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january 26 to february 10, 2024
Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Paula Higgins as Belle
Photo by Anita Alberto
The cast of Beauty and the Beast
Photo by Anita Alberto
Emily Matchette as Lefou
Photo by Emily Cooper
Paula Higgins as Belle
Photo by Anita Alberto
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Amy-Jean McElwain
La Fille De La Ville
Amy Jean is so excited to be making her debut with Align Entertainment in such a wonderful show. After graduating from Cap U's Musical Theatre Program in 2011, Amy spent 10 years touring Canada and the USA with Koba Entertainment in family favourite shows such as Shopkins! Live, Dora the Explorer, Toopy & Binoo, The Backyardigans, and more! In between tours she made Toronto her home until recently, when she moved back to Vancouver to pursue her Bachelor of Psychology (which she is currently working on). Having returned to university, Amy Jean took a couple years off from performing but couldn't resist the chance to dip her toes back into musical theatre through the magical world of Beauty and the Beast, reprising a role she played in one of her first musicals over 15 years ago. She hopes you enjoy this fun show as much as she has!
Amy Jean is so excited to be making her debut with Align Entertainment in such a wonderful show. After graduating from Cap U's Musical Theatre Program in 2011, Amy spent 10 years touring Canada and the USA with Koba Entertainment in family favourite shows such as Shopkins! Live, Dora the Explorer, Toopy & Binoo, The Backyardigans, and more! In between tours she made Toronto her home until recently, when she moved back to Vancouver to pursue her Bachelor of Psychology (which she is currently working on). Having returned to university, Amy Jean took a couple years off from performing but couldn't resist the chance to dip her toes back into musical theatre through the magical world of Beauty and the Beast, reprising a role she played in one of her first musicals over 15 years ago. She hopes you enjoy this fun show as much as she has!
Andrea Pizarro
Madame De La Grande Bouche
Andrea is thrilled to be part of one of her favourite musicals as her first show with Align Entertainment! As a graduate of Capilano University's Musical Theatre Program, she has previously appeared on the stage as Mrs Corry in Mary Poppins (TUTS), Dalila in The Cornwall's All Inclusive Cancun Christmas (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Miss Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22) and on the screen in Sacred Lies (Blumhouse Productions), Supergirl (The CW), and Dragged Across Concrete (Summit Entertainment). Andrea would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity, and her dad for always being her #1 fan.
Andrea is thrilled to be part of one of her favourite musicals as her first show with Align Entertainment! As a graduate of Capilano University's Musical Theatre Program, she has previously appeared on the stage as Mrs Corry in Mary Poppins (TUTS), Dalila in The Cornwall's All Inclusive Cancun Christmas (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Miss Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22) and on the screen in Sacred Lies (Blumhouse Productions), Supergirl (The CW), and Dragged Across Concrete (Summit Entertainment). Andrea would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity, and her dad for always being her #1 fan.
Angela Donahue-Lundin**
Ensemble / Mrs Potts Understudy
Angela is thrilled to back on the stage with Align Entertainment after having previously appeared as Queen Lillian and Granny in Shrek the Musical. She has played many roles on many stages in the US and Canada. One of her fondest memories was performing in 42nd Street with Jerry Orbach, the voice of Lumiere in Disney’s original animated Beauty and the Beast. Angela has numerous TV and commercial credits from A&W to the X-Files. She came to Canada from the US after meeting her husband Wayne while singing for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Now she spends her days as a music teacher in Coquitlam and teaches choir and musical theatre on the side for her travel account! Many thanks to family and friends for supporting my artistic pursuits.
Angela is thrilled to back on the stage with Align Entertainment after having previously appeared as Queen Lillian and Granny in Shrek the Musical. She has played many roles on many stages in the US and Canada. One of her fondest memories was performing in 42nd Street with Jerry Orbach, the voice of Lumiere in Disney’s original animated Beauty and the Beast. Angela has numerous TV and commercial credits from A&W to the X-Files. She came to Canada from the US after meeting her husband Wayne while singing for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Now she spends her days as a music teacher in Coquitlam and teaches choir and musical theatre on the side for her travel account! Many thanks to family and friends for supporting my artistic pursuits.
Angus Chiu
Ensemble / Maurice Understudy
Angus Chiu (Ensemble/Maurice U/S) is honoured and thankful to be in all TWELVE Align’s productions (Guard Garry, The Gambler Ancestor, Mr. Coggins, Issachar x2, Windward, Pforzenheimer, Head Waiter, Bert Healy, Baby Bear and Mr. Mayor). He was the producer for The Wizard of Oz and Grease for Footlight, and A… My Name is Alice for Skycorner. As an actor, selected credits besides all Align’s productions include Frankie in Flower Drum Song (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and The King & I (Theatre Under the Stars), Joseph… & Annie (Footlight Theatre), Promises, Promises (Metro Theatre). A CPA, CMA by trade, Angus is currently the treasurer for Patrick Street Productions.
Angus Chiu (Ensemble/Maurice U/S) is honoured and thankful to be in all TWELVE Align’s productions (Guard Garry, The Gambler Ancestor, Mr. Coggins, Issachar x2, Windward, Pforzenheimer, Head Waiter, Bert Healy, Baby Bear and Mr. Mayor). He was the producer for The Wizard of Oz and Grease for Footlight, and A… My Name is Alice for Skycorner. As an actor, selected credits besides all Align’s productions include Frankie in Flower Drum Song (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and The King & I (Theatre Under the Stars), Joseph… & Annie (Footlight Theatre), Promises, Promises (Metro Theatre). A CPA, CMA by trade, Angus is currently the treasurer for Patrick Street Productions.
Annika Meekel
La Fille De La Ville
Annika is an artist located in the Lower Mainland and is thrilled to make her Align debut. She is a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, where she received her Diploma of Performing Arts, as well as the Vancouver Foundation’s Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary and the Mike Jarvis Memorial Scholarship. Select credits include: The Wizard of Oz (CTORA), Fleetwood & Friends (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Hope in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Into the Woods (CapU Theatre). She would like to make a special thank you to her family, friends and fiancée for their love and support.
Annika is an artist located in the Lower Mainland and is thrilled to make her Align debut. She is a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, where she received her Diploma of Performing Arts, as well as the Vancouver Foundation’s Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary and the Mike Jarvis Memorial Scholarship. Select credits include: The Wizard of Oz (CTORA), Fleetwood & Friends (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Hope in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Into the Woods (CapU Theatre). She would like to make a special thank you to her family, friends and fiancée for their love and support.
Brodie Kyle Klassen
Ensemble / Lumiere Understudy
Brodie is a performing artist who works and creates on the stolen traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. A graduate of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program and a recent graduate of Studio 58’s Acting Program, he is delighted to be making his debut with Align Entertainment’s Beauty and the Beast. Other past credits include: Ensemble in The Prom, Junior in Crazy for You (RCMT), Don in A Chorus Line and Phoebus in Metamorphoses (Studio 58), Sparky in Forever Plaid (First Impressions), Otto Kringelein in Grand Hotel (Arbutus Studio), and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Secondary Characters). Brodie is grateful to be able to work with and have fun with other talented artists in musicals just like this one. Enjoy the show!
Brodie is a performing artist who works and creates on the stolen traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. A graduate of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program and a recent graduate of Studio 58’s Acting Program, he is delighted to be making his debut with Align Entertainment’s Beauty and the Beast. Other past credits include: Ensemble in The Prom, Junior in Crazy for You (RCMT), Don in A Chorus Line and Phoebus in Metamorphoses (Studio 58), Sparky in Forever Plaid (First Impressions), Otto Kringelein in Grand Hotel (Arbutus Studio), and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Secondary Characters). Brodie is grateful to be able to work with and have fun with other talented artists in musicals just like this one. Enjoy the show!
Brontë Gooselaw
Ensemble / Wolf
This is Brontë’s sixth show with Align, and she couldn’t be more excited! Past credits include Show Person in Curtains! (Applause! Theatre Society), Marcellus in Music Man (Lindbjerg Academy), Babette in Beauty and the Beast (Lindbjerg Academy), Ensemble in Seussical (Align Entertainment), and Little Red Riding Hood in Shrek (Align Entertainment). She is experienced in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Thank you to everyone in the cast and crew for being so fantastic to work with! Enjoy the show.
This is Brontë’s sixth show with Align, and she couldn’t be more excited! Past credits include Show Person in Curtains! (Applause! Theatre Society), Marcellus in Music Man (Lindbjerg Academy), Babette in Beauty and the Beast (Lindbjerg Academy), Ensemble in Seussical (Align Entertainment), and Little Red Riding Hood in Shrek (Align Entertainment). She is experienced in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Thank you to everyone in the cast and crew for being so fantastic to work with! Enjoy the show.
Chris Adams**
Cogsworth
Chris is delighted to return to Align Entertainment after having flown through the skies as Scuttle the Seagull in The Little Mermaid in 2017. Chris is a two-time Ovation Award Winning actor, two-time Jessie Award Winning producer, and a two-time Jessie Award nominated director. As an actor, he toured Canada for a year in The Number 14, starred as Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Globe Theatre, and originated the role of the Pied Pipper in Axis Theatre’s original musical Hamelin. He is the Co-Managing Artistic Director of Raincity Theatre; up next he directs Jason Robert Brown’s Parade.
Chris is delighted to return to Align Entertainment after having flown through the skies as Scuttle the Seagull in The Little Mermaid in 2017. Chris is a two-time Ovation Award Winning actor, two-time Jessie Award Winning producer, and a two-time Jessie Award nominated director. As an actor, he toured Canada for a year in The Number 14, starred as Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Globe Theatre, and originated the role of the Pied Pipper in Axis Theatre’s original musical Hamelin. He is the Co-Managing Artistic Director of Raincity Theatre; up next he directs Jason Robert Brown’s Parade.
Dakota Hutchins
Ensemble / Gaston Understudy
Dakota is thrilled to be making his debut appearance with Align! Dakota graduated from Capilano University’s Musical Theatre program in 2022. Some of his previous credits include Ensemble in Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Pete in Crazy for You (Royal City Musical Theatre), Senator Fipp in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Schroeder in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (CapU Studios).
Dakota is thrilled to be making his debut appearance with Align! Dakota graduated from Capilano University’s Musical Theatre program in 2022. Some of his previous credits include Ensemble in Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Pete in Crazy for You (Royal City Musical Theatre), Senator Fipp in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Schroeder in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (CapU Studios).
Elena Banares
Chip
Elena has been dancing ballet since she was three years old and has taken some tap, jazz, contemporary, acro and musical theatre along the way. Her first dance recital was at the age of three, and she has maintained her passion for performing ever since. Her first music lesson started at six months old and continues to this day. This is her Align debut but select credits include The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre); The Nutcracker (Goh Ballet); The Nutcracker (Royal City Youth Ballet). Elena wants to thank Align Entertainment’s creative team for this fantastic opportunity to play the role of Chip. Special thanks to all her teachers, friends, and especially her family for all the love and support. Enjoy the show!
Elena has been dancing ballet since she was three years old and has taken some tap, jazz, contemporary, acro and musical theatre along the way. Her first dance recital was at the age of three, and she has maintained her passion for performing ever since. Her first music lesson started at six months old and continues to this day. This is her Align debut but select credits include The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre); The Nutcracker (Goh Ballet); The Nutcracker (Royal City Youth Ballet). Elena wants to thank Align Entertainment’s creative team for this fantastic opportunity to play the role of Chip. Special thanks to all her teachers, friends, and especially her family for all the love and support. Enjoy the show!
Elisabeth Pollock
Ensemble / Les Filles Understudy
Elisabeth is excited to be taking part in her first Align Show as part of the cast! In past years, Elisabeth has participated in Align shows as a stagehand for Annie, and Shrek the Musical. Select theatre credits Include Lumière, Beauty and the Beast; Tanya, Mamma Mia (Lindbjerg Academy) and Mrs. Tottendale, The Drowsy Chaperone (Rivers Edge theater). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elisabeth is excited to be taking part in her first Align Show as part of the cast! In past years, Elisabeth has participated in Align shows as a stagehand for Annie, and Shrek the Musical. Select theatre credits Include Lumière, Beauty and the Beast; Tanya, Mamma Mia (Lindbjerg Academy) and Mrs. Tottendale, The Drowsy Chaperone (Rivers Edge theater). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elliette Latimer
Kids Ensemble
Elliette is so thrilled to be a part of this production of Beauty and the Beast! Ellie adores musical theatre and has been performing ever since she was 4 years old. Some of her favourite shows include Elf Jr,, Annie, and Seussical. Ellie also loves all styles of dance and can be found at her studio most days of the week. She is passionate about volunteering for the younger dance and theatre classes and enjoys acting and training for film and tv. Elliette would like to thank her family, especially her little sister Charlie and all of her dance and theatre teachers. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elliette is so thrilled to be a part of this production of Beauty and the Beast! Ellie adores musical theatre and has been performing ever since she was 4 years old. Some of her favourite shows include Elf Jr,, Annie, and Seussical. Ellie also loves all styles of dance and can be found at her studio most days of the week. She is passionate about volunteering for the younger dance and theatre classes and enjoys acting and training for film and tv. Elliette would like to thank her family, especially her little sister Charlie and all of her dance and theatre teachers. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Emily Matchette
Lefou
Emily could not be more excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College. Passionate about youth theatre and creating an open and safe rehearsal space, they are a musical theatre instructor at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts. Select performing credits include: Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical (Align Entertainment), Ensemble in Mamma Mia (Arts Club Theatre Company), Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22), and Lou Ann in Hairspray (Theatre Under The Stars).
Emily could not be more excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College. Passionate about youth theatre and creating an open and safe rehearsal space, they are a musical theatre instructor at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts. Select performing credits include: Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical (Align Entertainment), Ensemble in Mamma Mia (Arts Club Theatre Company), Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22), and Lou Ann in Hairspray (Theatre Under The Stars).
Emma Dotto
Ensemble / Madame De La Grande Bouche Understudy
Emma is thrilled to be making her Align Entertainment debut this winter. When she isn’t at rehearsal, she is a K-5 music teacher. Theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Theatre Under the Stars), and Kismet in Concert (Royal City Musical Theatre).
Emma is thrilled to be making her Align Entertainment debut this winter. When she isn’t at rehearsal, she is a K-5 music teacher. Theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Theatre Under the Stars), and Kismet in Concert (Royal City Musical Theatre).
Spencer Switft
Monsieur D'arque / Beast Understudy / Ensemble
Spencer Swift is incredibly excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. This is their first show with Align entertainment, and their first show since Graduating from Capilano University's Musical Theatre department. Spencer wants to thank their family for supporting them and always being there to lend an ear.
Spencer Swift is incredibly excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. This is their first show with Align entertainment, and their first show since Graduating from Capilano University's Musical Theatre department. Spencer wants to thank their family for supporting them and always being there to lend an ear.
Georgia Orchard
Narrator / Kids Ensemble / Chip Understudy
Georgia Orchard has been a student at Lindbjerg Academy for four years with classes in jazz, acro, lyrical, glee choir, and musical theatre. Georgia has most recently played Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and performed in Matilda, Peter Pan, Dear Edwina, Guys and Dolls, and Frozen. When she isn’t singing and dancing, she loves acting for film & TV and has had roles in Hallmark’s “My Christmas Family Tree” and commercials including Olay and Xfinity. She has also trained with Tricity Studios and LeBlanc School of Acting.
Georgia Orchard has been a student at Lindbjerg Academy for four years with classes in jazz, acro, lyrical, glee choir, and musical theatre. Georgia has most recently played Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and performed in Matilda, Peter Pan, Dear Edwina, Guys and Dolls, and Frozen. When she isn’t singing and dancing, she loves acting for film & TV and has had roles in Hallmark’s “My Christmas Family Tree” and commercials including Olay and Xfinity. She has also trained with Tricity Studios and LeBlanc School of Acting.
Grayson Besworth
Kids Ensemble
Grayson has been singing and dancing his whole life. Grayson loves to be on stage and was proud to be in the recent production of Matilda with TUTS. He also belongs to the amazing Lindbjerg Academy. Some credits are: Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr., BullFrog in Honk! Jr., Winthrop in The Music Man and more! Grayson does four different types of dance: Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Lyrical. When not on stage, he is making musicals with his friends and creating Lego stop motion films. He would like to thank Mr. Chad for this opportunity to be in his first Align production. Now, be our guest and enjoy the show!
Grayson has been singing and dancing his whole life. Grayson loves to be on stage and was proud to be in the recent production of Matilda with TUTS. He also belongs to the amazing Lindbjerg Academy. Some credits are: Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr., BullFrog in Honk! Jr., Winthrop in The Music Man and more! Grayson does four different types of dance: Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Lyrical. When not on stage, he is making musicals with his friends and creating Lego stop motion films. He would like to thank Mr. Chad for this opportunity to be in his first Align production. Now, be our guest and enjoy the show!
Hazel Kaldestad
Kids Ensemble
Hazel is thrilled to be making her Align debut in Beauty and the Beast! Hazel has been in love with musical theatre ever since joining Lindbjerg Academy in 2019, when she was cast as Wendy in Peter Pan Jr. Subsequent roles in junior productions at Lindbjerg include Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz), Jovie (Elf the Musical), Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), Middle Anna/Ensemble (Frozen), Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), and Rudolpho/Ensemble (Matilda the Musical). Hazel is in 8th grade at Moody Middle in Port Moody. She studies voice, musical theatre, tap, jazz, ballet, and competition classes. She thanks her family and all her teachers at Lindbjerg for their love and support, and Align for this opportunity. Enjoy the show!
Hazel is thrilled to be making her Align debut in Beauty and the Beast! Hazel has been in love with musical theatre ever since joining Lindbjerg Academy in 2019, when she was cast as Wendy in Peter Pan Jr. Subsequent roles in junior productions at Lindbjerg include Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz), Jovie (Elf the Musical), Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), Middle Anna/Ensemble (Frozen), Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), and Rudolpho/Ensemble (Matilda the Musical). Hazel is in 8th grade at Moody Middle in Port Moody. She studies voice, musical theatre, tap, jazz, ballet, and competition classes. She thanks her family and all her teachers at Lindbjerg for their love and support, and Align for this opportunity. Enjoy the show!
Jacob Woike*
Beast
Jacob is so inspired to take part in telling this story about the transformative power of love. Select credits: Ghost: The Musical (Chemainus Theatre), The Legend of Georgia McBride, Les Misérables (Arts Club), Lead Vocalist (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines), Vimy (Western Canada Theatre), Pure ‘90s (Stage West Theatre), A Little Night Music (Patrick Street Productions). Film credits: Woman of the Hour (Vertigo Films; Anna Kendrick). Thank you to Chad and the whole team at Align. All my love to my wonderful family, Hod, and always to Melissa and Shannon.
Jacob is so inspired to take part in telling this story about the transformative power of love. Select credits: Ghost: The Musical (Chemainus Theatre), The Legend of Georgia McBride, Les Misérables (Arts Club), Lead Vocalist (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines), Vimy (Western Canada Theatre), Pure ‘90s (Stage West Theatre), A Little Night Music (Patrick Street Productions). Film credits: Woman of the Hour (Vertigo Films; Anna Kendrick). Thank you to Chad and the whole team at Align. All my love to my wonderful family, Hod, and always to Melissa and Shannon.
Jessica Wong
Enchantress / Ensemble / Belle Understudy
Jessica is an emerging theatre performer, producer and voice actor living on the traditional, ancestral and stolen territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples. Some recent acting highlights include - Curtains (Applause), Before They Cut Down Our Tree (Vancouver Fringe Festival), The Prom (TUTS), The Treadmill (Ignite Festival), 30 Neo-Futurist Plays (Bramble Theatre) and Light Rapid Transit (Coffeehouse Theatre). When not acting, she also works as a co-founder of Bramble Theatre Collective (@brambletheatreco). Through Bramble, she is passionately working towards nurturing a love of theatre for artists who, like herself, may have struggled to find their place and hopes to invite a more diverse range of artists to join the theatre world.
Jessica is an emerging theatre performer, producer and voice actor living on the traditional, ancestral and stolen territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples. Some recent acting highlights include - Curtains (Applause), Before They Cut Down Our Tree (Vancouver Fringe Festival), The Prom (TUTS), The Treadmill (Ignite Festival), 30 Neo-Futurist Plays (Bramble Theatre) and Light Rapid Transit (Coffeehouse Theatre). When not acting, she also works as a co-founder of Bramble Theatre Collective (@brambletheatreco). Through Bramble, she is passionately working towards nurturing a love of theatre for artists who, like herself, may have struggled to find their place and hopes to invite a more diverse range of artists to join the theatre world.
Jocelyn Tsui
La Fille De La Ville
Jocelyn has had the pleasure of performing in three Align productions – Seussical, The Little Mermaid, and Shrek in 2014 – and she is thrilled to return with one of her dream shows! Other performing credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Gateway Theatre) and Cinderella (Theatre Under the Stars). In 2020, Jocelyn co-founded The Parallel Project, a writing workshop that commissions original monologues written by and for IBPOC artists. Since then, she has produced the MSG Lab with vAct (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), and she currently works as a producer and arts administrator at the Arts Club. She holds a Diploma of Musical Theatre from Capilano University and will graduate from SFU with a Bachelor of Arts in the spring. Thanks as always to her family and the creative team for their support!
Jocelyn has had the pleasure of performing in three Align productions – Seussical, The Little Mermaid, and Shrek in 2014 – and she is thrilled to return with one of her dream shows! Other performing credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Gateway Theatre) and Cinderella (Theatre Under the Stars). In 2020, Jocelyn co-founded The Parallel Project, a writing workshop that commissions original monologues written by and for IBPOC artists. Since then, she has produced the MSG Lab with vAct (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), and she currently works as a producer and arts administrator at the Arts Club. She holds a Diploma of Musical Theatre from Capilano University and will graduate from SFU with a Bachelor of Arts in the spring. Thanks as always to her family and the creative team for their support!
Kim Bunka
Ensemble
Kim is thrilled to be in her second Align show after playing Mrs. Mayor Who in Seussical last year. She has been performing in theatre for over 25 years with favourite credits including Jen in John and Jen (Undiscovered Theatre), Connie Lane in Good News (Grant MacEwan), and Anne in Anne of Green Gables (Footlight Theatre - CTC Award of Merit). Kim also worked for Disney Cruise Line for eight years as both a performer and stage manager and enjoyed
bringing magical memories to guests of all ages. She had a Beauty and the Beast themed bedroom as a child so as you can imagine she’s ecstatic to be telling this tale as old as time! Kim thanks the entire Beauty and the Beast team for all their hard work as well as her dad and brother for their support. She knows her mom is watching from the best seat in the house!
Kim is thrilled to be in her second Align show after playing Mrs. Mayor Who in Seussical last year. She has been performing in theatre for over 25 years with favourite credits including Jen in John and Jen (Undiscovered Theatre), Connie Lane in Good News (Grant MacEwan), and Anne in Anne of Green Gables (Footlight Theatre - CTC Award of Merit). Kim also worked for Disney Cruise Line for eight years as both a performer and stage manager and enjoyed
bringing magical memories to guests of all ages. She had a Beauty and the Beast themed bedroom as a child so as you can imagine she’s ecstatic to be telling this tale as old as time! Kim thanks the entire Beauty and the Beast team for all their hard work as well as her dad and brother for their support. She knows her mom is watching from the best seat in the house!
Leah Newson
Ensemble / Babette Understudy
Leah is a graduate of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program and she is delighted to be back with Align for her sixth show! Select onstage credits include: Lily St. Regis in Annie (Align Entertainment), Kate/Dance Captain in Legally Blonde (Align Entertainment), Miss Smythe/Ensemble /Dance Captain in Mary Poppins (TUTS), Fraulein Kost in Cabaret (Exit 22). Leah would like to thank the entire production team and cast for their hard work and dedication, and her family for their love and support. Enjoy the show!
Leah is a graduate of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program and she is delighted to be back with Align for her sixth show! Select onstage credits include: Lily St. Regis in Annie (Align Entertainment), Kate/Dance Captain in Legally Blonde (Align Entertainment), Miss Smythe/Ensemble /Dance Captain in Mary Poppins (TUTS), Fraulein Kost in Cabaret (Exit 22). Leah would like to thank the entire production team and cast for their hard work and dedication, and her family for their love and support. Enjoy the show!
Lucas Gregory
Young Prince / Ensemble / Wolf
Since sticking his tongue to a lamp post in Align's memorable production of A Christmas Story, Lucas has been busy acting, singing and dancing his way through Vancouver's musical theatre scene. Roles include Troy Bolton (High School Musical), Harold Hill (The Music Man), The Huntsman (Snow White) and most recently in last summer's Theatre Under The Stars fabulous production of Matilda. Lucas lives the North Shore life but was born in Essex, England. His big ambition remains to tread the boards of London's West End. @lucasvictorgregory
Since sticking his tongue to a lamp post in Align's memorable production of A Christmas Story, Lucas has been busy acting, singing and dancing his way through Vancouver's musical theatre scene. Roles include Troy Bolton (High School Musical), Harold Hill (The Music Man), The Huntsman (Snow White) and most recently in last summer's Theatre Under The Stars fabulous production of Matilda. Lucas lives the North Shore life but was born in Essex, England. His big ambition remains to tread the boards of London's West End. @lucasvictorgregory
Lulu Hughes
Ensemble / Wolf
Lulu is thrilled to be back on the Align stage for her third show, after being in Shrek 2014 and Seussical. She has been training and performing with Lindbjerg Academy for the past 13 years and is a grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Past credits include Marcellus in The Music Man (Lindbjerg Academy), Charlie Brown In You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Best Players), and Lemur/Who in Seussical (Align Entertainment). She would like to thank the cast and production team for all their hard work and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Lulu is thrilled to be back on the Align stage for her third show, after being in Shrek 2014 and Seussical. She has been training and performing with Lindbjerg Academy for the past 13 years and is a grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Past credits include Marcellus in The Music Man (Lindbjerg Academy), Charlie Brown In You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Best Players), and Lemur/Who in Seussical (Align Entertainment). She would like to thank the cast and production team for all their hard work and she hopes you enjoy the show!
*The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy(DOT).
**Appearing with the special Permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
Abigail Besworth
Adam Volk
Alex House
Arielle Ballance
Ben Paul
Brad Trenaman
Chad Matchette
Chersea
Chris Frederickson
Clint Latimer
Dan Wiebe
Daniel Curalli
Daniel Monaghan
Dave McRae
Em Lohnes
Emily Matchette
Erik Volk
Erin Matchette
Ethan Knoll
Hannah Lohnes
Heidi Barber
Ian Ballard
Jan Ballard
Jayda Grant
Jocelyn Tsui
Jodi Kaldestad
John Bradbury
Jordan Chalmers
Jordan Stasuk
Kelsey Tierney
Kenneth MacDonald
Kevin Woo
Lia Wolfe
Maxine Hamerton
Melissa Turpin
Patti Volk
Peter Abando
Rob Newington
Sara Lohnes
Tony Hemsley
Valentina Picariello
Backstage Crew / Props Assistants
Load In Crew
Technical Director
Arielle Ballance
Lighting Board Op. / Head Electrician
Lighting Designer
Co-Producer / Director
Carpentry / Set Build
Follow Spot Operators
Carpentry / Set Build
Carpenter / Assitant Stage Manager
Fight Director
Follow Spot Operators
Production Crew
Props Manager / Assistant Stage Manager
Social Media / Graphics
Load In Crew
Production Assistant
Michael J Fox Theatre Technician(s)
Backstage Crew / Props Assistant
Volunteer Coordinator
Hair / Makeup
Hair / Makeup
Assistant Music Director
Dance Captain / Fight Captain
Carpentry / Set Build
Carpentry / Set Build
Costumer / Head of Wardobe
Lead Painter (Set)
Costume Assistant
Sound Designer
Music Director
Rehearsal Pianists
Mic Technician
Choreographer
Co-Producer / Production Manager
Rehearsal Pianists
Carpentry / Set Build
Co-Producer / Stage Manager / Props
Head Flyman / Load In Crew
Backstage Crew
Alice Hu
Christopher Qiu
Daniel Fortin
Jennifer Innanen
Kevin McDonnell
Lia Wolfe
Lindsay Goldberg
Malcolm Francis
Maria Rossouw
Monica Sumulong Dumas
Peter Abando
Teigan Paish
Reed 1
Bass
Percussion
Reed 3
Violin
Keyboard 1
Trumpet
French Horn
Cello
Bass Alternate
Keyboard 2
Reed 2
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