Full Credits

RAFT is a contemporary dance work set on a misty lake ruled by unseen, fantastical forces. Three women — once strangers — find themselves together on a fragile raft, suspended between life and death, witnessing wonder and danger in equal measure. The piece moves through grief and uncertainty not to resolve it, but to open space for trust, care, and one last epic shared adventure. As the women navigate this liminal world, fear softens into presence, and the unknown becomes a landscape of possibility and transformation.

Performers: Irian Fast-Sittler, Lilly Auty, Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington, Kate Marentette, Curren Bull, Erin Blackmore, Alexandra Porter, Nicholas Bunch

Choreography: Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington
Visual Design: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell
Sound Design: Tiffany Clarke, Norah Wardell
Costume Design: Kathy Veniez, Erin Blackmore, Harrison Smith, Laura Faber, Alexandra Porter, Norah Wardell

The Quest is a dance work for children and families that follows a baby swan on a magical journey to bring woodland and enchanted creatures together. Through simple, collaborative movement and narrated storytelling, the piece invites audiences to explore curiosity, courage, and friendship. Its accessible structure allows children to engage directly while creating moments of wonder and shared imagination.

Performers: Leo Suszczynski , Liam Elm, Irian Fast-Sittler, Lilly Auty, Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington, Kate Marentette, Curren Bull, Erin Blackmore, Alexandra Porter, Nicholas Bunch, Louise Frost, Tiffany Clarke, Harrison Smith, Catherine Johnston, Laura Faber, Emily Gilmour, Kathy Veniez

Choreography: Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington
Visual Design: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell
Writing: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell, Kate Marentette
Sound Design: Tiffany Clarke, Norah Wardell
Costume Design: Kathy Venez, Erin Blackmore, Harrison Smith, Laura Faber, Alexandra Porter, Catherine Johnston, Norah Wardell

Emily’s Letters is a contemporary dance work exploring intimacy, memory, and the bonds of friendship. Through layered movement and subtle text, the piece traces moments of trust, care, and reconciliation between close friends. The choreography invites audiences to witness vulnerability, connection, and the quiet power of human relationships.

Performers: Lilly Auty, Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington, Kate Marentette, Alexandra Porter, Tiffany Clarke

Choreography: Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington
Writing: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell
Sound Design: Tiffany Clarke, Norah Wardell

Dance Fables is a collection of short, adaptable dance works designed for festivals, galleries, and themed events. Each piece explores story, metaphor, or whimsy through movement, inviting audiences into playful, imaginative worlds. Its modular structure allows presentations to be curated around theme, space, or audience, making the collection versatile, engaging, and endlessly adaptable.

Performers: Leo Suszczynski, Lily Auty, Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington, Kate Marentette, Erin Blackmore, Nicholas Bunch, Tiffany Clarke, Harrison Smith, Nengi Adoki, Emily Gilmour

Choreography: Norah Wardell, Pheobe Harrington, Zoë Harrington
Visual Design: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell
Sound Design: Tiffany Clarke, Norah Wardell
Costume Design: Erin Blackmore, Harrison Smith, Laura Faber, Alexandra Porter, Norah Wardell

Our production of The Nutcracker reimagines the classic holiday tale through inventive choreography, vibrant design, and dynamic ensemble storytelling. Featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary movement, the performance invites audiences of all ages to experience wonder, imagination, and the magic of the season. This adaptable production can be presented on stage or in site-specific settings, bringing the story to life in new and memorable ways.

Production Crew

Artistic Directors and Script Writers: Norah Wardell, Laura Faber
Stage Manager: Nora Crete
Prop & Set Design: Laura Faber
Costume Design: Kathy Veniez, Alexandra Porter, Harrison Smith
Sound Engineer: Norah Wardell
Set Builder: Jim Hoare
Lighting: David Tanner

Assistant Stage Manager: Maddy Smith, Jessika Lennox, Vivien Heslett, Summer Bott, Courtney Boucher

Cast

Clara - Lily Youers
Nutcracker - Harrison Smith
Clara’s Mom/Rat King - Alexandra Porter
Leah - Ella Irvin
Luna - Vivian Ham
Miss Winter/Ice Queen - Emily Youers
Leah’s Mom/Coffee - Curren Bull
Luna’s Mom/Tea - Erin Blackmore
Sugarplum - Vivien Heslett
Godmother - Catherine Johnston
Johnny - Isaac Boucher
Lolly - Brie Lennox
Pop - Lyndon One Runner - Smith

Ensemble:
Nicholas Bunch, Cameron Bradley, Sophia Ham, Chloe Bott, Lucy Vanveen
Karoline Calin, Kathy Veniez

Radium Girls, written by DW Gregory, is a dramatic theatre work inspired by the real-life factory women of the 1920s who discovered the dangers of radium. The play explores resilience, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice, tracing how courage and collective action emerge in the face of systemic injustice. Through rich characterization and compelling storytelling, the piece invites audiences to witness the intersection of risk, hope, and human connection in a moment of historical and emotional intensity.

Production Crew

Artistic / Technical Director: Catherine Johnston
Stage Manager / Choreographer: Norah Wardell

Prop & Visual Design: Laura Faber
Sound Engineer: Tiffany Clarke
Projection / Video Design: Callie Johnston
Lighting: David Tanner (consultant), Norah Wardell

Assistant Stage Manager: Tiffany Clarke (Chief), Malone Bonneveld (SR), Lorelei Downes (SL)

Costume: Sarah Clark (Chief), Valkyrie Smith, Catherine Johnston, Laura Faber
Makeup: Tatiana Cooper
Hair Consultation: Lauren Salon on the Grand

Props: Laura Faber (Chief), Sarah Clark
Set: Cal Johnston (Chief), Laura Faber, Callie Johnston, Norah Wardell
Crew: Lorelei Downes, Shirley Downes, Maddy Smith, Lyndon One Runner-Smith, Mia Wolmarans, Brayden Benham, Daley O’Keefe, Colin Udowizcenko, Aiyana Ramsahoi

Masks Maker: Peter Skoggard
Poster / Publicity / Programme: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell, Callie Johnston, Deb Stanson
WODL Liaison: Jim Monaghan, Deb Stanson

Cast

The Women in the Factory

Grace Fryer — Rachel Estok
Kathryn Schaub — Emma Clare
Irene Rudolph — Kate Marentette
Mrs. Alma MacNeil — Erin Blackmore
Amelia Maggia — Jenna Worthy
Quinta Maggia McDonald — Valkyrie Smith
Albina Maggia Larice — Ella Blair
Edna Hussman — Sarah Clark

The Company Men

Arthur Roeder — Acey Kaspar
Edward Markley — Ken Cameron
C.B. “Charlie” Lee — Gary Bryant*
Dr. Von Sochocky — Jim Monaghan
*Appearing with permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association

Their Family and Friends

Tom Kreider — Shayne Monaghan
Diane Roeder — Alexandra Porter
Harriet Roeder — Karolina Nickerson (9 yrs), Santana Nickerson (older, 30s)
Anna Fryer — Shirley Downes

The Advocates

Katherine Wiley — Melissa Wilkinson
Raymond Berry — Leigh Fishleigh

The Scientists

Dr. Joseph Kneff — Jerry Mouchian
Dr. Marie Curie — Gabrielle Uger
Frederick Flinn, Ph.D — Hanniel Ghezzi

The Press

Reporter Jack Youngwood — Rod Saunders
Sob Sister Nancy Jane Harlan — Louise Frost

Witnesses / Public Interest

William J.A. Bailey / Judge — Matthew Bunch
Mrs. Michaels / Shopper / Venecine Sales — Erin Blackmore
Society Woman (Mrs. James / Cora Middleton) — Kristien Wolmarans
Clerk — Gabrielle Uger
Photographer / Shopper — Nicholas Bunch
Shopper / Housekeeper — Deb Leworthy
Store Owner — Kathy Veniez
Elderly Widow — Shirley Downes
Lovesick Cowboy — Gary Bryant