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january 26 to february 10, 2024
Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Paula Higgins as Belle
Photo by Emily Cooper
Jacob Woike as The Beast
Photo by Emily Cooper
Emily Matchette as Lefou
Photo by Emily Cooper
Paula Higgins as Belle
Photo by Emily Cooper
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cast
musicians
production
Amy-Jean McElwain
La Fille De La Ville
Amy Jean is so excited to be making her debut with Align Entertainment in such a wonderful show. After graduating from Cap U's Musical Theatre Program in 2011, Amy spent 10 years touring Canada and the USA with Koba Entertainment in family favourite shows such as Shopkins! Live, Dora the Explorer, Toopy & Binoo, The Backyardigans, and more! In between tours she made Toronto her home until recently, when she moved back to Vancouver to pursue her Bachelor of Psychology (which she is currently working on). Having returned to university, Amy Jean took a couple years off from performing but couldn't resist the chance to dip her toes back into musical theatre through the magical world of Beauty and the Beast, reprising a role she played in one of her first musicals over 15 years ago. She hopes you enjoy this fun show as much as she has!
Amy Jean is so excited to be making her debut with Align Entertainment in such a wonderful show. After graduating from Cap U's Musical Theatre Program in 2011, Amy spent 10 years touring Canada and the USA with Koba Entertainment in family favourite shows such as Shopkins! Live, Dora the Explorer, Toopy & Binoo, The Backyardigans, and more! In between tours she made Toronto her home until recently, when she moved back to Vancouver to pursue her Bachelor of Psychology (which she is currently working on). Having returned to university, Amy Jean took a couple years off from performing but couldn't resist the chance to dip her toes back into musical theatre through the magical world of Beauty and the Beast, reprising a role she played in one of her first musicals over 15 years ago. She hopes you enjoy this fun show as much as she has!
Andrea Pizarro
Madame De La Grande Bouche
Andrea is thrilled to be part of one of her favourite musicals as her first show with Align Entertainment! As a graduate of Capilano University's Musical Theatre Program, she has previously appeared on the stage as Mrs Corry in Mary Poppins (TUTS), Dalila in The Cornwall's All Inclusive Cancun Christmas (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Miss Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22) and on the screen in Sacred Lies (Blumhouse Productions), Supergirl (The CW), and Dragged Across Concrete (Summit Entertainment). Andrea would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity, and her dad for always being her #1 fan.
Andrea is thrilled to be part of one of her favourite musicals as her first show with Align Entertainment! As a graduate of Capilano University's Musical Theatre Program, she has previously appeared on the stage as Mrs Corry in Mary Poppins (TUTS), Dalila in The Cornwall's All Inclusive Cancun Christmas (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Miss Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22) and on the screen in Sacred Lies (Blumhouse Productions), Supergirl (The CW), and Dragged Across Concrete (Summit Entertainment). Andrea would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity, and her dad for always being her #1 fan.
Angela Donahue-Lundin**
Ensemble / Mrs Potts Understudy
Angela is thrilled to back on the stage with Align Entertainment after having previously appeared as Queen Lillian and Granny in Shrek the Musical. She has played many roles on many stages in the US and Canada. One of her fondest memories was performing in 42nd Street with Jerry Orbach, the voice of Lumiere in Disney’s original animated Beauty and the Beast. Angela has numerous TV and commercial credits from A&W to the X-Files. She came to Canada from the US after meeting her husband Wayne while singing for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Now she spends her days as a music teacher in Coquitlam and teaches choir and musical theatre on the side for her travel account! Many thanks to family and friends for supporting my artistic pursuits.
Angela is thrilled to back on the stage with Align Entertainment after having previously appeared as Queen Lillian and Granny in Shrek the Musical. She has played many roles on many stages in the US and Canada. One of her fondest memories was performing in 42nd Street with Jerry Orbach, the voice of Lumiere in Disney’s original animated Beauty and the Beast. Angela has numerous TV and commercial credits from A&W to the X-Files. She came to Canada from the US after meeting her husband Wayne while singing for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Now she spends her days as a music teacher in Coquitlam and teaches choir and musical theatre on the side for her travel account! Many thanks to family and friends for supporting my artistic pursuits.
Angus Chiu
Ensemble / Maurice Understudy
Angus Chiu (Ensemble/Maurice U/S) is honoured and thankful to be in all TWELVE Align’s productions (Guard Garry, The Gambler Ancestor, Mr. Coggins, Issachar x2, Windward, Pforzenheimer, Head Waiter, Bert Healy, Baby Bear and Mr. Mayor). He was the producer for The Wizard of Oz and Grease for Footlight, and A… My Name is Alice for Skycorner. As an actor, selected credits besides all Align’s productions include Frankie in Flower Drum Song (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and The King & I (Theatre Under the Stars), Joseph… & Annie (Footlight Theatre), Promises, Promises (Metro Theatre). A CPA, CMA by trade, Angus is currently the treasurer for Patrick Street Productions.
Angus Chiu (Ensemble/Maurice U/S) is honoured and thankful to be in all TWELVE Align’s productions (Guard Garry, The Gambler Ancestor, Mr. Coggins, Issachar x2, Windward, Pforzenheimer, Head Waiter, Bert Healy, Baby Bear and Mr. Mayor). He was the producer for The Wizard of Oz and Grease for Footlight, and A… My Name is Alice for Skycorner. As an actor, selected credits besides all Align’s productions include Frankie in Flower Drum Song (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and The King & I (Theatre Under the Stars), Joseph… & Annie (Footlight Theatre), Promises, Promises (Metro Theatre). A CPA, CMA by trade, Angus is currently the treasurer for Patrick Street Productions.
Annika Meekel
La Fille De La Ville
Annika is an artist located in the Lower Mainland and is thrilled to make her Align debut. She is a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, where she received her Diploma of Performing Arts, as well as the Vancouver Foundation’s Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary and the Mike Jarvis Memorial Scholarship. Select credits include: The Wizard of Oz (CTORA), Fleetwood & Friends (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Hope in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Into the Woods (CapU Theatre). She would like to make a special thank you to her family, friends and fiancée for their love and support.
Annika is an artist located in the Lower Mainland and is thrilled to make her Align debut. She is a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, where she received her Diploma of Performing Arts, as well as the Vancouver Foundation’s Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary and the Mike Jarvis Memorial Scholarship. Select credits include: The Wizard of Oz (CTORA), Fleetwood & Friends (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Hope in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Into the Woods (CapU Theatre). She would like to make a special thank you to her family, friends and fiancée for their love and support.
Brodie Kyle Klassen
Ensemble / Lumiere Understudy
Brodie is a performing artist who works and creates on the stolen traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. A graduate of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program and a recent graduate of Studio 58’s Acting Program, he is delighted to be making his debut with Align Entertainment’s Beauty and the Beast. Other past credits include: Ensemble in The Prom, Junior in Crazy for You (RCMT), Don in A Chorus Line and Phoebus in Metamorphoses (Studio 58), Sparky in Forever Plaid (First Impressions), Otto Kringelein in Grand Hotel (Arbutus Studio), and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Secondary Characters). Brodie is grateful to be able to work with and have fun with other talented artists in musicals just like this one. Enjoy the show!
Brodie is a performing artist who works and creates on the stolen traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. A graduate of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program and a recent graduate of Studio 58’s Acting Program, he is delighted to be making his debut with Align Entertainment’s Beauty and the Beast. Other past credits include: Ensemble in The Prom, Junior in Crazy for You (RCMT), Don in A Chorus Line and Phoebus in Metamorphoses (Studio 58), Sparky in Forever Plaid (First Impressions), Otto Kringelein in Grand Hotel (Arbutus Studio), and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Secondary Characters). Brodie is grateful to be able to work with and have fun with other talented artists in musicals just like this one. Enjoy the show!
Brontë Gooselaw
Ensemble / Wolf
This is Brontë’s sixth show with Align, and she couldn’t be more excited! Past credits include Show Person in Curtains! (Applause! Theatre Society), Marcellus in Music Man (Lindbjerg Academy), Babette in Beauty and the Beast (Lindbjerg Academy), Ensemble in Seussical (Align Entertainment), and Little Red Riding Hood in Shrek (Align Entertainment). She is experienced in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Thank you to everyone in the cast and crew for being so fantastic to work with! Enjoy the show.
This is Brontë’s sixth show with Align, and she couldn’t be more excited! Past credits include Show Person in Curtains! (Applause! Theatre Society), Marcellus in Music Man (Lindbjerg Academy), Babette in Beauty and the Beast (Lindbjerg Academy), Ensemble in Seussical (Align Entertainment), and Little Red Riding Hood in Shrek (Align Entertainment). She is experienced in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Thank you to everyone in the cast and crew for being so fantastic to work with! Enjoy the show.
Chris Adams**
Cogsworth
Chris is delighted to return to Align Entertainment after having flown through the skies as Scuttle the Seagull in The Little Mermaid in 2017. Chris is a two-time Ovation Award Winning actor, two-time Jessie Award Winning producer, and a two-time Jessie Award nominated director. As an actor, he toured Canada for a year in The Number 14, starred as Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Globe Theatre, and originated the role of the Pied Pipper in Axis Theatre’s original musical Hamelin. He is the Co-Managing Artistic Director of Raincity Theatre; up next he directs Jason Robert Brown’s Parade.
Chris is delighted to return to Align Entertainment after having flown through the skies as Scuttle the Seagull in The Little Mermaid in 2017. Chris is a two-time Ovation Award Winning actor, two-time Jessie Award Winning producer, and a two-time Jessie Award nominated director. As an actor, he toured Canada for a year in The Number 14, starred as Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Globe Theatre, and originated the role of the Pied Pipper in Axis Theatre’s original musical Hamelin. He is the Co-Managing Artistic Director of Raincity Theatre; up next he directs Jason Robert Brown’s Parade.
Dakota Hutchins
Ensemble / Gaston Understudy
Dakota is thrilled to be making his debut appearance with Align! Dakota graduated from Capilano University’s Musical Theatre program in 2022. Some of his previous credits include Ensemble in Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Pete in Crazy for You (Royal City Musical Theatre), Senator Fipp in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Schroeder in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (CapU Studios).
Dakota is thrilled to be making his debut appearance with Align! Dakota graduated from Capilano University’s Musical Theatre program in 2022. Some of his previous credits include Ensemble in Out of This World (APPLAUSE!), Pete in Crazy for You (Royal City Musical Theatre), Senator Fipp in Urinetown (CapU Theatre) and Schroeder in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (CapU Studios).
Elena Banares
Chip
Elena has been dancing ballet since she was three years old and has taken some tap, jazz, contemporary, acro and musical theatre along the way. Her first dance recital was at the age of three, and she has maintained her passion for performing ever since. Her first music lesson started at six months old and continues to this day. This is her Align debut but select credits include The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre); The Nutcracker (Goh Ballet); The Nutcracker (Royal City Youth Ballet). Elena wants to thank Align Entertainment’s creative team for this fantastic opportunity to play the role of Chip. Special thanks to all her teachers, friends, and especially her family for all the love and support. Enjoy the show!
Elena has been dancing ballet since she was three years old and has taken some tap, jazz, contemporary, acro and musical theatre along the way. Her first dance recital was at the age of three, and she has maintained her passion for performing ever since. Her first music lesson started at six months old and continues to this day. This is her Align debut but select credits include The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre); The Nutcracker (Goh Ballet); The Nutcracker (Royal City Youth Ballet). Elena wants to thank Align Entertainment’s creative team for this fantastic opportunity to play the role of Chip. Special thanks to all her teachers, friends, and especially her family for all the love and support. Enjoy the show!
Elisabeth Pollock
Ensemble / Les Filles Understudy
Elisabeth is excited to be taking part in her first Align Show as part of the cast! In past years, Elisabeth has participated in Align shows as a stagehand for Annie, and Shrek the Musical. Select theatre credits Include Lumière, Beauty and the Beast; Tanya, Mamma Mia (Lindbjerg Academy) and Mrs. Tottendale, The Drowsy Chaperone (Rivers Edge theater). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elisabeth is excited to be taking part in her first Align Show as part of the cast! In past years, Elisabeth has participated in Align shows as a stagehand for Annie, and Shrek the Musical. Select theatre credits Include Lumière, Beauty and the Beast; Tanya, Mamma Mia (Lindbjerg Academy) and Mrs. Tottendale, The Drowsy Chaperone (Rivers Edge theater). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elliette Latimer
Kids Ensemble
Elliette is so thrilled to be a part of this production of Beauty and the Beast! Ellie adores musical theatre and has been performing ever since she was 4 years old. Some of her favourite shows include Elf Jr,, Annie, and Seussical. Ellie also loves all styles of dance and can be found at her studio most days of the week. She is passionate about volunteering for the younger dance and theatre classes and enjoys acting and training for film and tv. Elliette would like to thank her family, especially her little sister Charlie and all of her dance and theatre teachers. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elliette is so thrilled to be a part of this production of Beauty and the Beast! Ellie adores musical theatre and has been performing ever since she was 4 years old. Some of her favourite shows include Elf Jr,, Annie, and Seussical. Ellie also loves all styles of dance and can be found at her studio most days of the week. She is passionate about volunteering for the younger dance and theatre classes and enjoys acting and training for film and tv. Elliette would like to thank her family, especially her little sister Charlie and all of her dance and theatre teachers. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Emily Matchette
Lefou
Emily could not be more excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College. Passionate about youth theatre and creating an open and safe rehearsal space, they are a musical theatre instructor at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts. Select performing credits include: Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical (Align Entertainment), Ensemble in Mamma Mia (Arts Club Theatre Company), Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22), and Lou Ann in Hairspray (Theatre Under The Stars).
Emily could not be more excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College. Passionate about youth theatre and creating an open and safe rehearsal space, they are a musical theatre instructor at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts. Select performing credits include: Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical (Align Entertainment), Ensemble in Mamma Mia (Arts Club Theatre Company), Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Exit 22), and Lou Ann in Hairspray (Theatre Under The Stars).
Emma Dotto
Ensemble / Madame De La Grande Bouche Understudy
Emma is thrilled to be making her Align Entertainment debut this winter. When she isn’t at rehearsal, she is a K-5 music teacher. Theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Theatre Under the Stars), and Kismet in Concert (Royal City Musical Theatre).
Emma is thrilled to be making her Align Entertainment debut this winter. When she isn’t at rehearsal, she is a K-5 music teacher. Theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Theatre Under the Stars), and Kismet in Concert (Royal City Musical Theatre).
Ethan Switft
Monsieur D'arque / Beast Understudy / Ensemble
Ethan Swift is incredibly excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. This is their first show with Align entertainment, and their first show since Graduating from Capilano University's Musical Theatre department. Ethan wants to thank his family for supporting him and always being there to lend an ear.
Ethan Swift is incredibly excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast. This is their first show with Align entertainment, and their first show since Graduating from Capilano University's Musical Theatre department. Ethan wants to thank his family for supporting him and always being there to lend an ear.
Georgia Orchard
Narrator / Kids Ensemble / Chip Understudy
Georgia Orchard has been a student at Lindbjerg Academy for four years with classes in jazz, acro, lyrical, glee choir, and musical theatre. Georgia has most recently played Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and performed in Matilda, Peter Pan, Dear Edwina, Guys and Dolls, and Frozen. When she isn’t singing and dancing, she loves acting for film & TV and has had roles in Hallmark’s “My Christmas Family Tree” and commercials including Olay and Xfinity. She has also trained with Tricity Studios and LeBlanc School of Acting.
Georgia Orchard has been a student at Lindbjerg Academy for four years with classes in jazz, acro, lyrical, glee choir, and musical theatre. Georgia has most recently played Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and performed in Matilda, Peter Pan, Dear Edwina, Guys and Dolls, and Frozen. When she isn’t singing and dancing, she loves acting for film & TV and has had roles in Hallmark’s “My Christmas Family Tree” and commercials including Olay and Xfinity. She has also trained with Tricity Studios and LeBlanc School of Acting.
*The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy(DOT).
**Appearing with the special Permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
Abigail Besworth
Adam Volk
Alex House
Arielle Ballance
Ben Paul
Brad Trenaman
Chad Matchette
Chersea
Chris Frederickson
Clint Latimer
Dan Wiebe
Daniel Curalli
Daniel Monaghan
Dave McRae
Em Lohnes
Emily Matchette
Erik Volk
Erin Matchette
Ethan Knoll
Hannah Lohnes
Heidi Barber
Ian Ballard
Jan Ballard
Jayda Grant
Jocelyn Tsui
Jodi Kaldestad
John Bradbury
Jordan Chalmers
Jordan Stasuk
Kelsey Tierney
Kenneth MacDonald
Kevin Woo
Lia Wolfe
Maxine Hamerton
Melissa Turpin
Patti Volk
Peter Abando
Rob Newington
Sara Lohnes
Tony Hemsley
Valentina Picariello
Backstage Crew / Props Assistants
Load In Crew
Technical Director
Arielle Ballance
Lighting Board Op. / Head Electrician
Lighting Designer
Co-Producer / Director
Carpentry / Set Build
Follow Spot Operators
Carpentry / Set Build
Carpenter / Assitant Stage Manager
Fight Director
Follow Spot Operators
Production Crew
Props Manager / Assistant Stage Manager
Social Media / Graphics
Load In Crew
Production Assistant
Michael J Fox Theatre Technician(s)
Backstage Crew / Props Assistant
Volunteer Coordinator
Hair / Makeup
Hair / Makeup
Assistant Music Director
Dance Captain / Fight Captain
Carpentry / Set Build
Carpentry / Set Build
Costumer / Head of Wardobe
Lead Painter (Set)
Costume Assistant
Sound Designer
Music Director
Rehearsal Pianists
Mic Technician
Choreographer
Co-Producer / Production Manager
Rehearsal Pianists
Carpentry / Set Build
Co-Producer / Stage Manager / Props
Head Flyman / Load In Crew
Backstage Crew
Alice Hu
Christopher Qiu
Daniel Fortin
Jennifer Innanen
Kevin McDonnell
Lia Wolfe
Lindsay Goldberg
Malcolm Francis
Maria Rossouw
Monica Sumulong Dumas
Peter Abando
Teigan Paish
Reed 1
Bass
Percussion
Reed 3
Violin
Keyboard 1
Trumpet
French Horn
Cello
Bass Alternate
Keyboard 2
Reed 2
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