| Brian Gregory-Waters Director Brian Gregory began directing at a young age, when his father built him a stage in the basement of their home in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Since then, Brian has studied theatre at Brock University, the Stratford Festival of Canada and Sheridan Institute of Technology. In 2006, Brian began directing musical theatre in St. Catharines, Ontario and continued to do so through 2008. Some recent directorial credits include Prep! The Musical (Sheridan College), Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (NAM Theatre), High School Musical, The Who’s Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar (Brock Musical Theatre). A triple threat performer himself, Brian is thrilled to be making his Toronto directorial debut with BARE. |
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Ryan
Blair Assistant Director Ryan is pleased and excited to be a part of the Canadian premier production of BARE. Though this is his first directing experience, he has previously worked with Brian Gregory in many recent productions. Ryan has had much experience in the world of theatre ranging from onstage roles to backstage leadership. His theatre credits include: stage manager of Brock Musical Theatre’s High School Musical, production manager of NAM Theatre’s Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, stage manager of award winning Sears Festival production of Five Stars, as well as acting roles in productions that include The Proposal, The Laramie Project & Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Ryan would like to thank all those who helped him along the way including his family, friends, his high school drama teacher and those at Brock who believed in him. |
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Chris Tsujiuchi Music Director |
| Denise Christof Producer/Production Manager |
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Stage Manager |
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Brett Kelly Assistant Stage Manager Brett is thrilled to be involved in the Canadian premiere of BARE. Brett’s past technical experience includes a spot as Assistant Stage Manager on The Wizard of Oz (Fallen Rock Productions), Stage Manager and Sound Designer for a Sheridan College produced industrial, Keep Moovin’/Yo Wealthy, as well as numerous volunteer spots as Assistant Stage Manager for high school productions. Brett has studied theatre at Brock University and Sheridan College. With backgrounds in both technical theatre and performing, Brett is pleased to be a part of this dynamic team. |
| Michele Shuster Choreographer Michele is ecstatic to be making her Toronto debut with the Canadian premiere of BARE. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, she has been training in dance for over 16 years. Having won such prestigious awards as the L.A. Dance Force Senior Achievement, she earned training at the famous EDGE dance studio in LA. Previous stage credits include High School Musical 2 (Martha Cox), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), Seussical the Musical (Sour Kangaroo), Chicago (Velma), The Wiz (Evillene) as well as choreographing numerous shows. Michele couldn’t be more proud of her cast and sends love to her Mom, without her none of this would be possible. |
| Cameron Carver Assistant Choreographer |
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Fiona German Sound Design |
| Miles Pasick Illustrator/Designer |
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John De Simini |
| Nichola Lawrence Marketing and Publicity |
| Wade Muir Marketing and Publicity |
| Graham Parkhurst Marketing and Publicity |
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Andrew Sutherland Production Assistant |
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