The Cast
Ryan is thrilled to be joining all of you and this amazing cast and crew in Panto land! Previous credits include The Magic Maker (Magic to Do), Maleagant (King Arthur), Perchik (Fiddler on the Roof), Prince Eric (Little Mermaid), and Prof. Bhaer (Little Women). Endless thanks and love to Jessica and Sarah, CB, MB, AO, and EO. Enjoy the show! tiktok: @ryanjburda
Ryan is thrilled to be joining all of you and this amazing cast and crew in Panto land! Previous credits include The Magic Maker (Magic to Do), Maleagant (King Arthur), Perchik (Fiddler on the Roof), Prince Eric (Little Mermaid), and Prof. Bhaer (Little Women). Endless thanks and love to Jessica and Sarah, CB, MB, AO, and EO. Enjoy the show! tiktok: @ryanjburda
Greg has been an actor, writer, and theatre creator for 40 years. He has appeared in all four of Torrent’s previous pantos. He just played fifteen characters in the new musical, The Flin Flon Cowboy (Theatre Passe Muraille). He has been a long-time company member with VideoCabaret, featured in plays such as The Cold War, The Confederation Project, Trudeau and the FLQ, and The War of 1812 (co-pro with the Stratford Festival) and has been nominated four times for a Dora Award for Best Ensemble. Other theatres: Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, and as the Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone (Globe Theatre); Dial “M” For Murder, Wait Until Dark, An Inspector Calls and Sleuth (Classic Theatre Festival). He wrote, produced, and starred in his critically acclaimed one-man show, OUT, at Buddies in Bad Times. Film and television: Cross, Murdoch Mysteries, Mrs. America, American Woman, Departure, Mayday, American Gods, Cardinal, Reign, The Strain, The Kennedys.
Greg has been an actor, writer, and theatre creator for 40 years. He has appeared in all four of Torrent’s previous pantos. He just played fifteen characters in the new musical, The Flin Flon Cowboy (Theatre Passe Muraille). He has been a long-time company member with VideoCabaret, featured in plays such as The Cold War, The Confederation Project, Trudeau and the FLQ, and The War of 1812 (co-pro with the Stratford Festival) and has been nominated four times for a Dora Award for Best Ensemble. Other theatres: Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, and as the Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone (Globe Theatre); Dial “M” For Murder, Wait Until Dark, An Inspector Calls and Sleuth (Classic Theatre Festival). He wrote, produced, and starred in his critically acclaimed one-man show, OUT, at Buddies in Bad Times. Film and television: Cross, Murdoch Mysteries, Mrs. America, American Woman, Departure, Mayday, American Gods, Cardinal, Reign, The Strain, The Kennedys.
Stuart is over the moon returning to Panto Land having performed in Robin Hood and Pinocchio with the incredible team at Torrent Productions. Other favourite roles include: Mamma Mia (Stage West Calgary), Driving Miss Daisy (Orillia Opera House), Here on the Flight Path (Magnus Theatre) and Of Mice and Men (Best Actor Dora Nomination, Tribal Productions). Most recently he returned home from a sixteen-month World Tour of West Side Story having performed in 28 cities, 10 countries and played to over half a million people. Selected television credits include: Murdoch Mysteries, Pain Killer, In the Shadow of the Moon and the upcoming Doc, Cross and The Z Suite. Wishing you and yours a Wonderful Holiday Season and Thank you for supporting this Fantastic NEW Theatre venture right here in Odessa. Cheers to many more!!
Stuart is over the moon returning to Panto Land having performed in Robin Hood and Pinocchio with the incredible team at Torrent Productions. Other favourite roles include: Mamma Mia (Stage West Calgary), Driving Miss Daisy (Orillia Opera House), Here on the Flight Path (Magnus Theatre) and Of Mice and Men (Best Actor Dora Nomination, Tribal Productions). Most recently he returned home from a sixteen-month World Tour of West Side Story having performed in 28 cities, 10 countries and played to over half a million people. Selected television credits include: Murdoch Mysteries, Pain Killer, In the Shadow of the Moon and the upcoming Doc, Cross and The Z Suite. Wishing you and yours a Wonderful Holiday Season and Thank you for supporting this Fantastic NEW Theatre venture right here in Odessa. Cheers to many more!!
Daniel most recently co-wrote and performed in Gay for Pay With Blake & Clay (Crow’s Theatre/Toronto Fringe – Dora nomination, Outstanding New Play) and Blake & Clay’s Gay Agenda (Toronto Fringe). Other theatre credits include Box 4901(Buddies in Bad Times – Dora nomination, Outstanding Ensemble), Bed and Breakfast (Magnus Theatre), Stag and Doe (Bluewater Summer Playhouse), Love Dishonor Marry Die Cherish Perish (Studio 180), Dib and Dob and the Journey Home (Roseneath/NAC), Release the Stars: the Ballad of Randy & Evi Quaid (Next Stage Theatre Festival), The Snow Queen (Sudbury Theatre Centre), Ten Green Bottles (Te-Amim), and Much Ado About Nothing (Dream North). Daniel can also be seen on The Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), the web series A Gay Victorian Affair, and several commercials.
Daniel most recently co-wrote and performed in Gay for Pay With Blake & Clay (Crow’s Theatre/Toronto Fringe – Dora nomination, Outstanding New Play) and Blake & Clay’s Gay Agenda (Toronto Fringe). Other theatre credits include Box 4901(Buddies in Bad Times – Dora nomination, Outstanding Ensemble), Bed and Breakfast (Magnus Theatre), Stag and Doe (Bluewater Summer Playhouse), Love Dishonor Marry Die Cherish Perish (Studio 180), Dib and Dob and the Journey Home (Roseneath/NAC), Release the Stars: the Ballad of Randy & Evi Quaid (Next Stage Theatre Festival), The Snow Queen (Sudbury Theatre Centre), Ten Green Bottles (Te-Amim), and Much Ado About Nothing (Dream North). Daniel can also be seen on The Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), the web series A Gay Victorian Affair, and several commercials.
Jason is thrilled to be a part of this year’s panto with Torrent Productions! Recent theatre credits include: Buy Me a Drink Joe (Forte Musical Theatre), Step by Step, 9 to 5 The Musical (Stage West), Camelot (VPP), Rock of Ages, Balloonacy, 9 to 5 The Musical, Neverland (Stephenville Theatre Festival), A New Brain, The Little Mermaid, Titanic, Cinderella (Storybook Theatre), City of Angels, More Light (RCPA). Past on-camera credits include Murdoch Mysteries, The Fabric of Christmas, Molt, Send Pic? and Finding Your Rhythm. Jason sends a huge thank you to his partner Caulin and everyone at The Talent House for their support. Instagram: @jclemmon
Jason is thrilled to be a part of this year’s panto with Torrent Productions! Recent theatre credits include: Buy Me a Drink Joe (Forte Musical Theatre), Step by Step, 9 to 5 The Musical (Stage West), Camelot (VPP), Rock of Ages, Balloonacy, 9 to 5 The Musical, Neverland (Stephenville Theatre Festival), A New Brain, The Little Mermaid, Titanic, Cinderella (Storybook Theatre), City of Angels, More Light (RCPA). Past on-camera credits include Murdoch Mysteries, The Fabric of Christmas, Molt, Send Pic? and Finding Your Rhythm. Jason sends a huge thank you to his partner Caulin and everyone at The Talent House for their support. Instagram: @jclemmon
Aly MacFarlane is thrilled to be making her debut at Torrent Productions! Aly is a triple threat performer and a recent graduate of George Brown Theatre School. Previous credits include: Legally Blonde (Stephenville Festival), Sirens of Song (STF), The Children’s Hour (George Brown), A Christmas Carol (Soulpepper), and A Christmas Carol The Musical (The Rose Theatre). Aly would like to thank her Mum, Dad and Fi for their endless support, and would like to dedicate this performance to her late Grandad and Granny, who always found a way to make her dreams come true. Follow her on Instagram @aly.macfarlane!
Aly MacFarlane is thrilled to be making her debut at Torrent Productions! Aly is a triple threat performer and a recent graduate of George Brown Theatre School. Previous credits include: Legally Blonde (Stephenville Festival), Sirens of Song (STF), The Children’s Hour (George Brown), A Christmas Carol (Soulpepper), and A Christmas Carol The Musical (The Rose Theatre). Aly would like to thank her Mum, Dad and Fi for their endless support, and would like to dedicate this performance to her late Grandad and Granny, who always found a way to make her dreams come true. Follow her on Instagram @aly.macfarlane!
Theatre: Anne of Green Gables – The Musical (2022-2024); Jersey Boys (Charlottetown Festival); Billy Elliot The Musical (Neptune Theatre); Damn Yankees (Park Playhouse); Swing! The Musical (Norwegian Creative Studios) Film/TV: Backstage (Family Channel); Mr. D (CBC Television); The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (Lifetime) Other: I am beyond excited to bring some festive cheer alongside this incredible cast! You can follow me at: @brianross111
Theatre: Anne of Green Gables – The Musical (2022-2024); Jersey Boys (Charlottetown Festival); Billy Elliot The Musical (Neptune Theatre); Damn Yankees (Park Playhouse); Swing! The Musical (Norwegian Creative Studios) Film/TV: Backstage (Family Channel); Mr. D (CBC Television); The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (Lifetime) Other: I am beyond excited to bring some festive cheer alongside this incredible cast! You can follow me at: @brianross111
Michelle is a Toronto based performer, originally from Ottawa. She was first introduced to this hilarious pantomime last year when she played The Fairy at Smile Theatre and is thrilled to be performing in Odessa with this fantastic company for the holiday season! Previous credits include Mamma Mia, Anne of Green Gables (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Bingo Ladies, Neddy Norris Night (Theatre Newfoundland Labrador), Evil Dead The Musical, Disenchanted, Cannibal! The Musical (Starvox Ent), Urinetown, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Blue Champagne (Stephenville Theatre Festival). Film/TV: Rabbit Hole (Paramount, CBS), 5 Days at Memorial (ABCS), Going In (Backlash Pictures/Prime).
Michelle is a Toronto based performer, originally from Ottawa. She was first introduced to this hilarious pantomime last year when she played The Fairy at Smile Theatre and is thrilled to be performing in Odessa with this fantastic company for the holiday season! Previous credits include Mamma Mia, Anne of Green Gables (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Bingo Ladies, Neddy Norris Night (Theatre Newfoundland Labrador), Evil Dead The Musical, Disenchanted, Cannibal! The Musical (Starvox Ent), Urinetown, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Blue Champagne (Stephenville Theatre Festival). Film/TV: Rabbit Hole (Paramount, CBS), 5 Days at Memorial (ABCS), Going In (Backlash Pictures/Prime).
The Creative Team
Rob is thrilled to be producing, directing and writing the first annual Merry Magical Pantomime at The Hall at Emmanuel United Church in Odessa! Theatre credits include: Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, Harry Bright in Mamma Mia, Gomez in The Addams Family, Hipockets Duncan in The Buddy Holly Story, Bert in It’s a Wonderful Life, Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Felix in The Odd Couple, Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mike in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Genie in Disney’s Aladdin, Frankie in Forever Plaid, Freddie in My Fair Lady, Matt in The Fantasticks, Motel in Fiddler in the Roof, Stephen in Godspell, and in the Canadian cast of Miss Saigon. Producing credits include: Killer Business the Musical, A Sentimental Christmas, Berlin, Broadway and Beyond, Hipcheck-the Musical, and An Old Fashioned Musical Christmas for St. James United Church in Montreal.
Rob is thrilled to be producing, directing and writing the first annual Merry Magical Pantomime at The Hall at Emmanuel United Church in Odessa! Theatre credits include: Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, Harry Bright in Mamma Mia, Gomez in The Addams Family, Hipockets Duncan in The Buddy Holly Story, Bert in It’s a Wonderful Life, Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Felix in The Odd Couple, Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mike in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Genie in Disney’s Aladdin, Frankie in Forever Plaid, Freddie in My Fair Lady, Matt in The Fantasticks, Motel in Fiddler in the Roof, Stephen in Godspell, and in the Canadian cast of Miss Saigon. Producing credits include: Killer Business the Musical, A Sentimental Christmas, Berlin, Broadway and Beyond, Hipcheck-the Musical, and An Old Fashioned Musical Christmas for St. James United Church in Montreal.
Stephanie is so excited to share this holiday treat of a show with her L&A community. She is a director and Dora Award winning choreographer. Her credits include: Mamma Mia, The Music Man, Anne of Green Gables (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Mamma Mia, Little Mermaid, All Shook Up, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone (Globe Theatre), Chariots of Fire (Grand Theatre), Crazy For You (Capitol Theatre), Fun Home, Grey Gardens, The Wild Party (Musical Stage Company), It’s A Wonderful Life (Theatre Aquarius), Spamalot (Stephenville Festival), The Addams Family (Neptune Theatre), Johnny Belinda (Smile Theatre), Dogfight in Concert (Tranzac), Back in ’59 (Showboat Festival, Magnus Theatre), Next to Normal (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre), The Last Resort (Charlottetown), Upcoming in 2025: Choreographer for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Stratford Festival), Director/Choreographer for Legally Blonde (Theatre Calgary, Citadel). Stephanie is a graduate of the Music Theatre Performance Program at Sheridan College. www.stephaniegraham.ca
Stephanie is so excited to share this holiday treat of a show with her L&A community. She is a director and Dora Award winning choreographer. Her credits include: Mamma Mia, The Music Man, Anne of Green Gables (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Mamma Mia, Little Mermaid, All Shook Up, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone (Globe Theatre), Chariots of Fire (Grand Theatre), Crazy For You (Capitol Theatre), Fun Home, Grey Gardens, The Wild Party (Musical Stage Company), It’s A Wonderful Life (Theatre Aquarius), Spamalot (Stephenville Festival), The Addams Family (Neptune Theatre), Johnny Belinda (Smile Theatre), Dogfight in Concert (Tranzac), Back in ’59 (Showboat Festival, Magnus Theatre), Next to Normal (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre), The Last Resort (Charlottetown), Upcoming in 2025: Choreographer for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Stratford Festival), Director/Choreographer for Legally Blonde (Theatre Calgary, Citadel). Stephanie is a graduate of the Music Theatre Performance Program at Sheridan College. www.stephaniegraham.ca
Sam McNichols is a keyboard player from Kingston, Ontario. He has performed all across Ontario, including Ottawa Bluesfest, and has opened for Canadian greats such as Valdy, the Abrams, and the Wilkinsons. He follows in the stylistic footsteps of Burton Cummings and Billy Joel, and is the self-proclaimed biggest John Lennon fan alive.
Sam McNichols is a keyboard player from Kingston, Ontario. He has performed all across Ontario, including Ottawa Bluesfest, and has opened for Canadian greats such as Valdy, the Abrams, and the Wilkinsons. He follows in the stylistic footsteps of Burton Cummings and Billy Joel, and is the self-proclaimed biggest John Lennon fan alive.
Sofia Di Cicco is an emerging stage manager based in Toronto. She graduated from TMU’s Performance Production program in 2023 and has been freelancing since. Recent credits include SoulPepper Academy Showcase (SoulPepper), POZ (Theatre Topikos/Toronto Fringe), The Queer Youth Cabaret (SoulPepper), and Alphonse (Theaturtle/Carousel Theatre). She also works as a lighting designer and is the General Manager of Pickles Theatre co.
Sofia Di Cicco is an emerging stage manager based in Toronto. She graduated from TMU’s Performance Production program in 2023 and has been freelancing since. Recent credits include SoulPepper Academy Showcase (SoulPepper), POZ (Theatre Topikos/Toronto Fringe), The Queer Youth Cabaret (SoulPepper), and Alphonse (Theaturtle/Carousel Theatre). She also works as a lighting designer and is the General Manager of Pickles Theatre co.
Joe has created for companies touring the world and is proud to call Eastern Ontario home! The list of collaborators is expansive; at the top of it” the shenanigans we get into whenever pantoland comes to town with Steph and Rob! Other local shows have included set designing for Once and Mary’s Wedding at the Thousand Islands Playhouse and lights and sets with St. Lawrence College on Pippin!, Rocky Horror Show, Nine, and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical. Joe remains ex-officio on the board of directors for Frog in Hand: Stories that Move, a multidisciplinary contemporary dance company invested in revitalizing cast-away buildings and forgotten parklands, The Kingston Arts Council, and greening the arts sector committee for the Associated Designers of Canada. Teaching design and stagecraft at Queen’s University. Joe launched his environmental theatre company this December in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere! Check out www.livingedge.ca to see what is coming next!
Joe has created for companies touring the world and is proud to call Eastern Ontario home! The list of collaborators is expansive; at the top of it” the shenanigans we get into whenever pantoland comes to town with Steph and Rob! Other local shows have included set designing for Once and Mary’s Wedding at the Thousand Islands Playhouse and lights and sets with St. Lawrence College on Pippin!, Rocky Horror Show, Nine, and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical. Joe remains ex-officio on the board of directors for Frog in Hand: Stories that Move, a multidisciplinary contemporary dance company invested in revitalizing cast-away buildings and forgotten parklands, The Kingston Arts Council, and greening the arts sector committee for the Associated Designers of Canada. Teaching design and stagecraft at Queen’s University. Joe launched his environmental theatre company this December in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere! Check out www.livingedge.ca to see what is coming next!
