Jenny is thrilled to be back with Gateway once again after A Broadway Holiday (MD/performer, 2021) and Out Of A Dream (with Patrick Street Productions, 2015). Other favorite credits include Parade, The Drowsy Chaperone, A Little Night Music (CMTP), Sweeney Todd (Snapshots), Threepenny Opera (Theatre in the Raw), Mozart and her Brother (Geniusettes), and The 39 Steps (Metro). She music directed Gutenberg and Titus (Van Fringe), co-founded the Impromptu Cabaret Festival, and has written a full-length musical plus original songs for a number of solo cabarets. In addition to her private voice studio (JAMS), Jenny is also on faculty as the Singing Instructor for Studio 58, where she will be music directing Amélie in Spring 2027.

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Aaron is a teacher who resides in Vancouver on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people. His very first time watching live theatre was at Gateway Theatre back when he was 5 years old, and he is thankful and excited for the opportunity to share stories under the guidance of the Gateway creative team as an adult! Recent credits include: Dogfight (JBM Theatre), High School Musical! On Stage (Align Entertainment), Legally Blonde (TUTS), and tick, tick… boom! (Vagabond Players). They also sing with The Hot Teas A cappella group (@thehotteas) in their free time!

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Imelda is delighted to be back with Gateway Theatre for her third production, following The King and I and It’s a Wonderful Life. She has recently appeared as Mrs. Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (TUTS). Her screen credits include Yellowjackets, Upload, and A Million Little Things. She has competed at the national level and has represented Canada internationally in multiple voice competitions. Imelda holds a B.A. from Simon Fraser University, a Diploma in Acting from Vancouver Acting School and an M.O.M.: double major in Preteen and Toddler Studies. Enjoy the show!

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Hal Wesley Rogers is a nomadic artist whose work has taken him all over Canada. Originally from Leduc, Alberta he moved to BC in 2010 and earned his BFA in theatre performance from SFU. As an actor, Hal has performed in musicals, pantos, theatre for young audiences, Shakespeare, been on television, and a few web-series. Select credits: Come From Away, Jersey Boys, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Arts Club) Footloose (Chemainus) Cabaret (Raincity) Jesus Christ Superstar (WCT), The Wizard of Oz, Hadestown (Citadel) Concrete Jungle Book (StoryBook). Upcoming: Die Harsh: A Christmas Musical (Grindstone) Come From Away (Citadel)

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Barbara is so excited to be working on this incredible music, and even more happy to be working with this astounding company of artists. As an actor she was last seen in Elf at Western Canada Theatre, and previously on many stages in Vancouver and beyond. As an award-winning director, her work was last seen at the Arts Club Theatre directing Little Women and Kinky Boots, and Studio 58 directing Into the Woods and 42nd Street. Other highlights include Anne of Green Gables, Crazy for You (Gateway Theatre), Back To You (PTE), Mamma Mia (Chemainus Theatre). Upcoming: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (Arts Club Theatre) Barbara is also the Executive Artistic Director of Gateway Theatre, where she is very lucky to work with the best people.

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Clare wears many hats as a musician and educator. Select recent stage credits include: Kimberly Akimbo (Arts Club); High School Musical (Align); Anne of Green Gables (WCT); Waitress (Arts Club); West Side Story (CTORA); Jesus Christ Superstar (WCT/TIP); SIX (NCL); Burn the Floor (NCL). Originally trained in classical piano performance, Clare’s artistic practice has grown to include commercial music, 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.

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Morie Zhao is an arts administration professional with experience across theatre, film, and live events. She has been coordinating rental productions at Gateway for the past three years, and her stage management experience includes Proof at Revue Stage on Granville Island. She enjoys the collaborative, behind-the-scenes side of performance and loves helping bring a production together from the rehearsal room to the stage.

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Samara has worked in live theatre for over 20 years. She started her career as a props builder and then moved on to being a stage manager working with theatre companies such as Bard on the Beach, Vancouver Playhouse, Boca Del Lupo, Gateway Theatre, and many more. Several years ago she transitioned into arts administration and now enjoys using her knowledge to help facilitate a wide variety of performances and activities for the Richmond Community at Gateway Theatre.