Grand Theatre 2022/23 Annual Report

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Welcome to to the Grand Theatre.

The Grand Theatre acknowledges that we are located on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron (also known as Neutral peoples) and territories associated with various treaties of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapewak. The Attawandaron peoples once settled this region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee peoples and used this land as their traditional beaver hunting grounds.

In London, our treaties include the 1796 London Township Treaty and the 1822 Longwoods Treaty. The London Township Treaty was a regional treaty signed by diplomats representing all parties living on the land, which today we know as southwestern Ontario. The Longwoods Treaty was signed by representatives of the Crown and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and covers approximately 580,000 acres in the area.

Locally, there are three First Nations Communities. They are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, and the Munsee Delaware Nation.

We would also like to recognize the growing Indigenous urban population, comprised of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.

We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations, and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America), and acknowledge the traditional lands upon which we operate.

lobby feathers, fall 2021

Photo by dahlia katz

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

government funders

season sponsor

THE SPRIET STAGE IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY HELEN & ANDY SPRIET.

JEANS ‘N CLASSICS PRESENTING SPONSOR STUDENT CLUB SPONSOR

grand gala Presenting sponsor

community partners

COMPASS NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

Grand Ghosts

Vehicles Hotels Framing Printing

Apparel Florist Catering

The president’s report

It is my privilege and honour to provide the President’s Report, outlining the impact of the Grand Theatre’s 2022/23 Season.

I would like to begin by acknowledging transition of leadership as one of the primary markers of the year.

In August 2022 we welcomed our new Executive Director, Evan Klassen. Stepping into this role just prior to the Grand’s first full-scope season since March of 2020 comes with a unique series of challenges, and Evan, along with the entire staff, board, and partners of the Grand Theatre, have met all of those challenges with determination, compassion, and a sturdy vision.

In January 2023, Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum announced that he would be stepping down after 7 remarkable seasons at the helm of the Grand Theatre’s artistic leadership. I would like to acknowledge Dennis’s accomplishments, key artistic instincts, and lasting programming legacy since taking on the role in 2016. Thanks, Dennis.

Part-way through the season, the Grand Theatre also experienced the renewal of its Development Department, onboarding an entirely new team of fundraising professionals to the task of invigorating the Individual Giving, Business Partnerships, and Special Events portfolios of the organization.

This particular season saw the Grand return of a full-scale subscription series, and our first full-capacity season since the pandemic. Not without its challenges in this regard, this season also showed us a glimpse of the future of live arts programming.

grand gala, June 2023

Photo by MALLORY BROWN

I am referring specifically to Elf – The Musical, which closed as the highest-grossing production in Grand Theatre history. Following our Grand re-opening in 2021/22, we hoped that we would return to pre-pandemic numbers soon, and Elf showed us that it is possible when you’re Live! And In Person.

In 2022/23 we launched three world premieres through the COMPASS New Play Development program: Grand Ghosts, Homes: A Refugee Story, and Rubaboo – the latter of which continued its journey at the Arts Club Theatre Company in 2023, and will be staged at The Citadel Theatre in 2024. We are grateful to all the artists who lent us their talents to bring these important stories to the stage.

Music played a critical role in the majority of this season’s offerings, reinforcing the Grand Theatre as a pillar of London’s UNESCO City of Music designation. We were proud to partner with Tourism London and the London Music Office to feature 23 London-based and London-affiliated musicians as Guest Artists in the season-closing production of Neptune Theatre’s East Coast Kitchen Party, drawing droves of new patrons into our spaces for the exceptional Maritime production, as well as the post-show festivities.

The 2023 Grand Gala kicked off celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Theatre High School Project, and raising funds to support the work of the theatre, including its youth programs. Many special guests attended representing the legacy of the last 25 years, including 50 High School Project Alumni, who united for a surprise performance.

With every AGM there is an opportunity to renew our board of directors. I wish to acknowledge the extraordinary work of our board throughout this period. In particular, I’d like to thank outgoing director, Amira Moussa, as well as welcoming several new board members to the table. Finally, I extend thanks to my exceptional predecessor, Anita Shah, who concluded her term as board President in the middle of the 2022/23 season.

I remain exceptionally moved, and extraordinarily proud of the Grand Theatre, our team, and the theatre's position as a central cultural hub of our community.

George Kerhoulas President Grand Theatre Board of Directors

A note from the executive director

Greetings!

The occasion of an annual report is an opportunity for reflection on the year that has elapsed. And what a year the Grand’s 2022/23 season was! Our first full season back to live performances post-pandemic was hallmarked with outstanding artistic, critical and popular successes. It was a season of change, of growth and of renewal.

This AGM marks my first full year as Executive Director at the Grand. It has been a joy to helm this organization through the year. Our people truly are what makes this place special – from our loyal volunteers, artists, crew, staff and board members – to our subscribers, our donors and supporters throughout the community. Thank-you for continuing to believe in the Grand.

The 2022/23 season was one filled with so many successes: At the heart of our 2022/23 season was the popular sensation, our holiday production of Elf – The Musical that worked its way into the hearts of Londoners, and will be so fondly remembered. The season also brought three world premieres to the stage. We are so proud to have created the hilarious hit, Grand Ghosts, the touching Rubaboo, and the inspiring Homes: A Refugee Story, this year.

The year was one filled with change for the Grand, with Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum announcing his departure from the Grand in January 2023. We wish Dennis all the best – and know that he won’t be a stranger here (hint: watch for his artistry onstage with Clue in 2023/24). Dennis’ departure also meant a significant search was undertaken by our organization, one which culminated in the appointment of Rachel Peake as our next Artistic Director in October 2023. I acknowledge the extraordinary work undertaken by the Grand’s board of directors & search committee, and I look forward to charting the course of this organization with Rachel over the coming years.

The pandemic, never far from anyone’s mind, reared its head in 2022/23 and we had to cancel a single Elf performance – and what audiences won’t know is that the cast & crew valiantly kept the show going through countless other illnesses and injuries through its 6-week run. The year has been a testament to the creativity and tenacity of all our crew, artists & staff. Thank-you.

Financially, the year was a challenge. Audiences were slow to return to the theatre, and this season marked our first return to a subscription season since 2019/20. As a result, our 2023/24 program was chosen specifically to address this challenge, and we know that audiences will be thrilled with the slate of programs in the upcoming year. The Grand is built on our community enjoying great theatrical stories. We simply cannot survive without the support of subscribers, single ticket buyers, donors, and the business community. At this critical time for the arts, we need your support and attendance, now, more than ever.

As the 2022/23 year closed, we joyously launched our 2023/24 season, a Season of Pure Imagination. And we’re now busy looking towards the future, optimistic for the 2024/25 season and beyond.

Welcome back to the Grand, London.

Evan Klassen Executive Director

Photo by dahlia katz

131 Guest artists created unforgettable theatre experiences

ADMISSIONS

84,630

Artistic Highlights 2022/23 Season

72 Production and technical staff brought theatre magic to life

TOTAL TICKET SALES

$3,818,153

ESTIMATEd ECONOMIC IMPACT

$11,454,459

The Grand Theatre is an active member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA), professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.

The Grand Theatre acknowledges with thanks the co-operation of Locals 105 and 828 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, and The London Musicians’ Association Local 279.

Designers represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.

The Spriet Stage Series

GRAND GHOSTS

BY TRINA DAVIES

Oct 18 to Nov 5, 2022

Tess Benger Clara

Jesse Gervais Ambrose Small

Cyrus Lane Jack

Katelyn McCulloch Jennie the Bookie

Christian Murray Mitchell

Andrew Prashad Emcee

Jan Alexandra Smith Teresa

Tahirih Vejdani Violet

Anthony Raymond Yu Painter

Trina Davies Playwright

Jillian Keiley Director

Allen Cole Music Director/Composer

Genny Sermonia Choreographer

Shawn Kerwin Set Designer

Joseph Abetria Costume Designer

Bonnie Beecher Lighting Designer

Richard Feren Sound Designer

Suzanne McArthur Stage Manager

Kelly Boudreau Assistant Stage Manager

Andrea Handal Rivera Apprentice Stage Manager

Grand Ghosts

After a century of eerie recounts and mysterious visions, the Grand Theatre took a step back in time to uncover the reallife mysterious disappearance of its original owner, Ambrose J. Small, in the world premiere of Grand GhostWritten by award-winning playwright, Trina Davies, and directed by renowned Canadian director, Jillian Keiley, featured a cast of nine distinctive actors, who performed incredible vaudeville acts, original new music, and darkly humourous story-telling.

Grand Ghosts

Grand Ghosts is an achievement that won't soon be forgotten.

JOE BELANGER, The London Free Press

“Hilarious, local-friendly inside jokes about London, paired with the underlying spookiness of a ghost story, ensure this mysterious and wacky show will be remembered by this region’s audiences for years to come”.

- INTERMISSION MAGAZINE

The company of GRAND GHOSTS Photo by Dahlia Katz

The highest grossing production IN GRAND THEATRE HISTORY

ELF - THE MUSICAL

NOV 22 to Dec 31, 2022

Michelle Bardach Jovie

Kih Becke Shawanda

Meg Buchanun-Lunn Souvlaki Vendor

Shane Carty Walter

Aadin Church Santa Claus / Mr Greenway

Alicia D'Ariano Charlie

Marco DeLuca Sam

Riley DeLuca Michelle

Ma-Anne Dionisio Emily

Izad Etemadi Buddy

Sweeney MacArthur Jim

Charlotte Moore Deb

Jamie Murray Matthews

Shakeil Rollock Chadwick

Taurian Teelucksingh Store Manager

Margaret Thompson Charlotte Dennon

CHILDREN'S CHORUS

Jiya Agrawal

Miraya Agrawal

Raya Campbell

Marina Daminelli Krieck

Anthony Frescura-Denomme

Leah Gliddon

Nicolas (Nico) Hiltz

Isabelle Hiltz

Lachlan MacLean

Paxton Nair

Dennis Garnhum Director

Alexandra Kane Music Director

Lisa Stevens Choreographer

Scott Penner Set Designer

Dana Osborne Costume Designer

Kimberly Purtell Lighting Designer

Brian Kenny Sound Designer

Kelly Luft Stage Manager

Jordan Guetter Assistant Stage Manager

Andrea Schurman Assistant Stage Manager

Conner Bustamante Apprentice Stage Manager

Cindi Armer-Almeida Child Supervisor

Christine Gruenbauer Child Supervisor

Linda Martin Child Supervisor

Lauren Rebelo Child Supervisor

Alexandra Kane Conductor & Keyboard 3

Eric Charbonneau Keyboard 1

Tony De Luca B-flat Clarinet, Alto & Tenor

Saxophone, FluTe

Denis Jiron Trombone

Rob Larose Drums

William Li Bass

Paul Stevenson Trumpet

After claiming the title of the most popular holiday show in Grand Theatre history in 2013, the Grand Theatre was “sparklejollytwinklejingley” to bring back Elf - The Musical– based on the hit holiday film – starring Izad Etemadi as Buddy the Elf, and directed by Dennis Garnhum. Elf - The Musical

BY THE NUMBERS

30,000 Over tickets sold

26 actors 8 -person orchestra 45+ lbs of glitter

$65,523 raised for the London Food Bank, via post-show donations to the Business Cares Food Drive.

“succeeds in sharing the story of an incredible Canadian”.

JAY MENARD, Theatre in London

Controlled Damage

To inaugurate the New Year, the Grand Theatre embarked on an unforgettable journey into history at the Ontario premiere of Controlled Damage. Crafted by London’s own Andrea Scott, the production poignantly unfolded the life and legacy of Canadian Civil Rights icon, Viola Desmond. In addition to a cast of 11 accomplished Canadian actors, the production welcomed notable Canadian director, choreographer, and educator, Ray Hogg as director and starred the inimitable Beck Lloyd as Viola Desmond.

Controlled Damage

BY ANDREA SCOTT

JAN 17 to 29, 2023

Wade Bogert O'Brien Man 3

KrystLE Chance Woman 1

Starr Dominigue Woman 2

Cameron Grant Man 1

Kaylee Harwood Woman 4

David Keeley Man 4

Dominique LeBlanc Fiddler

Beck Lloyd Viola Desmond

Monique Lund Woman 5

Gracie Mack Woman 3

Stewart Adam McKensy Jack

Danté Prince Man 2

Ray Hogg Director / Choreographer

Alexandra Kane Music Director/Composer

Kaylee Harwood Assistant Director

Lennette Randall Assistant Director

Brian Dudkiewicz Set Designer

Ming Wong Costume Designer

Jareth Li Lighting Designer

Richard Feren Sound Designer

VideoCompany Projection Designer

Patricia Reilly Assistant to the Costume Designer

Suzanne McArthur Stage Manager

Melissa Cameron Assistant Stage Manager

Kelsey Cain Apprentice Stage Manager

BEck lloyd & Stewart Adam McKensy in Controlled Damage

Photo by Dahlia Katz

BOOM X

WRITTEN BY AND STARRING RICK MILLER

Feb 7 to 25, 2023

Following his smash-hit performance of BOOM in 2015, the award-winning, multi-talented Rick Miller returned to the Grand Theatre with his explosive sequel production: BOOM X.Taking on the roles of writer, director, and performer, Miller brought the music, politics, and culture of Generation X to life – and dazzled audiences – through his dynamic performance style and state-of-the-art multimedia scenic design.

BOOM

BOOM X.

Rick miller Writer/Director/Performer

JEFF LORD Executive Producer

CRAIG FRANCIS Dramaturg/Stage Manager

AIDAN WARE Technical Director

RICK MILLER Production Manager

NICOLAS DOSTIE Video & Projection Co-Designer

IRINA LITVINENKO Video & Projection Co-Designer

BRUNO MATTE Lighting Designer

VIRGINIE LECLERC Costume & Props Designer

RICK MILLER Set & Sound Designer/Composer

CREIGHTON DOANE Additional Music Production

SÉBASTIAN HEINS Appears as "Brandon" on video LOGOGRAPH Graphic Design/Marketing

CRAIG FRANCIS Original Illustrations

MENNO PLUKKER THEATRE AGENT Touring Agent

rick miller in BOOM X

Photo by Dahlia Katz

RUBABOO

A MéTIS CABARET WITH ANDREA MENARD

Written by Andrea Menard

Music by Andrea Menard & Robert Walsh

MAR 7 to 25, 2023

Nathen Aswell

Andrea Menard

Karen Sheperd

Robert Walsh

Alanis King Director

Robert Walsh Music Director

Cimmeron Meyer Set Designer

Samantha McCue Costume Designer

Kimberly Purtell Lighting Designer

Mary Jane Coomber Sound Designer

Kelly Luft Stage Manager

Evan Ren Assistant Stage Manager

Summer Bressette Cultural and Community Consultant

an epic, inspiring story of love, pain, suffering, sharing, understanding, joy and reconciliation

JOE BELANGER, The London Free Press

The beauty and resiliency of Métis culture took centre stage when the Grand Theatre proudly presented the world premiere of Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret with Andrea Menard. Derived from the Michif word for “leftovers stew” or “big pot,” Rubaboo took audiences on an intimate, moving, and joyous musical journey – led by multi-award-winning performer, Andrea Menard and a trio of talented musicians from across Turtle Island.

Rubaboo A Métis Cabaret

Rubaboo

Andrea menard in RUBABOO Photo by Dahlia Katz

Theatre’s

EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY

APR 18 to May 7, 2023

East

Coast Kitchen Party

In recognition of London’s recent designation as a UNESCO City of Music, and in an effort to showcase home-grown musical talent, the Grand Theatre was proud to partner with the London Music Office and Tourism London to present its 2022/23 season closer: Neptune Theatre’s East Coast Kitchen Party. The Nova-Scotia-meets-London concert experience featured a stunning cast of four Maritimers, who were joined by a lineup of 23 London, Ontario musicians throughout its almost three-week run.

KAREN LIZOTTE

CELIA OWEN

MALIA ROGERS

IAN SHERWOOD

SAMANTHA WILSON Director

JEREMY WEBB co-creator

IAN SHERWOOD co-creator & musical director

ANDREW CULL set designer

VICKY WILLIAMS Lighting Designer/ Tour Technical Coordinator

SUZANNE MCARTHUR Stage Manager

4

43

22

Maritime musicians

London & area guest artists post-show concerts in the Drewlo Lounge

1 “sociable” on-stage bar!

Neptune

Ian Sherwood, celia owen, malia rogers, & karen lizotte

Photo by stoo metz

one

of the most anticipated Canadian theatre events in recent memory

samantha hill & amaka umeh in FALL ON YOUR KNEES

Photo by Dahlia Katz

Peter Knegt, CBC Arts

The Grand Theatre presents the national arts centre, vita brevis arts, Canadian Stage Company, Neptune Theatre, Grand Theatre production of

FALL ON YOUR KNEES

MAR 29 to APR 2, 2023

The Grand Theatre was proud to partner with Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, Neptune Theatre, and Vita Brevis Arts to present one of the most ambitious theatre events in Canadian history: Ann-Marie MacDonald's Fall On Your Knees. A production 10 years in-the-making, and presented in two-parts (resulting in a six-hour theatrical experience),

Fall On Your Knees

Fall On Your Knees

FALL ON YOUR KNEES toured in theatres across the country before making its epic, final stop at the Grand Theatre for a thrilling limited run.

PART 1: FAMILY TREE

PART 2: THE DIARY

TIM CAMPBELL James Piper

JANELLE COOPER Adelaide Taylor / Sweet Jessie Hogan

DIANE FLACKS Sister St. Monica / Giles MacVicar/ Mrs. Luvovitz

EVA FOOTE Lily Piper

DEBORAH HAY Frances Piper

SAMANTHA HILL Kathleen Piper

DREW MOORE Ralph Luvovitz / David

TONY OFORI Leo “Ginger” Taylor / Impresario

CARA REBECCA Materia Piper / Charity Woman

MARYEM TOLLAR Mrs. Mahmoud / Musician

AMAKA UMEH Rose Lacroix / Doc Rose

JAMAL WELLMAN Anthony / Ambrose DAKOTA

JENNY L WRIGHT Mercedes Piper / Jeanne

ANTOINE YARED Mr. Mahmoud / Jameel / Maestro

KIRA CHISHOLM Rehearsal Swing

NAOMI NGEBULANA Rehearsal Swing

ANN-MARIE MACDONALD Author

ALISA PALMER Director / Adaptor / Co-Creator

HANNAH MOSCOVITCH Writer / Adaptor / Co-Creator

CHERISSA RICHARDS Associate Director

NATASHA POWELL Choreographer

HOLLY WOOD JADE Associate Choreographer

TEREKA TyLER-DAVIS Associate Choreographer

SEAN MAYES Music Supervisor & Composer

CAMELLIA KOO Set Designer

JUDITH BOWDEN Costume Designer

JOYCE PADUA Associate Costume Designer

LEIGH ANN VARDY Lighting Designer

BRIAN KENNY Sound Designer

BRANDON WELLS Audio Engineer

DANIEL BENNETT Technical Director

DOUGLAS PRICE Associate Music Supervisor

ANITA NITTOLY Fight & Sexual Choreographer

MEL HAGUE Dramaturg

JANE GOODERHAM Dialect Coach

YOUSEF KADOURA Dialect & Disability Consultant

MICHAEL HART Stage Manager

SARAH MILLER Assistant Stage Manager

VIRG IREDALE Apprentice Stage Manager

Artistic Highlights 2022/23 Season

The Auburn Stage

nabil traboulsi in HOMES: A REFUGEE STORY

Photo by Dahlia Katz

A Crow’s Theatre Production

MIXTAPE

BY ZORANA SADIQ

Nov 8 to 13, 2022

Award-winning Toronto-based actor, playwright, and classical musician, Zorana Sadiq took the newly-renovated Auburn Stage with her three-time Dora-nominated production, Written and performed by Sadiq, took audiences on an auditory voyage, as the multitalented actor presented the sounds and music that shaped the mixtape of her life.

MixTape.

MixTape

ZORANA SADIQ Playwright and Performer

CHRIS ABRAHAM Director

THOMAS RYDER PAYNE Sound Designer/Live Sound Operator

JULIE FOX Set and Props Design

ARUN SRINIVASAN Lighting Design

CHERISSA RICHARDS Assistant Director

SARAH MILLER Stage Manager

HOMES: A REFUGEE STORY

Written by Winnie Yeung & Haysam Kadri

Adapted from the book by Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah & Winnie Yeung feb 21 to Mar 5, 2023

What is it like to live through a civil war? This is the question that Grand audiences experienced first-hand at the world premiere of

HOMES: A REFUGEE STORY.

Adapted from Winnie Yeung and Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah’s 2018 award-winning novel of the same name, utilized leading-edge projections to fully immerse audiences into the remarkable true story of the Al Rabeeah family and their harrowing journey in finding a safe place to call home. The one-person play was led by awardwinning director, Haysam Kadri, and starred Lebanese-Canadian film, television, and stage actor, Nabil Traboulsi.

NABIL TRABOULSI Abu Bakr

WINNIE YEUNG Co-Playwright

HAYSAM KADRI Co-Playwright/Director

ALEX RIZKALLAH Assistant Director

CORWIN FERGUSON Projection/Set Designer

LISA WRIGHT Costume Designer

SIOBHáN SLEATH Lighting Designer

JORDAN LLOYD WATKINS Sound Designer

SUZANNE MCARTHUR Stage Manager

CAITLIN MEARS Apprentice Stage Manager

HOMES

zorana sadiq in MXITAPE Photo by Aleksandar Antonijevic

The High School Project INTO THE WOODS

2022 High School Project

Sep 20 to Oct 1, 2022

Into The Woods

The Grand Theatre kicked off its 2022/23 Season by venturing INTO THE WOfor the 24th Annual High School Project. Under the direction of notable Canadian actor and director, Saccha Dennis, the production featured 44 students – both on- and back-stage. They offered a contemporary literary perspective, while paying homage to the enduring essence of the timeless work crafted by James Lapine and the late Stephen Sondheim.

Saccha Dennis Director

Patrick Bowman Music Director

Greg Carruthers Choreographer

Holly Meyer-Dumny Set Designer

Lisa Wright Costume Designer

Louise Guinand Lighting Designer

Emily Porter Sound Designer

Barbara McLean Wright Stage Manager

Rebecca Beith Assistant Stage Manager

ken baldwin trumpet, horns

Ralph de luca clarinet, piccolo

marianna grigg cello

rob larose percussion

celine murray violin

CAST

Emma Bishop

Ella Brophy

Sierra Choong

Will Cramp

George Crosby

Jasmine Darvasi

Jorja Denny

Evan Doerr

Isabella Español

Lauren Gracey

Karissa Kern

Aldiyana Kruzel

Cindy Li

PRODUCTION STUDENTS

Emily Alton

Amy Bae

Nadia Barakziye

Leen Chaiekh

Mack Downe

Dexter Greene

Riley Lindsay

Sarena "Onyx" Nielsen

Student musicians

Alper Girgin

Yerin Lee

Sophia Tanaka

Miguel Constantin Mandapat

Allison Paris

Alex Pearce

Kieran Prouty

Camila Rodriguez

Ryan Shaw

Kira Shuit

Leo Sigut

Oliver Stanton

Charlie Stimac

Isaac Szoldatits

Stella Yanga

Lydia Zadorsky

Alyssa Palma

Jordan Porter

Ruthie Rennie

Kate Telfer

chandra Vaillancourt

Matheo Van Der Mark

Sarah Wu

the company of INTO THE WOODS Photo by Dahlia Katz

Music and Lyrics by Stephen sondheim book by james lapine originally directed on Broadway by james lapine Orchestrations by jonathan tunick

two years later...

The high School project returns to the spriet stage

the high school project is truly life changing. the people you meet and the memories you make are irreplaceable!

-CAMILA RODRIGUEZ High School Project 22/23 Participant

BY THE NUMBERS

110+ students applied for an interview, or to audition for a spot in INTO THE WOODS students participated in INTO THE WOODS

44 in the orchestra 2

15 in production or back of house

27 on stage

The Always-Sold Out Sensation

Peter Brennan’s

The Grand Theatre welcomed back the rock symphony sensation that sells out every year, and once again, the 2022/23 JEANS ‘N CLASSICS series lived up to this trend, selling out all 5 of its concerts:

TIME WARP

THE MUSIC OF ROCKY HORROR TEARS FOR FEARS & THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT

DANCING QUEEN

THE MUSIC OF ABBA

BOWIE

BACK TO BACK:

ELTON JOHN AND BILLY JOEL

A GRAND SPACE

RENTALS

In 2022/23, we welcomed back community theatre, arts, dance, education, and business renters to all of our newly-renovated spaces.

RENTALS BY THE NUMBERS

17 rental client productions

90 performances

9,438 admissions to rental performances

RENTAL CLIENTS

Ahria Consulting Networking Event Allswell Productions

Alyssa Edwards

Belle Pointe Dance

Black Youth Connect Reception

Canada Life Luncheon

Canine Circus

Cedric Newman

Dan Mullins

Dance Extreme

Kiwanis Festival

LDCA – Building Takeover

Liam Grunte Theatre

Lovers At Work reception

Musical Theatre Productions

Music of the Carpenters

Muslim Resource Centre

Original Kids Theatre Company

Selectpath Reception

Studio Cirque

Theatre Aezir

Toronto Tabla Ensemble

Dennis Garnhum – Book Launch

West Elgin Insurance Reception

Western Heads East Event

Western Reception

Wine, Women and Shoes

Operational Highlights

Fund Development

In 2022/23, Individual Gifts totaled at With much gratitude, the Grand recognizes the donors who have committed to building back the live performance industry with their generosity and Grand giving.

$417,225

Contributions to the COVID Recovery Fund came from

105 households

Dining Program

The Grand is honoured to share the stage with businesses who are champions for the Theatre by offering compelling discounts to Grand audience members.

Armouries Grille

The Chef’s Table

Che Resto Bar

Fellini Koolini’s Gnosh Dining & Cocktails

Grace Restaurant

Joe Kool’s

Marienbad Restaurant

Moxie’s Bar & Grill

Toboggan Brewing Co

Villa Cornelia Restaurant

Winks Eatery

Advertisers

A heartfelt thanks to all Grand Theatre program advertisers from the 2022/23 Season.

1-800-Got-Junk Ahria

Bluestone

BlueStone Properties

BMO

Canada Life

Channers

Daisy Flowers

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Dominos Pizza

Framing & Art Centre

LDCSB

Lexus of London

Libro Credit Union

McCormick Canada

Moxies

Nash Jewellers / Rolex

New Era Grafix

NorthMoore

ReMax Hallmark A-Team

Selectpath

Shack Shine

Sportswood

Summit Properties

TVDSB

Tyner Shorten Mens Wear

Western Fair District

York Developments

Children From 400 25 Agencies

1 “best day ever!”

Business Cares Food DriveTicket Donations

Elf - The Musical

During the run of Elf - The Musical, Grand audiences gave:

$65,523

toward the Business Cares Food Drive campaign, in support of the London Food Bank.

120 tickets donated by the Grand Theatre toward fundraising initiatives throughout London and region.

Community Engagement

“London Black Community Night” co-hosted with London Black History Coordinating Committee on Jan 21, 2023 brought over 100 new patrons to the Grand who attended a pre-show reception with local food from a YaYa’s Kitchen and engaging discussion with London proud playwright, Andrea Scott, after a performance of Controlled Damage. Controlled Damage.

On March 25, 2023, in partnership with the Thames Bluewater Métis Council, 120 Métis folks were welcomed into the Grand Theatre to enjoy a traditional Métis meal, a performance of Rubaboo, and a pre and post-show reception with speeches, prayers, and an interview with creator, Andrea Menard.

Rubaboo

Photography by Moses Latigo Odida

Christina Lord, Lennette Randall, & Andrea scott

rubaboo

ROBERT WALSH, ANDREA MENARD, KAREN SHEPERD, and NATHEN ASWELL in RUBABOO

Photo by Dahlia Katz

The Grand Theatre welcomed new audiences by collaborating with the following community organizations:

BY THE NUMBERS

Neighbourhood Resource Centres reached 5

70+

Other organizations & community groups engaged

1,317

discounted community tickets

A deeply-reduced ticket price was extended to community groups to open the door a bit wider, and welcome new audiences to the Grand.

Accessibility

Open Caption Performances

Grand Ghosts: October 29, 2022

Elf - The Musical: December 3, 2022

Controlled Damage: January 28, 2023

Boom X: February 18, 2023

Saturday matinee performances of 4 shows in the Spriet Season had live Open Captioning provided by Turner Reporting and Captioning. Open Captioning has been a recurring Grand Theatre program, geared toward the Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Community, language-learners, and those who prefer to follow along with the text of a performance.

Photos by dahlia katz

As part of the 2020 renovation, the Grand Theatre re-opened with All Gender Washrooms as standard throughout the building. The Grand Theatre is a home and a safe space for all, including the trans and nonbinary community, women, as well as people with children or dependents who do not share the same gender identity. These shared spaces were designed with the safety, comfort, accessibility, and reduced washroom lineups for all.

63 MEMBERS

106

6 SPECIAL GUESTS

Student Matinees

performances

4,915

interviewed by James stewart Reaney ticket price $25 students attended 11

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In Our Community

The Grand Theatre brought a “Grand” presence throughout our community, by participating in numerous local events and activities.

A robust and knowledegable team of volunteers and Grand Staff represented the Grand at offsite activation spaces, special events, markets, and trade shows.

30 DAYS

of Grand Activations in the includingcommunity, events at:

100 kellogg Merry Market

2022 Santa Clause Parade

Western Fair Market

Heritage Fair 2023

London Public Library branches

London Knights Games

Music city expo

100 kellogg Spring Market ...and more!

Izad Etemadi & Volunteers Merry Market 2022

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THE 2022/23

GRAND GALA

Celebrating 25 years of the High School Project

On June 22, 2023, the Grand Theatre’s renowned youth program, the High School Project, celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Theatre’s Annual Gala. This year’s event celebrated the High School Project with performances, stories, special guests, live auction, and the annual Make A Difference Appeal.

238 Guests and Grand supporters enjoyed a beautiful dinner on the Spriet Stage.

$240,000+ raised

Remarks from The FOUNDER of the Grand High School Project: Michael Shamata

20

Current High School Project students performed a medley from next season’s project.

57 High School Project Alumni joined the current students for a surprise performance

Bronze Sponsor

General Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Beer Sponsor

Floral Sponsor

After-Party Sponsor

Catering Sponsor

The Grand Theatre’s COMPASS New Play Development Program continued in 2023/24 with the premiering of three new works, and a live, public reading of a new play.

WORLD PREMIERE

GRAND GHOSTS

By Trina Davies

WORLD PREMIERE

WORLD PREMIERE

HOMES

A Refugee Story

Written By Winnie Yeung and Haysam Kadri

Adapted from the Book by Abu Bakr Al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung

RUBABOO

Written by Andrea Menard

Music

By Andrea Menard and Robert Walsh

Co-Produced with Arts Club Theatre Company

Randall

2022/23

APPRENTICES & INTERNS

For decades, the Grand Theatre has upheld the practice of being a “teaching theatre,” and facilitating annual apprenticeships in both production and administration.

Over the 2022/23 Season, these apprenticeships continued, with placements offering both paid and unpaid opportunities for mentees to immerse themselves in their respective craft ,within a large regional and producing theatre, under the leadership of well-established mentors.

With a strong focus on skills and career development, apprentices gain valuable hands-on experience, working alongside the Grand's skilled artists, artisans, and administration, and have a role in longer-art planning, as well as team management, and leadership.

2022/23 Apprentices

Wardrobe Apprentice – Meghan Choma*

Props Apprentice – Kassidy Noble

Stage Management Apprentices:

Rebecca Beith - Into The Woods

Andrea Handel Rivera - Grand Ghosts

Conner Bustamante - Elf - The Musical

Kelsey Cain - Controlled Damage

Caitlin Mears - Homes: A Refugee Story

Virginia Iredale - Fall On Your Knees

Emerging Talent

artistic director intern – lennette randall

Thank you, dennis garnhum

Dear Grand Theatre Supporters, Patrons, and Friends,

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.

As the Past President of the Grand Theatre Board of Directors, I am both honoured and humbled to have been asked to contribute to the AGM report in commemorating Dennis Garnhum, who served as Artistic Director of the Grand for seven extraordinary seasons of creative leadership.

Dennis Garnhum’s journey with the Grand Theatre has been nothing short of transformative. Over the years, his unique vision, his unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, his infectious passion for the performing arts and his dedication to enriching the cultural tapestry of our city have left an indelible mark. Dennis has elevated the Grand to new heights, making it a vibrant hub of creativity and inspiration.

During his tenure, Dennis' artistic brilliance and innovative programming challenged us to push the boundaries of what theatre can be, bringing diverse stories and voices to our stages and engaging our audiences in unforgettable experiences. His commitment to inclusivity and diversity has positioned the Grand Theatre to be a space where diverse voices are celebrated and where everyone feels welcome. Under Dennis’ guidance, the Grand has become a place where stories come to life and where the arts serve as a catalyst for meaningful conversations.

As we bid a fond farewell to Dennis Garnhum, we also look forward to a bright future for the Grand. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Grand Theatre’s new Artistic Director, Rachel Peake, to the Grand family. I wish her the very best as she brings her own unique artistic vision and perspectives to the Grand, and I look forward to the creative journey she will, undoubtedly, take us on.

As a community, let us continue to support and cherish this cultural gem, ensuring that it remains a place where imagination knows no bounds, and where the magic of theatre continues to thrive.

Thank you, Dennis, for your outstanding contributions to the Grand Theatre, and our community. May your future endeavours be as bright and fulfilling as the legacy you leave behind. We wish you every success and we will always consider you a cherished member of the Grand Theatre community.

World Curious and London Proud, indeed!

With warm regards and best wishes,

Anita Shah Past President The Grand Theatre

toward beauty, october 2022

anita shah, lENnette randall, dennis garnhum, Lynn Davis

Photo by dahlia katz

Thank you,

dennis garnhum

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covid recovery fund

Judy

Cameron

Justin

Lynn

Carol

Karen

Anne

Brenda

Diana

Susan

Linda

Linda

Robert

Claire

C

Barbara

Peter

Susan

Nothing at the Grand would be possible without the Covid Recovery Fund, monies used for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, supporting live performances as we rebuilt after trying times.

A heart-felt thank you to those that kept us going:

an historic gift

On March 9, 2017 the Grand Theatre announced an historic donation from Helen and Andy Spriet, philanthropic leaders in London who committed $1,000,000 to support the work of the theatre. This donation marks the largest individual gift in Grand Theatre history and in the arts community in London.

In recognition of this investment, the Grand Theatre main stage was renamed the Spriet Stage.

2022/23 ticket sales

Productions Paid Tickets Revenue

Spriet Series (839 capacity)

Auburn Series (144 capacity)

Jeans ‘N Classics

High School Project

Other (Fall On Your Knees)

Total - -

6 62,488 $3,233,248

2 1,400 $40,983

5 3,646 $225,396

1 5,954 $181,364

1 2,459 $137,163

15 75,947 $3,818,153

grand theatre endowed funds

The Grand Theatre has two externally held and restricted endowment funds at the London Community Foundation (www.lcf.on.ca) and the Ontario Arts Foundation (www.oafdn.ca).

London Community Foundation

Ontario Arts Foundation

Total

$ 2,295,726

$ 724,355

$ 3,020,081

statement of financial position

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Volun teer, anne-marie powell

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THANK YOU GRAND VOLUNTEERS

Among the first people our audiences interact with, the Grand Theatre's dedicated volunteers are our most cherished group of supporters. Their time, commitment, positivty, and personal support of the Grand Theatre create an important welcoming environment for all Londoners, and help support every fact of our organization. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following volunteers who have generously given their time during the 2022/23 season:

Jim Anderson

Sobheyyeh Al Rahmoun

Liz Bartley

Karon Belton

Cynthia Bentzen

Raj Beteille

Joan Bolam

Renee Borg

Bill Bradwin

Nora Bradwin

Marlene Briggs

Brian Carey

Sheila Cassidy

Patrick Cavenagh

Carolyn Cresswell

Anne Dale

Jannet Dann

Angela Decker

Berniece Dellow

Infinie DesRochers

Vicki Dixon

Eva Dloughy

Lisa Evans

Theresa Fenik

Ardath Finnbogason-Hill

Erin Fischer

Dale Flannigan

Al Green

Kay Green

Sheila Green

Koda Greene-Cavanaugh

Robin Greenwood

Bob Gwalchmai

Sharon Hallam

Sue Hall-Tigert

Donna Hammond

John Hammand

Sue Harris

Tammy Harrison

Martyn Hartley

Kerry Hill

Sheila Horrell

Cathy Hunter

Gwen Hunter

Jan Irwin

Ruth Johnson

Bev Kari

Joan Kenney

Charlene Kivell

Kathryn Kozell

Mary Kroetsch

Denise Kussner-Jajal

Lynda Laskey

Arla Longhurst

Debbie Loveday

Marianne Lovenjak

Susan Ludlow

Dennis Lunau

Sharon Lunau

Shannon MacDonald

Sharanne MacDonald

Indrani Mahadeo

Betty Malloy-Nantais

Janice Masson

Kathleen McCoy

Mary McCready

Rowan McCready

Pat McKenna

Sandra McManus

Darlene Medeiros

Helen Minogue

Yuuri Mori-Jones

Madison Murphy

Mary Murray

Jamie Nash

Julie Nicholson

Wendy Norton

Lenore O'Brien

Paul O'Brien

Leslie Pearson

Lana Phillips

Betty Pietersma

John Pietersma

Norma Poel

Anne-Marie Powell

Susanne Prince

Anne Ramdhan

Sophie Ramsden

Lorraine Richardson

Rick Rumney

George Savage

Susan Schomburg

Suzanne Schruder

Steve Seguin

Kathy Selenis

Sandra Servant

Kira Shuit

Jo-Ann Shute

Celia Silverson

Pat Skidmore-Skuce

Tom Stuart

Isaac Szoldatits

Eric Terry

Bill Vandewtering

Cathy Vandewetering

Mila Vrabec

Alice Whitson

Michael Whitson

Janet Wombwell

Karen Young

We would also like to thank the members of our community who have welcomed visiting artists into their homes as Artist Housing Partners for this season:

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donor acknowledgements

This listing recognizes the 824 households that gave to the Grand Theatre between July 1st, 2022 - June 30th, 2023

GRAND SUPPORTERS

By Last Name

Angela Abdallah

Judy & Jack Abell

Jean Adams

Linda Adams & Stephen Adams

QC

Elena and John Aggelopoulos

Zahra & Sumit Agrawal

Hamza Ali

Diane Allen

Jill & Brian Allen

Chris Alleyne & Chris Costello

Jane & Justin Amann

George & Rita Anas

Kaitlin Andrews

Sandra Annett

Ashley R. Antler

Rosalind Antone

Carlee A. Apthorp

Sharon & Harold Arbuckle

Yvonne & Dr. Ross Archibald

Architects Tillmann Ruth

Robinson

Linda Arsenault & Sanjay Mehta

Maureen Ashby

Joanne & William Assini

Josanne Atley

Auburn Developments Inc.

Jo-Anne Aubut

Rob Bain

Shelley Balderston

Caroline Barandowski

Fabiana Barbosa

Gail and John Bardwell

Gordon Barnett

Kierin Barnum

Brent and Sheila Barr

Doreen & Mike Bartlett

Anne Baxter

Susan Baxter-Peace

Heidi Bayley & Jamie Crich

Melanie Beaton & Grant Coome

Tom Beaton

James Beck

Beverly & David Bell

Pat & Rodney Bell

Louise and David Bellhouse

Shelley Bellyou

Sally Bennett

Sue Bennett

Janis and Henry Bens

Susan E. Bentley

Helene Berman

Glenn Berry

Rachael Berta

Judith & Allen Best

Zena Besterd

Ingrid & Monica Betz

Julie Bevan

Patricia Black & Bryan Burwash

Nicole Blanchette

Graham Blandford & Bryanna

Almeida

Gayle and Doug Blenkhorn

Anna Bliznyukova

Sherri & Brandon Bocchini

Maureen Boland

Tina Bos

Justin Bouchard

Joan & Robert Boyce

Todd Boyd

Carol A. Brants

Irene Brenner

Klaudia Brezwan

Michael & Patricia Brine

Tanya Brosseau-Poulin

Lorena & Jack Brown

Mitchell Brown

Sean Brown

Sheena & Mark Brown

Tanya Brown

Alice & Phillip Bruce

Rick and Rita Bruijns

Sharon Bryan

Susan Bryant & Mike MacDonald

Dawn & Doug Bryce

Phillip Bryson

Marisa Bucci

Kia Buchanan

Lucy Buck

Andi Bunko

Brenda Bunn

Susan Traill & Gene Burdenuk

Moira Burke

Angela Burlock

Catalina Burneo

Sharon & Bill Burns

Catherine Burr

Lori & Chris Cahill

Linda Cairns

M. F. Caldwell

Jennifer Calvert

David Campbell

Madeline Campbell

Mary & James Campbell

Royal Canadian Legion

Adam Caplan

Robert D. Carr

Ryan Carter

Janet & James Caskey

James Cassidy

Judy & Peter Castle

Adam Chalmers

Jacklyn Chang-Cardoso

Carrie Chappell

Amy Charlton

Diana & Walter Cherwaty

Alexandra Chin

Margo & Alex Christodoulou

Vera Church

Meagen Ciufo

Amanda Clark

Rachel A. Clarke

Diana & Charles Coates

Graham R. Coles

Janet Collins

Myra & Gary Collins

Brandon Connors

Ashley Conyngham

Ruthe Anne Conyngham

Hugh John Cook

Judith Cooper

Kimberly A. Cooper

Kate Copley

Ada & Henry Cornelissen

Larry Cornies

Kenneth Cossoy

Jacqueline Costello

Colin Couchman

Grace Coutinho

Lynne Cram

Crawford MacLeod Foundation

Glynis Crawford

Matthew Creighton

Jim Cressman

Melissa Cronheimer

Barbara & John Cronyn Fund

Mary Crosby

Terry Crowley

David Cruickshank

Anne Crunican

Jorge Cruz

Dianne Cunningham

Dean Daer

Jacob R. Damstra

Michael & Wendy Daubs

Lloyd Davenport

Christa David

Cecilia & William Davies

Lynn Davis

Noreen De Shane

Janine De Vree

Patricia Deacon

Midge & Phil Dean

Susan & John Dean

Mary Dekay

Deborah Delany

Tom & Sheila Demers

Katarina Dencev

Taylor DesRoches

Stanley Devries

Samantha DeWit

Savita Dhanvantari

Bill Dietz

Eileen Dobell

Chelsea Dogan

James Donaldson

Emma Donoghue & Chris

Roulston

Kristen Dorey

Julie Dorssers

Joanne Dow

Dorothy Downs & Thomas Sobut

Steve Doyle

Vicki & Gord Drimmie

Amanda Driscoll

Mary Dryden

Adam D'Silva

Sudhir D'Souza

Jennifer Duncan

Paula Dworatzek

Frances Dyson

Cera Easton

Carole Echlin

Susan & Allan Edwards

Mary & Frank Eisan

Marilyn Elgie

Kevin Elliott

Melanie Elms

Joan & Bruce Estabrooks

Liz & Jim Etherington

Janey & Brian Evans

Dianne Evans

Kim Eyre

Laura & Doug Fairbairn

Mary-Lou Falla

Judy Farrell

Barb & Bruce Fearnall

Ted Feeney

Brenda Feenstra

Paul & Mary Fennell

Lorna Ferguson

Linda & Louis Ferraro

Cindy Ferris

Pat Fewster

Marilyn & Art Fidler

Joan Finegan & Mel Goodale

Elizabeth Finger

Lynne & James Finn

Mina Fiorilli

Lorna Fitz-Gerald

Craig & Heather Flannigan

Kathryn Fleet

Ann & Bill Fleming

Margaret Fleming

John Fooks

Arielle Forbes

Chuck & Valerie Ford

Emilie Forrat

Joyce Lynne Fortey

Elizabeth Fowler

Pat Fraser

Suzanne Fratschko Elliott

Barbara Froats

Paul Fujimoto-Pihl

Jordan Galbraith

Doug Gallagher

Pamela Gallagher

Dennis Garnhum & Bruce Sellery

George Georgopoulos

Toula Gerace & John Sangster

Rosemarie & John Geraghty

Darlene Giffels

Gloria & Joseph Gilbert

Angela Gilker

Rick Gillespie

Mary Gillett & Thomas Burnett

Wendy Gilmour

Kathryn Glasgow & Dave Aziz

The Glass Family

Arlene Gleason

Rigmor & Gary Glen

Jennifer Goldman

Good Foundation Inc.

Alexis Gordon

Mike Gould

Deborah Gourlay

Deb Greenfield

Ali Greenhow

Ashleigh Griffiths

Beate Gundert

Holly Gunn

Julie Gustin

Jane Hair

Mary & Steven Hajpel

Rhonda Hallberg

Maureen & Phil Hames

Bea & Gavin Hamilton

Sandra Hamilton

William Hammond

Caroline & Rodney Hancock

Alison & Michael Hannay

Darren Hanton

Keith Harasyn

Rose Harburn

Penny & Jim Harman

Kirk Harnett & Geoff

Hammond

Ethel Harper

Carole & Robert Harrington

Pauline & Peter Hart

Jennika Harte

Deb Harvey

Najet & Hanny Hassan

Marion L. Hawco

Denise Hay

Lois & Glenn Hayter

Nancy & George Wray

Michael Heath

Dianne Heatherington

Barbara & Paul Hebert

Jesse Helmer

Dan Heming

Jayna Hendren

Sheila Henricks

Sandra Hern

Nev Hicks

Elizabeth & Ronald Hicks

Robert & Mary-Ellen Hillman

Jennifer Hiltz

Eric R. Hitchman

Jennifer Ho

Gail & Rick Hoevenaars

David Hoff

Patricia Hoffer

Greta & Carl Hofsteede

Heather Holden

The Megan Holliday

Memorial Fund

Carleen Hone

Cheryl Hooper

Linda Hoover

Grant & Lily Hopcroft

Tracey Hopkins

Deanna Horton

Lorraine Hough

Nicole Le Riche & John

Howard

Louisa Howerow

Caryn Humphreys

Brenda & Morrison Hurley

Heather & Paul Huston

Jenna Hutchison

Susan Isaacs

Lesley MacAskill & Chris

Jackman

Rachel Jacobs

Rachel Jacobson

Ashley Jahans

Ken James

Kent James

Wayne Jamieson

Bart Jarvis

Marion Jenkins

David Jewett & Nadine Pasichnyk

Joanne Lubansky Johns & Dennis Johns

Allan Johnson

Chelsea Johnson

Michael Johnson

Leslie & Peter Johnson

Harry Joosten & Kathleen

Murphy

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Ann Judson

Jack Jung & Eleanor Huang

Lori Jursic

Stephanie Kaiser

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Heather & David Keast

Abe Kelledjian

Lydia Kemmere

Hayley Kennedy

Quinn Kennedy

Jacqueline Crosby & George

Kerhoulas

Louise Keskinen

Mimi Khalifa

Otto Kiir

Shelley Kilby

Jordan Kilfoy

Wanda M. King

Mary Ellen Kirk

Evan R. Klassen

Bruce and Jean Knight

Kirsten Knight & Craig Emptage

Sarah Knowles

Sheila & Stan Kogon

Steve Kopp

Mary Margaret & Gary Koreen

Ron & Deborah Koudys

Susan & John Koval

Mark Kraatz

Kate Kraemer

Kathy E. Kramer

Naomi Krogman

Bryan Kwon

Dharshi Lacey

Antje & David Laidler

Nadine Lalonde

Claire A. Lane

Helene Langlois

Diana Bennett & Spencer

Lanthier

Suzanne Lanthier

Kaley Lariviere

Sue Larke

Larry and Susan Agranove

Family Fund

Alex Lau

Al Lauzon

Kay Lavery

Ruta & William Lawrence

Jennifer & Wayne Lawrence

Mr R Lawton & Mr S Chitovas

Donald Lee & Robert De Hoog

Leslee Lefteruk

Janette Leis

Carole Ann & Clark Leith

Gary Lemelin

Lee & Steve Leonard

Michael Leopold

Lisa & Mike Leopold

Michael LeRoy

Sharon & Brian Lessard

Cheryl & Doug Lester

Chris Letsos

Sandra & Don Letton

Alun H. Lewis

Karen Lilley

Devin Lindsay

Paul Lippincott

Susan & Mike Liska

Jenny Liu

Deb Livingstone & Bob Ripley

Bernadette Lockhart

The Verna D. Davis Endowment for the Arts

Stephanie Lourie

Ellen & John Luft

Georgette M. Luis

Lauren Lund

Joy Lynds

Liz & David Macdonald

Nancy MacDonald

Diane Macintyre

Melissa MacKay

Murray MacKenzie

Lynda Mackey

MaryKay MacVicar

Nancy L. Madison

Lin Madzia

Patrick Mahon

Josee Mailloux

Lorna Main

Sudeep Maini

Suzanne Majhanovich

Cassandra E. Mallory

Gayle White-Malloy & Patrick

Malloy

Daryl Fridenberg & Jason

Mandlowitz

Mary-Jane & Rick Mann

Heather Manness

Mary Lynn & Paul Mansell

Paula Marcotte

Stephanie Marentette

Chris Markham

Deanie Markvoort

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Patricia Marsh

Darlene & Larry Marsh

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Julie Martin

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Brownstone

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Shah

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Haniford

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Maria Patience

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Ferguson

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Kate Milner & Andrew

Petrasiunas

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Nicole Phillips

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Laura Price

Nancy Pristas

Karen & Rick Pritchett

Tanya & Jason Prouty

Maxine & William Chiu

Deborah & Ronald Purdy

Lisa Putman & Bruce Reed

Amanda Quann

Mel A. Quevillon

Colleen Quigley

Marcy & Tony Quinn

Nancy Quinn & Jeff DeLuzio

Julian Quinones

Kimberley Raeburn-Gibson

Gail & Gary Rains

Eric Ransom

Kate Rapson

Susan Ratz

Dorli Herman & Hugh

Rawling

Lili Rechnitzer

Stephen G. Redmond

Bonnie & Peter Regier

Cindy J. Reid

Matthew Reid

Linda Rempel

Anne Reuber

Kathleen & Douglas Richards

jacqueline Richards

Howard & Chris Riches

Doris Robak

Nick Robbins

Lesley Robertson

Tracey Robertson-Hanford

Barbara & William Robins

Dale Robinson

David Rock

Sandra Roddy

Judith & Wilson Rodger

Garrett Rodman

Julie A. Rollings

Karen & Paul Romanson

Ron Koudys Landscape

Architect Inc.

Linda & Cecil Rorabeck

Bill & Linda Ross

Julie Ruberto

Tim Ruffilli

Dianne & Rick Rumney

Lynda & Howard Rundle

Rita & Charles Rupar

Kelly Ryan

Brenda & Dave Ryde

Susan Sadler

Donna Sakuta

David W. Salter

Paul G. Samuel

Mina Samuels

Linda Sanderson

Melanie Sanderson

Megan Sansom

Murray A. Scanlon

Terri Schlosser

James Schmelzer

Eleanor Schnall

Melissa Schnarr

Debbie & Bob Schram

Dennis Scott

Carolyn & Jack Scott

Mary Margaret Scott

Heather & Peter Scott

Meghan Seaton

Lorraine Seguin

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Genny Sermonia

Julia Sert

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Robin Shannon

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Liisa Sheldrick

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Laurie Sherwood

Julie Shier

Kathryn Shirley

Margaret & Robert Shirley

Kim Shuit

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Carrie Simon

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Autumn R. Sims

Shelly & Bob Siskind

Nicholas Skinner

Purveen Skinner & Bill

Anderson

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Alexandra Slivar

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Gary Smith

Susan Smith-Goddard

Darlene Snyders

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Karen Sonnenberg

Susan Carlyle & David

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Mariann & Randy Southen

Jacqueline & Erich Specht

Stephen Speirs

Helen & Andy Spriet

Nicole Spriet & Sandy

Mikalachki

Elaine Stalker & Jack Norman

Michelle Stanton

Jennifer Stapleton

Helena Steinmetz & Bruce

Hewitt

Sterling Marking Products

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Murray Stevens

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Norma Stokes

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Ian Stone

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Lorraine Stuyt

Virginia Sullivan & Allan

Magrath

Joan & Ken Sumnall

Anita Sutton

Anne Sutton

Jan Swan

Laurie Swinwood

Robert Symonds

Corinne Symons

Natalie Tattersall

Sarah Tattersall & Kevin Endo

Elenor & Donald Taves

Sharon A. Taylor

Hetty Teuber

Anne & Don Thede

Frances Theilade

Shawn Thompson

Marty & Suzanne Thrasher

Jurgen Tietz & Dianne Baird

Jane Tillmann

Jane & Tom Tillmann

Maureen

Anne Toal & Paul Brission

Susan Toth

Joan & Ross Totten

A Tribinevicius & T Bouchard

Terri Tuckerman

Kelly Turner

Shannon Twynstra

Lisa Uptigrove

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Christine & Jake Van Dyk

Alexis van Logtenstein

Margaret & Ernie Vanderschot

Kathryn Varey

Cole Vegso

L Kristina Vegso

Tom & Cathy Verkley

Catherine Vermue

Sally Vernon

Rick Verrette & George Jolink

Margo Visser-DeVuono

Heather Vowles

Karena Wagner-Harper

Kim Walker & Lisa Laksmanis

Kylene Walker

Janis Wallace

Tammy Waller Gordon & Joe

Gordon

Kirk Wallis

Zackary Walpole

Gail Walsh

The Mary and Norman Warner Fund

Bryna Warshawsky

Beth-Anne & Alex Wasko

Gigi Wassie

Greg Watterton

Lynne Weaver

Leanna J. Westbrook

Denise & Ronald Wexler

Peter & Beth Whatmore

Judy & Gerry Wheaton

Amanda White

Judith White & Ian Wallace

Fran Wilcox

William and Katharine Kostuk

Family Fund

Lynn Williams

Faye & Rod Willis

Sandra-Pat Willis

Vanessa Willis

Alexandria S. Wilson

Joe Wilson

Cheryl Wilson-Cullen

Ian & Mary Wilton

Elaine Winder

Monique & Malcolm Wood

Doug W Woods

Janet Woolvett

Barbara Worthy

Amy Wright

Andrew Wright

James D. Wright

Glen R. Wyatt

Richard Allan Yake

Ron Young

Laura Zeleznik

Zelinka Family

Three Anonymous

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

George Kerhoulas

Anita Shah

VICE-PRESIDENT

George Kerhoulas

Matt Parr

PAST PRESIDENT

Chris Jackman

TREASURER

William Assini

David Brebner

SECRETARY

Anne Toal

DIRECTORS

Christopher Alleyne

Richard Bain

Nicole Blanchette

Jamie Campbell

Blair Fantillo

Alexis Gordon

Jennifer Ho

Ron Koudys

Richard McKenzie

Amira Moussa

Matt Parr

Jane Scholes

Jennifer Slay

Dr. Robert Sokol

Tom Tillmann

Judy White

THE GRAND THEATRE FOUNDATION BOARD

PRESIDENT

Ron Koudys

VICE-PRESIDENT

Jamie Crich

TREASURER

William Assini

David Brebner

SECRETARY

George Kerhoulas

Tom Burnett

Dianne Cunningham

Elizabeth Drewlo

Chris Jackman

Peter Markvoort

Bob Schram

Tom Tillmann

Judy White

*Supported by The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation

photo of Peter markvoort & chris Alleyne

Photo by mallory brown

STAFF & BOARD

artiStic director

Dennis Garnhum

artiStic director intern

Lennette Randall

eXecutiVe director

Evan Klassen

ARTISTIC ADMINISTRAION

producer

Lyndee Hansen

coMpany Manager

Christine Gruenbauer

education Manager

Breanne Ritchie

ADMINISTRATION

it director

Barb Whang

teSSitura adMiniStrator

britt duncan

OPERATIONS

building Manager

Mike MacDonald

aSSiStant building Manager

Aaron Simmons

HOUSEKEEPING

Matthew Moncrieffe

Luke Morrison

Patricia Sexsmith

Ben Storie

SECURITY

Shannon Goneau

Marty GauravPetersons Thukral

John Whitty

FINANCE

director

Ansel Tempral

finance aSSociate

Judy Risser

accounting

aSSiStant

Kelly Fraleigh

MARKETING & DIGITAL STRATEGY

director

Lia Karidas

digital MarKeting StrategiSt

Rana Bajandooh

MarKeting proJect Manager

Allison Birs

coMMunicationS Manager

Caitlin Core

interiM Social Media coordinator

Preston Free Cooper

FUND

DEVELOPMENT

director

Suzanne Lanthier

Heather Siskind-Levite

director of buSineSS relationShipS & eVentS

Sarah Hilton

fundraiSing Manager

Grace Day-Hodson

deVelopMent coordinator

Jacob Wiley

AUDIENCE SERVICES

FRONT OF HOUSE

front of houSe Manager

Ali Samuel

aSSiStant front of houSe Manager

Haley Helm

bar Staff

Mackenzie Bishop

Melissa Cameron

Laura Gallant

Amelia Hilton

Ben Kennes

Sabrina Sa

Sabrina Stewart

Hannah VanAlphen-Fyfe

Landon Wright

BOX OFFICE

boX office Manager

Cheryl Willison

audience SerViceS SuperViSor

Denise Hay

repreSentatiVeS

Caitlin Cahill

Trinity Harrison

Brittney-Lee Lowey

Karen McDonald

Jacob Wiley

PRODUCTION director

Paul Fujimoto-Pihl

technical director

Brayden Crawford

aSSiSStant technical director

Sonja Niedermaier

production driVer

Jim Doucette

PROPERTIES

head of propS

Natalie Kearns

head builder/buyer

Natalie Tsang

Junior propS builder

Lisa Waldron

propS apprentice

Kassidy Noble

WARDROBE

head of Wardrobe

Lisa Wright

aSSiStant head of Wardrobe/ acceSSorieS builder

Elaine Ball

cutter

Kathryn Sherwin

Julia Nelham

Wardrobe

apprentice

Megan Choma*

coStuMerS

Morgan cameron

debra chantler

bonnie getty

fiona Magor

Karen Merriam

georgina Schinkel

acceSSorieS

lacie george

tami Macdonald

SCENIC CARPENTRY

head Scenic carpenter

craig pearson

firSt carpenterS

tom Stewart

John-Michael plester

Second carpenterS rory Wendellleydierthijs

Scenic carpenterS

bryan Van rooyen

doug Johnstone

Jerry Kirshner

rob Mcintosh ron farron alex telfer

SCENIC ART

head Scenic artiSt richard lawler

Senior Scenic artiSt craig guthrie

Scenic artiStS danielle poirier blair yeomans

SPRIET STAGE

head Stage carpenter

Steve West

head of audio aaron ouellette

head of lighting liam arbogast

head of flyS

Jared Whitty

head Stage Wardrobe

Sarah tracey raz Zemitis

Spriet StagehandS

Justin armstrong

nick barker

chris barker

Jeff bialkowski

John carver

Shane cline

John Michaelcraigdown

Jared ellul

brad fuller

anthony gentile

christiano gentile

Matteo gentile

guillermo guicciardi

Jim hammell

deon howard

tuan hyuan

robert John

Mark Jovanovich

bart Kinney

Jesse Kozma

chris lake

tory lampman

Mike langford

duane lauzon

humberto lourenco

roberto Menegoni

craig Merrow

Warren rigby

aubrey rodrigues

Ken Scott

chris Skinner

brad JustinSparlingStewardson

bonnie Szeto

Wright Staines

Mark taleski

alex telfer

rob yeoman

Sebastian Zagorski

dreSSerS

Jolan farren

tasse Koumoutsidis

heather Sinclair

brad Stephenson

Mary SherryWestWilliams

iatSe local 105 buSineSS agent

Sean barker

iatSe local 105 aSSiStant buSineSS agent

terry barker

AUBURN STAGE

head technician

Steve allen

auburn StagehandS

frank almeida

robert ardnt

cailyn arnot

Kris cantwell

Mike MackenziegagainKerr

duane lauzon

indrani Mahadeo

Manothri Mallikarachchi

Mark Mooney

Kyle noxell

Jake price

Joe recchia

holly rundle

Matt Vanbussel

ryan Wilson

photo of andrea menard

Photo by dahlia katz

back cover photo

Photo by mallory brown

front cover Photo