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About Guelph Little Theatre

Guelph Little Theatre has presented outstanding amateur theatrical productions to Guelph and surrounding communities for nearly 90 years. Starting with a simple play reading group that met monthly, GLT’s first production, Yellow Sands, was staged in November 1935 by an enthusiastic 300-member group who loved live theatre.

Almost 90 years later and GLT is still going strong thanks to its incredibly passionate and dedicated volunteers. To get involved please visit guelphlittletheatre.com

Great people make big things happen at Guelph Little Theatre. 


Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which Guelph Little Theatre resides is the ancestral land of the Attawandaron and Haudenosaunee people. This territory also includes the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We recognize and declare our collective responsibility to this place and to the histories, rights, and presence of its indigenous peoples. 

Today, Ward One is also home to other First Nations, Mètis, and Inuit peoples. By acknowledging them, we are reminded of the important connection we have to this land where we are privileged to tell stories.


Guelph Little Theatre 2024/2025 Board of Directors

President: Diane Montgomery     Vice-President: Karen Allen

Secretary: Julie van Duzen     Treasurer: Tyler Livingstone 

Past President: Shona Sneddon 

Director of Communications: Dorothy Guerra

Director of Facilities: Robin Jackson  

Director of Productions: Candice Barrett

Director of Membership & Volunteers: Marion Reidel

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Director's Message

 

Dennis Gray

Director

Board Message

Welcome to the 90th season of Guelph Little Theatre! We are thrilled to present a lineup filled with comedy, mystery, and pageantry that we believe will captivate and entertain our audiences. 

Our productions and the day-to-day operations of the theatre would not be possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers. To those who devote countless hours of their time and energy out of a love for GLT, we extend our deepest gratitude. 

We hope you thoroughly enjoy tonight's performance. Now, let's raise the curtain and begin the show. 

Diane Montgomery

President, Guelph Little Theatre

Cast

Steve Sherry
Prop Coordinator
Ava Ruban
Alice
Kevin Solie
Reverend Hopkins
Jacob Nicholson
Leroy
Isla Johnson
Beverley
Sophie Goodwin
Imogene Herdman
Alena Goodwin
Choir/Sunday School Kid
Clara Liebig
Roberta and Choir
Ethan Squires
Charlie Bradley
Hudson Liebig
Elmer Hopkins
Jenn Liebig
Mrs Clausing
Allison Taylor Pinches
Grace Bradley (Mother)

Crew

Set Construction Assistants: 

Set Painters:   

Props: Steve Sherry

Sound Technical Director: 

Sound Design: 

Sound Operator: 

Video Operator: Will Deeves

Lighting Design: 

Script Prompter: 

Front of House: 

Our thanks to...

Paul Briggs

Will Deeves

 

Meet the Company

Steve Sherry

Prop Coordinator
Steve is very pleased to be a part of this endearing production and to serve as Prop Coordinator. Steve has been involved in theatre over the past 50 years and his roles have included acting, design, and directing. Recent projects that Steve has been involved in are: FIVE ALARM, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and SHE KILLS MONSTERS. His next directorial projects include GHOST LIGHT and THE COMPLETE WIRKS OF WILLAM SHAKESPEARE at GLT next Spring.

Ava Ruban

Alice
My name is Ava Ruban and I am currently 11 years old. My favourite activities are singing, dancing, theatre, swimming and playing basketball. I love theatre and it so much fun to do plays and musicals. I have just been introduced to theatre this year and I'm loving every minute of it. We performed Annie the musical this year at my school and I played Ms Hannigan. It was a great part, as I loved to sing and dance on stage. Some of my other likes are eating sushi, and drinking smoothies. Blue is my favourite colour and pigs are my favourite animal.

Kevin Solie

Reverend Hopkins
Kevin first took the stage in 2014 and this is his 7th GLT production. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Jacob Nicholson

Leroy
Jacob is 11 years old and is excited to be in his first play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! He goes to Rockwood Centennial Public School and lives in Eden Mills. When not acting, Jacob enjoys drumming, reading and loves Christmas!!

Isla Johnson

Beverley
This is my first play produced by GLT. I love doing plays and musicals, they’re the best thing I could ever think of. I love stuffies and Stitch. I love my parents, my dog and all of my friends and family. I’m so excited! Thank you all for coming. 💕💗

Sophie Goodwin

Imogene Herdman
Sophie is thrilled to be a part of this production, marking her fourth theatrical experience. She began her journey in theatre in 2019 with Aladdin Junior, and her most recent role was as a Big Kid in Matilda the Musical with the RCMPI. Outside of the stage, Sophie plays competitive ultimate frisbee, and she also enjoys snowboarding and skiing. She is incredibly grateful to Dennis for this opportunity and hopes you enjoy the show!

Alena Goodwin

Choir/Sunday School Kid
Alena is delighted to be part of the The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! This is her first production beyond school performances. When she's not at the theatre, Alena enjoys playing the violin, skiing, and playing sports with friends. She hopes you enjoy the show and thanks for coming!

Clara Liebig

Roberta and Choir
Clara is thrilled to be doing another Christmas show with her family. This is her second show with the GLT. Her previous roles include playing Young Crachet in the Christmas Carol and an elf in Dear Santa. Her favourite thing to do at Christmas is baking and skating. Clara also enjoys painting, playing piano, and singing…and that’s why she Is excited to be in the angel choir. Buckle up everyone and get ready for the best Christmas pageant ever!

Ethan Squires

Charlie Bradley
The Best Christmas Pageant is Ethan's theatrical debut. Outside of theatre, Ethan is a member of 121 Red Arrows Air Cadets and enjoys Jui-Jitsu and video game coding. Ethan thanks you for coming and hopes you enjoy production.

Hudson Liebig

Elmer Hopkins
Hudson is 11 years old and this is his second show with the GLT. He is excited to play Elmer Hopkins.. Some of his hobbies include playing soccer, guitar, flute and doing art. In winter, he enjoys decorating Christmas cookies and building forts in the snow. He Would like to thank his grandmother who got run over by a reindeer… just kidding! He Hopes you all enjoy the show. Merry Christmas.

Jenn Liebig

Mrs Clausing
Jenn is thrilled to take on the small role of Mrs. Clausing, one of the church ladies in this year’s production. She’s especially excited to be back at the GLT with her talented kids and her dashing fireman husband as they all return for another magical Christmas show. Jenn sends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Allison Taylor Pinches

Grace Bradley (Mother)
Allison is thrilled to be making her debut performance with The Guelph Little Theatre. Some other favourite shows she has been privileged to be part of include MarkProject, The Wizard of Oz, Our Town and Much Ado About Nothing. A life long storyteller, Allison has been acting since grade 3 when she was the understudy for the title role in "The Littlest Christmas Tree" (she was told she was too tall to have the main role.) Allison is a Producer and Researcher for the Apostrophe Podcast Company and has the joy of working on shows such as CBC's Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly, We Regret to Inform You: The Rejection Podcast and Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Allison is so grateful to Dennis, Candice, Beth and Kelsey for this wonderful opportunity and has felt overwhelmed with support by the cast and crew as well as her family and friends who are coming from all over to cheer us on. Jordan and Zoe, thank you for your unwavering encouragement since that night at dinner when I nervously told you I was thinking of auditioning. I have learned so much through this opportunity and my heart is full of gratitude.
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