NOV 20 to DEC 07, 2025
Book by DONALD HARRON
Music by NORMAN CAMPBELL
Adapted from the novel by L.M .
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By DONALD HARRON
Music by NORMAN
CAMPBELL
Based on the book by L.M. MONTGOMERY
STEPHANIE ALEXANDRE
MICHELLE BARDACH
MEREWYN COMEAU
CALEB DYKS
BEVERLEY ELLIOTT
DUSTIN FREELAND
KYRA LEROUX
SHELBY MEANEY
CAITRIONA MURPHY
JENNIE NEUMANN
MICHEAL QUERIN
ANDREW WHEELER
Diana Barry
Miss Muriel Stacey / Mrs. MacPherson
Prissy Andrews / Lucilla / Mrs. Sloane
Charlie Sloane
Mrs. Rachel Lynde
Mr. Phillips / Cecil
Anne Shirley
Mrs. Barry / Mrs. Spencer
Marilla Cuthbert
Mrs. Blewett / Mrs. Pye
Earl / Minister / Station Master
Matthew Cuthbert
BRETT WILLIAMS Gilbert Blythe
COLLEEN ZANDER
Josie Pye
AIZA ABBAS | BRYNN COLLINS | RIELLE DMYTERKO
POPPI FRAME | ANNA MacFARLANE | MADELINE NEUFELD
ADRIANNA RANDELL | SARA RUTSATZ | ARCHER VANDERBURGH
SEREN WILLIAMS
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WCT is proud to tell our stories in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.
WCT Recognizes the generous support of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
Western Canada Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and engages professional artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the jointly negotiated Canadian Theatre Agreement.
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ERIN McGRATH Director
VALERIE EASTON Choreographer
CLARE WYATT
Music Director
ROSS NICHOL* Scenic Designer
ITAI ERDAL*
Lighting Designer
MARIAN TRUSCOTT Costume Designer
DOUG PERRY
Sound Designer
AVERY FEHR Stage Manager
JALISA GONIE
TWITCH TOBIN
KERRY TARNAWSKY
Assistant Stage Manager
Apprentice Stage Manager
Youth Supervisor
ALEX WARD Band Leader / Bass
MAEVE CALHOUN Clarinet
NAOMI CLOUTIER Piano / Harp
CINDY HOGEVEEN Trombone
JASON STARUIALA Percussion
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 20 minute intermission.
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Well, we are truly off and running! After inviting in a show that had rehearsed elsewhere, on the second leg of its run, we’ve all been very excited to have the energy of a full company at work here in our own building. Anne of Green Gables was an inspired choice to celebrate our 50th season at WCT. It was the first full musical produced at (then) Western Canada Theatre Company, and I think it gave the company and the town a taste of what they were capable of and what they might be able to have right here at home. It must have sparked some magic because 50 years later, here we are!
The beautiful heart behind this story, behind Anne’s search for a family and community to belong to and to serve, is one that speaks directly to my core. I think we all understand the need to feel seen, to feel like we’re a part of something. And it is wonderful to revel with Anne in the beauty and poetry of every piece of creation. It is a story that has had a lasting influence on generations of young girls in Canada particularly, and director Erin McGrath is one of them. She has such affection for the story and works with such a sense of responsibility to its creator and her legacy that I can’t help feeling like we are all in for a real holiday treat. And it is with some pride that I recognize the work of local Kamloops designers on this stage. An important part of the mission for Matt and I at WCT is to make it possible for creative people to live and work close to home, so we are thrilled to support the work of talented costume and set designers like Marian Truscott and Ross Nichol. We all grow by supporting each other. I feel sure Anne would agree.
The season is far from over though! We still have Casey & Diana coming in the New Year, directed by our own Matt Eger, then Holly Lewis’s hysterical farce The Fiancée, before we wrap up the season at the Sagebrush with Mark Crawford’s touching play about love and longevity, The Golden Anniversaries. At the Pavilion we are looking forward to spring when we get to present a world premiere created by our Associate Artistic Director, Cheyenne Scott. Wolf Cull is an immersive experience, in the round, with stylized movement that explores the power and healing of Indigenous women through their relationship with the land surrounding the Kamloops area.
And to finish the year right, we’re preparing a special event to celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Breaking Ground: 50 Years of WCT is a party and a fundraiser that will feature some of your favourite performers from past seasons on a musical journey through 50 years of brilliant theatre here at WCT. There will be cocktails, local food vendors, and a disco dance party! April 24, 2026, Save the Date!
Kelli Fox, Artistic Director
Anne has been a part of my life since I was six years old, curled up in bed with my three older sisters, being read to out loud on the East Coast. Painfully shy, I looked to Anne as a model. I proudly wore my straw hat with bright red yarn braids, feeling empowered—almost magical—with the confidence it imbued.
When I went back to the novel as an adult, I felt the same delight and magic fill me, but this time for different reasons. That is the phenomenal gift Lucy Maud Montgomery has given us: a character who ages with us, who meets us where we are—someone we can love and continue to share with the next generation.
I believe Anne endures because she gives us permission to be gloriously, messily human. She allows us to see and celebrate platonic love in all its forms—that love need not be romantic to be life-changing, and that families don’t always look how we expect them to. The pure devotion and joy of Anne and Diana’s bond celebrates the intensity of female friendship—a soul-level connection. It’s a love story of equals, rooted in imagination, loyalty, and delight.
In a time that often feels cynical, noisy, and dominated by screens, Anne reminds us not to lose sight of the power of empathy, wonder, curiosity, and imagination. She doesn’t curate content—she feels and shares everything. She looks up and takes in the incredible beauty that surrounds her. She doesn’t pass by nature; she’s in an active dialogue with it—naming it, befriending it. She chooses joy and hope—something we all need.
So, with that, I will leave you with Anne’s words that hit me so powerfully as I struggle to find my way—not as a little girl, but as an adult who is so grateful for her wisdom and friendship:
“My future seemed to stretch out before me like a straight road. I thought I could see along it for many a milestone. Now there is a bend in it. I don’t know what lies around the bend, but I’m going to believe that the best does.” – Anne Shirley
Erin McGrath, Director
Scan the code or go to wctlive.ca/thehub to see a Study Guide put together by WCT’s Hub for Creative Learning team. These handy guides feature extra information about the shows, their history, the creative teams and themes. These are great for students and curious audience members alike. For educators, there are in-class activities and more.
Repeated exposure to a narrative can yield new findings every time, particularly when that narrative has been adapted to various forms. My own previous encounters with Anne Shirley include the original novel and the rest of the book series, adapted works for young readers, a television series, and adaptations of her story for stage (such as Anne, WCT’s 2000 co-production with TheatreOne, adapted by Paul Ledoux and directed by David Mann).
Reading the script Anne of Green Gables – The Musical with an eye to the reasons for the play’s enduring popularity (productions include at the Charlottetown Festival almost annually since 2019, in London, Off-Broadway, Adelaide, and at Western Canada Theatre in 1975) proved both a refresher and a surprise. The experience reminded me of the roles both the plucky underdog and the power of imagination play in Anne’s story. The strength of the satire in this version was a pleasant surprise.
Of course, the Harron/Campbell/Moore production we are experiencing presents the story of a plucky underdog—a universally appealing character type. Anne’s past at the orphanage leaves her confused about Christianity and many other mainstays of Avonlea society. Her red hair doesn’t help her fit in; nor does the fact that Matthew and Marilla get not the boy they ordered to help with the farm work but a girl apparently ill suited to both farm work and housework. Yet Anne overcomes all and doesn’t so much fit into Avonlea society as make it fit to her.
Certainly, the imagination that Anne has in abundance and is sorely lacking in most of Avonlea society is central to her appeal. A romantic, she thinks way outside of the community’s box. I must add that Anne does not act entirely alone on the imagination score. The play does an especially good job of conveying Miss Stacey’s influence. With her fondness for non-traditional assignments and getting the classroom outside, the teacher is a catalyst, a harbinger of a new age in the town, and Anne proves an exemplary student.
My favourite words in the play are spoken in Act 2, Scene 7. Here, the women of the town provide the set up to the song “Prince Edward Island” as they discuss the pageant Miss Stacey’s students have written. Mrs. Pye comments, “Isn’t that clever? They wrote all their own history.” Hurrah for imagination in education!
What struck me most in the Harron/Campbell/Moore script is the satire. Scholar Irene Gammel has pronounced L.M. Montgomery “a consummate social satirist,” and the trio makes the most of this talent. The “Great Workers for the Cause” like Mrs. Lynde parade their righteousness while snooping and prying into every detail of their neighbours’ lives. They are also only too eager to pass judgment on, and even incite fear about, the outsider. The script shines in its incisive critique of the status quo.
I trust you will find Anne of Green Gables – The Musical familiar, refreshing, and surprising. Such is the power of art.
Ginny Ratsoy Professor Emerita, Thompson Rivers University Board of Directors, Kamloops Adult Learners Society
When Anne of Green Gables – The Musical first graced the Western Canada Theatre stage in 1975, it marked the beginning of something extraordinary. It was the very first professional mainstage musical ever produced by WCT—a show that captured hearts and helped launch a theatre that would go on to inspire and engage our community for decades. Among the cast members that year was Valerie Easton who stepped into the bright, curious world of Anne Shirley—a role full of imagination, determination, and heart.
Fifty years later, Valerie returns to the very stage where it all began, this time as the choreographer helping to bring Anne of Green Gables to life once again for WCT’s 50th Anniversary Season. It’s a full-circle moment that beautifully reflects what Western Canada Theatre is all about: nurturing creativity, building lifelong connections, and inspiring generations of artists and audiences alike.
For fifty years, WCT has been a place where stories take root and grow—onstage, backstage, and in the community. The people who once dreamed big under our stage lights are now shaping the future of theatre for the next generation. As we celebrate this milestone season, we invite you to help us build the next 50 years of storytelling, creativity, and community connection. Your support ensures that WCT continues to be a place where talent is discovered, artistry is nurtured, and the magic of theatre continues to ripple through the lives it touches. Together, we can keep the circle growing.
Stephanie McLean, WCT Development Director
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatre Calgary). Stephanie is a hockey goalie turned theatre nerd (seven concussions later). An English Literature major, she is passionate about storytelling in all its forms—whether through music, on the page, stage, or over a cup of tea and some good conversation. She is currently asking university students what their stories are, working as a Chaplain’s Assistant at two university campuses in Calgary. Anne captured her heart from a young age, and she is delighted to be playing her bosom friend in this production along with the support of many kindred spirits.
At WCT: Joanna in Children of God, Ensemble in Mamma Mia
Elsewhere: Something Rotten, The Diviners (Stratford Festival); Elf, The Secret To Good Tea (The Grand); Pollyanna, Maggie, Mamma Mia (Theatre Aquarius), Anne of Green Gables, Tell Tale Harbour, I’m Every Woman, Maggie (Charlottetown Festival); Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia (Arts Club); Children of God (Segal Centre and The Citadel); Pure 90s (Stage West). Voiceover actor in Netflix’s animated series Spirit Rangers and Mattel’s Barbie shorts. Vocalist for the Indigenous music group M’Girl. Writer of Coast Salish Love Story, a new Indigenous musical. Bachelor of Performing Arts from Capilano University. IG: @michyb123
Prissy Andrews / Lucilla / Mrs. Sloane
At WCT: Jane/Miss de Bourgh in Pride & Prejudice (2025), Emily in Echoes of the Homesick Heart (2022)
Elsewhere: Merewyn Comeau is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and works on the unceded lands of the hən q əmin əm and Sḵ wx wú7mesh speaking peoples, the x ʷ məθ k ʷ əy əm (Musqueam), Sḵ wx wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwəta ɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. A graduate from Capilano University’s Musical Theatre program, select theatrical credits include: Les Filles du Roi (Urban Ink/Fugue Theatre), Sedna (Caravan Farm Theatre), Cabaret (Raincity Theatre), Sunrise Betties (ITSAZOO), Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish (Axis Theatre), The Mixolydian (Green Thumb Theatre); and Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” (Carousel Theatre). Recently, their career has expanded to include Film/T.V and V.O (Lifetime, Hulu, Netflix). Many moons ago, Merewyn portrayed Mrs. Sloane in a student production of Anne of Green Gables she is looking forward to revisiting this role and sharing this beloved story with you!
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Cranked: The Remix (Green Thumb Theatre); Urinetown: The Musical (Studio 58). Film/TV: The Hunting Party (NBC/Universal).
Caleb Dyks (he/him) is an actor and multi-disciplinary artist, originally from Ottawa, ON, which is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. Caleb is a graduate of Studio 58 and he currently serves on the Board of Directors at Pi Theatre.
Special thanks to his family and Amy for being the best.
At WCT: In 1985 Beverley performed in her first professional production, Love is Strange, playing the role of Anne Murray at the Sagebrush theatre. She is happy to be back.
Elsewhere: Her career has taken her across Canada from Chemainus to the Blyth Festival.
Favourite roles include playing Florence Foster Jenkins in Glorious and a six-year run with Mom’s the Word. Recently she’s been touring her one woman shows ...Didn’t See That Coming and Sink or Swim. Both received Pick of the Fringe at Vancouver Fringe, and Sink or Swim won Best Musical at the United Solo Festival, NYC.
Beverley has over 150 film/tv credits, most notably: seven years on Disney’s Once Upon a Time, Tracker, Unforgiven, One More Mile, Wild Cards, recurring roles on Family Law, Happy Face, and several Hallmark films. She has recorded 5 cd’s of original music and did a TEDx Talk on the power of storytelling.
At WCT: Gaston in Beauty and the Beast
Elsewhere: Franklin Heart Jr. in 9 to 5 (Royal City Musical Theatre); Harold Hill in The Music Man (Align Entertainment); Alphonso in Chickens (United Players); Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! and Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! (Royal City Musical Theatre); Link Larkin in Hairspray (TUTS); Richard III, Henry VI, Measure for Measure, and Elizabeth Rex (Bard on the Beach). Writer and performer for Carousel Theatre for Young People.
Dustin is a graduate of Studio 58. Instagram @dustitron For Kaylee.
September 13, 2025 to January 17, 2026
Maura Doyle, Domestic Space/Time Travel (detail), 2012, stoneware with underglaze, found objects, dimensions variable. Photo: John Healey, courtesy of the Artist
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Theatre (selected): Anne of Green Gables (Gateway Theatre); Newsies, 42nd Street (TUTS); 13 the Musical (Bring on Tomorrow Co.); Music Man (Gateway Theatre).
TV/Film (selected): Riverdale (The CW); Firefly Lane (Netflix); The Hunting Party (NBC); Sugarplummed (Hallmark); School Spirits (Paramount+); Schmigadoon! (Apple TV); Monster High 2, The J Team (Nickelodeon).
Kyra is ecstatic to be returning to the stage as her favourite fictional character, Anne! She hopes you are as inspired and delighted by Anne’s wonderment, imagination, and truth as she is. “Dear old world,’ she murmured, “you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables. Kyra is represented by da Costa Talent and Limitless Management. @kyra_leroux
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Originally from Prince George, Shelby trained at Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto and grew up at Judy Russell’s Enchaînement Dance Centre, where she still teaches today. Shelby is no stranger to the Sagebrush—she spent many years competing in the Kamloops Dance Festival and has many formative memories performing here. Theatre NorthWest credits include Clue (Yvette), The Mousetrap (Mollie), and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy-Lou). With Judy Russell Presents: Sweeney Todd – In Concert (Johanna), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), The Sound of Music (Maria), Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Evil Dead (Annie), and The Who’s Tommy (Sally Simpson) to name a few. Shelby has also performed in the Toronto Fringe Festival and SummerWorks Toronto. Thanks to WCT and this wonderful cast and crew for such an amazing experience!
At WCT: Beauty and the Beast and Elf
Elsewhere: B.C. credits include: Next to Normal, Mary Poppins, Peter and the Starcatcher, Onegin, Billy Elliot, Once, The Piano Teacher, and Ring of Fire (Arts Club Theatre); A Broadway Holiday, Closer Than Ever, Anne of Green Gables, and Cinderella (Gateway Theatre); Between the Sheets (Pi Theatre); Les Misérables, Pride and Prejudice (Chemainus Theatre Festival); The Drowsy Chaperone, Mamma Mia!, and The Prom (TUTS); The Spitfire Grill (Pacific Theatre); The Full Monty, Out of a Dream (Patrick Street Productions); A Streetcar Named Desire, The Miracle Worker (Theatre North West); and Marry Me a Little (Speck Theatre). Film and TV credits include: Fire Country, Wild Cards, Smoke, A Christmas Baby, and Schmigadoon! A singer and violinist, Caitriona has played venues across Canada, and is an accredited Music Therapist working in Mental Health and Addiction in Vancouver.
JENNIE NEUMANN – Mrs. Blewett / Mrs. Pye
At WCT: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Elsewhere: Waitress, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Hairspay, Next to Normal (Arts Club); 9 to 5, Ghost the Musical (Chemainus); Parade, Company (Raincity); The Little Prince, Anne of Green Gables (Theatre Calgary).
Jennie received her MA in Musical Theatre from the Royal Academy of Music.
At WCT: Admiral Boom/Von Hussler in Mary Poppins
Elsewhere: In a career spanning over four decades, Micheal has appeared on stages from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, NFLD, and many places in between. He has been a member of both The Stratford Festival (six consecutive seasons – 14 productions) and The Shaw Festival (nine consecutive seasons – 18 productions). Selected Theatre: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, A Little Night Music; Les Misérables, The Drowsy Chaperone, Henry and Alice: Into the Wild; Mary Poppins, Marriage is Murder, Hardhats: The Musical! (world premiere), A Chorus Line, Only in Vancouver (workshop), Guys and Dolls, Twelfth Night, Reflections on Crooked Walking
Film & TV: Elle, The Irrational, Murdaugh Murders, Under the Bridge, Amish Stud, So Help Me Todd, Motherland, In Merry Measure, Supernatural, Once Upon A Time, Cold, Jail Bait, Earth: Final Conflict, Traders, Little Men, The Hoop Life, Mean Streak, La Femme Nikita.
At WCT: Dancing At Lughnasa, Amadeus, The Dining Room, Blood Brothers, Cure For Death By Lightning, Glory, Twelfth Night
Elsewhere: Andrew is delighted to return to WCT, where he has occasionally performed over the last 30 years. Recent theatre credits: Footloose (Chemainus); Things I Know To Be True (Theatre Seizieme); Primary Trust, Elf (Arts Club). Andrew has also done 14 seasons at Bard On The Beach.
Upcoming: Come From Away (Arts Club), and Death of a Salesman (Citadel). Recent TV credits include Lucifer and Fargo
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Brett is an emerging actor currently based in Vancouver. Originally from Edmonton, Brett graduated from MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts program before furthering his education at Capilano University where he recently completed the Musical Theatre program. Recent credits include: Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (CTORA); SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical, Carrie: The Musical (CapU); Legally Blonde, We Will Rock You! (TUTS); 9 to 5 (RCMT); Heathers the Musical (Sherwood Theatre); When he’s not acting you can most likely find Brett reading comics or hanging out with his friends and family who he would like to thank for their constant support!
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Colleen is delighted to be making her Western Canada Theatre debut! She holds a BA Hon. in Contemporary Dance from The School of Contemporary Dancers and a Master of Physical Therapy from UBC. Recent projects include Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, MascallDance, TheatreSkam, Bits and Pieces|Transfer/form (Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität); Raksha, Loveland (Lola Colette); Mavis Is Dead (Mavis); Written By (Charlie); Streetlamp Honey (Olivia); and The Agency Singers. Colleen grew up as a Kamloops local. She currently lives in Vancouver, working as a paediatric physiotherapist by day and a dancer, choreographer, vocalist, actor in TV/Film/Theatre, and adjudicator every other moment! Much love to the (coincidentally, mostly redheads) that love and support her. @colleen.zander
At WCT: Shrek The Musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: Aiza is excited for her third production with WCT! Loving all things theatrical, she performed as ensemble in A Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Bop, "Charlie" in Popstars: The 90s Musical, "Alice" in The Book of Will, and will play as "Katherine" in Freaky Friday: The Musical, all being with Valleyview Secondary. She appeared as Time/Little Girl in Mt. Allison University's online Everybody, sings in honor choir and was an assistant in Set the Stage's Disney's Descendants Jr play. She also adores birds.
At WCT: The Wizard of Oz Elsewhere: Laughing Stock Theatre Society: How to Panto Your Dragon (2024); Robin Hood An, Ooh Da Lally Panto (2023); Alice in Wonderland – A Fabulously Frabjous Panto! (2022). Other: Brynn is a grade 6 student at the Kamloops School of the Arts where she is taught by the fabulous Ms. Alpaugh, who loves bananas. Brynn is an award-winning, competitive singer, figure skater & dancer. When she’s not on a stage or the ice, she’s listening to The Life of a Showgirl (on repeat), reading City Spies novels, binge watching Brooklyn Nine Nine or Bluey or hanging out with her friends. Brynn loves to travel and go on new adventures to experience new things. She is incredibly grateful to perform with WCT again as everyone works so hard to create a fabulous production and she hopes you’ll enjoy it as much as she loves performing in it. She’s also extremely thankful for all her family and friends cheering her on.
At WCT: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: Rielle is excited to be part of her second WCT production! Last year she performed in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and also appeared in Tarzan with Wishing Well. Rielle absolutely loves the arts and performing. She dances in several styles and teaches ballet and hip hop classes for 3–5 year olds with Kamloops Performance Company. At school, she plays percussion and drums in senior band and takes an active role in leadership. When she’s not performing, Rielle enjoys horror movies, painting, and hanging out with friends, she even hopes to start a band one day!
At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Poppi loves being on stage and had a fabulous time performing in her high school productions of Fawlty Towers and Sherlock Holmes and the White Chapel Murders. She has participated in numerous WCT workshops and loves the special bonds that are formed within the theatre community. Reading everything from science fiction to the classics would be Poppi’s biggest hobby, and she is rarely seen without a book in hand. One can often find Poppi walking her dogs or with her grandparents having coffee at one of their favourite haunts. Her favourite subjects are English and History, except when there is homework! Poppi is so excited to be a part of this production as she aspires to be a famous actress making lots of money doing what she loves best!
At WCT: The Wizard of Oz, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Shrek The Musical, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: This is Anna’s fifth show with WCT, she loved her trip down the yellow brick road, bundling up for It’s a Wonderful Life, playing in Shrek’s swamp, exploring the castle in Beauty and the Beast and now she is excited to visit the beautiful Green Gables! Anna has competed in the Kamloops Festival of Arts for the last 6 years. Anna will be performing in the KTHC Musical Theatre Production High School Musical this spring. In addition to theater Anna’s other hobbies include art, basketball, volleyball, track, singing, and KU academy soccer.
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Madeline is a passionate dancer and singer who loves bringing stories to life on stage. Madeline has performed in the Kamloops Thompson Honour Choir production of Mary Poppins, and played the lively characters of Sebastian (Little Mermaid ) and Lumière (Beauty and the Beast) with the Dance Gallery. When not performing, she enjoys dancing, playing with her puppy and spending time with friends. Madeline is thrilled to be making her debut with WCT.
At WCT: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: Adrianna is excited to return for her second winter performance with WCT. She has been passionate about dancing, singing, and acting from a young age, and is deeply committed to the arts within her community. Adrianna currently dances with the competitive team at Kamloops Performance Company and is actively involved in their Junior Teaching Program. Over the past three years, she has proudly represented her region at the BC Provincials for the Performing Arts, both as a soloist and as part of Musical Theatre groups. Outside of the spotlight, Adrianna is dedicated to her training in classical piano and voice under the guidance of Jaime Lombana. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, baking, and spending time with friends. Adrianna is thrilled to be back with the Youth Ensemble for this year’s performance!
At WCT: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: Sara is excited to perform in this musical and share her love of theatre with the audience! A homeschooled student, Sara enjoys having the flexibility to explore her many passions. She has been playing the harp for several years and sings in a youth band. She loves how music allows her to express emotion and tell stories. When she’s not practicing or rehearsing, you can usually find her at the ice rink perfecting her figure skating routines—or curled up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. She’s also known for her love of everything glittery! Some of her other theatre credits include Ariel in The Little Mermaid (with the Dance Gallery), Bert in Mary Poppins (with KTHC), and Ensemble for The Little Mermaid (with Wishing Well Parties and Events). She hopes this performance brings a little magic and joy to everyone watching.
At WCT: Chip in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: is thrilled to be part of Western Canada Theatre’s Anne of Green Gables! Last year, he appeared as Chip in WCT’s Beauty and the Beast and is excited to return to the stage. Archer has loved performing through WCT’s Stage One acting classes. He’s grateful to be part of Kamloops’ incredible performing arts community—and is still dreaming of his ultimate role: Ken from Barbie (because he’s totally Kenough).
At WCT: Bassist: Jesus Christ Superstar, Shrek The Musical, ELF: The Musical, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, Mamma Mia!, Grease Pianist: The Sound of Music
Elsewhere: Influenced by musician parents, I grew up immersed in music. Beginning with the trombone and double bass in elementary school, I expanded my repertoire to include piano, trumpet, and saxophone. I currently play for the indie outfit Mother Sun, who recently released their fourth studio album and whose music has been featured in the ninth season of the SHOWTIME original series Shameless. Last year performed a 28-day tour of Japan. I perform with local jazz groups, including The Kris Ruston Trio and my own quartet. Work with other companies includes: Composer/Sound Designer: Wolf Cull (Transform Fest 2025); Composer/Sound Designer/Musical Director: Munsch Ado About Nothing and Treasure Island; Pianist: The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito; Composer: The Hobbit; Musical Director/ Actor: Cinderella; Bassist: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (X fest 2013–2024); Thousand Islands Playhouse - Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (2018).
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Maeve Calhoun is a clarinetist who first began studying music in 2014. As a graduate of Kamloops School of the Arts, she was introduced to both wind ensemble and chamber music in high school through her major in music. The support of teachers and community members in Kamloops inspired her to pursue music in post-secondary.
Maeve relocated in 2021 to pursue a Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance at the University of Victoria. She has performed in notable large ensembles such as the BCMEA Provincial Honour Wind Ensemble and has held the position of principal clarinet in the UVic Wind Symphony. During her time at UVic Maeve has received mentorship from notable clarinetists such as James Campbell, Jaewon Kim, and Connie Gitlin. She is excited to be home performing for the community after recently graduating from UVic with a Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance.
At WCT: Anne of Green Gables, Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar Elsewhere: Naomi studied piano performance with Gloria Saarinen at Mt. Royal College, Calgary, and Dr. Robin Wood at UVic. She is a versatile harp and piano teacher, collaborative pianist, chamber and orchestral musician, and solo performer. She is the principal harp and keyboard musician for the KSO, and also plays in the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.
Naomi is also a Certified Music Practitioner, sharing the transformative sounds of the harp to support physical, emotional and spiritual well-being in hospital and hospice settings.
At WCT: Fiddler on the Roof
Elsewhere: Cindy began playing trombone at age 11 in Powell River. She holds a Diploma of Music from Douglas College and a Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance from UBC. Since 1992 she has called Kamloops home and has served as Second Trombone with the Kamloops Symphony.
Her diverse musical background includes playing in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Band (1989–1991) and touring internationally with the Celebrant Singers in 1991. Cindy has also performed with the OSO and in a variety of symphonic and jazz bands. She is an experienced ensemble player, having performed in brass trios, quartets, quintets, and larger groups.
Cindy has played trombone in many musical theatre productions, including the 2013 Fiddler on the Roof collaboration between WCT and the KSO. Anne of Green Gables marks her first on-stage performance with Western Canada Theatre, and she is excited to be part of this production.
At WCT: Shrek the Musical, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music
Elsewhere: Born and raised in Kamloops, Jason’s musical journey has blended community, tradition, and performance on both local and international stages. As a member of the Kamloops Pipe Band Society, he had the honour of representing his city at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2015 and 2017—an experience that remains a highlight of his career. Beyond the pipes and drums, Jason fuels the rhythm of Kamloops rock cover band InVerse, bringing energy and passion to every performance. His love of music is rooted in community connection and the joy of sharing live performance with audiences near and far. Jason is especially grateful to his wife Jennie and their children for their unwavering support, which makes each of these adventures possible.
Kamloops Courthouse Gallery & Artisan Market
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 4
The Met's 2025–26 season of live movie theatre transmissions features eight exceptional operas. Information, Tickets & Passes thekfs.ca/opera/
VINCENZO BELLINI
10 AM, OCT 18, 2025
RICHARD STRAUSS
10 AM, NOV 22, 2025
VINCENZO BELLINI
10 AM, JAN 10, 2026
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
10 AM, MAY 2, 2026
All operas are shown with English subtitles.
GIACOMO PUCCINI
10 AM, NOV 8, 2025
UMBERTO GIORDANO
10 AM, DEC 13, 2025
RICHARD WAGNER
9 AM, MAR 21, 2026
GABRIELA LENA FRANK / LIBRETTO BY NILO CRUZ
10 AM, MAY 30, 2026
At WCT: Still Desire You, Seussical, My Fair Lady Elsewhere: Select Directing Credits: Miss Shakespeare, Fame: The Musical (Wpg Studio Theatre); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (DryCold); Urinetown (RMTC); Silent Sky, She Kills Monsters (U of W); Spelling 2-5-5, Dib and Dob and the Journey Home (MTYP)
Select Performance Credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Chemainus); Ubuntu (The Cape Town Project) (Citadel/PTE); Bridges of Madison County (DryCold); Angels In America (WJT); The Penelopiad (RMTC); Sunday in the Park with George (Gallery Wrks); The Age of Arousal (TPM); Othello (SIR); Three Sister’s (TPM); The Winter’s Tale (Tom-Tom); The Russian Play (WJT); Little Women: The Musical (Victoria Playhouse).
At WCT: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, Peter and the Starcatcher, Closer Than Ever, The Sound of Music Elsewhere: Valerie Easton is a well known director/choreographer and performer who has worked across the country. In 2017, she was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame for her lifelong contribution to the Arts in BC. Selected credits for RCMT: Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Will Rogers Follies, Anything Goes, Annie, Oklahoma. Selected credits for the Arts Club Theatre: Mamma Mia, Bittergirl, A Christmas Story, Billie Elliot, West Side Story, Les Miserables, Red Rock Diner, and 15 others. Valerie has directed and choreographed for Bard on the Beach, Studio 58, Theatre Under The Stars, Gateway Theatre, Neptune Theatre (Halifax), Applause, and many other companies across the country. Valerie is happy to be back with WCT working on one of her favorite shows.
At WCT: Jesus Christ Superstar, Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: Clare is a music director and accompanist based in Vancouver. She is honoured to be part of WCT’s 50th season! Select theatre credits include: Waitress (Arts Club); West Side Story (CTORA); Cinderella (Gateway); SIX (NCL); Burn the Floor (NCL); Legally Blonde (Align); The Longing and the Short of It (Touchstone); The Elbow Room (Zee Zee); Go, Dog. Go! (Carousel); Company (United Players).
Originally trained in classical piano performance, Clare’s artistic practice has grown to include composition, sound design, and computational arts. She holds a Master of Music in Music Technology and Digital Media from the University of Toronto, where she was a SSHRC CGS-M award recipient.
At WCT: Ross has designed sets and/or lights for almost 30 productions. Favourites include It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, 39 Steps, Boeing Boeing, The Importance of Being Earnest, Noises Off and many more.
Elsewhere: He has over 230 designs across Canada to Newfoundland and north to Yukon. Also, he has taught for both Langara and Douglas Colleges in Vancouver. Recently he has designed 4 shows for MacEwan University in Edmonton. He is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology. Ross is a resident of Kamloops.
At WCT: Itai is delighted to be back at WCT where he previously designed: Elf, The Island of Bliss, and Where the Blood Mixes.
Elsewhere: Itai has designed over 350 shows in over 50 cities, including 21 shows for the Arts Club Theatre, 15 shows for Studio 58, 11 shows for the Stratford Festival, and 5 shows for Vancouver Opera.
He won six Jessie Richardson Awards, Toronto’s Dora Mavor Moore Award, a Winnipeg Theatre Award, the Jack King Award, Victoria’s Spotlight Choice Award, a Guthrie Award and the Design Award at the Dublin Fringe. He was shortlisted to the Siminovitch Prize in 2018 and 2024.
Itai’s solo show How to Disappear Completely has toured to 24 cities and won many awards. His play Soldiers of Tomorrow won the Lustrum Award at Edinburg and will be presented next season at the Cultch in Vancouver and at the Finborough Theatre in London, England.
At WCT: (select productions) Complete Works of William Shapespear Abridged, Unity 1918, My Fair Lady, The Cure For Death By Lightning, The Sound of Music and... Previous Head of Wardrobe, Resident Costume Designer, Freelance Costume Designer.
Elsewhere: Marian has had a career in Costume Design which now spans 40 years. She has designed 200+ productions spanning everything from Opera, Improv, Student Productions, New Scripts, Musicals, Shakespeare, Touring Fringe Theatre, Variety Shows, Burlesque, Drag and Film/TV.
She also owned Pandora’s Costume Box, which was a local rental shop where she dressed up Kamloopsians for all manner of events, special occasions and parties and Elementary School students/teachers for trips to Barkerville, O’keefe Ranch and the Heritage School. She has designed for Theatre North West, Firehall Arts Center, Lunch Box Theatre, Gateway Theatre, Arts Club Touring Series, TRU, MacEwan University, Project X - Theatre Under the Trees. It's so nice to be back working in what I consider to be my home company!
At WCT: Doug has been the Sound Designer/Sound Engineer of many WCT productions over the last 35 plus years including: Heat Wave, Little Shop of Horrors, The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon, Seussical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, My Fair Lady, A Christmas Carol, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Boeing Boeing, Waiting for the Parade, Don't Dress for Dinner, Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth, Children of God, Million Dollar Quartet, Ring of Fire, Elf The Musical, The Wizard of Oz.
Elsewhere: 1000 Island Playhouse: Boeing Boeing, Waiting for the Parade, The Birds and The Bees.
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Avery is a Stage Manager from Saskatoon, and graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria BC. Her love for Stage Management began in college and she feels blessed, everyday, to call this her career! Next up: Frozen (Globe). Other credits include: The Master Plan, Bring It On: The Musical, #34 (Globe); GLORY (Chemainus); Romeo & Juliet, As You Like It, Cymbeline (SOTS). Love to my fam and pals for their unending support.
At WCT: Debut
Elsewhere: Jalisa is a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan based theatre artist, balancing many hats on their head. Working as a Stage Manager, Production Manager, Performer, Emerging Playwright and one half of a clown duo: Oblong & Oboe. They hold a BFA Honours in Drama from the University of Saskatchewan and have trained at the Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance. Her work has taken her to stages and parks throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. She is very grateful that it has brought her here to Kamloops for the first time!
Select work: Educating Rita, Miracle on 34th Street (SM, Persephone Theatre); Native Gardens (ASM, Persephone Theatre); Breathe (ASM, SUM Theatre); The Adventure of Young Turtle (SM, So.Glad Arts); The Unplugging (ASM, Belfry Theatre); It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (ASM, Chemainus Theatre).
At WCT: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar Elsewhere: Stage Manager: Otosan (Little Onion Puppet Co.); Hey Viola: The Soundtrack of a Life (Fall 2023 BC Tour, Musical Theatreworks). Assistant Stage Manager: Anne of Green Gables (Gateway Theatre). Apprentice Stage Manager: Our Ghosts (Firehall Theatre).
Twitch is thrilled to be back at WCT this season! Twitch is an emerging Stage Manager based in Vancouver, but they also dabble in most things related to technical theatre. Currently, they are working at the Arts Club Theatre Company as a Stagehand! Big love to their family and friends for all of their support!
At WCT: Shrek The Musical - Band Keyboardist; Volunteer Usher for 6+ years Elsewhere: Kerry is a piano teacher and entertains throughout the city. She can sometimes be heard entertaining in the Sagebrush Lobby before productions. Kerry is excited to be part of this production. Thank you WCT for this opportunity.
Western Canada Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following government agencies, corporations, foundations, and individuals for their generous contributions through sponsorships and/or charitable donations. We thank everyone who plays their important part in helping us to bring the highest quality of work to the broadest possible audience. Listings based on annual contributions, July 01, 2024 – October 15, 2025.
PRESENTING PARTNER
Kelson Group, Ron and Rae Fawcett
TITLE SPONSOR
Sandman Hotel Group
COMMUNITY TICKETING
SPONSOR
British Columbia Lottery Corporation
SHOW SPONSOR
The Comazzetto Group at BMO Private Wealth
MEDIA SPONSORS
New Country 103.1
SEASON SPONSORS
Castanet Kamloops
CFJC TV
Home Hardware
Stone Hazell & Company
Wayside
FUNDERS
Canada Council for the Arts Government of Canada
The Province of BC
BC Arts Council
The City of Kamloops
OPENING NIGHT
SPONSORS
Cloverdale Paint
Privato Winery
ACCOMMODATION
SPONSORS
Best Western Plus Kamloops
The Thompson Hotel
PIZZA PRE-SHOW
SPONSOR
Domino’s Pizza
TEA MATINEE SPONSORS
Kamloops Seniors Village
OVATION SPONSOR
Red Tomato Pies
DIAMOND COMPANIONS:
$10,000+
Anonymous
Michael E. Black and the Late Denise Fortier
Rae Nixon
PLATINUM PATRONS:
$5,000–$9,999
Anonymous
Hugh & Marilyn Fallis
Roland & Anne Neave
GOLD PATRONS:
$3,500–$4,999
Anonymous
Tacey Ruffner
SILVER PATRONS:
$2,000–$3,499
James & Barbara W. Wentworth
Bill Adams & Katie McCormack
Mike & Margot Waithe
Susie Safford in honour of Carlos Tallent
Tim Rodgers
COPPER PATRONS:
$750–$1,999
Barb Prystawa
Dennis & Sue Reedman
Jo-Anne Kobayashi & Don Shaw
Don & Sandy Staff in memory of Valerie Kemp
Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Pat Bruzzese
Grant & Nancy Chu
J. Ivor McMahen & J. Ann Carter Fund
Jenna Jade Vanderburgh & Archer Vanderburgh
Jennifer Takahashi
Jessie & James Fedorak
Kathleen Biagioni and Michael Schreiner
Lauryn V. Purych
Al & Marijke Stott
Mirella & Bob Holden
Mr. Terry Simpson
Valerie Fitger
PATRONS: $500–$749
David & Rosemarie Stoltze
Donna Geefs
Bill & Evey Chursky
Fred Cunningham & Helen Birdsall
Ginny R. Ratsoy
Hope Hyslop
John Helvoigt
John McCurrach
Kathleen Collier
Kirsten Juliette McDougall
Laura Paula Piva-Babcock
Lois K. Hollstedt
Lois Crown
Lyn Holborn
Margaret Jones in memory of Verna Loretta Cheramy
Peter & Debra AllikPetersenn
Robert Walter & Jill Calder
Susan Turner
Tanya Mihura
Terry Shupe
Tricia Sellmer
Vic & Sally Mowbray
Vivian Birch-Jones
INVESTORS: $200–$499
Anonymous (4)
Adrienne M. Murphy
Angela Stott
Ann Weller
Audrey Ann Niehaus
Barb & Mike Webber
Barbara Lucas in memory
of Reg Lucas
Bob & Pat King
Bob & Jo-Mary Hunter
Brenda & Ken Christian
Cara Gates
Catriona Leger
Mr. & Mrs. Chris de Haan
Christine Bilbey
Claire Johnson in memory of Monty Scott
Colleen Stainton
David Horsley
Dan & Denise Douglas
Dennis & Maxine Mucha
Ms. Dian Henderson
Diana O'Dare
Diana Skoglund
Diane Webb
Donna L. Duffy
Donna M. Daines
Ed & Diane Barker
Ms. Evelyn Pochay
Francis & Helen Barnett
Gail Bonnie Jesten
Chet & Pria Flanagan
Greg Howard
Gwen Ginter
Helena Hasler
Jack & Linda Fulton
Janet Kusler
Jim & Joan Rosemary
Gordon
Frank & Jo Law
Joanne Dennstedt
John And Jean Webb
Jolana Tamajka
Josh and Teresa Keller
Justin Waito & Sagan
Morrow
Keith & Kathy Boughton
Larry Dixon
Lori Melnychuk
Marcia Julian & Cameron
Grant
Ms. Margaret Patten
Jim & Martina Duncan
Marvyn Fitzpatrick
Mary Jane Finch
Maureen Brown
Mona & Chris Murray
Nancy Leake
Nicole Tougas
Niki & Steve Remesz
Pam Bradley
Rhonda Diaper
Rob & Chris Phillips
Ron & Patricia McColl
Roxanne Dauncey
Ruth & Michael Fane
Bill & Sally Jennejohn
Sally and Bob Zryd
Dennis & Sandra C. Lloyd
Glen & Sara Farrow
Sheelah Witham
Ms. Shelley Sanders
Sue & John Whitehead
Terri MacLennan
Jack & Terry-Lynn Stone
Trent & Melissa Jakubec
Valentina Putoto
Yvonne Heese
William J. Flynn
BENEFACTORS:
$100–$199
Anonymous (7)
Richard and Ali Floyd
Andrew & Tammy Watson
Anne Margaret Laroche
Arthur Ross
Mrs. Berinda Kruger
Blake & Linda Fox
Bobbie Harrison
Bruce & Helen Newmarch
Byron Murray
Carol Dreger
Catherine Garay
Cathie Cooper
Charo Neville
Claire Johnson
Dawne Taylor
Karl & Debbie Rainer
Donna Sharpe
Edna & Larry Hlokoff
Eleanor Putnam in memory of Valerie Kemp
Ellen Nast
Ethel Sheremeta
Evan & Wendy Lichlyter
Gillian Doan
Heidi Coleman
Jon & Irene Buckle
Janice & Blaine Hawkins
Jay Rilkoff
Jeff Cummings
Presents:
Joan Bernard
Joan Cummings
Joel Groves
John Charles Dittrich
Jonathan McCormick
Joy Gothard
Judith Treherne
Thompson Valley
Community Orchestral
Ron & Judy Hatch
Judy Armstrong
June Routledge
Karen Siggers
Karen Baleshta
Kathleen Nadler
Kathryn Shaw
Laura K. Hoffman
Linda F. Barr
Luciana Comparelli
Lucy & Ron Heslip
Norm & Lynn Cleveland
Margaret Brown
Ron & Marilyn MacKenzie
Mary Elizabeth Lowe
Ken & Marylyne House
Maureen Margaret Brady
Mavis Hollman
Mike & Mary Baker
Nancy Martens
Nicole and Tom Befurt
Norm & Heidi Bryson
Penny Elaine Haggarty
Peter & Judy Gray
Robert & Patricia Esdale
Ross & Robin Nichol
Sandy Elizabeth Eastwood
Sean Sutherland
Sheryl Willis
Shirlee Ezowski
Shirley Sze
Sloane Hammond
Stan Fike
Sue Buzash
Susan Hammond
Susan Rolston
T & S Rogers
Tracey Pointer
Trudy Goold
Vic & Diana Endean
Wendy Willis
Wendy Bainbridge
Wendy D. McLean
Wendy Nielsen
Yanni Giftakis
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Elizabeth Dye
Brandon Lewis
Christine Fichter
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Danielle Collins
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Diane Florence
Dianne Jackson
Ms. Donna Hunko
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Feldsted Family
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Frances Seaton
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James MacDonald & Tracey Power
Jamie Fecteau
Jane Reed
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Sandy Baird
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Trevor Pratt
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Christmas
Slide Rule Trombone Quartet Ring in the holidays with traditional and modern favourites. Saturday, December 6, 2025
KELLI FOX Artistic Director
MATT EGER Executive Director
ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION
MORGAN BENEDICT Producer
CHEYENNE SCOTT Associate Artistic Director
FINANCE
JORDAN PIPER Finance Associate
JASPREET SINGH Finance Associate
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
KIRK SMITH Marketing & Communications Director
AMIRA ALAM Marketing Assistant
LAURA MICHEL Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT
STEPHANIE McLEAN Development Director
HAYLEE ROBINSON Development Associate
EDUCATION
TERRI RUNNALLS Education & Outreach Director
PRODUCTION
DANIEL JEWISON Production Director
BRITTNEY MARTENS Head of Properties
SABRINA STACE Head of Wardrobe
ASHLEY HIIBNER Assistant Technical Director
CORY HOPE Head of Carpentry
JAKE KOPYTKO Part-Time Technician
ELIO STEPHENSON Part-Time Technician
CASUAL PRODUCTION STAFF (Oct 09–31, 2025):
EMILY BROWN, BLAKE REIMER
VENUE SERVICES
Rentals & Facilities
MARTA ORANIEWICZ Interim Venue Services Director
GREG BROWN Front of House Manager
SHADE ARENDT Assistant Front of House Manager
House Staff
DENISE CLEVELAND, SOPHIA DIMOPOULOS, MATTHEW HARDY, NATASHA HOLOWAYCHUK, MAGGIE JONES, LINDA KASSIS, JAKE KOPYTKO, BEN JOHNSON, KELSEY LAUNIER, LUCAS LOCHRIE, JULIA MCKIBBON, MALLORY
MOGG, REM MURRAY, JESSICA REID, ELIO STEPHENSON, JANE VIVENTI
Head Ushers
MARY AULIN, WENDY CUMMER, BARB DUBOIS-PAYNTER, KAREN FERGUSON, TRUDY GOOLD, KELLY JEFFERY, GEORGINA KNIGHT, WENDY MATHESON, MELODIE PIKE, GREG SAWATZKY
Kamloops Live! Box Office (KL!BO)
MICHELLE CHABASSOL KL!BO Director
STEPHEN FINLAY KL!BO Supervisor
Box Office Representatives
AVIE CACHELIN, NATASHA HOLOWAYCHUK, KELSEY LAUNIER, BETH MILBURN, MEGAN POLACIK
Sagebrush Theatre
LIAM BEFURT Venue Technical Director
BENJI LLOYD Theatre Technician
BRYCE CRICHTON Theatre Technician
JENSEN SCZEBEL Theatre Technician
At time of printing (October 31, 2025)
CHRYSTIE STEWART President
SUNNIE ROTHENBURGER
Vice President
DIANA SKOGLUND Secretary
SHELLY SANDERS Treasurer
DIETER DUDY
MONICA MACAULAY
ROBIN NICHOL
COLLEEN RYAN
GREG SAWATZKY
JOHN SCOTT
RADHIKA MAIRA TABREZ
David Ross †
Tom Kerr ‡
Judge T.W. Shupe §
Francis Barnett *
Grant Chu *
D. Michael Dobbin *
Sharon Frissell *
Peggy Gilmour *
Mike Latta *
Anne Manson *
Maureen Marshall *
Lanni Shupe *
SARA WOLFE † Honorary Life Artistic Producer ‡ Founding Artistic Director
§ Honorary Life Chairman
* Honorary Life Member
