ROBERT

For the last few years, Sef Wood has been teaching music and drama in the Toronto District School Board, conducting school ensembles and choirs at a national level. Lately he has switched gears and has been teaching music in an alternative highschool for refugees and new Canadians in Toronto's east end. Before that, Sef had a career as a performer working in many regional theatres around North America playing roles such as Frankie in Forever Plaid (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Buddy Holly (Globe Theatre, Regina) and Emmett in Legally Blonde (Drayton - St. Jacobs Playhouse). Bobby is a dream role for Sef and he is looking forward to dusting off the ol' acting chops to share him with Kingston audiences this summer. Sef would like to send special thanks to his "married friends", and the women who have helped him on his own "Being Alive" journey; especially the one who's putting up with him now.

SARAH

Shannon Donnelly is thrilled to be playing Sarah alongside this incredibly talented cast in Company. As a graduate of St. Lawrence College's Musical Theatre Performance program, Shannon has appeared in productions all over Ontario. Some of her recent roles include Ulla (The Producers), Baroness Schroeder (Sound of Music), and Jane (Babe Ruth Comes to Pickle River). She loves being able to portray strong, confident women for her two young daughters and couldn't be happier being a part of this amazing show. Shannon has several creative projects on the go but you can always find her playing the stages across Kingston.

HARRY

Jacob has lived the past 15 years in Kingston, and has been an active part of the theatre community for the past 10. He first caught the acting bug in his high school productions of Guys and Dolls (as Arvide Abernathy), and The Pirates of Penzance (as Major-General Stanley) at Regiopolis Notre-Dame Catholic High School. From there he went on to work with Blue Canoe Productions, Kingston Meistersingers and Queen’s Musical Theatre over the years. His last appearance onstage was in a production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder as a part of the 2022 Juvenis Festival, performing the role of The D’Ysquith Family. He is very excited to get back on stage with Company playing the role of Harry and performing the work of the icon that is Stephen Sondheim.

SUSAN

Meredith is thrilled to be stepping into the role of Susan. While Meredith has spent the vast amount of her life in the arts, it has been a near decade since she had tread the boards. Meredith studied theatre at Queen's University and was a founding member of Collective Productions. She has experience as a musician, actor, director, vocal director & producer. She is a passionate professional is the world of association and event management, however the role she is most proud of is being mother of the incomparable Avery & Camille. Love to her family and friends for their support of hopping back on the stage & to the company of Company for trusting her to take the leap.

PETER

Chris DeLuca is thrilled to be back on stage, performing Peter in Company. Previously, he has performed in Young Frankenstein (Meistersingers), Hairspray (St. Petersburg City Theatre), Urinetown (Carrollwood Players), The Drowsy Chaperone (Eight O’Clock Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof (Meistersingers), and The Pajama Game (Francis Wilson Playhouse).

JENNY

Jessica is over-the-moon excited and honoured to be back, sharing the stage with this talented group of performers. Her early passion for singing and performing led her to Queen’s University where she studied music, graduating with a concentration in Vocal Performance and Education. She has been a part of the Kingston theatre scene since she was a child, performing with groups such as Kinsmen, Theatre Five, King’s Town Players, Blue Canoe Productions, Collective Productions and Kingston Meistersingers. Selected credits: Inga in Young Frankenstein (Meistersingers), Gena in Bachelorette (KTP), Catherine in Proof (Lennox Community Theatre), Rapunzel in Into the Woods (Blue Canoe) and Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kinsmen). Thank you to the all-star cast and crew of “Company”, and a very special shout out to Wesley’s Grammy, Grampa, Meemaw and Papou. We are forever grateful and love you all so very much.

David

Jake is moderately surprised to be joining the cast of Company as David. You may remember him from shows 10 to 20 years ago but then again, you may not because they were 10 to 20 years ago and we’re all very busy people with lots on our minds. Based on decades-old information, people have given him the benefit of the doubt so he can once again pretend to be someone else and sing loudly in front of people in public. Was this a good idea? Who’s to say? Feel free to weigh in after the show.

AMY

Susan Del Mei is an actor/choreographer and dance instructor in Kingston and a graduate of the Queen’s University Drama program. She trained in dance nearly all her life and has taught both children and adults how to move since 2005. As a theatre artist, she has worked on multiple shows including, most recently, "The Lancashire Lass" (Choreographer, Watershed Festival), "Harmonia" (Aphrodite, Grapevine Theatre), “The Addams Family”, “High School Musical” (Choreographer, Co-Director, RND Arts Department), "Seven" (Bread, Grapevine Theatre), and "The Odd Couple (Female Version)" (Olive Madison, King's Town Players). In 2006 she choreographed her first-ever Summer Musical. She is thrilled to be bringing "Company" to the stage this summer with an all-star group of Kingston Theatre performers.

PAUL

Michael grew up in Kingston, performing with Blue Canoe and Kingston Meistersingers, before graduating with honours from St Lawrence College's Musical Theatre Performance. Following that, he moved to Toronto, where he had the privilege of originating the role of Mr. Wonderful/ Oliver in "Love, Virtually" by Kingston's Chloë Whitehorn, joined the Lower Ossington Theatre for "RENT" and "Avenue Q" (as Nicky/Bad Idea Bear and Trekkie Monster), then worked with Curtain Call Players for "Joseph..." (as Gad/Butler) and "West Side Story" (as Tony). From there, he moved back to Kingston and since, has returned to the Meistersingers for "Mamma Mia!" (as Sky) and "The Producers" (as Leo Bloom) and most recently, Grapevine Theatre's "Harmonia" (as Blood).

He is lucky to be undertaking much of this performing alongside his wife, and grateful to work with such a talented group, particularly with some of the same people from the start of this journey.

JOANNE

In a dark theatre, when she was just five years old, April’s life changed forever as she watched Annie come to life on the screen before her. Since then, she has taken every opportunity she could get to sing and dance on a stage. She has numerous previous credits, but let’s be honest: it’s been a long, long time since she’s done this and she just hopes the cobwebs clear in time for opening night. She would like to thank all who have come to see the show, her incredible family for their support, and Aileen Quinn for her lifelong inspiration.

LARRY

A longtime member of the Kingston theatre scene, Matthew is thrilled to bring Company to life. The thrill of working, creating, and bringing to life this amazing show, with this brilliant group has been amazing. He welcomes you, the final member of our company, and he hopes you enjoy the show.

MARTA

Jessica is a Venezuelan-Canadian performer from Toronto, and a Queen’s University alumni holding a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), and a Bachelor in Music Theatre (a joint program with St. Lawrence College). She is thrilled to be playing Marta in Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY, "side by side by side" a talented and welcoming cast. Selected credits: Alice in The Lancashire Lass (Kingston's Watershed Festival), Harmonia in HARMONIA (The Grapevine Theatre Project), Cathy in The Last Five Years (Blue Canoe Productions), Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar (St. Lawrence College). When at home she is writing music and recording with her brother as Fontstheduo (available on all streaming platforms). Jessica is grateful for her parents, brothers, Filip, and for the incredible direction of Matt and Susan. She can't wait to share this brilliant music and story with you!

APRIL

Marta is so excited and so shocked to be back on stage in the role of April. She has spent the last 10 years off stage working in administration at the Thousand Islands Playhouse, currently as the Assistant General Manager. As a Blue Canoe kid playing adults in her youth, she is delighted to be finally playing a character her own age! Thank you to Sue, Matt and Jess for believing I could still do this, to Mae for all her hard work, to Grace, her team and all the designers for kicking butt behind the scenes, and to the cast for being silly and fun and beating these harmonies to death. Shout out to my friends for pushing me to do a show and to my family for being adorable as all get out - especially the three E's since they deserve it - Eliza, Enrico and Eugene, Aunt Farta loves you!

KATHY

Sophie is a theatre artist, elementary educator, and alumnus of Queen’s University and University of Toronto. Select recent credits include: Edna in A Strong Girl (Shortwave Theatre Festival); Maria Rainer in The Sound of Music (Kingston Meistersingers); Rose Fenny in Dogfight, Thea in Spring Awakening (UC Follies); Alice Russell in Lizzie the Musical (Trinity College Dramatic Society). Sophie is also the current Chair of the Kingston Theatre Alliance. She is delighted to work with this incredible group of creative folks and to return to the world of summer theatre in Kingston.

Musical Director

Sammy is a teacher and musician, and has been involved in music and theatre in Kingston for the past 10 years. An established clarinetist and woodwind doubler, Sammy has played with various orchestras, wind ensembles, and jazz ensembles, but her genre of choice is musical theatre. She has worked on shows with Allswell Productions, St. Lawrence College Musical Theatre, Queen’s Musical Theatre, The Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University, and Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions. Recent music directing credits include “Legally Blonde the Musical” (Blue Canoe Productions, 2018), and “Avenue Q” (Queen’s Musical Theatre, 2016). Sammy is delighted to be joining this stellar team for “Company”!

Producer

Mae is so excited to be working with this stellar cast and crew to produce “Company”. As well as having her own production company “Slackwood Players”, Mae has been directing and producing theatre in the area for over 20 years including The Grand Theatre, Domino Theatre, Kingstown Players, Kingston Summer Theatre and Lennox Community Theatre, as well as productions through Slackwood. She is so happy to be working with Susan, Matthew and Jessica to bring this amazing musical to life.

Assistant Stage Manager

Alex is currently finishing her final year of teachers’ college and aims to pursue a career in teaching ELL in Europe. This is her second ASM position, having previously worked on the set of Harmonia. As a creative writer and dancer, Alex feels at home within spaces where art flourishes. She deeply thanks the cast and crew for the priceless experience of finding a home in the theatre!

Rehearsal Pianist and Band Member

Meryem is really happy to be playing piano in the show ‘Company’. She has always enjoyed taking part in shows and it had been a little while since she has done one. She is grateful to be back with this wonderful group of people. She has enjoyed working so closely with such talented and hardworking artists and she really hopes you enjoy the show!

Graphic Design

Zoe is a local marketing and graphic design professional who lives in Kingston with her husband and son. Zoe is a long-time supporter of local theatre and enjoys any opportunity to be creative.