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@NEPTUNETHEATRE Neptune Theatre is located on sacred land that has been the site of human activity since time immemorial. We are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. As artists, we are grateful to work and build community here. As stewards of culture, we commit to continuing to improve our relations with Indigenous people and upholding values of collaboration and inclusivity in all that we do. Any videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. The use of cameras, cellular phones, paging devices and all other recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theatre. Please ensure all cellular phones and watch alarms are turned off. Neptune Theatre is a scent-free environment. Neptune Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Neptune Theatre engages professional technicians represented by IATSE Local 680.
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ALBERT HAGUE AND DR. SE USS THE COMPANY DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE CHAIR’S MESSAGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE BIOGRAPHIES ABOUT THE SHOW STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONORS
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THE COMPANY
CAST
RYAN BROWN NABIL AYOUB
THE GRINCH OLD MAX
ELM REYES
YOUNG MAX
DILLON STRASSER-EINISH
PAPA WHO / ENSEMBLE
SHANOA PHILLIPS
MAMA WHO / ENSEMBLE
RYAN ROGERSON
GRANDPA WHO / ENSEMBLE
JULIE MARTELL
GRANDMA WHO / ENSEMBLE
IAN SHERWOOD
WHO WAITER / BUZZ WHO / PALM SPRINGS / WHO ADULT / ENSEMBLE UNDERSTUDY : OLD MAX / GRANDPA WHO
LAURA CASWELL
AUNTIE WHO / WHO WAITER / WHO ADULT / ENSEMBLE UNDERSTUDY : MAMA WHO / GRANDMA WHO
RYAN J BURDA
WHO WAITER / LOUDSPEAKER / TIMEY / WHO ADULT / ENSEMBLE UNDERSTUDY : GRINCH
KIH BECKE WHO WAITER / TRIXIE / RENO / MOUSE PUPPET / WHO ADULT / ENSEMBLE UNDERSTUDY : YOUNG MAX / PAPA WHO MADDIE MAITZEN
ONSTAGE SWING TRACK 1: AUNTIE WHO TRACK TRACK 2: LOUDSPEAKER / TIMEY TRACK TRACK 3: BOO WHO TRACK TRACK 4: BETTY LOU / GYMSLIP TRACK
SARA COURTNEY
ONSTAGE SWING TRACK 1: BUZZ WHO TRACK TRACK 2: TRIXIE TRACK TRACK 3: RUBY / PHYLLIS TRACK TRACK 4: DANNY / SCALLOPS TRACK
ELLA BLACK
CINDY LOU WHO OR BETTY LOU / GYMSLIP / ENSEMBLE (ALTERNATING)
JADE NAHAS
CINDY LOU WHO OR BETTY LOU / GYMSLIP / ENSEMBLE (ALTERNATING)
LYLA EMERY
BOO WHO / ENSEMBLE
JORJA MASTRAPAS
RUBY / PHYLLIS / ENSEMBLE
SAIGE SEMANIUK
DANNY / SCALLOPS / ENSEMBLE
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CREATIVE TEAM
MICHELLE LANGILLE
DIRECTOR
ANDREA LEIGH-SMITH
CHOREOGRAPHER
AVERY-JEAN BRENNAN
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
TAMARA MARIE KUCHERAN LUCAS ARAB
SET DESIGNER ASSOCIATE SET DESIGNER
SEAN MULCAHY
COSTUME DESIGNER
LEIGH ANN VARDY
LIGHTING DESIGNER
ALISON CROSBY
ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER
JOE MICALLEF
SOUND DESIGNER
KEVIN OLSON
STAGE MANAGER
ALISON CROSBY
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
GINA WOODWARD
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
GENEVIEVE BEED
AVERY-JEAN BRENNAN
THE BAND
CHILD SUPERVISOR
BAND LEADER, KEYS 1
BRAD REID
REEDS
MATT MYER
TRUMPET & KEYS 2
CHRIS CHURCHILL MATT GALLANT
ACOUSTIC BASS PERCUSSION
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE It's beautiful to have both The Grinch and Ebenzeer Scrooge on the stages at Neptune this year. There is a reason these stories have anchored themselves in our traditions, we need to believe that people can change and that the world will take their change and embrace it.
I am honored to be back home at Neptune this holiday season and to be trusted with such an iconic show. As always, the family here at Neptune has been working so hard to bring this to you and I couldn't be more proud of everyone who has had their hand in this. Please take the time to read every page and name in this program as they all deserve your appreciation, they certainly have mine. Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! is a core holiday memory, dare I say, holiday canon at this point. I can remember waiting for it to play on TV and my sisters and I continue to do Max impersonations for each other as one of the many inside jokes we share. The idea that the spirit of the holiday season can melt even the hardest hearts appears in so much of our holiday storytelling.
It can be easy to only see The Grinches in the world right now. But there are more Cindy Lou's than we realize, those who see the world as a place of hope, of simple joys and who choose to see the good in people, even when they can't see the good in themselves. People often say "Don't be a Grinch!" but if being a Grinch means having the ability to humble yourself, admit when you are wrong and make amends to those you have wronged, then I say, bring on the Grinches. Please sit back and join us as we share a little bit of optimism and heartfilled holiday silliness with you. Maybe your heart will grow a couple of sizes too :) Michelle Langille Director, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE happy. Having never produced this show at Neptune before, we believed it was destined to be a big hit. As the lights dim on your performance today, chances are you are sitting in a packed theatre because, despite The Grinch's feelings about Christmas, it appears Nova Scotians have been waiting longer than a Who in Whoville to get a slice of this festive fun. Thanks for making this year's holiday show the most successful ever. We offer up our thanks and gratitude to the entire production team on this show; not to mention the band, crew, cast and the entire Neptune Front of House & Box Office team. The Holiday season is busy for everyone. This year we are so very honoured that you have chosen to join us in Whoville. Since starting my time as the Artistic Director of Neptune I have had a small number of shows that have me convinced they should play on our Fountain Hall stage. There are many that will; there are even more that I just don't know yet and we will all discover together. But there are about a dozen that are on that lovely Wish List. Some we have been lucky enough to do recently (Come From Away) where the rights only recently freed up. Then, of course, there's Les Misérables that is closing out this season. I had been chasing that show for 8 years.
There's so much more to come in Neptune's 2026-2027 Season (including that very exciting production of Les Misérables!) I have just finished planning the 2027-2028 Season, which I will share in mid-January. We wish you a wonderful time here at Neptune and we thank you for your support. See you at the theatre, Jeremy Webb Artistic Director, Neptune Theatre
The email that arrived last Fall, to let me know I had finally secured the performance rights to Les Misérables, also had some bonus information. We were being granted permission to also do Dr Seuss's The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!. I was so very DR SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS 19
CHAIR’S MESSAGE Welcome to Neptune Theatre! There’s real joy in watching a story we know by heart find new life on stage. Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is one of those stories. With a little mischief and a great deal of heart, it reminds us that what matters most can’t be wrapped and placed under a tree. For some of you, a holiday show at Neptune is a family tradition. For others, this is a first visit, or perhaps a first experience with live theatre. I love the thought that somewhere in this audience, a lifelong love of theatre might begin today. That possibility is worth protecting.
Neptune belongs to this community, and its future depends on the people who believe in what happens here. Your ticket is part of that support. If you’re able, I hope you’ll also consider making a gift to help ensure these experiences remain part of our community for generations to come. You can give at neptunetheatre.com/donate. Thank you for being here. Enjoy the show, and have a wonderful holiday season! Scott McGaw Board Chair, Neptune Theatre Foundation
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE There’s something magical about a story that brings generations together. For many of us, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! has been a beloved holiday tradition for as long as we can remember. Now, it’s time to share that magic with a new generation! Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully whimsical world reminds us that the holidays are about so much more than presents and decorations. They’re about connection, kindness, and the joy of spending time with the people we love. And what better way to celebrate than by gathering the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon or evening of live theatre?
Whether this is your first visit to Neptune Theatre or a holiday tradition you return to year after year, we’re delighted you’re here. We hope the music, laughter, and heart of this production create memories you’ll carry with you long after the final curtain. From all of us at Neptune Theatre, happy holidays, and enjoy the show!
Kimberlee Stadelmann Executive Director
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THE CAST
RYAN BROWN
ROLE: The Grinch NEPTUNE: Little Shop of Horrors, Elf The Musical, The Rocky Horror Show, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family, A Christmas Carol, La Cage Aux Folles, The Jungle Book OTHER THEATRE: Legally Blonde (Rainbow Stage), Elf the Musical (RMTC) Beauty and The Beast, Shrek the Musical, The Little Mermaid (The Globe); Pinocchio, Robin Hood (Torrent Productions); The Wedding Singer (Stage West); Les Misérables (Drayton); Forever Plaid (Orillia Opera House); Spamalot (The Citadel) FILM/TV: Over-ruled! (Disney), King Of The Camp (Bensondale) TRAINING: Sheridan Music Theatre – Performance Program 2011 OTHER: Love and thanks to all my family and friends, to my parents for their unwavering support, my big sisters, the Talent House Gang, and my everything Christine.
N ABIL AYOUB
ROLE: Old Max NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Hero Dog, Neddy Norris Night (Gros Morne Theatre Festival); Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility (Tin Roof Productions); Private Eyes, [Title of Show] (Kelowna Summer Theatre Festival); Godspell (Epiphany Productions) FILM/TV: The Expanse (Amazon); Twilight Zone (CBS); Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC); The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) OTHER: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Ubisoft). So grateful to the cast and crew for welcoming me aboard, to family and friends for their support along the way, and especially to my best friend, my wonderful and loving wife Jes. My cup is full.
ELM REYES
ROLE: Young Max NEPTUNE: The Last Show On Earth™! (Neptune Theatre) SELECTED THEATRE: Romeo and Juliet (Theatre on The Ridge); UNCOVERED: Madonna X Cher (MSC); Cowboy Tempest Cabaret (MSC), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Grand Theatre); Downed Hearts (Eastern Front Theatre and Ship’s Company Theatre); Trojan Girls and The Outhouse of Atreus (Outside The March and Factory Theatre) FILM/TV: Drag Brunch Saved My Life (Crave TV Canada), Skymed (CBC/ Paramount+) AWARDS: 2023 Robert Merritt, Outstanding Performer; Downed Hearts (Eastern Front Theatre and Ship’s Company Theatre) TRAINING: 2025 RBC Performer Apprentice, Musical Stage. BFA Acting, University of Windsor.
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FEB 16 FEB 28 2027
N E P T U N E T H E AT R E . C O M
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THE CAST
D ILLON STRASSE R -E I NI S H
ROLE: Papa Who / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: The Pavillion (King Theatre Company); In Real Life (Theatre Sheridan); Way Out There (Theatre Sheridan); Legally Blonde (Theatre Sheridan); Séance (Theatre Sheridan); Killy Willy (Fringe Festival - Theatre Passe Muraille) AWARDS: Most Improved Award (Hart House Theatre Slam 2025) TRAINING: Honours Bachelor of Musical Theatre Performance (Sheridan College) OTHER: Thank you to Neptune Theatre for this opportunity, to the cast and crew, and thank you to my family and friends for always supporting me, and especially to my mother. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I love you ma.
SHAN OA PHILLIP S
ROLE: Mama Who / Ensemble NEPTUNE: The Wizard of Oz, Rumour Has It: The Songbook of Adele OTHER THEATRE: Pinocchio (Shakespeare by the Sea); Romeo & Juliet (Shakespeare by the Sea); Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare by the Sea); Cinderelly (Shakespeare by the Sea); Hamlet (Shakespeare by the Sea); The Wizard of Oz (Shakespeare by the Sea); Dogfight (First Act Productions) OTHER: SO much love to everyone involved in the production, to my family, friends, and students for their constant support and love, and to my soulcat, Harold. Enjoy the show!
RYAN ROGERSON
ROLE: Grandpa Who / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Come From Away, The Full Monty, Cinderella, Billy Elliot the Musical, Elf the Musical, Peter Pan, Bingo OTHER THEATRE: Resident Aliens (TNB); The Hydrofoil Mystery, Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol (Theatre Baddeck); Unity 1918, The Stranger, Schoolhouse, MacBeth, Frankenstein by Fire, In This Light, Animal Farm By Fire, Nothing Less!, Rockbound (Two Planks); Observatory Mansions (The Villains Theatre); Mamma Mia (The Globe Theatre); Cinderella (Torrent ProducVons); Bull (Coalmine Theatre); Corker (The Belfry Theatre, Theatre Northwest, EFT) FILM/TV: Washington Black (Disney); Diggstown (CBC); Murdoch Mysteries (CBC); Killjoys (SyFy/Temple St.). AWARDS: Merritt Award for Charles the Wrestler in As You Like It (Two Planks) OTHER: Ryan is excited to be acting alongside his daughter Ella in Sam Vigneault’s short film, The Destroyers.
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THE CAST
J ULIE MARTELL
ROLE: Grandma Who / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Come From Away, Beauty And The Beast, Dear Rita, Controlled Damage, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia! (2018 & 2025) OTHER: Over a 30-year career, Julie has starred on stages across North America, from Broadway to Mirvish Productions and throughout nine seasons at the Shaw Festival. From Maria in The Sound of Music, Cathy in The Last Five Years, to Charity in Sweet Charity and Dot in Sunday in the Park with George, she has been fortunate to have the opportunity to bring complex, resilient women to life. Julie has recently moved home to Nova Scotia and is deeply grateful to be creating theatre where her passion first took root. This one’s for Sawyer and Brielle IG@julesmartell
IAN SHERWOOD
ROLE: Ensemble / US: Old Max / Grandpa Who NEPTUNE: Come From Away, Dear Rita, Argyle Street Kitchen Party OTHER THEATRE: Beyond The Sea (Festival Antigonish), As You Like It (Shakespeare By The Sea); East Coast Kitchen Party (London Grand Theatre); Dear Rita (Tweed and Company Theatre); Tompkinsville (Go Fly A Kyte Productions); Toronto Adventures (Halifax Fringe Fest) AWARDS: Robert Merritt award (Best Ensemble; Dear Rita) Canadian Folk Music Award (Contemporary Singer of the Year); Nova Scotia Music Award (Musician of the Year); International Acoustic Music Award (Songwriter of the Year); Robert Merritt Award (Best Original Composition) OTHER: Ian is also a composer, music director and singer/songwriter. He has released 6 albums of original music. He currently lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with his partner Geneviève Steele, their two children, Winnie and Daphné and their 4 year old sheep-a-doodle, Smudge.
LAURA CASWELL
ROLE: Ensemble / US: Mama Who / Grandma Who NEPTUNE: Over 18 different productions. Highlights: Ms Andrews in Mary Poppins (Merritt nomination), Witch in Into the Woods, Queen of Hearts in Alice in Pantoland, Georgie in Full Monty. Caswell has choreographed and directed shows on both Neptune stages and was the Director of Education for 8 years. OTHER: Over 40 productions across the country. Highlights include Rosie in Mamma Mia (TIP), Betty Jean/Susie in Marvelous Wonderettes (Various), Sandi in Bingo Ladies (Various). Laura is currently the Artistic Director of the Stephenville Theatre Festival in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her most important role is Dog Mom to her bestie @belladaballdog.
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RYAN J . BURD A
ROLE: Ensemble / US: The Grinch NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Jesus Christ Superstar (Magnus Theatre), Orfeo ed Euridice (COC), Ctrl Alt Delete (Just an Idea Collective), Cinderella: A Very Magical Pantomime (Torrent Productions, Smile Theatre), Magic to Do (Princess Cruises), King Arthur the Panto, The Little Mermaid, Fiddler on the Roof (Port Hope Theatre) FILM/TV: The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd (A&E), Into the Void (Vice Productions), Evil Nature (Travel and Escape Channel) OTHER: Endless thanks to Jessica and Sarah, for your support and belief in me! Love to the cast, crew, CB, MB, AO, EO, GB, and AJB!
KIH BECKE
ROLE: Ensemble / US: Young Max / Papa Who NEPTUNE: Come From Away, Mad Madge, Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream OTHER THEATRE: Antigone, The Wind in the Willows, Chased By The Bear, The Mountain and The Valley (Two Planks and a Passion), You and I (Young People’s Theatre) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Elf (The Grand Theatre) OTHER: Kjipuktuk, thank you for becoming my home. My family, thank you for letting me fly. My BIPOC cousins, thank you for being the dreamers, the storytellers, and the backbone. This one’s for you all. For my Nana, my heart and soul. @keeksbeek
MAD D IE MAITZEN
ROLE: Ensemble / Swing NEPTUNE: Disney’s Frozen (2024), Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (2026), Les Misérables (Upcoming) OTHER THEATRE: The Cunning Little Vixen, A Northern Light’s Dream, Dido and Aeneas (Fountain School of Performing Arts) OTHER: Maddie is also the Theatre School Manager at Neptune Theatre and is incredibly grateful to her team, Sharisse, Sophie, and Lucas for their support while she takes time off for this production.
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THE CAST
SARA COURTN EY (S HE /T HEY)
ROLE: Ensemble / Swing NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Runaways, My Side of the Country (Neptune YPCo), Grafton Street Dinner Theatre (4 seasons), Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager for Neptune YPCo’s Les Misérables, Almost Maine, The Prom, Heathers, Crypthand and Newsies AWARDS: 2022 Emerging Musical Theatre Artist (Federation of Canadian Music Festivals) FILM/TV: Mr D OTHER: Sara Courtney is a performer, stage manager and arts educator. Big thanks to my friends, family, students, dogs and to the best co-workers ever!
ELLA BLACK
ROLE: Cindy Lou Who or Betty Lou/Gymslip/Ensemble (Alternating) NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: ‘Jane Banks’ Mary Poppins (SHSH); ‘Dory’ Finding Nemo Jr. (SHSH); ‘Matilda’ Matilda Jr. (SHSH); ‘Verges’ Much Ado About Nothing (SHSH) TRAINING: Scotia Suzuki School of Music: Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Program & Junior Vocal Group; Sacred Heart Senior School Choir, vocal & acting lessons, Halifax Dance, piano lessons, various theatre camps and classes OTHER: Ella is a member of her school debate club and sings in the choir. She is excited to be making her professional She is excited to be making her professional debut on Neptune’s Mainstage!
J AD E N AHAS
ROLE: Cindy Lou Who or Betty Lou/Gymslip/Ensemble (Alternating) NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Solo Musical Theatre Reviews, Richard Wood in Concert, Ben Rutz in Concert, Mamma Mia!, Wicked Medley (SSSM), Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid (Armbrae Academy) AWARDS: The Voice of the Lebanese Festival Winner TRAINING: Scotia Suzuki School of Music: Musical Theatre Program (Voice, Acting, Dance), Halifax Lebanese Festival Dancers OTHER: I’m so grateful to my Neptune castmate family for this incredible experience, and to my parents, family, friends, and mentors for their constant love and support. A special shout-out to my little brothers, who love How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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LYLA EMERY
ROLE: Boo Who / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Disney’s Frozen (Mainstage); Newsies; The Prom (YPCo) OTHER THEATRE: Cinderella; The Lion King (Encore Arts Centre). TRAINING: Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (With the incredible Patrick Maubert) , YPCo , Neptune Theatre School OTHER: I am forever grateful to be a part of this magical Grinch production! Sending love to my family, friends, Neptune family, and mentors for always showing me support and love; both on and off the stage. @lylaemerytheatre
J ORJ A MASTRAPA S
ROLE: Ruby / Phyllis / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Disney’s Frozen, Young Anna OTHER THEATRE: The Little Mermaid (Quick As A Wink Theatre); AKIKO (Aqualo 2025, Fusion 2023); Madagascar Jr., Matilda, Band Geeks (SHSH), Scotia Tides: A Celtic Pirate Musical, Solo Musical Theatre Reviews, Richard Wood in Concert (SSSM) TRAINING: Scotia Suzuki School of Music Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Program; voice and musical theatre with Patrick Maubert; Romiosyni Greek Dance Group OTHER: Jorja thanks her family and friends for their unwavering support, and Elsa and Caleb Allred for their continued guidance and encouragement every step of the way. She is thrilled to return to Neptune and wishes everyone a joyful holiday season!
SAIGE SEMAN IUK
ROLE: Danny / Scallops / Ensemble NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Grease the Musical (Broadway Company Players); Matilda Jr. (Stagecoach Bedford); All Shook Up (Stagecoach Bedford); Junie B. Jones (Stagecoach Bedford) TRAINING: Stagecoach; Broadway Company Players; Davis Vocal Studios OTHER: Joining the Neptune family is a dream come true! It is surreal that I’ve watched so many Neptune shows while dreaming that I’d be on that stage some day..and here I am! Dreams do come true. Love to my family, friends, and all the performers, coaches, and mentors who have inspired me along the way. Thank you for believing in me!
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ROLE: Director NEPTUNE: The Wizard of Oz - Director (2025) Performer - Come From Away, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Rocky Horror Show, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, Evita, Oliver!, The Sound of Music, Chrysalis Assistant Director -The Last Wife and Peter Pan OTHER THEATRE: Director - How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frozen, Annie, Jersey Boys (Savoy), The Producers (HAT) The Hobbit (YPCo) The Penelopiad (Hart House) Assistant Director - Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells) (Nightwood) She Kills Monsters (Neptune YAC) Actor (selected): Come From Away, Mamma Mia! (Savoy/HAT) Mary’s Wedding, Saltwater Moon (Single Thread) OTHER: Love to Tom, my fur babies, my parents Glenn and Yvette and my sisters. Thank you Jeremy for this opportunity! Insta @michelle_langille
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AN D REA LEIGH-S M I T H
ROLE: Choreographer NEPTUNE: Les Misérables, One for The Pot, Master Harold & The Boys, Blood Brothers, Angels in America, Romeo & Juliet, Sleeping Beauty OTHER THEATRE: A Chorus Line (Stephenville Festival); Irondale Ensemble Project Canada (Resident Choreographer); A Christmas Carol, The Little Mermaid, Matilda, Murder on the Orient Express, The Underpants (Syracuse Stage); Into The Woods (Hangar Theater); Little Shop of Horrors, Spring Awakening, Parade, Kiss Me Kate, Avenue Q, Seussical, The Wild Party, Violet, Merrily We Roll Along (Syracuse Drama); PERFORMANCE: Jerome Robbins Broadway, SMILE (Broadway); The Magnificent Christmas Spectacular (RCMH); The Nutcracker (Symphony NS) OTHER: It’s great to be back in Canada!
AVERY-J EAN BRENNA N (T HE Y/S HE )
ROLE: Musical Director NEPTUNE: Come From Away, Mamma Mia!, Dear Rita, Murder For Two, The Rocky Horror Show, After Hours, Seeds of Change, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Oliver! OTHER THEATRE: Come From Away (YES Theatre), The Brotherhood (Spicy Day & Theatre Passe Muraille), Small Gods (Factory Theatre), Saint Joan (Living Edge Theatre), Sorry You’re Cis! Get Well Soon. Sincerely, The Brunch Club (safeword arts), Murder For Two, Mamma Mia! (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Into the Woods, Small Gods, Sweeney Todd (Theatre Sheridan), Nobody Asked to Be Here (Theatre Sheridan & The Musical Stage Co.), No Country for They/Thems (Potassium Theatre), The Pansy Craze (Toronto Fringe), The King of Berlin (The Doppler Effect), The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot (Prairie Skies), Broadway Spectacular, Broadway Lights (Victoria Symphony Orchestra), & etc. OTHER: Avery-Jean’s work on The Grinch is dedicated to all young theatre lovers & students out there especially their adored nephew, Vishwa. @TheAveryJean
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MAY 4 MAY 23 2027
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CREATIVE TEAM
ED WARD EN MAN (HE /HIM)
ROLE: Associate Musical Director NEPTUNE: Debut OTHER THEATRE: Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Legally Blonde (Montreal Children’s Theatre); Shrek, Once Upon a Mattress, Oliver!, Godspell, Alice in Wonderland, Disaster!, James and the Giant Peach, Peter Pan, Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical (Segal Centre for Performing Arts Academy); Don Giovanni (University of Ottawa); Little Match Girl Passion, Street Scene, Die Fledermaus, Wonderful Town (Acadia University); Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie (Chester Playhouse) OTHER: Love to all at Neptune for bringing me into the family, and extra love to my other family: Kimberly, Penelope, and Hugo. @edwardenman
TAMARA MARIE K UC HE R A N
ROLE: Set Designer NEPTUNE: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Set), Elf the Musical (Set & Costume), Peter Pan (Set), The Color Purple (Set & Costume) OTHER THEATRE: Tamara’s work spans stages across Canada, including the Stratford and Shaw Festivals. She is an Assistant Professor and the Associate Director of Theatre at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts Awards: Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award in Costume Design (2017); Merritt Award for Outstanding Costume Design (with nomination for Set Design); Dora Award for Outstanding Costume Design (with multiple nominations for Set and Costume) TRAINING: University of Victoria (BFA), National Theatre School of Canada, University of Guelph (MA) OTHER: Member, Associated Designers of Canada (ADC659) www.tamaramariekucheran.com For F&A with love, Mom.
LUCAS ARAB
ROLE: Associate Set Designer NEPTUNE: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Come From Away (Associate), Mad Madge, The New Canadian Curling Club, Disney’s Frozen (Assistant), Dear Rita, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Assistant), four seasons of YPCo including Disney’s Newsies and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Lucas is also the Creator and Program Leader of YPCrew. OTHER THEATRE: Doubt (ARC, Saint John), The Golden Anniversaries (Theatre Baddeck), Karma (Pleiades Theatre, Toronto), Regional Producer of the Canadian Improv Games. TRAINING: Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts. OTHER: Thank you to my mom for taking me to Neptune every Christmas as a child, making me the designer I am today.
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CREATIVE TEAM
SEAN MULCAHY
ROLE: Costume Designer NEPTUNE: (Selected) Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Beauty Queen Of Leenane, Intimate Apparel, The Importance of Being Earnest (Set and Costume Design). KAMP! (Set Design). Shrek!, Mary Poppins, The Addams Family (Costume Design) OTHER THEATRE: (Selected) Legally Blonde, The Musical (Costume Design Rainbow Stage), Sisters of ’78 (Set and Costume Design, Blyth Festival/Theatre Aquarius), The House That Will Not Stand (Shaw), In Seven Days (Set and Costume Design, The Grand/HGJT). A Few Good Men, EVITA, Halfway There (Set Design, Drayton). Quiet In The Land (Set Design, Blyth Festival) AWARDS: 3 Robert Merritt Awards (TNS), a Guthrie and the Tom Patterson Award (Stratford). 2020 Laureate of the Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award (OAC/OAF) TRAINING: York University Other: Sean is a member of ADC, IATSE 659. www.seanmulcahydesign.com
LEIGH AN N VARDY
ROLE: Lighting Designer NEPTUNE: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Mad Madge, Mischief, Casey & Diana, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Misery, The Rocky Horror Show OTHER THEATRE: Clyde’s (Can Stage), Building Houses (TNL), Arsenic and Old Lace (Globe Theatre), The Turn of The Screw (Pacific Opera), From Alaska, The Lehman Trilogy (Belfry), Guilt, A Love Story (Tarragon), Richard II, As You Like It (Stratford), The Breathing Hole, Metamorphosis (NAC). UPCOMING: La Traviata (Vancouver Opera) OTHER: Leigh Ann is a teacher and coach at NTS.
J OE MICALLEF
ROLE: Sound Designer NEPTUNE: Disney’s Frozen, The Full Monty, Elf The Musical, The Woman in Black, Fully Committed, The Last Five Years, Peter Pan, It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th St, A Christmas Story OTHER THEATRE: Eighteen (Neptune/ Eastern Front); Chasing Champions, The Romeo Initiative, Habit of Murder, Our Eliza, (Ship’s Company Theatre); Litmus Road (Us vs Them). Electronic Music Design: Mamma Mia!, The Color Purple, Shakespeare in Love, Shrek, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Carol, Elf (Neptune) OTHER: Joe lives with his family in Halifax where he runs the Neptune Theatre’s sound department. His training in theatre and sound include The Banff Centre and Sheridan College.
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CREATIVE TEAM
GEN EVIEV E BEED (S HE /HE R )
ROLE: Child Supervisor NEPTUNE: Accessibility Coordinator, Neptune Theatre School; Women of the Fur Trade (ASM Shadow); RENT (ASM Shadow) OTHER THEATRE: Passed Down (Sigh No More Productions); In the Next Room, Captive Audience, Waiting for Godot, Drowning Ophelia (Acadia Theatre Company) TRAINING: BA(Hons.) in English and Theatre, Masters research in Children’s Literature and Performance (Acadia University) OTHER: Love to all of my wonderful friends, thank you for your constant support and encouragement.
KEVIN OLSON
ROLE: Stage Manager NEPTUNE: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Wizard of Oz, Casey & Diana, Controlled Damage, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, The Full Monty, Cinderella, Mischief/ Colonial Park, Birds of a Feather (TourCo) OTHER THEATRE: Shrek, Bingo Ladies, All Shook Up, 39 Steps (Stephenville Theatre Festival), Downed Hearts (Ships Company / EFT / Matchstick), Crypthand (Galeforce Theatre), Girls from Away (KPTF), The Birds and the Bees, Gift of the Magi (Theatre Orangeville), Hound of the Baskervilles (LFT), Jabber (Geordie Productions), The Cave (JMAR Electric), Dear Rita (Charlottetown Festival), Dead Metaphor (Canadian Rep), Time Stands Still, 39 Steps (Theatre Aquarius), Toronto / Mississippi (Vancouver Playhouse), Seaside Serenades (Producer, Smile Theatre Atlantic). OTHER: This one is for you, Mom
ALISON CROSBY
ROLE: Assistant Stage Manager / Associate Lighting Designer NEPTUNE: As ASM: Cinderella, Peter Pan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Calendar Girls, The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time* (*w/ NAC / Tarragon Theatre); As SM: Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show; As Associate LD: Mamma Mia!, Cinderella; As LD: RENT, The Last Show on Earth!TM OTHER THEATRE: Red Like Fruit (2b Theatre); Let’s Run Away, Your Show Here (reWork Productions); Leaving Home, Footnotes, Joyride, The Little Years, Peter Fechter: 59 Minutes, The Woodcutter, Bone Cage (Matchstick Theatre); Downed Hearts (Ship’s Company Theatre / Eastern Front Theatre / Matchstick Theatre); Still Dancing, Dayboil (Ship’s Company Theatre); The Aliens (Theatre in Space); Come From Away (Rogue Productions / SJTC); Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins (SJTC); Urn, Newfoundlanded, Braiding Peonies (TODOS Productions); Misery, Gaslight, Steel Magnolias (Watermark Theatre); VANYA, House, YAGA, Constellations (Highland Arts Theatre) TRAINING: Mount Allison University OTHER: Thanks, as always, to Vardy.
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GIN A WOOD WAR D
ROLE: Assistant Stage Manager NEPTUNE: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, RENT, Mamma Mia!, Little Shop of Horrors, Disney’s Frozen, Heathers (YPCo.), The Prom (YPCo.), Rumour Has It: Adele Tribute OTHER THEATRE: The America Show, Horse Girls, Fortunate Child (Around + Out Theatre Co.) Piaf/Dietrich, The Play That Goes Wrong (The Grand), The Nutcracker (Symphony NS), Coal Bowl Queen (Ships Co. Theatre, EFT, HEIST), Still Dancing, Downed Hearts (Ships Company Theatre) TRAINING: BA Dalhousie University, Stage Design and Technical Theatre Fountain School of Performing Arts OTHER: Thank you to the friends who are always waiting for me to get out of rehearsal
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CREATIVE TEAM
BRAD REID
ROLE: Reeds NEPTUNE: Come From Away, Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, Frozen, Dear Rita, Billy Elliot, Elf the Musical, Cinderella, Shakespeare In Love, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek the Musical, A Year With Frog and Toad, The Addams Family, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd. OTHER THEATRE: Pollyanna (Charlottetown Festival) OTHER: Toured with Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal (2019-2020) as a multi-instrumentalist playing saxophone, clarinet, and guitar.
MATT MYER
ROLE: Trumpet and 2nd keyboard NEPTUNE: Elf the Musical AWARDS: Music Nova Scotia Awards, East Coast Music Awards, Juno Award TRAINING: McGill University, Humber College OTHER: Much love to the cast, crew, my family, friends, and mentors.
CHRIS CHURCHIL L
ROLE: Acoustic Bass NEPTUNE: Happily played bass for over 20 musicals at Neptune OTHER: Music has taken Chris to over 85 countries. Chris has been active in the Canadian music industry as a bassist, producer, composer, arranger, and educator for over 25 years. He has worked with Grammy, Juno, and ECMA award winners. He freelances extensively on double bass and electric bass in a diverse range of styles. He’s led his own groups at many music festivals and has performed on over 30 cruise ships. Chris has written and performed music on HBO, APTN, CBC, and CTV television as well as playing for over 30 musical theater productions across Canada. www. chrischurchill.net
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MATT GALLAN T
ROLE: Percussion NEPTUNE: Rumour Has It, SpongeBob The Musical, The Prom (sub.) Elf The Musical, Billy Elliot The Musical, Frozen, The Wizzard of Oz OTHER: As an independent musician in the east coast music scene for 25 years, Matthew has performed as a drummer in Canada, the United States and Europe. As a recording artist, Matthew has won numerous Ecma, MNS, and MNB awards. Matthew graduated from Dalhouse with a bachelor of Music degree, and studied Ethnomusicology in Ghana through the University of Alberta. Some notable artists Matt has worked with include; Amelia Curran, Erin Costelo, Ben Caplin, Alan Syliboy, Mike Trask, Garrett Mason and Symphony NS. Matthew currently teaches drums at Long and McQuade.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
CHRISTMAS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! For decades, the story of the mean, green Mister Grinch discovering the joy of Christmas has delighted both readers and viewers. With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. This duo expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to have everyone tapping their feet.
TIMOTHY MASON (Book and Lyrics) (1950–2023) The Old Globe: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Broadway: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Circle Repertory NY: Levitation, Only You, Babylon Gardens, The Fiery Furnace. Actors Theatre of Louisville: In a Northern Landscape. American Conservatory Theater’s Young Conservatory: Ascension Day, The Less Than Human Club, Time on Fire, Mullen’s Alley, My Life in the Silents, The Life to Come. Other titles: CTC Minneapolis, South Coast Repertory, Seattle Rep, Victory Gardens, Jungle Theatre, Royal National Theatre. Novels: The Darwin Affair and The Nightingale Affair (Algonquin Books). MEL MARVIN (Composer) Broadway: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Cymbeline, A History of the American Film, Tintypes (Tony Award® nomination.), Yentl, Fascinating Rhythm. Off-Broadway: The Portable Pioneer & Prairie Show, Variety Obit, Polly, Green Pond, Das Lusitania Songspiel, Gorky, Shoemaker’s Holiday, Legs, Prizewinning Plays. Regional theatre musicals: Elmer Gantry, Perfect 36, Joan of Arc, Horatio, Jubalee, Scenes from the Book of Candy, Eden. He has written dozens of scores for productions of plays, from Shakespeare, Chekhov and Ibsen (Lincoln Center Theater, The Guthrie, A.R.T., Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, McCarter Theatre Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum) to Tony Kushner (world premiere, Angels in America). Other musicals for young audiences: Little Miss Hollywood, Madeline’s Rescue, Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, A Cricket in Times Square, Gold, East of the Sun, West of the Moon. (The Grinch and all the other young audience shows were written for his daughter, Kate.) He has written three operas: Guest From the Future, which premiered at Bard Summerscape in 2004; Buwalsky, a Road Opera, commissioned for Holland’s Opera Spanga, later on tour to Yale and the Skirball Center NYC; and Truth and Reconciliation, performed at the O’Neill Theatre Center and at Opera America. Concept album: Lives of the Artists. He has also worked extensively as a director for theatre (musicals as well as Shepard, Stoppard, Ibsen) and opera (for the Metropolitan Opera Guild). He has served on NEA and other award panels, as well as the Board of Directors for Theatre Communications Group. He was head Faculty Composer and Director of Production, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, from 1994 to 2024. HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL. ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30 and 60 minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. DR SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS 49
STAFF ADMINISTRATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kimberlee Stadelmann ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Jeremy Webb DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Leslie MacDonald DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (GRANTS & FOUNDATIONS) Lindsay Jacquard DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES Haz Chigora ACCOUNTING OFFICER Nichole Thibeau-Wilson BOX OFFICE MANAGER Landon Wong ASSISTANT BOX OFFICE MANAGER Brenna Taylor BUSINESS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Alison House BOX OFFICE LEAD Meg Miyano BOX OFFICE AGENTS Lauren Amyotte Kathleen Burke Zoë Cameron Barbara Ellis James Ersil Naomi Grace Eve Rowlett Gabrielle Therrien PRODUCTION MANAGER Garrett G. Barker COMPANY MANAGER Heather Lewis BUILDING MANAGER Adam Martin BUILDING CUSTODIANS Mical Tesfatsion DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & GUEST EXPERIENCE Kelsey Skinner MARKETING MANAGER Pam Nicoll COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Laura Thornton MARKETING & BUSINESS ANALYST Yagiz Turker PRODUCTION VIDEOGRAPHER Al Newling DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Sharisse LeBrun THEATRE SCHOOL MANAGER Maddie Maitzen THEATRE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Lucas Arab Sara Courtney Sophie Wilcott
PRODUCTION
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Mich Salgueiro ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Andrew Cull ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/ HEAD STUDIO TECHNICIAN Kat Jones HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER Nicole Flynn ASSISTANT SCENIC CARPENTER Ben Cable SCENIC CARPENTER Hayley Lacroix Alex McDougall Quincy Russell HEAD SCENIC ARTIST Tomas Hiseler ASSISTANT SCENIC ARTIST Laurie Fleet SCENIC ART CREW Kathleen Burke Courtney Davian-Clarke Sophie Nadeau JB Nelles HEAD OF PROPS Hanna Laaksonen PROPS ASSISTANT Tessa Brentwood PROPS BUILDERS Callum Anderson Cassie Seaboyer HEAD OF WARDROBE Helena Marriott CUTTER Kat Penner Sarah Paterson ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN Mike Burnett CORDWAINER Margaret Metson STITCHER Schuyler Holmes Kate Mitchell Joan Stewart Pam Stone Michelle Warren Sandra Zeyl LEAD DRESSER Annamarie Million DRESSER Angela Gonzalez HEAD OF WIGS Becca Guilderson HEAD ELECTRICIAN Andrew Crawford LEAD HAND LIGHTING Abbey McQuaid FOLLOW SPOT OPERATOR Chelsey Jenkins
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LIGHTING CREW Ronan Janes Stephanie Kincade Alexa Kirste Nick Krauter Max Miller Nic Murray Jesse Walker HEAD OF AUDIO Joe Micallef
SECOND AUDIO Justin Dakai THIRD AUDIO Cadence Cook HEAD OF STAGING Kaya NorthwaY LEAD HAND STAGING Vern Endicott-BlinkhorN STAGING CREW Evan Brown Zach Faye Ewan Fowler-Purdy Ryan Rafuse TECHNICIANS Harmony Adesola Sevag Aksu Serena Burnett Patrick Jeffrey Jillian Papp Artur Shut PRODUCTION DRIVER / BUYER Gilann Lafreniere
FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
GUEST SERVICES MANAGER Chirag Sharma ASSISTANT GUEST SERVICES MANAGER Linda Meian ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Catherine Gray DUTY MANAGER Quyen Le COVER DUTY MANAGER Sean Burnett USHERS & BARTENDERS Alfréd Drda Brittany Kamras Carolina Sandoval Carrie Chisholm Freya Milliken Gabbriel Williams Genevieve Beed Hannah Douma Izra Fitch Jeffrey Kelly Jen Daniels Joseph Debly Julia Williams Katherine Dynes Rue deJong Sarah MacInnis Spencer Creelman Teri Beckwith Yagiz Turker
BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE 2025-26 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEPTUNE THEATRE FOUNDATION INCLUDES: Scott McGaw (Chair) Mary Ingraham (Vice Chair) Mike Curtis (Treasurer and Chair of Audit and Finance Committee ) Gary Moore (Chair of the Human Resources and Governance Committee)
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEPTUNE THEATRE FOUNDATION INCLUDES: Patricia Arab Stella Balfour Jayme Butt Mike Curtis Shani Hamilton-Greenlaw Lena Hartlen Tracey Jones-Grant Brynn Leard Scott McGaw Anna Marenick Claire MacGillivray Erin McSorley Gary Moore Stacy O’Rourke John Pelley Jane Soucy Jerid Watton
LIFE DIRECTORS
Allister Byrne Rick Emberley Tim Margolian Ralph Medjuck Lloyd Newman Senator Donald Oliver, Q.C. Mrs. J.G. Simpson Dr. James Spatz
HONOURARY DIRECTORS Jamie Baillie David Glenn Fountain Jim Mills Maureen Reid Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair Robbie Harrison Rob Batherson Rebecca Hiltz LeBlanc Paul LaBerge Catherine Bagnell Styles
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NEPTUNE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($25,000 and up)
The Estate of Audrey G Cowan The Estate of Christie MacInnes Anonymous Frank & Debbi Sobey Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. & Michael Paterson The Craig Foundation The Estate of Lucille Kerr Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth The Estate of Marjorie Lindsay Margaret & David Fountain The Estate of Edith Mingo
NEPTUNE DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000 to $24,999)
Beth & Will Apold Stella & Scott Balfour The Colpitts Family Foundation Jim Spatz & Valerie MacDonald H. Wayne Garland Maureen & Douglas Reid Tim Margolian & Dawn Frail Wesley & Diane Campbell
NEPTUNE PLAYBILL CIRCLE ($1,000 to $9,999) Bruce Towler Afolami Awokulehin Wendy Davis Johnson Michael Hamlyn David Manning Geri (Geraldine) MacKay In memory of Alan Laing Arthur & Patsy LeBlanc Paul Laberge & Laurel Broten Carolyn Bragg Ian & Denise Penny Angela Johnson Linda Cochrane Sheldon & Marjorie Fountain Micki & Tom Ruth Robert Batherson & Catherine MacIsaac Joan McArthur-Blair David & Sherri Topple Mary Clancy Robert & Beverly Harrison Stanley Van Dyke
Georg Nemeskeri Ralph M. & Shirlee Medjuck Jean Macpherson Norma Jeanrie Fred & Elizabeth Fountain Dorothy Morrison J. William Ritchie Alayne Pothier Ian & Johanne McKee Lynn Johnston Donald & Susan Church Chris & Hiya Field George & Sandy Caines Trinda L. Ernst
NEPTUNE FANS ($100 to $999)
Liz Townsend Denis Connor Terri Sanderson Natasha Rosnok David Nicholson Anonymous Lydia Bugden Dr Gale Moore Philippa Verrier Leslie MacDonald Mr Matthew Duffy Debbie Richardson Anonymous Ms. Paula English Ms Wanda Ashley Mr Brandon Trask Ms Betty Lacas David Jones Bruce Jodrey Michael Burg Margaret Murray The Duffus Family Nancy Bloom Bryan Utas Wilma Mays Ms Lois Murray Margaret David Mark Tipperman & Lorna Williamson Debra Burleson & Chris Purcell Brian & Barbara O’Brien Rob Fennell & Sally Shaw Imagination Theatre Charlene Langille
Sharon Fraser & Dan O’Connor Rodney & Nicole Belliveau Ms. Laine Peters Linda Cummings Andrew Allen Susan Delaney Ann MacKenzie Clary Croft Phillip & Lynne Carter J. C. Hyndman & Deborah Sullivan Jill Rafuse Melissa & Level Chan Lynne Donahoe Daniela Bassan Alex & Janet Handyside Susan Grant & William Middleton Patricia & David Watson Ada & Ted Morash Nancy J. Morrison & Gregory C. Baker Hazel & Marvyn Robar Janet Schaffner John & Faith Semple David Zitner Jim & Lillian Smithson Robbie & Charlotte MacKeigan In memory of David Renton Anonymous Ms. Gail Eskes David & Jennifer Smith Les & Jean Single Sheila & Paul Zive The Zive Family Claudette & George Sapp John A. Montgomerie Mrs. Earle B. McKillop Marie A. MacInnes Terry & Stephanie Hurrell Edwin & Patricia Harris Joan Eaton in memory of Flo Patterson
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As a not-for-profit arts organization, we lost 30% of our provincial funding. Your support is more important now than ever, and your contribution will help us ensure live theatre continues to thrive in our community.
DONORS $10,000 +
William & Lorraine Black The Craig Foundation Margaret & David Fountain Tim Margolian & Dawn Frail Estate of Lucille Kerr Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth Stella & Scott Balfour Beth & Will Apold The Gail Asper Family Foundation Richardson Foundation Harbourstone Holdings Limited The Khoury Family Foundation
$2,500 - $9,999
Wesley & Diane Campbell Donald & Susan Church The Zachary Smith Giving Foundation Fred & Elizabeth Fountain H. Wayne Garland Karen Spaulding Anonymous Bill & Helen Book Penny Day and David Archer Sandy & Larry Hughes The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation Ms. Jeanie Burke The Spatz Foundation Brian and Sue Hartlen
$1,000 - $2,499
Marilyn & Reid Harrison Barbara MacKinnon Colin & Shelley Mann Herbert & Phyllis Orlik Crawford & Susan Van Horne Robert Batherson & Catherine MacIsaac Callie & Alfred Bent & The Bentlea & Sons Charitable Foundation Beverly & Patrick Charlton Janet Delo Anastasia Hanias Kathe and Rod Jones George & Shirley Mencher Bruce Towler Al & Lisa Blair Laurel Broten & Paul Laberge Nancy Mills Sherry Porter & Douglas Hall Betty & Ron Tetreault Jeannine & Greg Bakeeff Barbara Carleton Sharon & Wayne Chahley Sheila MacLeod & Sean Christie Nancy Doty Sarah Dyack Stephanie & Keith Graham In Memory of Dale R. Johnson Stanley Van Dyke Afolami Awokulehin Mr. Charles Baxter
John Lindsay & Anne Campbell Ardmoy Fund Mark & Laurel Harrington Mary Ingraham Mr Jai Laba Arthur & Patsy LeBlanc Charlene MacLean Hugh Maguire Leon & Judith Major Mr Joshua Martin Kimberlee Stadelmann James Oyler
$500 - $999
Debby & Tom Rudolph Lynn Johnston Bill MacDonald & Patricia Pearce Metcalf & Company Dorothy Morrison Alayne Pothier Charlotte & Dick Sutherland Patricia & David Watson Stephanie Connidis & Mark Brown Judy Farnell Robert & Beverly Harrison Anonymous Alan & Laurie Cruess Nancy & Gary Holt, Q.C. Anonymous Monique LeBlanc & George Kephart Robbie & Charlotte MacKeigan Acadian Seaplants Ltd. C/O CyberGrants James & Stephanie Keast Leslie MacDonald Martha Paul Emily Richards Colin and Debbie Richardson Dr David Sibley & Mrs. Andrea Rankin Sibley Kelly Boudreau Greg Corcoran Lori Eisener Rick Emberly Dr. Margaret Fraser Paul and Tamara Hollingsworth Paul & Ann Howe Mr Jack Marshall Wendy McDonald Lorri Neilsen Dr Robert Strang Diane Webber The above Individual Support Gifts were made between June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026. We want to thank and recognize our long term donors for their extended giving. five to nine years of support 10 to 14 years of support 15 to 19 years of support 20 or more years of support DR SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS 57
DONORS $250 - $499
Trinda L. Ernst Chris & Hiya Field Susan Grant & William Middleton The Zachary Smith Giving Foundation Maureen & Douglas Reid Susan Barnes Anonymous David Ritcey United Way Melissa & Level Chan Margaret & Gordon Davis Ms. Gail Eskes Ms. Judy Haley Darlene & David Manning Donna L. McGrath Irene Orr Jim & Lillian Smithson Anna & Lex Stuart Nancy Van Wart Margaret and Howard Anderson Leslie Burrows Lorraine Campbell Errol & Anne Hughson Tanya Bishop, Tracy White & Angela Bishop Carolyn Nobes Dr. Eric & Kathleen Smith Susan Stackhouse Ms. Kathie Swenson Michael Thompson Anonymous Ms. Megan Young James Adderson Jean Athanasiou Dr. Joelle Caplan Frank Charman Marcelle Comeau Sharon Conrad & Karl Conrad Ms. Dale Darling Paula & Bruce English Jane Estey Ms Gillian Fowler Alasdair & Margaret Graham Hanlon Onorati Family Shirley & Mark Hazen Ms Leah Hutt Ruth-Ellen Jackson Sharisse LeBrun Gary Logan Jack & Faye MacDonald Mr Brian Mac Lean Michelle Margolian Peggy Martin Roxann Tupper Mr. Eric Parsons Mary Rolf Ms Sarah Grace Schurman Sean Seames Ceilidh & Rob Smith
Seneca Stacey-Allen Genevieve Steele & Ian Sherwood Bonnie Sutherland Ania Swiatoniowski Nancy Van Eyk Jason Vermes Lisa Weatherhead
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Mel & Myrna Baird Anonymous In Memory of Rev. David Ferguson Edwin & Patricia Harris Hazel & Marvyn Robar Carolyn Buhr & Rick Linda Cummings Gerry & Jennifer Isenor Rick & Marion Kelly Melda & Kristin Langille Lynn MacDonald In memory of David Renton Les & Jean Single Joe Burke Ann Crowell Rob Fennell & Sally Shaw Alex & Janet Handyside Jerry & Cheryl Inman Anne MacKay Nancy Mansfield & Charles Baxter Joanne Redden In Memory of Elizabeth M. Ryan Helen A. Ryding Rose Scott-Lincourt Derek Carter Monica Cobb Dr. Christena Cote Ms. Ann Emmett Ms. Rosemary Hayter Bonnie Haywood Mr. P. Hinkins Joanna Holland Mr Donald Houle Raymond Klein Colette and Rob Mabe Peggy & Dave MacLean Jacqueline MacPhee Ms. Linda Marks sarah mcmullen Ms. Jean Millar James Potter Mr. Thomas Sheppard Harry Robertson & Liz Townsend Bryan Utas Johanna Alford Tom Anderson Victoria Apold
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Dr. S. Ashfaq Ms. Rebecca S. Attenborough Mabel Barber In memory of Marilyn Mahoney Josh Beaver Dr Andre Bernard Jennifer Bessey Brandon Betts Janice Black Andrew Black Steven Borg Darcy Bower Grisha Boyko-Vekin Mr. Robert Braedley Danny Branscombe Ms Kathy Briand Lois Brison-Brown Mary-Lou Buckle Penny Barnes Emma Burns Robin Bustin Annemary Butcher Eileen Carey Jeannie Chiasson David Christoffel Meg Clancey Lynn Clarke Jody Collin Lori Collins Lauryn Collins Donald Andrews Mr Peter Conrod Steven Conway McInnes Cooper Phil Culhane Rob Currie & Donna Davis Suzanne DELONG Robert Demone Michael Dennison Keegan Durnford Scott Ellison Kevin Ferris Allyson & Walt FINDEN David Fletcher William & Aryanna Garland Nancy Fong Margaret foster Ms Suzanne Fougere Ken Francis Mr. Edward Fry Joanne Gallant Deborah Gass Carmen Giacomantonio Erica Giesbrecht Tamara Gordon Hope Gouthro Jocelyn Granger Shawnee Gregory Christie Hammel Ruth Harding Bohan Benjamin Hargreaves Lee F Harwood Gillian Hatch
Mrs Lisa Herritt Janet Howard Greg Jones Stephen Keefe Jana Knudson Wood Holly Kral Mr Stephen Kymlicka Jai Laba Mrs Woodfine Lana Dr Kevin McTaggart Mrs. Suzanne Lewis Susan Logan Mrs Tracy Lovett Ramona Lumpkin Ms. Christina MacDonald Robert MacDonald Noni MacDonald Mr James MacDougall Patricia MacDougall Mrs Jane Machum Laura MacInnis Rachel MacIntosh John MacIntyre Alexander Mackay Peter Mackeigan David MacLennan Mrs Kathleen Medjuck Beth MacMichael Nancy MacNairn Sarah MacPherson Stuart MacPhie Tara Magarvey Janice Mah Hilary Marentette Kris Markusson Sheila Martin Kim McCallum Ann McCormack JOHN MCINTOSH William McKay Mrs. Cheryl & Brian McKillop Anonymous Carol Messervey Alexa Miller Keishia Mills Kenneth Morrison Chris Morse David Morse Ms. Martha Muggah Marguerite Muise Mr Kerry Murphy Ms Lois Murray Sara Muzzatti Donald Nelson Jessica Newman Timothy Nicholson David & Judy Nicholson Lynn Nordland Garrett and Liam O’Brien Constance Oulton Ms Kathryn Pentz Heidi Pentz Mr. Dane Percy Stephanie Perrault-boyd
Elaine Perry Willem Ponikvar Richard Pougnet ann power Liliona Quarmyne Wade Redmond Annette Richard Suzanne Robichaud Debbie Ross Krista Ross Ms. Lyn Salsman Waller Eliza Schurman Priscilla Sharkey David Sisley Ms. Brenda Lee Smith David Spratt Krista Spurr Jim Stephenson Donald Stevens
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