Luka Lars-Nova (Ana)
Luka Lars-Nova(he/she/they) is thrilled to be stepping into the world of The Storyteller. Born and raised in West End Toronto, Luka is drawn to and energised by the larger than life aspects of musical theatre, as well as their work as a theatre arts educator for youth across the GTA. He is entering his second year in the Honors Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan, where he trains with spectacular educators and peers. Forever too boisterous for ballet, Luka is extremely grateful to her past opportunities, such as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, Belle in Beauty & the Beast, and the ample experience her time at Etobicoke School of the Arts had to offer.

Callan Forrester (Lily)
Callan Forrester (they/them) is a plus size, non-binary, queer performer, producer, director and writer originally from Montreal. They moved to Toronto in 2019 to attend Randolph College for the Performing Arts, where they graduated as class valedictorian in 2021. They have since been so thrilled to have co-founded The Playhouse Collective, participated in Toronto Fringe's TENT program, started performing in drag, and met so many wonderful artists through the world of Toronto theatre. As an artist, they are curious and passionate, always excited for their next adventure. As a person, they really like blueberry pancakes, YA fiction and summer markets. Callan loves telling silly stories and is obsessed with shows about female friendship, meaning this show is one they are ecstatic to be a part of. Selected theatre credits include Jo March (Little Women), Roz Keith (9 to 5) and Leaf Coneybear (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). One day, Callan hopes to produce their own original queer musical.

Kathleen Mills (Sawyer)
Kathleen Mills (She/They) is a Queer, Neurodivergent, and non-binary artist from Toronto, Ontario. Recently she has graduated from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance with honours, and a selected focus in writing for theatre. She has had her work picked up by independent theatre companies including No Strings Theatre and Icarus Theatre. Kathleen is an emerging artist working as a performer, creator, and educator in the arts. As well as her writing and performing work, Kathleen also works with Sistema Toronto, a non-profit that teaches music and social skills to children in underprivileged neighbourhoods. She strongly believes that art and theatre should be available to everyone and is excited to be part of the next generation working to make it even more accessible, safe, and inspiring!

Jeremy Foot (Axel)
Jeremy Foot is a performer and playwright based in Halifax, which is located in Mi'kma'ki, known colonially as Nova Scotia. Jeremy is thrilled to be playing Axel for the second summer in a row after originating the role during a workshop at No Strings Theatre, as well as for the 2022 Hamilton Fringe Festival. He is a graduate of Sheridan College's Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program. Other notable credits include The Hydrofoil Mystery and Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol (Theatre Baddeck), Twelfth Night and Concord Floral (Theatre Sheridan), and Tiny Tenement of Terrors on Spotify (Theatre Sheridan/Musical Stage Co.). Jeremy has always been a big fan of storytelling, having spent a childhood drawing comics and putting on puppet shows behind the family couch.

Camila Farah (Narrator)
Camila Farah (she/her) is a Randolph College for the Performing Arts graduate. Credits as a performer include: Queer Youth Cabaret (Soulpepper); 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Unit 6 Collective); The Princess and The Pea, Cinderella, Rapunzel (TYT); Ghost Light (Za Hughes); SAMCA (Spindle Collective); Sunshine Boy, A Dispute (Randolph).

Arjun Kalra (Goddess/Chorus)
Arjun Kalra (he/him) is a queer, Indian multidisciplinary performer who yearns to express creativity as artistic expression. In development as an artist, he is currently attending Toronto Metropolitan University's 'Performance: Acting' program and will be going into his second year this fall! Arjun describes himself as an artist of diverse emotions who hopes to evoke a cathartic experience for viewers with each performance; ultimately attempting to encompass the qualities of a truthful actor full of fire and energy. In addition to theatre, he is immensely passionate about singing, dancing, writing poetry and songs, directing, fashion, as well as acting in film and T.V.! Furthermore, he is thrilled to be a part of the wonderful cast of 'The Storyteller', his first theatre performance opportunity in Toronto!

Joy Thompson (Goddess/Chorus)
Joy Thompson is singer-songwriter, actor and performer from Toronto. She's been writing and performing original music across the city, from The Tranzac to Nathan Phillips Square, for almost two decades. Joy recently performed in Hillcrest Village Players "The Sound of Music" and is excited to be joining the cast of No Strings Theatre's Production of The Storyteller. Joy released her pop-folk album Doo-Wop Days which can be found on iTunes and all streaming sites. You can visit Joy at joythompsonmusic.com to learn more.

Kendra Dyck (Chorus)
Hailing from the Niagara Region, soprano Kendra Dyck is excited for this opportunity to get back to her first love, musicals! She was recently a semi-finalist in the 2023 Lotte Lenya Competition in New York, and was also a finalist in The Canadian Music Competition’s Stepping Stone 2019. Always keen to explore new works, Kendra made her Koerner Hall debut in November 2017 with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra in the world premiere of Michael Oesterle’s symphonic work Home, conducted by Tania Miller. She also sang the world premiere of Bekah Simm’s Bestiary I & II for soprano, ensemble and electronics in January 2020 as part of the annual 21C Music Festival in Toronto, ON. Past stage roles include Pitti-Sing in The Mikado (Waterloo Regional Gilbert & Sullivan Society) Ida in Die Fledermaus and Gretel in Hansel and Gretel (GGS Opera), Kitty Hart in Dead Man Walking (NUOVA Festival), Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi and Mahigan in the Canadian-Indigenous opera Giiwedin (Opera Laurier). Kendra holds a Bachelor of Music in Honours Performance from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Artist Diploma from The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Dorian Fournier (Chorus)
Dorian is thrilled to join this incredible cast in sharing the beautiful tale of The Storyteller. A recent graduate of the Queen's Bachelor of Musical Theatre, they delight in exploring how movement can tell a story. Their favourite musical is (unironically) Cats, and they would give both their kidneys to be in Moulin Rouge. Dorian enjoys knitting and watching hockey when not performing, and proudly coparents a multitude of cats. Enjoy the show!

Aurianna Althea (Chorus)
​​Aurianna Althea is an actor and singer from Edmonton, Alberta, now based in Toronto. After focusing on musical theatre for many years, Aurianna shifted focus to find deeper acting training, working on classical theatre and getting involved in more film projects. She is eager to revisit her first love, and share the magic of a musical on a live stage again. Aurianna has spent the last few years in London UK, studying part time at both Drama Centre London at UAL: Central Saint Martins and Drama Studio London. Recent credits include: Insert Clown Here at Terra Firma Festival, State of the Union at Drama Studio London, and A Midsummer's Nights Dreamand Sideshow: The Musical at the Citadel Theatre. She is very excited to be working with No Strings Theatre for the first time, on The Storyteller! :)

Aidan Reimer (Chorus)
Aidan Reimer is a Voice Actor/Bass vocalist based in Toronto. Hailing from the little town of Comox BC, Aidan is making his Toronto debut in "The Storyteller". Aidan is passionate about telling stories and experiencing new adventures and this show is just that. With an incredibly collaborative and talented creative team and cast, Aidan would like to thank No Strings Theatre for the opportunity to be a part of such an exciting telling of how important sharing stories is.

Olivia Daniels (Director)
​​Olivia Daniels (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist. She holds a BFA in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at Playwrights Horizons Theatre School and The New Studio on Broadway. Recent directing credits include: The Storyteller (Hamilton Fringe Festival), The Krakow Chicken (BurlOak Theatre Group - New Play Festival Best Director Award), Essential (writ. Ellie Moon; AIR) and the Toronto premiere of Small Mouth Sounds (AIR). Olivia has also assistant directed several productions in Toronto and NYC, including A Little Night Music in concert at Koerner Hall (dir. Richard Ouzounian, starring Eric McCormack), The Great Divide (HGJTC, dir. Avery Saltzman), and the off-Broadway premiere of Fruiting Bodies (Ma-Yi Theatre Company, dir. Shelley Butler). As a performer, some favourite credits include Beth in Merrily We Roll Along, and Maeve in the NYC premiere of Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale. Next up: Bobbie Rosenfeld in Bobbie at Theatre By The Bay. Olivia is the co-founder of Artists in Residence, a theatre company created during the COVID-19 pandemic to support artists' mental health by focusing on community, connection, and collaboration. She is committed to creating and supporting opportunities for fellow artists, and cultivating community spaces where every voice is valued. In all her endeavours, Olivia strives to embody a spirit of openness, collaboration, and joy! www.olivia-daniels.com

Anikka Hanson (Choreographer)
Anikka Hanson is a queer multidisciplinary performer, choreographer and movement director based in Toronto with a passion for storytelling, fostering creative spaces and producing compelling, joyful work. She is a recent graduate of Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance Degree. Her training has inspired a passion for new Canadian theatre and devised, explorative works. Recent choreographic work can be seen in Christmas music videos for Alessia Cara and in movement direction for Emilie: La Marquise du Chatelet defends her life tonight for The Flare Productions at Assembly Theatre. When she is not playing in the world of theatre, Anikka can be found knitting and puppet making from the comfort of her home, working on passion projects that are constantly interrupted by her nosey cat.

Daniella McNeill (Associate Director)
Daniella McNeill (She/Her) is a creative, director, coordinator and designer specialized in live entertainment. After extensively training and performing in film & theatre in Vancouver and Toronto, she can now predominantly be found behind the scenes. Her combination of design, performance, business and media skills have allowed her to create film, theatre, and music events in a variety of different roles. She is currently finishing her degree at Toronto Metropolitan University in their multidisciplinary Creative Industries Program. Recent assistant directing credits include: Small Mouth Sounds with Artists in Residence, The Krakow Chicken with BurlOak Theatre Company, and Separate Sights (Film). Daniella is also involved administratively with Artists in Residence, a Toronto-based theatre company focused on building community through collaborative work. Outside of the theatre, Daniella primarily works in the music industry where she has had the opportunity to work on over 50 concerts, award shows, and music festivals.

Joanna Mills (Associate Music Director)
Joanna Mills' passion is music and singing. Trained formally in voice, piano, and oboe throughout her younger years, and a graduate of Humber College’s Music Composition graduate certificate program, Joanna has sung in (and lead) various choirs, performed with the New Westminster Musical Theatre Guild, teaches Musical Theatre, piano, and voice, and composes from her private studio in Toronto, Ontario. From 1998 to 2018, she was the director of the Roncesvalles Gospel Choir and has written and directed many original children's musicals at Roncesvalles United Church. From 2012 to 2017, Joanna was the music director and vocal instructor at Broadway Arts Centre in Toronto, and has recently started music directing in small professional musical theatre productions (Hamilton Fringe, No Strings Theatre Company) in the GTA. She performs frequently in local festivals and clubs with her six-voice folkgrass ensemble North of Queen, her folk duo Bass Case, and also sings with Toronto’s premiere rock choir, newchoir. Joanna is an award-winning songwriter (Songdoor, Song of the Year, ISSA, GIA Sacred Music Competition) and arranger and her works have been performed by choirs and ensembles all over the world. Her music is available at Sheet Music Plus, Sheet Music Direct, J.W. Pepper and her own website www.joannamills.ca.

Kathleen Mills (Composer)
Kathleen Mills (She/They) is a Queer, Neurodivergent, and non-binary artist from Toronto, Ontario. Recently she has graduated from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance with honours, and a selected focus in writing for theatre. She has had her work picked up by independent theatre companies including No Strings Theatre and Icarus Theatre. Kathleen is an emerging artist working as a performer, creator, and educator in the arts. As well as her writing and performing work, Kathleen also works with Sistema Toronto, a non-profit that teaches music and social skills to children in underprivileged neighbourhoods. She strongly believes that art and theatre should be available to everyone and is excited to be part of the next generation working to make it even more accessible, safe, and inspiring!

Brooke Mitchell (Stage Manager)
Brooke Mitchell (she/her/they/them) is a queer emerging theatre artist. Born and raised in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), she moved to Ontario to attend Sheridan’s music theatre program where she will soon be entering her fourth year! They have an undying love for theatre and all the things it can be, which has made them a person of many hats. She is so excited to make her debut as a Stage manager through The Storyteller with such a lovely group of creatives. As a performer, they sing opera, music theatre, and pop, and they adore acting across all genres and forms. Brooke also writes, composes, devises, and all around makes stuff! Follow @brookelmitchell on Instagram and YouTube for more!

Jackson Seib (Music Director)
Jackson Seib is a Toronto-based writer, composer and music director. Credits include One Small Step (Toronto Youth Theatre), Something for the Buoys (Sapling), Snow White: the Panto (Stirling Festival Theatre), Forever Dusty (The Medley), Cole (Stage Centre Productions) and The Rocky Horror Show (Stirling Festival Theatre). He is also the MD and band leader for Selling Out, a fully improvised musical performing in Toronto. Jackson is a big fan of chunky harmonies and will get WAY too excited if they sound even remotely like music.