Cast & Creative Team
ELF – The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy the Elf, who as a child mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bag of gifts and was transported to the North Pole. Buddy is unaware that he is actually human, but eventually his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
Running Time: Approximately 2.5 hours including intermission
Walter Hobbs
It’s that magical, bustling, bell ringing time of year! Kent is thrilled to be gamboling about the stage with this wonderfully talented company in Persephone’s production of ELF. Selected credits include; Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead, Pride and Prejudice, Persephone Theatre, The Comedy of Errors, As you Like It, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Condoville, Twelfth Night, Centaur Theatre, Montreal, Our Man in Havana, The Thin Man, Vertigo Theatre, Calgary/Persephone, The Woman in Black, Theatre New Brunswick, Wit, Oleanna, Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, Our Country’s Good, Fire, Sudbury Theatre Centre, The Love List, Stage West, Calgary, Becky’s New Car, Theatre North West, Prince George, Jack and the Snow Queen, Dancing Sky Theatre, Meacham, The Odyssey, MTYP, Winnipeg.
Santa & Greenway
Neil has been working across Canada for thirty years and it has taken him this long to get to Saskatchewan! (He is very excited about it.) Since graduating from National Theatre School in 1988 he has appeared with Geordie Productions, Canadian Stage Company, Theatre Passe Muraille, National Arts Centre, Alberta Theatre Projects, Geva Theatre Center (Rochester NY), Tarragon Theatre, Studio 180, Acting Up Stage, Theatre North West, The Grand Theatre, Theatre Aquarius, The Capitol Theatre and, most recently, Drayton Entertainment in their acclaimed production of 12 Angry Men in Grand Bend and Cambridge ON. In 1990 Neil joined the acting ensemble of the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake ON where he has been seen in more than sixty productions. Following the holiday season in Christmastown he will be returning to Shaw for his 30th season to play in Charley’s Aunt and Trouble in Mind.
Jovie
Alyssa is born and raised on Treaty 6 and jazzed to be in a Persephone musical! Recently, you may have seen her as Rosencrantz in Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Persephone) or Frosch in Die Fledermaus (Saskatoon Opera). Other credits: Hair (Mayfield), It’s A Wonderful Life, Little Women , Arturo Ui (Persephone), Chickens (Station Arts), Songs of A Prairie Girl (Wild Side/NAC), the Critter-nominated role for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Evil Dead : The Musical (Hit & Myth/Ground Zero), and Edmonton Sterling nominated Batboy (StraightEdge Theatre). She frequently puppeteers and clowns, sometimes across the globe. Have a magical holiday season!
Matthews, Shawanda, & Ensemble
Jacqueline is a Saskatoon based performer, choreographer, and teacher. She graduated from the U of S (BFA: Acting) and the Globe Theatre Conservatory. Performance credits include: The Penelopiad (Ferre Play), Mamma Mia, The Little Mermaid (Globe Theatre); Comedy of Errors, As You Like It, Hamlet, J. Caesar (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan); Pride and Prejudice, Mary Poppins, Mary’s Wedding, 25th Spelling Bee (Persephone Theatre); Displaced (Ground Cover); The Frenzy of Queen Maeve (Bzzt! Trap Door). Jackie is delighted to spending the holiday season at Persephone! Jackie is working on her Education degree and co-producing with Ferre Play Theatre. Sending love to my family and Dad.
Macy’s Girl, TV Reporter & Ensemble
Rachelle is an actor, singer, and dancer based out of Saskatoon. Rachelle has performed across Canada and is thrilled to be back on the Persephone Stage! A graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, Rachelle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with high honours and a Bachelor of Education with Distinction. She is also a recent SATA nominee for Outstanding Emerging Artist. Credits include: With Glowing Hearts (Dancing Sky Theatre), Pride and Prejudice (Persephone Theatre), The Dream Catchers (Charlottetown Festival), Cabaret, The Illusion, and Les Belles-Soeurs (Greystone Theatre). Upcoming: Unmasked (Live Five). Rachelle sends all her love to her friends and family for their never-ending support.
Emily & Ensemble
Janet is thrilled to be here for Persephone Theatre’s Elf! After spending the past year attending the HB Studio in NYC, she returned to Vancouver to join Raincity Theatre’s site specific Company. Next up: Talking Sex On Sunday (Firehall). Select credits: Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow (ACE), Fun Home, Godspell, Christmas Story, Les Misérables (Arts Club), 42nd Street (TUTS), Mamma Mia! (Mirvish), Life After (Toronto Fringe), Frog & Toad, Wizard of Oz (Carousel), Buddy Holly, Guys & Dolls (Chemainus), My Way (Globe), Seussical (WCT), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Port Hope), Pretty Woman, (Showboat). Happy Holidays!! www.janetgigliotti.com
Michelle
Taylor Skye Hanley is one thrilled 11 year old, excited to be playing the part of Michelle in Elf, the Musical! Taylor absolutely loves performing, whether it be singing, acting or dancing on a stage, in front of a camera or just around the house. Taylor’s theatrical debut was in 2018 in the SSP’s production of the musical Annie playing the orphan Tessie. Also last year, Taylor flew to Ontario to write and record her first original pop single called Sing, and then returned to Ontario later that year to portray the character Elizabeth in the award winning web-series called The Vault. This year has been equally exciting with Taylor not only being cast in Elf, but releasing her second original song & music video called Dancing on The Beach and booking the role of Shauna in the short film The Events at Unity Farm which just wrapped filming in Alberta this Sept. Taylor has performed on Global News, CTV and has been booked to sing our National Anthem at several Blades hockey games this season. Taylor hopes you enjoy the performance and thanks everyone for their support of her dreams on stage and off! ***Skye’s the Limit!***
Buddy
Persephone Theatre: Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof
Other Theatre: Lumberjacks in Love (Chemainus Theatre); Bright Star (Rosebud Theatre); Mamma Mia (Globe Theatre); Mary Poppins (Rubarb Theatre); Tent Meeting, Chickens (Station Arts Theatre Centre); Chickens, Volstead Blues (Souris Valley Theatre); Munsch Mania Tour ’16, ’17, ’18 (Wide Open Children’s Theatre); Diamond Tooth Gerties (Dynamite Stage Productions); Masterclass (Arts Club Theatre).
Upcoming: The Curst (Dancing Sky Theatre); Chariots of Fire (Rosebud Theatre)
Felix is a Saskatoon based actor, singer, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts, holds a certification in stage combat from Fight Directors Canada, has trained in clown at the Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance, and really does love Christmas. Thank you to the Persephone family and Sarah for the magic.
Sam & Ensemble
Originally hailing from the West Coast, Aerhyn is ecstatic to be making his professional Saskatchewan debut at Persephone, after previously touring with SaskExpress in Regina. Favourite credits include: Bob Cratchit in Christmas Carol (Magnus), Man 2 in Songs For a New World (Fabulist), NYC Man in I Love You Because, and originating roles new musicals. Aerhyn would like to thank Sarah, Shelley, and Deb for their trust in his abilities, and the Lau clan for their continued support. Aerhyn agrees with Buddy: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Enjoy the show!
Michelle
Casey is very proud and excited to be playing the role of Michelle in this production of Elf The Musical! Broadway show tunes are her favourite kind of music!
Casey is in grade six at George Vanier. She takes dance and musical theatre classes and loves the MT summer camps at SaskExpress. She played an orphan in SSP 2018 production of Annie.
Casey is grateful for this opportunity to be part of such a heart-warming show. She thanks her family (& the cats), all her friends, and her teachers who have guided her along this fun-filled path!
Charlie & Ensemble
Mark’s honoured to be back at Persephone, where past adventures include: Spelling Bee, Urinetown, Robin Hood, Little Women, The Guardsman, Beauty & the Beast, Strike!, and Who Has Seen the Wind? He’s also performed with Globe Theatre, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Live Five, Station Arts, Metro Theatre, Saskatoon/Regina/Victoria Symphony Orchestras, Saskatoon Opera and companies in USA, UK, Europe and Israel. Mark dedicates his performance to the memory of his late mother — who first taught him voice and fostered his love of theatre. He thanks his colleagues at STARS air ambulance and sends much love to his beautiful family: Tracy, Carter and Lincoln.
Chadwick & Ensemble
Benjamin is thrilled to be back in his hometown of Saskatoon! He first discovered his love for theatre in Persephone’s Youth Programs, as well as by being a part of the 2008 production of A Christmas Carol on this very stage. He graduated in May from the acting program at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, QC, where he had the privilege of learning from some of Canada’s top theatre artists, and playing in shows such as Cloud 9, Macbeth, and 7 Stories. Outside of acting, Benjamin has a fierce love of baseball, and his family.
Deb & Ensemble
Lindsay is a Jessie-nominated actor, singer, dancer, musician and educator based in Vancouver, BC and is making her Persephone Theatre debut in this magical show! Lindsay proudly holds a Musical Theatre Diploma and a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Capilano University. Favourite credits include April in Company (Raincity Theatre), Squirrelle in Elephant and Piggy’s We Are in a Play (Carousel Theatre for Young People), Mary Lou Sokoloff in Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story (Globe Theatre), Charlotte in A Little Night Music (PSP/Gateway), Lydia in Pride and Prejudice (Chemainus Theatre Festival), The Student in Godspell (Arts Club) and Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical (Theatre Under the Stars) which was also directed by the lovely Sarah Rodgers! When she’s not on stage you can find her on the screen on TSN as the Host of STIHL TIMBERSPORT CANADA. Big love to my Elf family, my real family, daCosta, and G for their warmth here in the North Pole…I mean Saskatoon! xx
Manager & Ensemble
Leon is very proud to make his return to Persephone. After finishing an amazing run of Million Dollar Quartet at the Mayfield Theatre in Edmonton, he is very glad to be home. After wrapping a recent run at Persephone Theater of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, he is grateful to return this Christmas for Elf: The Musical. Other credits include: Harry in Mamma Mia at the Citadel Theatre, Bert in Mary Poppins (co-pro with Western Canada Theatre), Jerry in Full Monty (co-pro with Patrick Street Productions), and Gordon in Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Leon has also had the pleasure of playing Sam Philips in Million Dollar Quartet at both Chemainus Theatre and Theatre Aquarius. Hugs to KJ and Sawyer, the loves of his life. Follow Leon on Instagram @leonwilley
Musical Director & Orchestra Leader
It’s a joy to spend Christmas at Persephone Theatre, which has held a place in Deborah’s heart ever since she began working in the Box Office in the early ’90s. Once Tibor Feheregyhazi gave her the chance to direct music for the first time, the shows (and years) started to add up: Buddy Holly Story, Evita, Beauty and the Beast, Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Urinetown, Little Women, and many other Persephone productions. Deb is also grateful for lasting creative relationships with Dancing Sky, Stations Arts, and Rosebud Theatre. She is recipient of two SATAwards, for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre. She was recently seen as Icarius in Ferre Play’s The Penelopiad and Polonius in Hamlet. Deb sings in the Juno-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir, which has just released the recording Seasons of Life and Landscape.
Percussion
David is a long-time member of Saskatoon’s music community and has been a part of the pit orchestras for many of the musicals produced at Persephone Theatre. Just a few of his favorites would include, Menopositive, Nunsense, Three Penny Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, Evita and the Sound of Music. Other musicals in different venues include Andrew Lippa’s jon & jen (Live 5), Steven Soundheim’s Assassins, and Into the Woods (Greystone Theatre). He has also performed many times in the percussion section of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra over the past 30 years. David is very pleased to be returning to Persephone to be part of Deb’s music team once again.
Keyboard
Composer, performer, and educator Paul Suchan graduated with a B.Mus/B.Mus Ed (2007) from the University of Saskatchewan and M.Mus in Composition (2012) from the Université de Montréal where he studied with composer Alan Belkin. Mr. Suchan’s compositions have been performed across Canada, the United States and Europe by leading university ensembles, symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, community groups, choirs, small ensembles and others. He is the Co-Founder of the Strata Festival of New Music, an annual 3 day festival dedicated to high quality performances and commissions of Saskatchewan and Prairie composers. He is currently based in Saskatoon.
Reeds
Gerard Weber has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Canada, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and has performed as a soloist with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, the Regina Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Florida Orchestra. Gerard is currently based in Saskatoon as a performer and private instructor, in addition to teaching as a sessional lecturer in the University of Saskatchewan Department of Music. In Saskatoon, Gerard frequently performs with a number of musical organizations, including the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra, the North Saskatchewan Wind Symphony, the Strata New Music Festival (www.sasknewmusic.com), and the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival.
Trombone
A frequent performer with numerous musical organizations in Saskatoon such as the Symphony, Jazz bands, Klezmer, or Chamber groups, Brian is pleased to be part of Elf: The Musical. His last performance with Persephone was Urinetown in 2011, but he is no stranger to musical theatre, having been musical director for many high school productions and accompanied theatre orchestras for the Saskatoon Summer Players and Saskatoon Opera. He looks forward to enhancing your Christmas season with today’s performance.
Children's Chorus
Arri is honoured and excited to be making her musical debut with Persephone Theatre. An accomplished dancer with Sitter School of Dance and Saskatoon Salsa Dance Co., Arri has performed in several competitions and on stages across North America including New York, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico. Arri also enjoys playing ringette, taking care of her many animals, and staying connected to her Métis and Ecuadorian roots through family and cultural activities.
Children's Chorus
Kai is excited to return to Persephone for Elf, having appeared as Michael in Mary Poppins. In grade nine at Aden Bowman, Kai’s recent credits include The Curate Shakespeare’s As You Like It (Bowman Players), Shrek, and Caberet (Saskatoon Summer Players), several shows with SaskExpress including Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods, and JD in the upcoming production of Heathers. Recent film credits include a video for Affinity Credit Union and a short film for Floor Thirteen Films. Kai is in awe of this amazing cast and wishes everyone the most magical holiday season!
Children's Chorus
Jenna is happy to be returning to Persephone, having last appeared as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins. Jenna is currently in grade 10 at Holy Cross and in addition to being in the band and choir, she recently played Ariel in her school’s production of The Little Mermaid. Along with studying acting, voice and dance, Jenna’s experience includes a number of musical productions with SaskExpress, a film with Floor Thirteen Films, and a feature in Teen Look Magazine. Jenna would like to thank all her teachers, past and present, for their support and everyone who is part of ELF for making it such a fantastic experience.
Children's Chorus
Eden Friggstad is very excited to make her Persephone debut in this holiday production of Elf: The Musical. Eden is a grade 4 student at Lakeridge School. She has been dancing with Studio One in Saskatoon since she was 4 years old in many types of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, acro, hip hop, contemporary and lyrical. She also studies piano and voice and has participated in Persephone Theatre summer camps.
She would like to thank her supportive family and all of her school, music and dance teachers for nurturing her passion for the performing arts.
Children's Chorus
Eden is thrilled to be joining the Elf Children’s Chorus. She is a member of the Sask Express Expressions performance group. Musical theatre highlights include the role of July in Annie (Saskatoon Summer Players), Little Red in Into the Woods and Michael in Elf Jr. (Sask Express Studio), Dragon and Teen Fiona in Shrek, Jr., and Marty in Madagascar Jr. (George Vanier Fine Arts School). Eden sincerely thanks her family, friends and teachers for believing in her and supporting her passions. Eden enjoys fitness, writing songs and musicals, playing guitar, singing loudly, dancing her heart out, and meaningful friendships.
Children's Chorus
Luke couldn’t be happier to be joining the Children’s Chorus in Persephone Theatre’s production of Elf. Luke loves the challenge and thrill of performing. His favourite musical theatre role was Cogsworth in Beauty & the Beast Jr. (Sask Express Studio). He has also performed in Shrek Jr., Seussical, and The Lion King Jr. (Sask Express Studio) and is a new member of the Mini Express performance group. Luke is thankful to have so much support from family, friends and teachers! Luke has many interests and especially enjoys karate and MMA, dance, playing guitar, flag football, water-skiing, and golf.
Children's Chorus
Antony is thrilled to make his Persephone debut in the ensemble of this fun production of Elf: The Musical! A 7th grade student at École St. Matthew School, Antony trains with voice teacher Chris Kelly and the whole team at Brenda’s School of Baton and Dance (BSOBAD). He also studies piano, saxophone and plays hockey. Credits: Annie (Saskatoon Summer Players), The Lion King, Shrek, Mary Poppins, The Wizard Of Oz (Saskexpress). Antony would like to thank his friends, family and all of his school, music, dance and hockey teachers for their support and guidance!
Remember kids : THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS! ENJOY THE SHOW, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Children's Chorus
Dale has a great passion for musical theatre and is thrilled to be part of Elf: The Musical.
Dale is loving high school at Aden Bowman. She takes classes for dance and musical theatre at the SaskExpress and enjoys the MT summer intensives. She proudly performed the role of Annie in 2018 and recently portrayed Little Red Riding Hood in the 2019 production of Into the Woods for SSP.
She loves listening and singing to showtunes AT ALL TIMES even if it drives everyone crazy!! Dale thanks her family and teachers for understanding her passion…She’s really excited for this show to start!
Children's Chorus
Chloe Stephenson is very excited to be a part of this Elf production! Chloe spends most of her days training in singing and dance in the RAD and ADAPT syllabi. She performed in Royal Winnipeg’s Romeo and Juliet as well as Moscow Ballet’s The Nutcracker. She has won various dance competition scolarships and top mark awards. She would like to thank her family and teachers for all of their support!
Children's Chorus
Violet is so excited to be part of Persephone Theatre’s Elf! She dances and trains at La Danse and recently completed her RAD grade two exam. Violet was is Saskatoon Summer Players’ Annie (Tessie) and can be seen around the province competing in different dance competitions. Her favourite classes are tap and musical theatre. Violet wants to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hopes you enjoy the show!
Director
Sarah Rodgers has a special history with Persephone Theatre. She was hired, years ago, to do her very first professional production, as an actor, by director Henry Woolf to appear in Something’s Afoot. Sarah was also thrilled to bring her hit production of Billy Bishop Goes to War to the Persephone in 2009. Sarah had a wonderful time directing Persephone’s production of Treasure Island nominated for six SATAward nominations. Sarah is a busy director based in Vancouver: highlights: Lila (Rosebud Theatre); The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Christians (Pacific Theatre); The Audience (The Arts Club Stanley Alliance Theatre); And Bella Sings (Firehall Theatre); Cinderella (Theatre Under the Stars). Sarah has her BFA(Acting); MFA (Directing) from the University of British Columbia.
Sarah is thrilled to be back at Persephone Theatre and sends a hearty thank you to Del Surjik and Johnna Wright for their great support over the years.
Choreography
Selected choreography credits: Sound of Music and The Matchmaker (Arts Club Theatre Co.); Into the Woods, Pirates of Penzance, She Loves Me (Thousand Islands Playhouse); The Duchess, (Ruby Slippers); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (WCTC); Waiting for the Parade, (WCTC/TIP); Mamma Mia!, 42nd Street, (Theatre under the Stars); Guys & Dolls (Gateway Theatre); motion capture choreography for Barbie: The Princess & The Pauper (Mattel)
Selected performance credits: The Full Monty (Patrick Street Productions); Evita and My Fair Lady (ACTC); Rumpelteazer in CATS (National Tour); Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies “Hero Tapper”; Alice in Bye Bye Birdie (ABC-TV)
Shelley is also an instructor/choreographer at Capilano University Musical Theatre program and Studio 58 at Langara College.
Set Designer
Born in Rosetown Saskatchewan, Cameron is one of Canada’s most distinguished set and costume designers and a veteran of the Canadian stage. After studying design at the Wimbledon School of Art in London, England, Cameron returned to Canada as the Design Director for the Vancouver Playhouse (1972-81 ) and then Head of Design for the Shaw festival (1980-97).
Porteous has designed over 300 productions for theatre stages across Canada and has also had an extensive career designing for opera, film, and television. Risking the Void, a 40 year design retrospective of his life’s work was showcased at the Prague Quadrennial in 2012 and published by Theatre Museum Canada.
Cameron’s awards include a Queens Jubilee Medal for contributions to Canadian Theatre. He has served on the Canada Council in an advisory capacity and has taught design at Banff Centre for the Arts and Ryerson University.
It has been a privilege to return to my home province to design for the Saskatoon Opera and now Persephone Theatre.
Costume Designer
Bonnie is always happy to return to Persephone. Last season she designed costumes for Fiddler on the Roof and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Previously for Persephone, she designed for Hedda Gabler, Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island and A Christmas Carol. Bonnie has designed costumes and sets for theatres in many provinces, including Prince Edward Island, where she spends her summer at The Charlottetown Festival. She is a member of ADC.
Lighting Designer
Wendy is excited to be back with Persephone, previously having lit Pride and Prejudice (a SATA Nominee for Lighting Design). Elsewhere her work includes The Countess Maritza (Pacific Opera Victoria); Outside Mullingar (Chemainus Festival Theatre); 4000 Miles (Belfry); Annie – The Musical (Drayton Entertainment); Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Romeo and Juliet, Man of La Mancha, Tuesdays With Morrie (Globe Theatre); HMS Pinafore, The Trials of Ezra Pound (Stratford Festival); Dream A Little Dream, Annie – The Musical, Miracle on 34th Street (The Grand Theatre). For Film & Television: Zombies and Zombies 2 (Disney TV); Rocky Horror Picture Show 2016 (Fox TV). Coming up! Sweat (Theatre Aquarius) and Monty Python’s Spamalot (Stratford Festival)
Sound Designer
Clinton Ackerman has a diverse artistic practice, working as a composer, sound designer, and music educator. He has an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on music and social work from the University of Regina. As a community-engaged artist he facilitates creative music programming with youth in Regina for the holistic benefits music promotes. Collaboration is central to Clinton’s creative practice and he has enjoyed composing/designing for many theatre productions across Saskatchewan, most recently music directing Sum Theatre’s The Young Ones.
Stage Manager
Laura has been involved in Theatre for 40 years and has stage managed over 200 Productions. The first 10 years of her career were spent in Ontario. She studied Theatre at the University of Waterloo, then worked for the National Arts Centre, Upper Canada Playhouse and The Great Canadian Theatre Company, who enabled her to take a show to Expo 86 in Vancouver. The last 30 years Laura has been based in Saskatoon, where the first couple of years were spent with Twenty-Fifth Street Theatre. She then did the Ontario tour of “Romeo & Juliette” for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and continued working with them for over 20 years. Laura also started with Persephone Theatre around the same time and has stayed for over 25 years. She received the Henry Woolf Award for lifetime achievement in 2012.
Assistant Stage Manager
Liz is beyond thrilled to be home for Christmas and working on her favourite festive musical. Liz was last at Persephone for Trout Stanley. Elsewhere Liz has worked for Chemainus Theatre Festival, Globe Theatre, Arts Club, Gwaandak Theatre, Station Arts, Green Thumb Theatre, and the Stratford Festival. Outside of theatre Liz is a rock climber, cross-stitcher, and London Fog connoisseur. Liz will be sticking around Saskatoon to SM Constellations and Stones in his Pockets before heading back to Vancouver Island for the summer. For the niece and the nephew for always.
Apprentice Stage Manager
Mackenzie is a Saskatoon-based theatre artist, and a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan’s BFA Acting program. He is excited to join the Persephone stage management team for the first time. Stage management credits include The Young Ones (Sum Theatre), Alone @ Home (Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre), Season’s Greetings (Greystone Theatre). You might have seen him in Scapin (La Troupe du Jour), Manuscript (Channel Theatre), For Art’s Sake and Jabber (Persephone Theatre), The Merry Wives of Windsor and Titus A. puppet revenge (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan). Upcoming projects include stage managing for Every Brilliant Thing (Burnt Thicket Theatre), Unmasked (Yin Yang Theatre/ Live Five), and writing for the Short Cuts Festival (Hardly Art). He spends his free time hiking in the backcountry with his partner Megan, trying not to get lost. Big thanks to Megan and my family for their love and support!
