Yuan(Alba) Chen holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the prestigious Shanghai Conservatory of Music and a Master’s Degree in Choir Conducting from Memorial University. As Music Director for Nomad Stages in Stephenville, she established youth and adult choirs, winning the Stephenville Rotary Music Festival in 2023 and 2024 and the Corner Brook Music Festival […]

Aly MacFarlane is thrilled to be joining Stephenville Theatre Festival for its 46th Season! Aly is a triple threat performer and recent graduate of Theatre Performance at George Brown College. She started her professional career at Soulpepper Theatre in A Christmas Carol at the age of 7 and continued to perform in subsequent performances at […]

Amanda Spencer-Parent is a theatre artist from Mount Pearl. They’re working towards a BFA in technical theatre at Grenfell Campus, and their main focus of study is wardrobe, props, and set painting. Some recent highlights include being head of props for She Kills Monsters (Grenfell Theatre), costume designer for Saudade (TNL), as well as being […]

Anton Gillis-Adelman is thrilled to be a part of the Stephenville Theatre Festival! He’s studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for his BFA in Acting and has worked in theatre, TV and film for almost 10 years, most notably in “The Boys,” “Clarice,” “Grand Army,” “Daughter of the Wolf” and […]

Bradley AuCoin is a Drummer/percussionist and multi-instrumentalist from Stephenville Newfoundland. He is a Graduate of St. Francis Xavier University with a Diploma in Jazz Studies, as well as a graduate of the Sound Recording and Production program from the College of the North Atlantic. He has also worked as a showband musician with Carnival Cruise […]

Inspried by his older brother, Brad began playing drums & guitar at 11 years old and just a year later, began touringaround Newfoundland with a southern gospel style group named “Heirs Of Grace”. He moved to Stratford at 17 and beganfocusing on becoming a songwriter and was fortunate enough to tour Southern ontario with Juno […]

Caitlyn Albanese (Production Stage Manager)Caitlyn is thrilled to be making her debut at Stephenville Theatre Festival. Selected stage management credits include VERGE (CCDT), The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Canadian Tour of Thank You For Being a Friend (Joseph Patrick Presents); Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horror, Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, […]

Callum Lurie (He/Him) is a proud graduate of the Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University. Callum is thrilled to be returning for his second summer at STF, after rocking out as Drew in Rock of Ages (2023). Select regional productions include Spring Awakening, Rocky Horror Show, Othello, and Beauty and the Beast. […]

Caue Garcia is super excited to be making his Stephenville Theatre Festival Debut!! His previous credits include: Pippin, Marry Me A Little (St. Lawrence College), SpongeBob: TheMusical (Mansfield Entertainment), The Lancashire Lass (Watershed Festival), Rent (Blue Canoe Productions) He is thankful for all the continuous support from his friends and family and hopes that you […]

Dan is pleased to be joining Stephenville Theatre Festival for his first season as Head Carpenter. An Ontario native, it’s also his first time visiting Newfoundland! Dan has been working behind the scenes in professional theatre since attending Queen’s university, doing everything from props, lighting, sound, management, and all manner of design. He’s also a […]

Eric Morin is a multi-disciplinary artist and a co-founding member of www.TheArtilleryCollective.com. With a career spanning two decades, he has graced stages across Canada with his diverse talents. Since 2015, Eric has been captivating audiences with his performances in Catalyst Theatre’s Award-Winning production ‘Vigilante,’ a Rock-Opera recounting the saga of the Black Donnelly’s. This spring, […]

Isabel Stewart (she/her) is an actor and singer from the Bay Area, California. Most recently, she played Cathy in The Last Five Years at UNC School of the Arts, and was part of a new play workshop entitled Dee and Di’s Beauty Shop at Lincoln Center. She graduated UNC School of the Arts with a […]

Itzel is thrilled to be joining STF for her professional debut! She came from Mexico to fulfill her dream of pursuing musical theater. Itzel would love to thank the STF team for this opportunity. She would also like to thank her family and friends for all the love and support. Favorite previous roles include Maria/Ensemble […]

JB Nelles (they/them) is an emerging set and costume designer and is thrilled to be back in their home province for their second season with STF. In addition to their design work, JB is also a trained scenic artist, sewist and prop maker, and teaches scenic art and prop making at York University in Toronto. […]

Julia (JB) Beaulieu, a Dora-nominated actor and Harold Award winner. They have extensive experience in stage management and performance. JB co-founded Theatre Georgian Bay and served as Technical Director at Solar Stage and Theatre by the Bay. Notable stage management credits include She Loves Me, Unity 1918, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Government Inspector (Randolph), […]

Kate Malcic is a 2024 graduate of Sheridan College’s Music Theatre Program. Past credits include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeny Todd (Sheridan College) and Ensemble in Mary Poppins (Sheridan College). She is so grateful to be at the Stephenville Theatre Festival this summer and would like to thank the Talent House team for their support and […]

Kelsey Howatt (she/her) is a Saskatchewan-born, now Toronto-based interdisciplinary artist and graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts. In recent years, she has expanded her professional work to also include stage management. Finding a knack for this skill naturally during her years at Randolph, she has since spent time honing those skills through mentorship, […]

Laird is a lighting, projection and set designer, technical director and production manager with more than 25 years of experience in the profession. His work spans design for theatre, dance, fine and performance art, installations, film and video, music, events and opera. Laird began his career in sculpture and photography, and then trained in film […]

Madison is very excited to be here for her third season! Some credits include : Judy in 9 To 5 (STF), Cinderella in Disenchanted (STF), Ensemble in American Idiot (STF), B in Bittergirl (STF), Female Swing in Jersey Boys (Norwegian Cruise Line) and many more! Madison thanks her family and her significant other Riley for […]

Millie (She/Her) is thrilled to be making her STF debut. Millie is originally from the UK and has trained in both the UK and Canada in musical theatre. Millie is a graduate of Randolph College for performing arts. Recent credits include The hunting of the Snark (TYT), Disney cruise lines, Broadway diner, Dancing Queen immersive […]

Misha Sharivker is a Toronto-based actor, singer, and director. As an artist, Misha is interested in telling stories that mold the heart and mind to a place of love and is ecstatic to do just that with the Stephenville Theatre Festival. Previous credits: The Beloved (Highland Arts Theatre), Of A Blank Canvas (The Élan Collective/TO […]

Noah Mercer is delighted to be back for his 3rd season with STF. He is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing on main stages across the province since he was in Primary School. For the last several years, Noah has been playing in bands in St. John’s and on the West Coast, and apprenticing with […]

Rebecca is excited to be joining STF this Summer! Rebecca is from Carbonear, NL and majoring in Vocal Performance at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Select theatre; Kinky Boots!, Jersey Boys, The Rocky Horror Show (Janet/Tada! Events), Let’s Dance! The Musical (Andrea/Terra Bruce) and productions/concerts with Peter MacDonald Productions, BestKind Productions, and Theatre St. John’s. She […]

Ryan McGarvey is a graduate of Toronto’s York University Devised Theatre Program, making their Newfoundland debut. They are passionate about fashion history and mid-century design. When not working backstage, they are set-dressing their apartment and sewing accessories for themselves and friends.Recent productions include costume designing for Paprika Festival (2024) and costume dressing for Mirvish’s housing […]

Zachary has always enjoyed the arts which lead him to complete a two-year program in Digital Animation at the College of the North Atlantic. There, he was trained in 3D and 2D animation as well as image editing, video production, and design. After working in the simulation industry for 6 years, Zachary moved back to […]