND:BridgetinWhitePlague,DelphineLaLaurieinBloodyGood,LorinaLiddellinCuriouser (2025),JackieSlacksinHeadintheGame,LittleHeaven |AnnafeelsthecharacterofLavenderLewisis akindredspirittoher,andcountsherselfluckytobepartofanotherPenny&Poundoriginalproduction Sheisgratefulfortheopportunityto‘work,andplay,andsing’inthistheatrecommunity,andshehopes youenjoyyour‘coddiwomple’throughAvonlea

Nicole Sawrantschuk as Prissy Andrews

PENNY&POUND:Mrs MontagueinTheHauntingofHillHouse |NicoleisastudentattheUniversityof Guelph,andisthrilledtoreturntoPenny&Poundforhersecondproductionthisseason!Previouscredits includeAudreyinLittleShopofHorrors(UofG),HeatherChandlerinHeathers(CurtainCallProductions), MollyinPlunge(LamiraRose),EmmaNolaninTheProm(GlobeProductions),TheLittleMermaid, R&H’sCinderella(RCMPI)

Justin DeLima as Moody Spurgeon

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|Justinisaloveroftheoutdoors-fromfishingtohelpingbuildhisfamily’s cottage,you’llrarelycatchhiminsidewhentheniceweatherhits Thisishisfirstevermusicalandhas openedhiseyestothejoysofwhatcanoccur(inside)atheatre!

PENNY&POUND:Debut!

Hadyn

Eley as Billy Andrews

Liv Gray as Phillipa Gordon/Citizen

PENNY&POUND:GwendoleninTheImportanceofBeingEarnest |LivisthrilledtobereturningtoPenny &PoundTheatre,havingmadeherdebutinFebruary OthercreditsincludeIraWellsinDracula,Mrs Pye inAnneofGreenGables:TheMusical(PFP);KareninRehearsalforMurder,ElleninFiveAlarm (Guelph LittleTheatre) Shehasalsoappearedbackstageforanumberoflocalproductions,includingworkingas partoftheWardrobeTeamforGuelphLittleTheatre’sTheCompleteWorksofWilliamShakespeare (Abridged) Enjoytheshow,it’sbeenablast!

Kyla McCall as Aunt Josephine Barry

PENNY&POUND:Mrs DilberinAChristmasCarol,AnneBonnyinBloodyGood |Afteraneight-yearhiatus frommusicaltheatre,KylaisdelightedtobebackonthestagewithPenny&Pound!Otherfavourite musicalperformancesincludeVanHelsinginDraculaBaby,MagentainTheRockyHorrorShow,Momin ThisisNotaMusical:TheMusical Anartisttohercore,Kylaisaprofessionalphotographer,writer, performerandlyricist Partialtoperformingincomedies,shelovesmakingpeoplelaugh

Madelyn Eley as Miss Muriel Stacey/Citizen

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|MadelynEleyisnewtotheworldofmusicaltheatre,andisthrilledtobe makingherPenny&PoundTheatredebutalongsidehersisterAmeliaandbrotherHadyn

Liam Kingsbury as Mr Phillips

PENNY&POUND:RedMcIntyreinWhitePlague,JackinTheImportanceofBeingEarnest |Anathleteturned-actor,LiamKingsburyiscurrentlyastudentatUniversityofGuelph,majoringinTheatreStudies PreviouscreditsincludeMerryMenLive!(TheatreUnmade),Urinetown,ThePlayThatGoesWrong,More ThanBlackorWhite(JohnF RossDrama)

Lucas Pinto Rito as Charlie Sloane

PENNY&POUND:FitztheButlerinTheGreatGatsby | LucasisexcitedtobegracingthePenny&Pound stageinamusical!RecentcreditsincludePepeinWestSideStory(TheatreAncaster)andRockofAges (BurlOakTheatre)Lucasistakinganyopportunitytoexpandhistheatreexperience,hopingtomakea careerinthefuture!

Deb Leworthy as Mrs. Spencer

PENNY&POUND:MotherMontgomery/OthersinHelloLove,Curiouser |Withtenyearsofexperiencein communitytheatre,Debhasappearedinnumerousproductions,includingseveralpantomimes,Sleepy Hollow:TheMusical(ElmiraCommunityTheatre),LittleHouseonthePrairie,RadiumGirls(Elora CommunityTheatre)andAliceinWonderland(GuelphLittleTheatre) Shehopesthatyouwillenjoythis endearingstorypresentedbythetalentedactorsandcrew!

Kimberly Godfrey as Mrs. Blewett

PENNY&POUND:TheGhostofChristmasPresentinAChristmasCarol,BelleGunnessinBloodyGood, SnyderinNewsies |KimGodfreyfellinlovewiththeatrewhenshedidAnniewithherfamilyin2009 She’dliketothankallherfriendsandcoworkersforalwayssupportingherinherperformances Kimalso wantstothankherMomandpartner,aswellashertwosistersfortheirunwaveringsupportandlove, whichmakesherdrivefortheatrepossible Enjoytheshow!

Fred Brandenburg as Reverend Allen

PENNY&POUND:Dr ChasubleinTheImportanceofBeingEarnest,TheWhiteKnightinCuriouser |Fred Brandenburghasbeendoingthisstuffforoverthirty-years Youwouldthinkthathisdancingskillsand voicewouldhaveimprovedbynow,butsoitgoes!Stillhavingfunthough!ThanksBrendaforyour steadfastsupport

DianaThompson as Mrs. Allen

PENNY&POUND:PrudenceinWhitePlague,AuntMarchinLittleWomen,NannieDossinBloodyGood, MotherMontgomery/OthersinHelloLove,Curiouser,JoinMissScrooge |Dianaisexcitedtobe returningtothePenny&Poundstageforthefifthtimethisseason!PreviouscreditsincludeMadelinein TheFalloftheHouseofUsher(CambridgeCommunityPlayers)andTheStrawberrySellerinOliver!(Royal CityMusicalProductions)

Michaela Angemeer as Mrs Barry

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|MichaelaAngemeerisapoetandauthorfromKitchener,Ontario Lastsummer, shemadeherdebutinKWLT’sPopcornPlays She’sahugefanofmusicaltheatreandinspiredbyearly 2000srom-comsandRuPaul’sDragRace

Marigold Christensen as Minnie-May Barry

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|Marigoldisthrilledtobeinherfirstproduction Shebecameenthusiasticabout theartsthroughherclasseswithGuelphYouthTheatre Shewouldliketothankherdirectors,peersand familyformakingthisanamazingexperience!

Erin Nikolaiets as Paul PENNY&POUND:BillinAChristmasCarol |

Kinza McAuliffe as Carrie PENNY&POUND:Debut!|KinzaisthrilledtobeperformingtheroleofCarrieSloaneinherfirstPenny& Poundproduction!ThisisKinza’ssecondperformanceinamusical-shewaspreviouslyinBrigadoonwith AyrCommunityTheatre Sheparticipatesinmanyartsandsportsactivities,includinghighlanddance, volleyballandhorsebackriding Shehopestodomoreactinginthefuture Kinzasendsherbestwishes toherfellowcastmembers!

Eliana Saunders as Prilly PENNY&POUND:Debut!

Abigail Saunders as Barbara PENNY&POUND:Debut!

Odette Nadrofsky as Mirabel PENNY&POUND:Debut!

Amelia Eley as Clarice-Almira PENNY&POUND:Debut!

Aida Becker as Molly

PENNY&POUND:PaulineParkerinBloodyGood,Lobster/OthersinCuriouser,LesinNewsies |Aidaisa Grade9studentfromCambridge,whoenjoysmusicals(andcanrecitetheHamiltonandSixsoundtracks frommemory!)AidamadeherPenny&PounddebutwithTheTripleThreatCompany,andhassince starredinanumberofproductions Recently,AidamadeherdirectorialdebutasApprenticeDirectorfor Penny&Pound’sWhitePlague

Aubree Rees as Aurelia

PENNY&POUND:BelindainAChristmasCarol,DemonetteinBloodyGood |

Juliet Bagley as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:EffieinWhitePlague,FaninAChristmasCarol,JulietHulmeinBloodyGood,Curiouser, SashainLittleHeaven,MaybelleinTheReturn,MissScrooge,Newsies |LovinglyknownbyherPenny& Poundfamilyas‘Peanut,’JulietBagleyisaGrade9studentatMonsignorDoyleinCambridge Sheis thrilledtoonceagainbejoiningthecastofaPenny&PoundNewWorksSeriesproduction

Mackenzie Dew as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:MainStageDebut!|Mackenzieisa12-year-oldperformerwhoisexcitedtobepartof theensembleinP&P’sAvonlea ShepreviouslyappearedasTheQueenofHeartsinAliceinWonderland andhasappearedinfivepantomimes Mackenzielovestheatrebecauseitallowshertomeetnew people,expressherselfandtobecreative-especiallythroughsinging,whichsheloves!Outsideof theatre,sheenjoyspracticingpianoandguitar,aswellaswritingherownsongsandstories Inthe future,Mackenziehopestopursuemusicaltheatreorbecomeawriteranddirector,withthedreamof performingatToronto’sPrincessofWalesTheatreortheRoyalAlexandraTheatre

Melody Diamond as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:DorothyinWhitePlague,LittleBetty-AnneinHelloLove,FrannyinCuriouser |Thisis Melody’sfourthperformancewithPenny&PoundTheatre Sheisacompetitivedancerandlovestoact andsing She’ssuperexcitedtobesharingthestagealongsidehermom,Ariel Shehopesyouenjoythe show!

Pema Dolsang-Samkyil as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|Canadian-bornTibetansoul,Pemadancesthroughlifewithaloveforthe outdoorsandstorytelling Aspiringactorandfashionenthusiast,she’salwayschasingnewstagesand styles Pemaisafiercelyprotectivesister,ananimallover,andacultureseeker--aspiringtolearnboth FrenchandItalian Aboveall,Pemaishereforthelaughs,thefriendsandalltheimperfect,beautiful momentsinbetween

Aviva Soltys as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|Avivais11-years-oldandhasparticipatedinGuelphYouthTheatreAcademy, aswellasnumerousschoolproductions Recently,sheplayedTheMouseinGuelphLittleTheatre’sAlice inWonderland Avivalovesdrawingandreading,andiscurrentlywritinganovel Shewouldliketobean actorandanimatorwhenshegrowsup AvivaisthrilledtobeinherfirstPenny&Poundproduction!

Tish Bagley as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:MaestraGordoninWhitePlague,Mrs Fezziwig/OthersinAChristmasCarol,Amy GilliganinBloodyGood,TheDodoinCuriouser,MissScrooge,LittleHeaven |Tishhasbeenanactive memberofPenny&PoundTheatresince2023,servingasHeadofWardrobeandFrontofHousefora numberofproductions She’sexcitedtoonceagainbesharingthestagealongsideherdaughterJuliet

Theo Banman as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:YoungScroogeinAChristmasCarol,AubreyinHelloLove,RowenainTheReturn, BloodyGood,Curiouser,Newsies,Oliver!,Clue:OnStage,MissScrooge,LittleWomen |TheoBanmanhas beenpartofPenny&Poundsince2022 Theyidentifyasathreatandanightmare,andlikecoffee,books andplants

Ainsley Breen as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:TheGreatGatsby |AinsleyisexcitedtojointhecastofAvonleaforhersecondshow withPenny&Pound!HerlovefortheatrebeganwhenshesawTheSoundofMusicandhasn’tstopped since!

Amelia Brun as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:MarthainAChristmasCarol |AmeliaBrunisproudtobeapartofPenny&Pound’s Avonleaasanensemblemember PreviouscreditsincludeChicago:TeenEdition Outsideoftheatre, Ameliaenjoystakingmathandscienceclasses,aswellasexploringotherartssuchasmusicandpainting

Anna Goad as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:TheGreatGatsby |AnnaisaGrade10studentandhasbeendoingtheatresinceshe wasfour PreviousrolesincludeSnowWhiteinSnowWhite:ThePantomime(CambridgeCommunity Players)andEurydiceU/SinHadestown(SouthwoodSecondary) Sheissoexcitedforthisproduction!

Emmah Hopkins as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:TheGreatGatsby |EmmahHopkinsisexcitedtobeparticipatinginherveryfirst musical ShemadeherstagedebutinPenny&Pound’sTheGreatGatsby,andisthankfultohavethe opportunitytocontinuewiththecompany Shethanksherfriendsforbeingsupportive

Sophia Lee as Citizen

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Emma Marchand as Citizen (Featured Dancer)

PENNY&POUND:InaLiddellinCuriouser,YoungMarleyinMissScrooge,CharleyBatesinOliver!, Newsies,Curiouser |EmmaisverygratefultobeapartofPenny&Pound’sAvonlea Otherstage experienceincludesKWGleeMinis,competitivedancingwithMovewithGraceDanceStudio,aswellas variouscamps,classesandworkshopswithbothKWStageSchoolandDraytonYouthAcademy

Anna Nero as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:Debut!|AnnaisaWaterloo-basedResearchAssistantbytrade,andtheatreartistby choice,havingfoundtheworldofcommunitytheatreonlyrecently Theirprimaryfocusisplaywritingand acting,andtheyareaproudmemberoftheNewWorksCollective Theirone-act,TheFamilyQuest,was performedalongsidetheirdirectorialdebut(SureThingbyDavidIves)asapartoftheKitchenerWaterlooLittleTheatre’sPopcornPlaysprogram(2025),inwhichtheyalsoactedinvariousroles Thisis Anna’sfirstproductionwithPenny*PoundTheatre PreviouscreditsincludeKWLT’sNewWorksFesival (2024)andMarchMadness(2025)

Abby O’Donoghue as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:PhantominTheHauntingofHillHouse |AbbyO’DonoghueisastudentintheEastwood IntegratedArtsProgramandisthrilledtojointhisproduction RecentcreditsincludeAChristmasStory (Esther-Jane),BonnieandClyde(Ensemble);withShrektheMusical(TeenFiona)upcoming Thissummer, shewillfurtherhertrainingattheBroadwayEvolvedIntensiveinNewYorkCity

Natalia Rhodes as Citizen (Featured Dancer)

PENNY&POUND:MargaretinWhitePlague,PhantominTheHauntingofHillHouse,Curiouser,TheGreat Gatsby,VioletinHeadintheGame |NataliaisamultidisciplinaryIndigenousperformerwithtrainingin bothstageandscreenacting,modelling,andmultipledancedisciplines Withapassionforstorytelling andaloveforexpressionthroughart,sheisexcitedtobejoiningthecastofPenny&Pound’sAvonlea,

Hayley Wills as Citizen (Featured Dancer)

PENNY&POUND:BrendaSpencerinBloodyGood,Frankie-JeaninHeadintheGame,Curiouser,Newsies| ThisisHayley’sseventhPenny&Poundproductionintwoyears Next,she’llplayWendyDarlinginPeter Pan Aneleventh-gradehonoursstudentintheSHMHprogram,Hayleyco-opswithRogersTVBrantford, workingbehind-the-scenesonlocalshowsandastechcrewfortheBrantfordBulldogsOHLteam She lovestheatre,music,readingandgaming

Levaughn Wilson as Citizen

PENNY&POUND:OwlEyesinTheGreatGatsby,JackMontagueinTheHauntingofHillHouse |Levaughn isthankfulforhismotherforbeinghis#1supporterinhispassionforacting Pastexperienceincludes backgroundactinginvariousprofessionalshows,aswellashighschoolproductions He’sexcitedtosee howfarthiscareerwilltakehim!

A New Musical Comedy by Distel and Distel

July 9-12 at Guelph Little Theatre

Penny & Pound’s Community Series is a dynamic performance stream created specifically for performers ready to tackle bold stories, complex characters, and meaningful themes. Designed for artists of all backgrounds who are eager to grow beyond introductory training, this program bridges the gap between community theatre and the professional stage. Through rehearsals, workshops, and performance, participants build advanced skills in acting, movement, voice, and ensemble collaboration while exploring material that challenges, inspires, and reflects their world. The Community Series fosters confidence, discipline, and creative risk-taking empowering performers to find their voice, sharpen their craft, and tell stories that matter.

Builds confidence and selfexpression in a supportive environment

Develops communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Encourages creativity, imagination, and problem-solving

Fosters empathy by exploring different perspectives and stories

Creates a strong sense of belonging and community

Teaches discipline, responsibility, and resilience

Helps young people find and value their unique voice

Supports personal growth both onstage and in everyday life

THE JOSEPH R. DISTEL AWARD OF OVERALL EXCELLENCE

ARTHURG.BROOK(ThePeddler)-LittleHeaven(2024)

ZACHARYLARSEN(JackKelly)-Newsies(2024)

JEREMYVANDENHELM(MaestroCovali)-LittleHeaven(2024)

JONATHANHOYTEMA(Anthony)-SweeneyTodd(2024)

DUNCANGRAHAM(HarryHarper)-MissScrooge(2024)

JOHNSETTLE(Silas)-HeadintheGame(2025)

MYALEWORTHY(Daphne)-TheReturn:AGhostStory(2025)

EMMAMARCHAND(InaLiddell)-Curiouser(2025)

WILLIAMCOOPER(YoungCharles)-Curiouser(2025)

TYLERHERGOTT(Eugene)-Hello,Love(2025)

CRISKELLAND(Eleanor)-TheHauntingofHillHouse(2025)

EMILYHARTMAN(LizzieBorden)-BloodyGood(2025)

SEANSAUNDERS(Fezziwig/Others)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

EMILYSCHNURR(Past)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

BETHANYBAIR(JordanBaker)-TheGreatGatsby(2026)

STEVENB.ANDREWS(LadyBracknell)-Earnest(2026)

LIAMKINGSBURY(RedMcIntyre)-WhitePlague(2026)

THE HUGH SUTHERLAND HEART OF THE ARTS AWARD

MATTHEWBRAGANCA(Roosevelt/Jacobi)-Newsies(2024)

MELISSARUEGG(Mila)-LittleHeaven(2024)

ZOEFAULKNER(Johanna)-SweeneyTodd(2024)

JORDANBENTLEY(Iola/Others)-MissScrooge(2024)

SHERRIEMILLER(Dr.O’Connor)-HeadintheGame(2025)

CAMERONSAMSON(Marcel)-TheReturn:AGhostStory(2025)

ANNACARTER(LorinaLiddell)-Curiouser(2025)

NIKKIWILLS(Tweedledum/Others)-Curiouser(2025)

SUSANEDANG(TokyoRose/Others)-Hello,Love(2025)

JASMINEROMANY(Minnie/Others)-Hello,Love(2025)

JACOBKOWALCHYK(Luke)-TheHauntingofHillHouse(2025)

KATIEBABINEAU(MollCutpurse)-BloodyGood(2025)

AUBREEREES(Demonette)-BloodyGood(2025)

TISHBAGLEY(Mrs.Fezziwig/Others)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

HOLLYMARSHALL(Charwoman)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

KAITLYNRUEGG(Sallie)-TheGreatGatsby(2026)

DEANNASTEVENS(MissPrism)-Earnest(2026)

MELODYDIAMOND(Dorothy)-WhitePlague(2026)

THE ANNE MEIGHAN AWARD OF THEATRICAL INNOVATION

ABIGAILKLASSEN(EbenezerScrooge)-MissScrooge(2024)

PETERTUDISCO(Sid)-HeadintheGame(2025)

SEBASTIANCUDNEY(Beau)-TheReturn:AGhostStory(2025)

EMAANANSARI(WhiteRabbit)-Curiouser(2025)

AIDABECKER(Lobster/Others)-Curiouser(2025)

DAISYNGUYEN(Chi)-Hello,Love(2025)

JORDANGRAHAM(MickeyMcCade/Others)-Hello,Love(2025)

NATALIARHODES(Phantom)-TheHauntingofHillHouse(2025)

EMILYWETTLAUFER(JollyJane)-BloodyGood(2025)

ASPENWALSH(BridgetSullivan)-BloodyGood(2025)

KYLAMCCALL(Mrs.Dilber)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

MICHAELASAUNDERS(Fan)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

AGRAJJOSHI(JayGatsby)-TheGreatGatsby(2026)

JORDANRAPOSO(Jack)-Earnest(2026)

ALEXANDRABOYD(Eliza)-WhitePlague(2026)

THE GORD ROBINSON AWARD OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

TRAVISGOLEM(Guitar)-MissScrooge(2024)

ARYAVANDERVAART(AliceLiddell)-Curiouser(2025)

JOANNAMAKINSON(WhiteQueen)-Curiouser(2025)

THEOBANMAN(Aubrey)-Hello,Love(2025)

JOSHUAPERRYFLEMING(John)-Hello,Love(2025)

CAELANMILFORD(BonnieParker)-BloodyGood(2025)

KIMBERLYGODFREY(BelleGunness)-BloodyGood(2025)

DAVIDWALSH(VoiceofRed)-WhitePlague(2026)

THE MARTIN SMITH AWARD OF THEATRICAL DISCIPLINE

ARIELDIAMOND(Janice/Others)-Hello,Love(2025)

BRYANRUSH(Smitt/Others)-Hello,Love(2025)

HAYLEYWILLS(MovementCaptain)-TheHauntingofHillHouse(2025)

DIANATHOMPSON(NannieDoss)-BloodyGood(2025)

STEPHANIECLARK(BelleStarr)-BloodyGood(2025)

GARYKLASSEN(BobCratchit)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

KEZIAALLEN(Myrtle)-TheGreatGatsby(2026)

JEREMYTARRINGTON(Bennett)-WhitePlague(2026)

JAMESDIAMOND(NephewFred/Marley’sGhost)-AChristmasCarol(2025)

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