Robert Popoli is a Toronto based performer, music director and composer. He is a graduate of the Bachelor of Music Honors Performance (Voice) program at Western University. Robert’s TikTok and Instagram pages, Rob’s Rec Room (@robsrecroom), feature his “Pop Goes Musical Theatre” video series. Selected acting credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (TheatreTO); Luigi Gaudi in Lucky Stiff, Mr. Christian/Mayor in Rock of Ages, Nikos/Elle’s Dad in Legally Blonde, (Stephenville Theatre Festival); George Bailey in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Simcoe Street Theatre); Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show (The Historic Gayety); Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Rooster in Annie, J. Finch & Others in Puffs (Canadian Premiere) (The LOT).

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Nicole Cann is thrilled to step back into the shoes of ‘Cathy Hyatt’ in The Last Five Years. Reprising the character is a true pleasure and she is excited to bring life back into the role once more. Previous credits include RENT (Mimi), Next to Normal (Natalie), and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy). Nicole extends her deepest thanks to her wonderful fiancé for his unwavering love and support, and to her parents, whose constant presence in the audience and shared passion for live theatre continue to fuel her love of the stage. 

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Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Joan Mansfield is a director, producer, and artist living in Oshawa Ontario.  Joan is the Artistic & Managing Director of Mansfield Entertainment. Producing credits include GREASE (Ontario Place 2002), Guys & Dolls (Summerstock Toronto @ Young-Dundas Square, 2005). Directing credits include the annual Christmas Panto, Mamma Mia! (2017), Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, ANY NIGHT (both 2019), to name a few.   

In 2008, Joan was the Artistic Director of the then newly re-opened Regent Theatre (prior to the university’s ownership) in Oshawa, and produced and directed the first musical in over 50 years at the venue that Christmas. 

Joan was a glamour model in Toronto in the early 1970s, and is a sketch artist and avid gardener. She loves her family, her dog, her car, and can often be found sitting in the back row, night after night, finding something new in the show to admire and enjoy.  

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Ethan is a Toronto-based music director, conductor and orchestrator, excited to finally be working on this "bucket-list" musical. In 2025 he landed the annual Metcalf Foundation Music Internship at the Shaw Festival, working under the mentorship of Paul Sportelli and Ryan DeSouza, and conducting several performances of Anything Goes and White Christmas. He conducted the TO Live Orchestra at Toronto's Meridian Hall in A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live! Most recently he worked on the Toronto premier of The Wounds of Love (Toronto Fringe) with Canadian theatre artist Bruce Dow and choreographer Jeff Dmitriou. Previous credits include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (YPT), Falsettos (Bowtie Productions), and Merrily We Roll Along (Shifting Ground Collective). 

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Max was born and raised in Orillia. A musician himself, he has spent most of his life working in lighting and sound, bringing a performer's instinct to his design and technical work. His newest EP, Self Executed, is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. When he's not behind the tech booth at the OOH or making music, Max can be found out in Orillia on his skateboard. Max wishes to thank his loved ones, especially his talented artist wife, Hien, his son, Bill, and their two cats, Benjamin and Phil. Enjoy the show!

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As the resident stage manager, with Mansfield Entertainment Kit has had the honour to work on all their Christmas pantos, major musicals, dramatic productions. Kit is excited to work on this production of Tuesdays with Morrie again, and to be a part of bringing its message to all who hear and feel it.  

When not in the theatre she enjoys hiking, reading, knitting, playing with her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. 

Susan has years of experience creating theatre magic. As a multi disciplinary visual artist and graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, she has made props, painted projected backdrops, costumes and puppets for several professional and Fringe productions. 

Susan is the Co-founder and Producer of the award winning theatre company Chasing Shadows Productions and has “worn many hats and wrangled many cats.” She is always expanding her skill set and welcomes new challenges. 

Currently, she is a member of the Board of Directors for Scugog based Theatre on the Ridge and on the Events Committee for the Oshawa Art Association.

Gemma Donn is a freelance violinist and educator based in Toronto, Ontario. Originally from Vancouver Island, Gemma started playing violin at age four and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in violin performance from the University of Toronto in 2019. As a freelancer, Gemma frequently performs with the North Bay Symphony, Niagara Symphony, Kingston Symphony, Windsor Symphony, the Hamilton Philharmonic, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and Esprit Orchestra. Gemma has also served as Counterpoint Community Orchestra's concertmaster since 2016. She has performed in orchestra pits with the Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts, Talk is Free Theatre, Sheridan College Theatre, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Operetta Theatre and Theatre Under the Stars Vancouver. 

Austin is a highly accomplished professional cellist based in Toronto, whose musical journey began at the tender age of five. Originally from Taiwan, Austin grew up in Canada, where he pursued his passion for music, earning a Bachelor's degree in Cello Performance from the University of Toronto under the tutelage of the renowned Canadian cellist Shauna Rolston. His education continued with a Master's degree from the prestigious Mannes New School of Music in New York, where he studied under the guidance of the esteemed cellist Ronald Thomas.

Back in Toronto, Austin remains an active performer, playing at numerous events across the city, including the well-known Candlelight Concerts. He is also an avid chamber musician, performing regularly with a variety of ensembles and appearing in chamber music concerts throughout Toronto. His chamber music collaborations include EnCello, the Adler Project, and the Hashet Octet at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. He currently holds the position of Principal Cellist with the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra and Assistant Principal Cellist for the Ontario Philharmonic.

In addition to his performance career, Austin is passionate about teaching and sharing his love of music. He teaches students of all ages and levels, guiding them in their musical development. He has adjudicated at numerous music festivals and is currently the conductor and music director of the CYCO Intermediate Youth Chamber Orchestra.

His combination of expertise, dedication to performance, and passion for music education makes him a valued figure in the Toronto music scene.

Michael Wong is a Toronto-based cellist, serving as principal cellist with several orchestras. He is also a founding member of EnCello, a cello quartet dedicated to performance and community engagement. As a soloist, Michael has performed cello concertos with the Summerhill Orchestra and the Toronto Community Orchestra. He is an active orchestral musician and performer, regularly collaborating with ensembles across the Greater Toronto Area.

Guitarist Kim Ratcliffe played mandolins & guitar for the Toronto run of Come From Away, and was recently involved with the shows & Juliet and Hamilton. He’s also played Hairspray, Dirty Dancing, Chicago and others for Mirvish. He’s worked with Holly Cole, theatre legend Colm Wilkinson, David Clayton Thomas, Edie Brickell tribute artist Leisa Way, songstress Cate Friesen, and blues harp notable Carlos Del Junco. Occasionally he can be seen playing ‘the Dan’ and rocking clubs with Pretzel Logic, and he’s recorded/ performed an album of original music with Vernon Reid of Living Colour.

Kim was in the contemporary chamber group The Walrus Guitar Quartet, led by David Occhipinti, and has played with many jazz artists including bassist Dave Young, The Henry’s, The Heillig Maneuver, NY bassist Calvin X Jones, and fusion group One Word with drummer Paul Delong. He spent a year on the road with Sharon, Lois and Bram. He teaches music at Humber College, and has former students who are now first call players. 

Michael Ippolito is a Dora Award-winning musician and music director based out of Toronto. He is thrilled at the opportunity to work with such a skilled creative team, cast, and band! Select credits include Next to Normal (Bowtie Productions, Music Director), Into the Woods (Mainstage Theatre Company, Music Director), Sweeney Todd (Horrorshow Productions, Double Bass), Disney's Frozen (Theatre Aquarius, Keyboard Sub), Tick, Tick... Boom! (Bowtie Productions, Music Director), Ride the Cyclone (Shifting Ground Collective, Music Director), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Shifting Ground Collective, Music Director).