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LANDACKNOWLEDGEMENT<br />
HaltonRegionacknowledgestheTreatyLandsoftheMisisaugasoftheCredit<br />
FirstNationaswelastheTraditionalTeritoryoftheHaudenosaunee,<br />
Huron-WendatandAnishinabekonwhichwegather.<br />
InstewardshipwithMotherEarthandtheenduringIndigenouspresenceconnectedtotheselandsweacknowledgetheIndigenousNationsofthepast,<br />
presentandfuture.<br />
Inthespiritofaly-shipandmutualrespect,wewiltakethepathofTruthand<br />
Reconciliationtocreatechange,awarenesandequityaswestrivetoelevatethe<br />
colectiveconsciousnesofsociety.<br />
Migwetch,Nia:wen,Marsi,Thankyou<br />
<strong>The</strong>turtlerepresents“Truth,”whichisoneoftheSevenGrandfatherTeachingsoftheOjibwe.<br />
<strong>The</strong>94orangeflowersgrowingoutofthetopoftheturtlerepresent<br />
theTruthandReconciliationCommisionofCanada’s94CalstoAction.<br />
<strong>The</strong>floweringgardenconnectsland,waterandsky,andrepresentstheposibility<br />
thatthroughreconciliationwehavenewdirectionandgrowthfor<br />
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SEEITLIVE<br />
22/23SEASON<br />
CABARET<br />
THEMUSICAL<br />
MUSICBY<br />
JOHNKANDER<br />
LYRICSBY<br />
FREDEBB<br />
BOOKBY<br />
JOEMASTEROFF<br />
FEATURING<br />
DevinDosSantos,Sarah-MayTownsend,JoséAndrésBordas,KarynMonk,MichaelNewsome,<br />
JeffGordon,FrancineJiménez,TylerColins,TanyaJarmai,MadisonArnason,BradyMorison,<br />
MoniqueCoté,MicheleRighe,SamanthaLindgren,DianaColins,JenGregory-Gordon,<br />
AlexandraChappel,GreerShepherd,TavoJiménez,WalterRied,AliyaSchofield,ErinFarar,<br />
ErinRoss,IleneElkaim,Kim Marn-Colburne,ValeriaBaldeon,SharonChing,CarterWhatley,<br />
OscarHamilton-Wilson,OwenSlater,VanessaSzpurko<br />
DIRECTED BY<br />
MalakaiVieira<br />
MUSICALDIRECTION BY<br />
JenniferPeace<br />
CHOREOGRAPHYBY<br />
MadisonArnason&KeleshayeChristmas<br />
PRODUCED BY<br />
CorinneBarnard&BethPoad<br />
STAGEMANAGER<br />
AronE.Smaler<br />
COSTUMEDESIGN<br />
PatriciaKosmalski<br />
LIGHTINGDESIGN<br />
Jim Smagata&JordanDancyger<br />
SETDESIGN<br />
MalakaiVieira<br />
THISPERFORMANCEHASONEINTERMISSION<br />
WARNING:THISSHOW CONTAINSMATURESUBJECTMATTER&<br />
THEUSEOFGUN SHOTS<br />
<strong>The</strong>useofflashphotographyisstrictlyprohibitedduringtheshow.<br />
Pleasebemindfulofthosearoundyouwithanyelectroniucdevice.
THECAST<br />
DEVIN DOSSANTOS<br />
SARAHMAYTOWNSEND<br />
JOSÉANDRÉSBORDAS<br />
KARYN MONK<br />
MONIQUECOTÉ<br />
MICHAELNEWSOME<br />
TANYAJARMAI<br />
SAMANTHALINDGREN<br />
JEFFGORDON<br />
MADISON ARNASON<br />
FRANCINEJIMÉNEZ<br />
MICHELLERIGHETTI<br />
ALEXANDRACHAPPELL<br />
BRADYMORRISON<br />
JEN GREGORYGORDON<br />
DIANACOLLINS<br />
TAVO JIMÉNEZ<br />
GREERSHEPHERD<br />
ALIYASCHOFIELD<br />
TYLERCOLLINS<br />
WALTERRIED<br />
ERIN ROSS<br />
KIM MARTINCOLBURNE<br />
ERIN FARRAR<br />
CARTERWHATLEY<br />
ILENEELKAIM<br />
OSCARHAMILTONWILSON<br />
VALERIABALDEON<br />
OWEN SLATER<br />
SHARON CHING<br />
VANESSASZPURKO
CREATIVETEAM<br />
THEBAND<br />
BOOKBY<br />
JOEMASTEROFF<br />
MUSICBY<br />
JOHNKANDER<br />
LYRICSBY<br />
FREDEBB<br />
CABARET<br />
THEMUSICAL<br />
THECAST<br />
WOODWINDS<br />
DRUMS<br />
CLARINET/TENORSAX<br />
GUITAR/BANJO<br />
TRUMPET<br />
TROMBONE<br />
BASS<br />
KEYBOARD<br />
RyanBarker<br />
PiereLeGendre<br />
AlexLatoche<br />
RonPalangio<br />
FraserHutchinson<br />
CarlKorody<br />
RebeccaRipco<br />
SteveLavoie<br />
EMCEE<br />
SALLYBOWLES<br />
CLIFFBRADSHAW<br />
FRAULINESCHNEIDER<br />
HERRSCHULTZ<br />
ERNSTLUDWIG<br />
FR<br />
FRAULINEKOST<br />
MAX<br />
FRITZIE<br />
TEXAS<br />
BOBBY<br />
FRENCHIE<br />
BUNNY<br />
ROSIE<br />
SPARKLES<br />
VELMA<br />
LULU<br />
HELGA<br />
VICTOR<br />
HERMAN<br />
HANS<br />
ENSEMBLE<br />
ENSEMBLE<br />
DevinDosSantos<br />
Sarah-MayTownsend<br />
JoséAndrésBordas<br />
KarynMonk<br />
MichaelNewsome<br />
JeffGordon<br />
FrancineJiménez<br />
TylerColins<br />
TanyaJarmai<br />
MadisonArnason<br />
BradyMorison<br />
MoniqueCoté<br />
MicheleRighe<br />
SamanthaLindgren<br />
DianaColins<br />
JenGregory-Gordon<br />
AlexandraChappel<br />
GreerSheppard<br />
TavoJiménez<br />
CarterWhatley<br />
WalterRied<br />
AliyaSchofield<br />
ErinFarar<br />
ErinRoss<br />
IleneElkaim<br />
Kim Marn-Colburne<br />
ValeriaBaldeon<br />
SharonChing<br />
OscarHamilton-Wilson<br />
OwenSlater<br />
VanessaSzpurko<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
CHOREOGRAPHERS<br />
MUSICALDIRECTOR<br />
PRODUCERS<br />
STAGEMANAGER<br />
ASSISTANTSTAGEMANAGERS<br />
COSTUMECOORDINATOR<br />
COSTUMETEAM<br />
PROPERTIESCOORDINATOR<br />
PROPERTIESTEAM<br />
SETDESIGN<br />
SETBUILDING<br />
SETPAINTING<br />
SE<br />
SETDECORCOORDINATOR<br />
SETDECORTEAM<br />
SOUND &LIGHTINGTEAM<br />
MAKE-UPCOORDINATOR<br />
MAKE-UPARTISTS<br />
FOLLOW SPOTOPERATORS<br />
STAGEHANDS<br />
MARKETING<br />
MARKETING<br />
SOCIALMEDIA<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
MalakaiVieira<br />
MadisonArnason&KeleshayeChristmas<br />
JennyPeace<br />
CorinneBarnard&BethPoad<br />
AronE.Smaler<br />
CathyBury&PaulaPenton<br />
PatriciaKosmalski<br />
EleanorCook,Kim Marn-Colburne,KhrysnaKushnurikuk,<br />
PennyOliver<br />
JoanneChubb<br />
BelindaCobb,KaylaGooey,KhrysnaKushnirikuk,<br />
MariaMicheli,AmandaIrvine<br />
MalakaiVieira<br />
AronE.Smaler,MichaelMorawiec,DavidHowse,<br />
GrantTownsend,ScoMurfin,PeroMilicevic<br />
PaulBelardi<br />
PennyOliver<br />
LindaMorawiec,MariaMicheli<br />
Jim Smagata,JordanDancyger<br />
SarahMitzi<br />
BelindaCobb,EmilyBeal,ChloeMeloen<br />
EmmaCockton&TylerHughes<br />
SofiaMuhleisen,CharlieMuhleisen,AlexMcGary<br />
KarenDidow,ClaireSears<br />
ClaireSears<br />
Tim Cadeny,MicheleRighe
DIRECTOR’S<br />
NOTES<br />
Throughstunningperformances,beautifulmusic,andafocusonthe<br />
tenderlovestoriesbetweenthesecharacters,weaim toprovidean<br />
unflinchingexplorationofthedarkeraspectsofthenarative.Wehope<br />
tocreateanunforgetableexperiencethatwilleaveyouthinkingand<br />
askingyourself,“Whatwouldyoudo?”,longafterthefinalcurtainfals.<br />
Thankyouforyoursupportofthearts,andwehopeyouenjoytheshow,<br />
withitspowerfulmessagesandhiddenmoments,comingtogetherinits<br />
entirety.<br />
Malakaiwishestothankhisrespectedcoleaguesontheartisticteam for<br />
theiramazingpositivity,colaborativeefortsandatentiontodetail.<strong>The</strong><br />
sameheartfeltappreciationgoesouttotheproductionteam,crew and<br />
althevolunteerswhohelpedmakethishappen.Finaly,aspecialthanks<br />
totheproducersandtheBOTG boardforthiswonderfulexperience,as<br />
wel.Ithasbeenquiteajourneywatchingeveryelementoftheshow<br />
cometolifeandheistrulygratefultohaveworkedwithsuchan<br />
amazing,talentedandpassionatecast.Thankyoufortrustingmyvison<br />
andcreatingthisbeautifulworld.Hesendslovetohissupportivefamily,<br />
beautifulpartnerandfriends;“Enjoytheshow,Mom.”<br />
Sincerely,<br />
MALAKAIVIEIRA<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
"Wilkommen,bienvenue,welcome!" toour<br />
productionoftheiconicmusical,“CABARET”!<br />
Setin1930sBerlin,“CABARET”exploresthe<br />
complexitiesoflove,freedom,andpolitical<br />
upheaval.AsyouimmerseyourselfintheKitKat<br />
Klub,youwilwitnessthecharacters'livesunfold<br />
beforeyouandexperiencetheirstrugglesand<br />
tribulationsinatimeofgreatsocialandpolitical<br />
change.<br />
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ALEXANDRACHAPPELL-LULU<br />
AlexisexcitedtobebackperformingwithBOTG!YoumayrememberAlex<br />
inhermostrecentcreditwithBOTG asMrs.CohenandEnsemblein<br />
“RENT”.OtherBOTG creditsincludeNancyin“OLIVER!<strong>The</strong><strong>Musical</strong>.”<br />
AlexhasalsobeenfeaturedthroughoutthecommunityasSylviain“Sylvia”<br />
atVilage<strong>The</strong>atreWaterdown,theroleofAnnelein“SteelMagnolias”at<br />
thePlayer'sGuild,MilkyWhitein“IntotheWoods”atDLTP,andJolenein<br />
“DirtyRotenScoundrels”atDLTP.“CABARET”isanabsolutebucketlist<br />
show,soAlexisabsolutelythriledtobepartofthisbeautifulproduction<br />
andtalentedgroupofperformers.<br />
ALEXLATOCHE-CLARINET/TENORSAX<br />
Alexisexcitedtobemakinghisinauguralparticipationinthepitfor<br />
Burloak<strong>The</strong>atre’s<strong>Cabaret</strong>.Hewasrecentlyheardplayingclarinetfor“Into<br />
theWoods”(UTC),“SoundofMusic”(OLT),“PutingItTogether”(OLT),<br />
harp(onkeyboard)for“Cinderela”(UTC),keyboard2for“Beautyandthe<br />
Beast”(UTC),clarinet/altosaxfor“Matilda”(Marquee),andclarinet/bass<br />
clarinetfor“Oklahoma!”(SMT).Thanksforatendingtheshow and<br />
travelingwithustoBerlin!<br />
ALIYASCHOFIELD -ENSEMBLE<br />
ThisisAliya’sfirstmusicaltheatreproductionwithBOTG.Aliyaenjoys<br />
playingthepianoandisadedicateddanceratBaletomane,whereshe<br />
lovestoperform balet,modern,jazzandlyricaldance.Aliyawouldliketo<br />
giveashoutoutherparentsakaherpersonalchaufeurs!<br />
BRADYMORRISON -BOBBY<br />
BradyissothriledtobebackonstagewiththeBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroupfor<br />
theirSpring<strong>Musical</strong>“CABARET”!YoumayhaverecentlyseenBradyin<br />
BOTG'sPantomimeof“CinderelaPoter”playingtheroleofHedwig<strong>The</strong><br />
HangryFinchorinlastseason’sproductionof“RENT”playingtheroleof<br />
Steve.Brady'sexcitementcontinueswithBOTG asheiscelebrating10<br />
yearsofPantosand<strong>Musical</strong>swiththecompany.Bradywishestosharea<br />
hugeThankYoutotheBurloak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup,hisfriendsandfamily,and<br />
mostimportantlytoyoutheaudience.Thankyouforcomingouttoshare<br />
yourloveandsupportwithus.Welcometo“CABARET!”<br />
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CARLKORODY-TROMBONE<br />
CarlKorodystartedhiscareerasaTromboneplayerandMusicCaligrapher<br />
afterhiseducationatHumberColege,travelingwithvariousshow bands<br />
throughoutCanadaandtheU.S.HespentanumberofyearsinEdmonton<br />
AlbertaworkingwithTom BanksatCBCasacopyistandperformerina<br />
vastnumberoftelevisedspecials,jingles,bigbands,show bandsandR&B<br />
bands.MovingbacktotheGTAin1982hestartedarehearsalbigband<br />
whichisstilactivetodayandenjoysbeingasidemaninvariousmusical<br />
venuesthroughoutthearea.<br />
CARTERWHATLEY-HERMAN<br />
ThisisCarterWhatley'sfirstproductionwithBOTG.Carterhasbeen<br />
studyingandperformingimprovwithOakvileImprovforthepast5years.<br />
Hehasbeeninproductionsincluding“Scrooged”and“<strong>The</strong>atresports.”<br />
WhenheisnotatendingOakvileTrafalgarHighSchool,Carterenjoys<br />
playingtheguitarandbeatingothersatchess.<br />
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DEVIN DOSSANTOS-EMCEE<br />
DevinisveryexcitedtobemakinghisdebutwithBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup<br />
byrevisitingtheincredibleroleoftheEmceeafter10yearsofexperience<br />
inlifeandperformance.SelectedcreditsincludeEddieBirdlacein<br />
“Dogfight”(2019),Gabein”NexttoNormal”2018,Melchiorin“Spring<br />
Awakening”,(2015),Angelin“RENT”(2014),and<strong>The</strong>EmceeinCABARET”<br />
(2013).Specialthankstothededicatedcastandcrew,myendlessly<br />
supportivefamily,andmyfiance,withwhom Ishareaparticularreverence<br />
for“CABARET”aswefirstmetperformingthisveryshow!Wilkommen!<br />
DIANACOLLINS-SPARKLES<br />
DianaisthriledtobereturningtotheBOTG stageinthisyear’sproduction<br />
of“CABARET”.PastroleswithBOTG includeAlexiDarlingin“RENT”,<br />
Lisainthecanceledproductionof“MammaMia!”,andamyriadoffury<br />
friendsin“Shrek”.Otherfavouriterolesinclude:Margotin“Legaly<br />
Blonde”(DruryLane<strong>The</strong>atre),MarionThayerin“Titanic:<strong>The</strong><strong>Musical</strong>”<br />
(Wavestage<strong>The</strong>atreCo.),andMrs.Sheleyin“<strong>The</strong>SecretGarden”(London<br />
CommunityPlayers).DianaholdsaMastersofTeachingfrom theUniversity<br />
ofToronto,andanHonoursBachelorofMusicEducationfrom Western<br />
University.Shegiveshermanythankstothecast,crew,andherhusband<br />
Tylerforjoiningherinthisadventure.Toeveryonewhoescaped,andto<br />
everyonewhocouldn’t…thisisforalofyou.Wewilneverforget.<br />
ERIN FARRAR-ENSEMBLE<br />
Erinisthriledtobedoingherfirstshow withBOTG.Atrainedvocalistand<br />
seasonedmusicaltheatreperformer,shebegansingingatagesixwiththe<br />
GeorgetownChildren’sChorus.Erinstudiedvoiceforyearsandperformed<br />
in“JosephandtheAmazingTechnicolourDreamcoat,”“SouthPacific,”<br />
severalcabaretswithGeorgetownGlobeProductionsandtwoMusicHal<br />
showswithDruryLane.Erinisneverhappierthanwhenshe’ssingingand<br />
acting.Sheissoexcitedtobepartofthewonderful<strong>Cabaret</strong>team and<br />
can’twaittoseeyouthere!SpecialthankstoherhusbandPatandher<br />
familyfortheircontinuedloveandsupport.<br />
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ERIN ROSS-ENSEMBLE<br />
Alifelongmusicaltheatrelover,Erin(she/her)issoexcitedtobemakingher<br />
BOTG stagedebutintheensembleof“CABARET”!Shewouldliketothank<br />
everyoneinthecast&crew forputingtogethersuchaphenomenalshow,<br />
andthankherfamily(Kat,Kenzie,&Oli)fortheirongoinglove&support.<br />
FRASERHUTCHINSON -TRUMPET<br />
FraserHutchinsonisacomposer,aranger,trumpet/flugelhornandkeyboard<br />
playerbasedinOntario,Canada.Hehasplayedhornsand<br />
keyboardsfornumerousbigbands,R&Bbandsandtop40bandsinthe<br />
Seatle,NorthernCalifornia,andTorontoGTAareas.Hehasalsoplayedin<br />
thepitsformusicaltheater,andisanactivecomposerandaranger.<br />
FRANCINEJIMÉNEZ-FRAULEIN KOST<br />
Francineisveryexcitedtobepartofcommunitytheatreonceagain,this<br />
timewithBurlOakintheirmusical,“<strong>Cabaret</strong>”!Previousshowswith<br />
BramptonMusic<strong>The</strong>atre:“LesMiserables”,“Newsies”,and“MammaMia”,<br />
andDreamworkProductions:“<strong>The</strong>SoundofMusic”.Sheistrulygratefulto<br />
besharingthestagewithanexceptionalytalentedandpassionatecast,<br />
alongsidehercunado,TavoJiménez,whom shecan’twaitforaudiencesto<br />
witnesshisdebuttothestage!ShethanksMalakaiVierafortrustingherwith<br />
bringingKosttolife,hercastandcrew,herfamilyandfriendswhoare<br />
alwayssosupportive,hercunadoJan-LukasforhiseversoaccurateGerman<br />
accentadvice,andherhubbySergio,withwhom shewilfinalyshareher<br />
loveoftheatrewithforthefirsttime.Grabasailorandcometothe<br />
<strong>Cabaret</strong>!<br />
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GREERSHEPPARD -HELGA<br />
Greerisexcitedtobeinvolvedin<strong>Cabaret</strong>,whichishertenthproductionwith<br />
BOTG.Greerisagrade11FrenchImmersionandSHSM inDramaticArts<br />
student.Greerhasbeentakingvocalanddancelessonsformanyyearsand<br />
lovesnothingmorethantobeonastageinfrontofanaudience.Greer<br />
wouldliketothankBOTG foraloftheirsupportandencouragement.Greer<br />
alsogivesabigshoutouttoherfamilyforalwaysbeingthereforher.<br />
ILENEELKAIM -ENSEMBLE<br />
IlenehasbeenquiteactiveasanactorwithintheHalton/Hamiltonregions<br />
forover20years.ShehasperformedmostrecentlyattheOakvileCentrein<br />
“<strong>The</strong>LaramieProject”.Othermemorableshowsintheareainclude:<br />
“CalendarGirls”,"BlitheSpirit""Jenny'sHouseofJoy"and"August:Osage<br />
County"tonamejustafew.Sheisdelightedtobeback"playing"with<br />
BOTG hereinOakvile.Ithasbeenaquitefew yearssinceshehastreaded<br />
boardswiththem.Andthisisherfirstmusicaltheatreexperience<br />
(Wilkommentome)!OodlesofthankstoMalakai,Beth,Corinneandthe<br />
entirecastandproductioncrew.Specialthanksareextendedtoherhusband,<br />
Albert,forhisunwaveringsupportforthistime-consuming<br />
avocation<br />
JEFFGORDON -ERNSTLUDWIG<br />
JeJefGordonhasbeeninvolvedwithafew playswithBOTG yearsagoandis<br />
excitedtobebackforanotherrun.HegraduatedwithaBAinPerforming<br />
Artsin'09,andthenfrom TeachersColegein2016.Heiscurentlyworking<br />
atAldershotElementaryasagrade7/8resourceteacher.Someofhispast<br />
theatreroleshaveincluded“RockyHororPictureShow”(Narator),“Cry<br />
Baby”(Wifle),“YoungFrankenstein”(Igor),andLefouin“Beautyandthe<br />
Beast”.Jef’sfavouritepastimesareplayingvideogameswithhiskids,<br />
FrisbeeGolf,addingtohisNinjaTurtlecolection,andexploringOntariowith<br />
hisfantasticwifeJen(thatcuteKitKatgirl)andhistwoamazingkidsLilyand<br />
Oliver.Speakingofhisamazingpartnerincrime,hewouldliketothankher<br />
forgetinghim backintothattheatrelife!<br />
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JEN GREGORY-GORDON -VELMA<br />
JenniferGregory-GordonisextremelyexcitedtobeVelma,theKitKatgirlinthe<br />
saucyKitKatClub.Sheisgratefultobeperformingwithhernew friendsand<br />
husbandJefwhoisplayingErnstandthegorila.SheoriginalycametoBurlOak<br />
tohelpsetbuildduringthe2022pantomimeproductionofCinderelaPoter.She<br />
alsoendedupasstagehandandlovedASM’ingoneoftheshows!Havinggraduatedfrom<br />
theUniversityofGuelphwithatheatreminor,sheisexcitedtobe<br />
involvedwithBurlOakinavarietyofways.Jenniferistypicalyperformingon<br />
stageasadancer,singeroractor,butisthriledtobeonstageforherfirst<br />
musicalproduction.JenniferworksasaFrenchImmersionteacherandisstudying<br />
tobecomeaHolisticNutritionist.Whensheisnotdancingorteaching,sheis<br />
cooking,fosteringkitens,bakingorplayingattheparkwithherfamily.Thank<br />
youtoJef,Lily,Oliver,DavyandSuzyforyourcontinuoussupport!<br />
JORDAN DANCYGER-LIGHTING/SOUND<br />
JordanisagapyearstudentworkingattheOakvileCentredoinglightingand<br />
backstagework.<strong>The</strong>yhopetopursueacareerintheatreandhavehadloadsof<br />
funworkingon“CABARET”!PastcreditswithBOTG include:“<strong>The</strong>DrowsyChaperone”,“RENT”,“LastoftheRedHotLovers”,“CinderelaPoter”,and“An<br />
IdealHusband”.Thankstothecastandcrew ofthisshow forbeingsoamazing<br />
toworkwith!Hopeyoualenjoythisincredibleshow.<br />
JOSÉANDRÉSBORDAS -CLIFFBRADSHAW<br />
Joséfelinlovewithperformanceandtheatrealitlelaterthanmaybemost<br />
peoplewould.Atage14,Joséwasconvincedbyhischildhoodfriendthathe<br />
shouldtakeadramaclasstocompletehisartcredit,evenafterlaughinginhis<br />
face.Intheyearthatfolowed,heauditionedforandlandedtheleadroleofJohn<br />
Worthingin“<strong>The</strong>ImportanceofBeingEarnest”byage16.Aftergraduatinghigh<br />
school,Joséspent5-6yearsinKingston,OntariostudyingDramaatQueen's<br />
University,wherehewouldcontinuetofurtherhispassionfortheatreand<br />
performanceactinginnumerousdiferentproductionssuchas“ConcordFloral”,<br />
“BringItOn:the<strong>Musical</strong>”,“AZooStory”,“<strong>The</strong>Crucible”,andmostrecently”<br />
Beauty&theBeast”.In2019,Joséco-foundedaKingstonbasedtheatre<br />
company,"6AM Productions",tohelpbringpaidworktolocalartistsin<br />
Kingstonandbeyond,andnow servestocreatebothvirtualandlivetheatrefor<br />
companiesworldwide.With“CABARET”beinghisfirstperformancewithBOTG,<br />
Joséisthankfultohisfriendsandfamilywhoalwayssupportedhisdream of<br />
becominganactor,andthemanywonderfulfacesofthe“CABARET”team who<br />
helpedfosterthebestenvironmentpost-pandemicsincemakingacomebackto<br />
thestage.<br />
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KARYN MONK-FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER<br />
KarynisdelightedtobeplayingFrauleinSchneiderinthisexcitingproductionof<br />
“CABARET”.FavouriterolesincludetheWitch,“Into<strong>The</strong>Woods”,Mrs.Pots,<br />
“Beautyand<strong>The</strong>Beast”,Ursula“<strong>The</strong>LitleMermaid”,Velma“Hairspray”,and<br />
theterifyingMissAndrew “MaryPoppins”.Karynisanaward-winningauthor<br />
with10publishedhistoricalromancenovels,andacitygirlwhofelinlovewitha<br />
racecardrivingcountryboy.HugehugstoScotandher3amazingkids,who<br />
alongwith3GermanShepherdsfilherlifewithloveandchaos.<br />
KIM MARTIN-COLBOURNE-ENSEMBLE<br />
Kim joinsusforourproductionof“CABARET”asherthirdshow onstagewith<br />
BurlOak.Oftenseenbackstageandaspartofthecrew she’salsohappyto<br />
appearonthestageforproductionsthatofertheopportunitytosingbeautiful<br />
songsandbesuroundedbytheamazingtalentandexperienceaBurlOakproductionalwaysofers.Shehopesyouenjoytheshow!<br />
MADISON ARNASON -TEXAS/CHOREOGRAPHER<br />
ThisisMadison’sfirstshow withBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atre,andshecouldnothaveasked<br />
forabeterteam tomakeherdebutwith.Maddie’spreviouscreditsinclude<br />
“SpringAwakening”,“BringItOn”,and“Into<strong>The</strong>Woods”,alwithStorybook<br />
<strong>The</strong>atrefrom herhometown,Calgary,Alberta.MadisonmovedtoOakvileto<br />
atendSheridanColege’sMusic<strong>The</strong>atrePerformance<strong>Program</strong> inJanuaryof<br />
2022,andislivingthedream,getingtodowhatsheloveseveryday.<br />
Beingtaskedasthechoreographerfor<strong>Cabaret</strong>,Madisonknew itwasimportant<br />
toconsidertheerainwhichthestorytakesplace,andtheneedtoincorporate<br />
thestoriesofthosewhowouldnotnormalyspeakortakecentrestage.<br />
CurentlyinhersecondyearatSheridan’sMusic<strong>The</strong>atre<strong>Program</strong> inOakvile,<br />
Madisoncontinuestofosterherpassionfordirectionandchoreographyasshe<br />
alsofurthersherdancetraining.Sheisgratefultothecastandcrew of<strong>Cabaret</strong><br />
fortrustingherwiththemovementofthisshow,andgrantinghertheabilityto<br />
learnandexperimentinasafespace.Madisonisthankfulforthesupportofher<br />
friendsandfamily,aswelasDirectorMalakai,andMusicDirectorJenny,for<br />
workingasateam withherthroughoutthisprocess.Shehopesthatyouenjoy<br />
theshow,andtoimmerseyourselfintheworldofour<strong>Cabaret</strong>!<br />
Madisonwouldliketothanktheincrediblecastandcrew of<strong>Cabaret</strong>,aswelas<br />
theSheridanclassof2025,foralwayssupportingherinherendeavours.Lastbut<br />
notleast,Madisonwouldliketothankherfamily,Daryl,Tyla,Graysonandof<br />
coursehertwodogsbackhome,fortheirendlessloveandsupport.<br />
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MALAKAIVIEIRA-DIRECTOR,SETDESIGN,CHOREOGRAPHY<br />
Whetheritbeonstage,oncamera,orrecordinginthestudio,Malakaihasalways<br />
beenpassionateabouthisinvolvementintheperformingarts.Hislong-standing<br />
lovefortheatrebeganwhenhefirststaredasRolfin“<strong>The</strong>SoundofMusic”.<br />
Overtheyearssomeofhisnotedroleshavebeen<strong>The</strong>Princein“Cinderela”,<strong>The</strong><br />
Dentistin“LitleShopofHorors”,andGrantairein“LesMisérables”.Alonghis<br />
journey,Malakaihasalsogracedthebigandsmalscreen.Someofhiscredits<br />
include“BlueMurder”,“Breakout”,“BikersIV”and“<strong>The</strong>Colapsed”.Similarly,to<br />
manyofthecreativebodieswithinBOTG,Malakaiisusedtowearingmanyhats<br />
whetheritbeonorofthestage,buthispassionwilalwaysresidewithdirecting<br />
theatricalstageandfilm projects.<br />
MICHAELNEWSOME-HERRSHULTZ<br />
MikeisdelightedtobemakinghisfifthappearancewithBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup<br />
andhisthirdappearanceinaKanderandEbbmusical.Mikeisgratefultobea<br />
memberoftheoutstandingensembleof“CABARET”,the<strong>Musical</strong>.<br />
Mike’spreviousshowswithBOTG include“Oliver!”“EntertainingAngels”,“Alice<br />
inWonderland:aChristmasPantomime”,and“AnIdealHusband”.<br />
OtherstagecreditsincludePrezin“<strong>The</strong>PajamaGame”,DwightBabcockin<br />
“Mame”,Faginin“Oliver!”,Belomyin“<strong>The</strong>Fantasticks”,AmosHartin<br />
“Chicago”,Mikadoin“<strong>The</strong>Mikado”,CaptainCorcoranin“HMSPinafore”,Major<br />
GeneralStanleyin“<strong>The</strong>PiratesofPenzance”,ChristopherBelingin“Curtains”,<br />
KingSextamusin“OnceUponaMatress”,Naratorin“<strong>The</strong>RockyHoror<br />
Show”,andSamuelGardnerin“Mrs.Waren’sProfession”.Inadditiontohis<br />
stagework,MikehasbeenfeaturedonBBCRadio3intheUK,andhasappeared<br />
inseveralCanadianTVSeriesincluding“F2:ForensicFactor”,“ReGenesis”,and<br />
“MurdockMysteries”.MikelivesinBurlingtonandworksasaconsultantwitha<br />
localsoftwareandservicescompany.HeisgratefulfortheloveofhissonsJohn<br />
andAdam andisblessedtobesharinghislifewithLouandherfamily.<br />
MICHELLERIGHETTI-BUNNY/UNDERSTUDYSALLY& KOST<br />
MicheleisexcitedtoreturntoBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroupasBunny,aKitKatGirlin<br />
“CABARET”.Previously,shehasbeenseenasJeanetein“Lastof<strong>The</strong>Red-Hot<br />
Lovers”(BOTG),SandraBloom in“BigFish”(Wavestage),CharloteCardozain<br />
“Titanic”(Wavestage),andMercedesin“Carmen”(TorontoCityOpera),aswel<br />
asinvariousfilm andtelevisionroles.MichelewenttotheUniversityofToronto,<br />
wheresheearnedherhon.B.A.inMusicandDrama,YorkUniversityforApplied<br />
Linguistics,andAlzaActingStudioforFilm andTelevisionActing.Sheiscurently<br />
aninstructoratTorontoFilm School,DigitalStrategistatNuclearmedia,andBig<br />
FeatsCreative,andownerofClairvidaHealth&Welness.Whennotonstage,<br />
sheisplanningherupcomingweddingtoherbestfriend,Randolph,andenjoying<br />
Springtimewalkswithherdog,Shakespeare.<br />
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MONIQUECOTÉ-FRENCHIE<br />
Performingasthelovingandmysteriouskitkatgirl,Frenchie,Moniqueisvery<br />
thriledtobemakingherfirstevermusicaltheatredebutwith<strong>The</strong>BurlOak<br />
<strong>The</strong>atreGroupintheirproductionof<strong>Cabaret</strong>!Asatelevision/film actorsheis<br />
excitedtotesthertalentsandbringthem tostage.Moniqueisathird-year<br />
studentatMcMasterUniversity,curentlystudyingEnglishandCreativeWriting.<br />
Inadditiontoherstudiesandactingsheenjoyswritingpoetryandfiction,performingslam<br />
poetry,andimprovisation.Moniquewouldliketothankherfriends,<br />
family,production,crew,andcastforsupportingheralongthisincredible<br />
journey.Shewouldalsoliketothankhermom andsisterforputingupwithher<br />
non-stoprehearsingandsinging!<br />
OSCARHAMILTON-WILSON -ENSEMBLE<br />
Oscarisnow 20andhehasbeenperformingwithussince2016atthetender<br />
ageofjust13.Hetelsusheenjoystheatremorethanstudies(butisrealy<br />
enjoyinganartscourseatMohawk).Oscarhasperformedin“CinderelaPoter”,<br />
“SleepingBeauty”,“AliceinWonderland”,“<strong>The</strong>LitleMermaid”andourfirst<br />
musicalformanyyears“Oliver!”tonamejustafew!Oscarwouldliketothank<br />
hismum,dad,sister,brother,familyandfriendsforaltheirsupport.<br />
OWEN SLATER-ENSEMBLE<br />
Aftera7yearhiatus,OwenisveryhappytobebackonstagewithBOTG.Back<br />
in2014,Owenplayedapiratein“PeterPan”,andmadehisreturnasamember<br />
oftheensemblefor“AliceInWonderland,aHolidayPantomime”whichwas<br />
unfortunatelycutshortduetoCOVID.HewasalsocastasGeorgieNeedslyin<br />
“CinderelaPoter,aHolidayPantomime”thiswinter,alongwithgetingcastas<br />
Mr.Banksinaschoolproductionof“MaryPoppins”,andEricinaschool<br />
productionof“Matilda”.Owenenjoysdramaasmuchasheenjoysplayingand<br />
watchinghockey.GoLeafs!Thankyouforcoming,enjoytheshow!<br />
PIERRELEGRANDE-DRUMS<br />
Piereisveryexitedtoplaywiththisgreatbandforthisproductionof<strong>Cabaret</strong>.<br />
Asatouringmusician,hehasperformedinFrance,Germany,Israel,Holand,<br />
Cyprus,andSyria.PierealsoplayeddrumswithShaniaTwainforthreeyears.He<br />
ispresentlyfreelancingintheTorontoareainadditiontobeingamemberof<br />
BatucadaCarioca,theMegacitySwingBand,theYorkJazzEnsembleand<br />
Tartistry'sHouseBand.<br />
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REBECCARIPCO -BASS<br />
RebeccaisexcitedtoreturntoBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroupforthisyear’sproduction<br />
of“CABARET!”PreviouscreditswiththecompanyincludeRent(2022)andShrek<br />
(2019).Initialystartingoutasanorchestralmusician,Rebeccafelintomusical<br />
theatrebyastrokeofluckin2013andhasneverlookedback!ThankstoJenny<br />
forhavingme,andmyfriendsandfamilyforalwayssupportingme.<br />
RON PALANGIO -GUITAR/BANJO<br />
Originalyfrom NorthBayOntarioRonbeganstudyingguitarattheageof<br />
twelve.In1978hemovedtoHamiltonOntariotostudyJazzandClassicalguitar<br />
atMohawkColege’sAppliedMusic<strong>Program</strong>.Hecontinuedhisstudiesat<br />
McMasterUniversityandtheUniversityofToronto.Hetaughtsecondaryschool<br />
musicfor29yearsinHamilton.Sincethelateseventy’shehasperformedasa<br />
freelanceguitaristintheToronto-Hamiltonareaperformingforprofessional<br />
theatreproductions,bigbands,dance,popandclassicrockgroups.Ron<br />
continuestoperform regularlyinclubs,restaurantsandprivatevenuesinand<br />
aroundtheHamiltonarea.<br />
RYAN BARKER-WOODWIND<br />
RyanBarkerisawoodwindplayerandteacher.Hehasbeeninvolvedincountless<br />
pitbands,jazzbandsandproductionshowsaroundtheGTAandinthe<br />
MississaugaareaincludingperformancesforClarksonMusic<strong>The</strong>atre,<br />
MeadowvaleCommunity<strong>The</strong>atreandWestEndStudio<strong>The</strong>atre.Heisalsoa<br />
memberoftheBolywoodMonsterOrchestra.<br />
SAMANTHALINDGREN -ROSIE<br />
Wilkommen!Bienvenue!Welcome!Samanthaisthriledtobebackperformingwith<br />
Burl-Oak<strong>The</strong>atreGroupintheirproductionof“CABARET”!asfunlovingandspunky<br />
Kit-KatGirlRosie.PastcreditsincludeAurorain“SleepingBeautyAHoliday<br />
Pantomime“,“AspectsofDance”(DruryLane<strong>The</strong>atre),Ensemblein“SheLovesMe<br />
(DruryLane<strong>The</strong>atre),Ali/Ensemblein“RENT”(BurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup),Pilarin<br />
“LegalyBlondethe<strong>Musical</strong>”(DruryLane<strong>The</strong>atre),andMissProng/Mrs.Marain<br />
“Miracleon34thStreet”(<strong>The</strong>atreAncaster).Samanthawouldlovetothankher<br />
amazingcast,crew,productionteam,friends,andfamilyforalwayssupportingher<br />
passionforlivetheatre,andshehopesyoualenjoytheshow!<br />
EMILYBEAL-MAKE-UP<br />
Emilyisastudentfrom SheridanColegein<strong>The</strong>MakeupforMediaandCreative<br />
artsprogram.ThisisherfirstproductionwithBurloak<strong>The</strong>atreGroupandsheis<br />
soexcitedtobeworkingwitheveryoneinthisproduction.Shelovestoworkin<br />
theatricalshowsandfilmsandisverythankfulforalwhosupportedherinthis<br />
journey.<br />
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SARAH-MAYTOWNSEND -SALLYBOWLES<br />
Sarah-Mayhassharedadeepandunconditionalloveforsingingsinceshewas<br />
abletospeak.Shethenfelpassionatelyforthethrilofsinginglivewhenshewas<br />
apre-teen.From theagesof12-14,Sarah-Maypersistentlynaggedherprincipal<br />
toalow hertosingforanyandalupcomingassemblies.Shetooktheleapafter<br />
highschoolbytrainingatapost-secondarylevelinmusicaltheatre;bookingover<br />
thelastyear:acommercial,twoshortfilms,joiningBOTG forherfirsttimein<br />
theirholidayshow andisnow proudlyperformingagainwithBOTG fortheirrun<br />
of“CABARET”.Sheisgratefultoherparents,family,andclosefriendsfortheir<br />
unwaveringsupport,encouragement,andlove.Specialthankstotheincredibly<br />
talentedgroupofartistswhoworkedalongsideSarah-Mayin“CABARET”.<br />
SHARON CHING -ENSEMBLE<br />
SharonisthriledtobeperformingwithBOTG forthefirsttime.Shehasperformedwithavarietyoftheatregroups,includingGuelphLitle<strong>The</strong>atre“<strong>The</strong><br />
Unhelpfuls”,CaledonTownhalPlayers“AMurderisAnnounced”,“ThingsMy<br />
MotherTaughtMe”,BramptonMusic<strong>The</strong>atre“BeautyandtheBeast”,<br />
“Newsies”,“CenturyChurch<strong>The</strong>atre”“RomanticComedy”“Stafroom”,“Snow<br />
WhiteandtheFantastic7”,“MotherGoose”,“BabesintheWoods”andPeel<br />
PantoPlayers“Cinderela,SelfHelpforDummiez”.Sharonisaretiredteacher,<br />
andliveswithherfamilyinErin.ShewouldliketothankMalakaiforthis<br />
opportunity,aswelasherfamilyfortheirsupport.<br />
TANYAJARMAI-FRITZIE<br />
ThisisTanya’sfirstshow withBOTG,andsheisthriledtobebackonstagedoing<br />
whatsheloves!PastcreditsincludeSophiein“MammaMia!,”Janetin“<strong>The</strong><br />
RockyHororShow”,Maureenin“RENT”(RCMPI)andPennyin“Hairspray”.<br />
Whenshe’snotperforming,TanyaworksasaParamedicfortheRegionofPeel.<br />
Tanyawouldliketothankherfriendsandfamilyfortheircontinuedloveand<br />
support!<br />
TAVO JIMÉNEZ-VICTOR<br />
Freshofofhislivingroom worldtour,Tavoisthriledtobemakinghisstage<br />
debutwithBurlOakin“CABARET.”Hewouldliketothankhisbeautifulhusband<br />
forhisunconditionalsupportthroughtherehearsalprocess;andaspecialthanks<br />
tohissister-in-law,Francine(FrauleinKost),forencouraginghim tofinalygeton<br />
thatstage!<br />
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TYLERCOLLINS-MAX/UNDERSTUDYCLIFF& ERNST<br />
RecentforBOTG:“Rent”,“AnIdealHusband”and“CinderelaPoter”.Select<br />
theatre:“BlackComedy”and“CatonaHotTinRoof”(WEST),Disney's“<strong>The</strong><br />
LitleMermaid”(BMT),“Unity1918”and“Othelo”(Knockout),eightseasonsat<br />
Canada'sWonderlandandfouryearsperformingcircuswithMontreal'sLesProductionsHaut-Vol.Upcoming:“<strong>The</strong>Foursome”(MiltonPlayers).Film/TV:DC's<br />
“Shazam!”“DesignatedSurvivor”and“<strong>The</strong>Handmaid'sTale.”Training:Waterloo<br />
andSheridanColege.LoveandspecialthanksgotohiswifeDiana,hisfamily,<br />
God,MalakaiandtheentireBOTG team.<br />
VANESSASZPURKO -ENSEMBLE<br />
VanessaisthriledtobeapartofherfirstproductionwithBOTG!Other:“SomethingRoten!”(<strong>The</strong>atreSarnia),“UbuRoi,”“Unity1912”,and“IfWeWereBirds”<br />
(AssistantDirector),alattheUniversityofGuelph.LoveandthankstoMom and<br />
Dadfortheirendlesssupportandalthosedanceandsinginglessons.Thanksto<br />
Ashleyforherendlessbigsisterenergy,andMissMooforherendlesshilarity<br />
andpuring.SpecialthankstoeveryoneatBOTG forbeingsuchawelcomingand<br />
friendlybunch.SlavaUkraini!<br />
VALERIABALDEON ZUÑIGA-ENSEMBLE<br />
ValeriaisexcitedtobejoiningBOTG’sproductionof"CABARET.”Thisisherfirst<br />
productionwithBOTG,andsheisthriledtobepartofacastwhoisworking<br />
hardtobringthisshow tolife.ShehasalsoappearedinMAVISProduction’s“Evil<br />
Dead”asShely.Sheislookingforwardtosharingthisshow withthecommunity<br />
andisgratefulforthehardworkanddedicationthecastandcrew haveputinto<br />
thisproduction.<br />
WALTERRIED -HANS<br />
Sincebecominginvolvedincommunitytheatrein2014Walterhasappearedina<br />
numberofproductions,primarilywiththefolksatWestEndStudio<strong>The</strong>atre,<br />
includingintherecentrepriseof“HomeforChristmas”attheOakvileCentre.<br />
Heisexcitedandgratefultobeabletoaddtohisexperience,andmakenew<br />
friends,byworkingwiththetremendousgroupat<strong>The</strong>BurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup.<br />
ARRON E.SMALLER-STAGEMANAGER<br />
AronSmalerhasreachedthepinnacleofcommunitytheatresuccess.Hehas<br />
climbedtogreatheights(althewaytothesoundboothabovetheauditorium)<br />
toachievethehonourofbeingStageManagerfor“CABARET.”Aronisatrue<br />
team playerwhohasearnedrespectofcastandcrew alikebyloweringthe<br />
thermostateachnight.Aronwouldliketothankthecastandcrew formaking<br />
hisjobsomucheasierbyatendingrehearsals.Aronhasalsogainedmuch<br />
notorietyforhisdislikeofwritinghisownbio,sothisbecameateam efort.<br />
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BELINDACOBB-MAKE-UP,PROPERTIES<br />
Belinda,VieEnMakeup,hasbeenpartofBOTG makeupteam for“Shrek,”“<strong>The</strong><br />
DrowsyChaperone”,“MammaMia”,“Pantos”,andnow –“CABARET”andother<br />
theatreshowssuchas“<strong>The</strong>AddamsFamily”.ShespecializesinSFX,andbrand<br />
photographymakeup,modelshoots,TorontoKidsFashionWeekandupcoming<br />
DramaWay.ShewouldliketothankSarah,Beth,andBOTG fortheircontinued<br />
supportandbriliantproductions.<br />
BETH POAD -PRODUCER<br />
BethhasbeenwithBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atregroupsince… .forever!Thisisher18th<br />
show asaProducer.Shelovestheescapism thatlivetheatreprovidesforthe<br />
audienceasthey“leavetheirtroublesoutside”andbecomecompletely<br />
immersedinthestorybeingtold.Shehasespecialyenjoyedworkingwith<br />
multi-talenteddirectorMalakaiVieirawhoconsistentlyputs110% intoeverything<br />
hedoes.Shehopesyouhaveenjoyedyourimmersiveexperienceofpre-war<br />
Germany.<br />
CATHYBURY-ASSISTANTSTAGEMANAGER<br />
Havingbeeninvolvedinmanyshowsinthepast10years,Cathyisthriledtobe<br />
backtolivetheatre.Sheparticularlyenjoysmusicalsandappreciatesalthe<br />
elementsofproductioninvolvedinbringingashow tothestage.<strong>The</strong>artful<br />
staging,skilfulvocalinstructionandcreativechoreographycomplementthe<br />
enthusiasm andenergyofanextremelytalentedcast.<strong>The</strong>visionanddedication<br />
ofanamazingdirectorhasbroughtathought-provokingstorytolife.Ourteams<br />
ofsetbuilders,painters,setdécor,props,costumeandmakeupartistshave<br />
cometogethertoproduceashow ofprofessionalcaliber.Kudostoalinvolved!<br />
Enjoytheshow!<br />
CORINNEBARNARD -PRODUCER<br />
CorinnehasbeenaBurlOakmemberformanyyears.Shehasbeenonstage<br />
(longago)andworkedbackstageinvariouscapacitiesinpropsandasassistant<br />
stagemanager.Thistimetryingtolearntheropesasaproducer.Thanksfor<br />
everyone’spatienceandspecialthankstoBethforalherguidance.Breakaleg<br />
everyone!<br />
ELEANORCOOK-COSTUMES<br />
Creativity,excitement,thedramaaladduptoahopechestfulofrewards.<br />
Eleanorhasworkedoncostumesformanyplaysovertheyears.Itisalways<br />
excitingtocometogetherwiththeactorsandcrew topresentperformancesfor<br />
thosewhohaveanappreciationandloveforthetheatre.<br />
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JIM SMAGATA-LIGHTING & SOUND<br />
Jim ishappytobebackworkingwithBOTG aslightingandsounddesigner.<br />
Previously,helit“Schoolhouse,”the“Cinderela”pantomime,and“NurseJane<br />
GoestoHawai”.Heretiredin2019after25yearsofteachingattheUniversityof<br />
TorontoMississaugafortheir<strong>The</strong>atreandDramaStudiesprogram.Whennot<br />
designingfortheatrehebuildsandlightsscaleSci-FimodelsandisDirector/head<br />
ofaudioforanaudiodramabasedonhisfavouriteseries-StarTrek.ThankstoBeth<br />
Poadforaskingmebacktolight“CABARET”!<br />
JOANNECHUBB-PROPERTIES,SETDÉCOR<br />
Joannecametotheatrelifethroughthebackstagedoor,folowingheryoungestto<br />
BOTG andvolunteeringfrontofhousebeforedivingheadfirstintobackstage<br />
work.ShehasworkedoncostumesandpropsforseveralBOTG productions,and<br />
for“CABARET”,hasexpandedabitfurtherintosetdecor.Ahugethankyouto<br />
theabsolutelyfabulouspropsandsetdecorteam for“CABARET”andforalthe<br />
worktheydidtobring“CABARET”tolife.<br />
KAREN DIDOW -MARKETING<br />
KarenhasdonethemarketingforBOTG'slastfiveseasons.Karenbelievesinliving<br />
lifetothefulestandhopesthatherverypositiveatitudeshinesthroughand<br />
helpswhenmarketingshows.ShelovesworkingwithBOTG andhasenjoyed<br />
meetingsomanyfunpeople.Thankyoutoanamazingcastandcrew whomake<br />
hertaskofmarketingsomucheasier.<br />
KHRYSTINAKUSHNIRIKUK-COSTUMES& PROPERTIES<br />
KikiKushnirikukisanewcomertotheworldoftheatre,havingpreviouslyworked<br />
oncostumesandpropsforcosplaycompetitions.Sheenjoysrepurposingold<br />
thingstogivethem new life.<br />
MARIAMICHELLI-PROPERTIES,SETDÉCOR<br />
MariaisthriledtobehelpingwithProps&SetDecorforBOTG’sproductionof<br />
“CABARET.”SherecentlywasthePropsMasterfortheirlastproduction,“AnIdeal<br />
Husband”.Marialovesalaspectsoftheatre,includinghelpingbehindthescenes<br />
orbackstage,buthertruepassionisacting&performingonstageforanaudience.<br />
PastBOTG productions–“EntertainingShortsFestival-BreakfastinHawai<br />
(Megan),“<strong>The</strong>DrowsyChaperone“(Reporter/Ensemble),“<strong>The</strong>OddCouple-<br />
FemaleVersion”(Sylvie),&“LastOf<strong>The</strong>RedHotLovers”(Elaine).Mariais<br />
extremelygratefultobeamemberoftheBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup&tohavethe<br />
opportunitytoworkwithsuchamazinglytalentedpeople.Shewouldliketothank<br />
herfriendRen,<strong>The</strong>atreEtobicoke,LitleStarProductions&BloorWestVilage<br />
Playersforlendingoutprops.“Whatgoodissitingaloneinyourroom?Come<br />
hearthemusicplay.Lifeisacabaret,oldchum!Cometothecabaret.”FredEbb<br />
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PATKOSMALSKI-COSTUMES<br />
Pathasbeenhelpingwithcostumesforyearsonmanyplays.“CABARET”hashad<br />
themostcostumesofanyshow sofar(135!)butshehasenjoyedhelpingwith<br />
sewingandshopping.ShewouldliketothankMalakaiandtherestoftheteam for<br />
theirsupport.<br />
PAULAPENTON -ASSISTANTSTAGEMANAGER<br />
PaulaissuperexcitedtobepartofBurloak'sproductionof“CABARET”!Paulahas<br />
done4productionswithConnect<strong>The</strong>atre(Footloose,GuysandDols,MammaMia<br />
andShrek),butthisisherfirsttimewithBurlOak.PaulawouldliketothankCathy<br />
fortakingherunderherwingandbeingsuchafabulouspartnerincrime;Aron,<br />
MalakaiandBethforteachinghersomuch;andtheentirecastandcrew formaking<br />
thisexperiencesofunandsorewarding!<br />
PENNYOLIVER-PROPS/SETDECOR<br />
PennyishappytobeapartoftheProps/SetDecorteam for“CABARET”.<br />
Congratulationstothehardworkingcastandcrew whohavehadtodealwiththe<br />
weatherdisruptionsinordertobringyouagreatshow .ThankstoBeth,Corinne<br />
andJoanneforhavingmeontheteam !Enjoy!<br />
SARAH MIZZI-HAIR/MAKE-UP<br />
Sarahisthriledtobebackforher13thshow withtheBurlOak<strong>The</strong>atreGroup.<br />
RecentHMUAcreditsinclude“<strong>The</strong>HunchbackofNotreDame,”“Cinderela<br />
Poter,”“LastoftheRed-HotLovers,”and“RENT.”Shewouldliketothankher<br />
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