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POPSTARS
The 90s Musical
WRITTEN BY NEIL GOODING & NICHOLAS CHRISTO
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS BY ISAAC HAYWARD
SONG CREDITS
Achy Breaky Heart All Star Always Baby One More Time Baby Got Back Beautiful Believe Best Things in Life are Free Bye Bye Bye Written by Jacob Shulze, Kristian Lundin & Andreas Carlsson End of The Road Everybody (Backstreet Boys) Genie in a Bottle I'm Too Sexy It's Alright Larger Than Life Let's Get Loud Man! I Feel Like A Woman! Moving On Up My Heart Will Go On Step by Step Teenage Dirtbag Torn U Can't Touch This Waterfalls Who Let The Dogs Out You Get What You Give You Gotta Be |
Popstars Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Song List
All StarAchy Breaky Heart
Always
Baby One More Time
Baby Got Back
Beautiful
Believe
Best Things in Life are Free
End of The Road
Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Genie in a Bottle
I’m Too Sexy
It’s Alright
Larger Than Life
Let's Get Loud
Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
Moving On Up
My Heart Will Go On
Step by Step
Teenage Dirtbag
Torn
U Can’t Touch This
Waterfalls
Who Let The Dogs Out
You Get What You Give
You Gotta Be
Meet the Company
Malachi Short
Malachi Short is an Edmonton based theatre actor and singer. He’s in his third year of the BFA Musical Theatre Performance program at MacEwan University. Select credits include: Gary Coleman in Avenue Q (Foote in the Door), Ram Sweeney in Heathers: The Musical (MacEwan University), and Barry Glickman in The Prom (MacEwan University). Enjoy the show!
Vyktorya Beson
Vyktorya is thrilled to be a part of Popstars: The 90s Musical as her first show with Bears With Knives Productions. Her most recent work includes The Addams Family Musical as an Ancestor, Proof as Catherine Llewellyn, and a new musical called The Next Step as Catherine LeBow. Vyktorya studied Musical Theatre Performance at Sheridan College. For fun, Vyktorya is a digital artist and animator with a preference for character design. She wants to thank her partner Tyler for always being there and supporting her passions.
Jeremey Zimmerman
Jeremey is excited to be part of the wonderful cast and crew of “Popstars” where he gets to live out his boyband dreams. He grew up listening to the music in this show so it’s really wild that it’s a musical now because…he’s not even that old. He’s actually very young still, a very, very, young man. So youthful and vibrant and not suffering from lower back pain at all. Past credits include playing the role of Mike Wheeler in Darkstage Productions “Stranger Sings”, and playing the role of Tom Collins in ELOPE’s production of “Rent”. Jeremey would like to thank his husband Derek for his love and support, and for being a rapt audience during countless car concerts where the music in this show was the setlist. Enjoy the show!
Heidel Valeriano
Heidel Valeriano is a chorister who got his start in choir at St. Benedict Elementary school in Edmonton. Fast forward to 2013 when he joined Edmonton Vocal Minority, a queer choir and enjoyed performing for the community and Pride events until 2018. Heidel is active in leading the congregation in song on Sundays. Heidel’s interest in musical theatre began when he met musical theatre peeps at Karaoke and was encouraged to try out for musicals. Heidel’s dream came true when he was offered the part of Vinnie.
Carie Fargey-Scott
While Carie is an 80’s girl at heart, she’s enjoyed a trip back to the 90’s with this fantastic, immensely talented group of people. This is Carie’s third production with Bears With Knives, and she has also been involved with the Leduc Drama Society since the early 90s. She is incredibly grateful to be back performing. Biggest thanks and all my love to Phil and Abby .
Chelsea Laporte
Chelsea is pumped to make her debut with Bears With Kinves playing Shannon in Popstars: The 90s Musical—a role that lets her channel all the sass, sparkle, and scheming she usually keeps to herself (mostly). Shoutout to Cody and Riley for putting up with all the vocal warmups, glitter trails, and dramatic outbursts (and that’s just everyday life. Then there’s what happens when she’s in a play). And to Erin McLean—thanks for confirming she is, in fact, the drama.
Jenn Houle
Jenn Houle is an Edmonton based actor, dancer, singer and choreographer. She going into the final year of her BFA in musical theatre performance at MacEwan University. Her past credits include (Going) Down on Our Luck: Edmonton Fringe 2023, Glory: MacEwan University 2024 and The Prom: MacEwan University 2025.
Kenzie Barter
Kenzie (she/her) is thrilled to be back on stage! She’s previously appeared in Frozen Jr and We Will Rock You with SGCHS Performing Arts, and more. By day, she studies Education at U of A’s Campus St. Jean; by night, she belts karaoke, slings diner milkshakes, and transforms into a real-life Disney princess for kids’ parties. Performing is her passion, and she’s beyond excited to share the magic with this incredible cast and audience. Whether in a tiara or under stage lights, Kenzie brings the sparkle... and maybe a few jazz hands too.
Sunshine Mauricio
Sunshine is so pumped to be a part of this musical and to be playing a bookworm with a big voice in overalls. This show has been one big throwback to her own childhood! You may have seen Sunshine in other productions in Edmonton and Leduc, including Avenue Q (Foote-in-the-Door), We Will Rock You (Stageworks), and Freaky Friday and Cry-Baby with Leduc Drama Society. Sunshine would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her passion for musical theatre. Enjoy the show!
Leanne Hiebert
Leanne is so excited and extremely grateful to be a part of her
first show with Bears with Knives Productions. Leanne has
performed in over a dozen musicals with the Leduc Drama Society
over the past 30 years. Most recently, she played Mrs
Vernon-Williams in Crybaby, Mrs Luckinbill in Freaky Friday and
Jenny Hill in Big Fish. When the amazing Erin McLean said “I have
a new challenge for ya!”, Leanne jumped at the opportunity of
bringing the not-so-humble Simon Austin to life (and signed up for
hip-hop dance classes!). “Let’s Get Loud” and enjoy the show!
Susanne Hube
Susanne is thrilled to be back on stage in Leduc after a small break. She has performed in over 25 shows with the Leduc Drama Society, as well as a few with Walterdale Theatre, Nuova Opera and Edmonton Musical Theatre. When not on stage, Susanne works as a caricaturist, illustrator and graphic designer; sings & plays piano in a band; and bakes things.
Jennifer Bilyk
At the age of 6, Jennifer fell in love with performing after being cast as a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. Followed by years of dance and musical theatre classes, Jennifer graduated from Macewan’s Theatre Arts program in 2013. Since then, Jennifer has performed with both Stageworks and LDS, and has regularly choreographed for Cathexis Theatre.
Monique Johnston
Monique is thrilled to return to musical theatre after a brief 20-year intermission (she swears it was intentional). In recent years, she last dazzled audiences in Bears with Knives’ Divas and Dudes 90’s pop show. Despite spraining her ankle mid-rehearsal—grace under literal pressure—she limped her way to glory. Monique thanks her ice pack, her vocal cords, Advil, and whoever invented jazz hands.
Jem Toribio
Jem Golveo Toribio is beyond excited to hit the stage with Bears With Knives Productions in Popstars: The 90s Musical! With Filipina roots and karaoke in her blood, Jem was practically born with a mic in hand and a pop anthem in her heart. This marks her debut at the Maclab Centre Theatre, and she couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity. Select stage credits include Argonautika (UofA Drama 457), The Madman and The Nun (UofA Drama 483), and Bad Hats: Peter Pan! (Citadel Theatre Young Company). You can see her next in The Witch of Edmonton, running August 14–24 at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival.
Brittany Boots Currie
Brittany "Boots” Currie has been participating in community theatre for 10 years, bringing her vibrant energy to every production. Known for her happy attitude, love of the color pink, and passion for karaoke, Boots enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs, Rhythm and Autumn. Outside of theatre, she is the grooming manager at Beast to Beauty Grooming, where she’s known for her compassionate care and high-quality service. Boots is excited to be part of this production and looks forward to sharing her passion for performance with the audience in this latest show.
Leah Chiara
Leah is very excited for Popstars! The 90's Musical will be her first ever play. Being trained for/working in Film and TV, Leah wanted to try out theatre and worked hard to be part of the ensemble of this amazing show. It is not her first time on stage as she grew up dancing Polynesian dance, but it is her first time singing and dancing at the same time. Her most recent starring film "Vampires At Night" is currently being shown in various festivals. She would like to thank her partner Danae, and their 2 cats for their support.
Emily (Milly) Howard
Emily, more commonly known as Milly, is the most passionate at heart with all things creative and productive. Known for her dramatically expressive personality and love for the stage, Milly is very excited to learn and improve her dancing and acting while entertaining many, and hopefully inspiring others. This is her second big musical production and she is ready to put on a show.
Aurora Michaud
Aurora is very excited to be in this production! They've been dancing for 12 years in many styles, with their favourite being tap. Thanks for coming to the show!
Violet Michaud
Erin McLean
Erin, singer, actor, dancer, scary beyond all reason and dog mama, bringing you her particular brand of sass and vocals. Raised and escaped from Fort McMurray she holds a diploma in Music. She's played such roles as Morticia, Briar Rose and Janice Joplin and music directed shows such as Sleeping Beauty, Sympathy Jones, Big Fish and Gone Country. Erin lights up the stage fronting local cover band Ice Cold Crazy and is proud to contribute to the local music and theatre scene with company Bears With Knives Productions! Words to live by: Rock the Worlds Face! And Singing Makes You Brave
Deirdre Bovaird
When in doubt, step touch it out! (ALWAYS starting on the right, though) Deirdre is absolutely thrilled to be flexing her choreographic muscles once again, this time with the incredible cast of Popstars. Previous work/credits include the CEBL Edmonton Stingers Swarm Hype Team, “Honey” Commercial Dance Co. - Harbour Dance Center, Drea Lee Dance Company, Broadway Bound’s “The Wizard of Oz”, Leduc Drama Society’s “Sleeping Beauty”, “All Together Now”, “Big Fish”, and most recently The Walt Disney Company.
Deirdre would like to extend her deepest gratitude to the Cast & Crew for putting up with the creative (lying) voices in her head, her half counts/lyrics and of course, for showing up and showing out with the BIGGEST swag at each and every rehearsal!
Danielle Goodleaf
Danielle is a long time performer and member of community theater, taking part in all aspects from bands, to musical theater, to stage plays. She has worked with the Leduc Drama Society, Bears With Knives, and in the 2024 Fringe Festival. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, she loves every moment. She is thrilled to be working with Bears With Knives again, this time as Stage Manager for Popstars! She is beyond proud of the work the cast and crew has put in and hopes you enjoy the show!
Jas Meyer
Jas is excited to be part of the crew for this show! This is Jas’ fist show with Bears With Knives Productions, they recently performed with Leduc Drama Society’s production of Big Fish as Zacky Price. When Jas isn’t performing or helping backstage they are most likely crafting or cosplaying. Enjoy the stellar show!
Alex Goodleaf
Alex is excited to be working backstage on this show. He has a passion for theater. He has performed with the Leduc Drama Society in Cry Baby and just this past fall was in his high school production of Grease as Kenicki. He hopes that you all enjoy the show!
Rick Jacobs
Rick began his musical journey playing the organ at an early age, eventually transitioning to synthesizers. He performed with several local rock bands before touring across Canada in the early ’90s. After the tour, Rick relocated to the Los Angeles area, where he developed a passion for collecting, restoring, and selling vintage synthesizers. Upon returning to Edmonton, he rejoined the local music scene and has since opened for renowned artists including Lee Aaron, Harlequin, and Nazareth.
Robert Salomons
You know how some things in life are unavoidable...?
Angelina Crossman
This is the second musical that Angelina will be part of as she played for Big Fish with the Leduc Drama Society. She is thrilled to be part of this exciting musical and to be playing all these familiar hits. Enjoy the show!
Marcel Murdoch
Marcel Was attending Humber College taking the Theatre Arts - Technology course when this
music first came out. (He's old!) Little did he know the pop music he was listening to would be
featured in a musical he would be playing guitar for later on in life.
Marcel also played guitar in the previous Leduc Drama Society Production of Head over Heels.
Also in the Beverly Heights Community League Band. He also occasionally substitutes in local bar/pub
bands until he can form his own again. He also likes song arranging for his YouTube Channel in
which he arranges songs from bands with multiple players to 3 piece rock band.
Please visit his YouTube Channel: MurdochGuitar.
Jason McCoombs
Jason is thrilled to be drumming in his first Bears With Knives production, playing the music of his youth! In recent years, he has worn several hats on stage, including drummer (Big Fish, Freaky Friday - Leduc Drama Society), ensemble (Addams Family, James & the Giant Peach - Stageworks), and actor (Clue - LDS). You can catch him on stage this fall as Dick in 9 to 5 with Stageworks, and as Professor Bhaer in Little Women with Horizon Players. He hopes you find yourselves tapping your toes and dancing in your seat in this musical journey through the ‘90s!
