PRODUCER
and ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
OLIVIA DANIELS
Olivia Daniels, Producer/Associate Director
Olivia Daniels (she/her) is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary theatre artist. Recent projects include: I Was Unbecoming Then (Producer; Next Stage – 2025 Dora Nom.), Playground (Director/Producer; TO Fringe – T.O. Live ‘Best of Fringe’ Award), Into The Woods (Asst. Director; Koerner Hall). Some favorite acting credits: Rona Lisa Peretti in …Spelling Bee (SGC – 3x 2025 Dora Award Winner), Trina in Falsettos (Bowtie Prod.), and Fanny ‘Bobbie’ Rosenfeld in Bobbie (TBTB). During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Olivia co-founded Artists in Residence (AIR), a theatre platform supporting artists’ mental-health through community based creative projects. She holds a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Upcoming: Asst. Director for Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (HGJT/Theatre Folksbiene, dir. Joel Grey), Director for Pippin (Bowtie Productions), and ‘Tzeitel’ in Fiddler on the Roof (Tweed and Co.)
CREATOR, COMPOSER, and DIRECTOR
BRUCE DOW
Bruce Dow
(any/all) is a multi–Dora Award–winning theatre artist whose career spans Broadway, Toronto, Washington D.C., and twelve seasons at the Stratford Festival, where they became widely known as a defining presence on Canadian stages. During the pandemic, Bruce returned to Knox College, University of Toronto, completing a master’s degree in intercultural psychotherapy and multi-faith psychospiritual therapy. They are now in private clinical practice as a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Counselling Therapist, and Certified Psychospiritual Therapist, while continuing to explore the human experience through creative work whenever possible.
@brucedowrp
CHOREOGRAPHER
JEFF DIMITRIOU
Jeff Dimitriou
(he/him) Dimitriou is widely recognized as Canada’s artistic architect and the definitive designer of the total spectacle. An internationally award winning, creative director, filmmaker, and powerhouse choreographer, he has shaped some of the biggest moments in modern pop culture, television, and global theater. His staggering on-screen choreography credits include Schitt’s Creek, over 20 seasons of the legendary Degrassi franchise, the global dance hit series The Next Step, Netflix’s Bet., The Kids in The Hall, Warehouse 13, UnReal and fan-favorites like Odd Squad and Blue’s Clues & You!, alongside blockbusters like The Twilight Saga films, Mirror Mirror, Suckerpunch,, Carrie and Rosie. Dimitriou has brought his signature movement to the stage for legendary music superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Jon Secada, Tegan & Sara. A massive force in musical theater, he has choreographed major productions worldwide, including Mamma Mia!, Phantom of the Opera, Newsies, Cabaret, Cinderella, Rocky Horror and the world-touring mega-hit Return to Grace. From directing stadium crowds for the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies, the Pan American Games, and the NHL Classic to coaching Olympic Bronze Medalists Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier and World Ballroom Champions.
He is the recipient of the prestigious Visionary Award, presented by Cineplex at the CEA Awards, World Choreography Awards and Dance Magazine Awards. and his critically acclaimed film Stigma has captured over eight international film festival awards .Dimitriou brings an unmatched wealth of industry knowledge, motivating artists and athletes worldwide.
@jeffdimitriou
MUSICAL DIRECTOR,
SUPERVISOR,
and ORCHESTRATIONS
ETHAN ROTENBERG
Ethan Rotenberg (he/him) is a Toronto-based music director, conductor, and collaborative pianist. He is passionate about using music as a vehicle for telling bold and thought-provoking stories, along with creating spaces for performers to grow their craft. An active member of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) theatre scene, he regularly music-directs musical productions, concerts, and cabarets, including recent successes Falsettos (Bowtie Productions), Jekyll and Hyde (Doctor Bird Productions), and Merrily We Roll Along (Shifting Ground Collective). In 2019, he co-founded the Impromptu Concert Series, a platform dedicated to featuring Toronto’s top emerging talent and brought the series outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic as The Front-Lawn Series. He was the 2025 Metcalf Music Intern at the Shaw Festival, and recently conducted the 55 piece orchestra for A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live at the Symphony! At Meridian Hall.
@ethanr.music
STAGE MANAGEMENT
STAGE MANAGEMENT
BELLA SZPALA
Bella Szpala
Bella Szpala (she/her) is a theatre artist who loves managing stages. She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Performance: Production program where she specialized in stage and production management. Bella has worked as a stage/production manager with Dusk Dances, Vanguardia Dance Projects, TheatreTO, Three Ships Collective, and various festivals and indie ventures across Toronto. She is so excited to be a part of this team and hopes that you enjoy the show!
@bellaszpala
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGEMENT
JACQUELINE CHAN
Jacqueline Chan
Jacqueline is a student at Western University, and she is very excited to work on this show. Jacqueline is a Reese’s Mini Cups enthusiast.
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGEMENT
JUSTYN NISHIMURA
For AIR: Debut. ELSEWHERE: How to Feel (Sawdust Co.), Seussical the Musical (TYT Theatre) Natasha… Great Comet of1812, (Theatre Sheridan) Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Darkest Dark (Young People’s Theatre), Pippin (StoryBook Theatre), Legally Blonde: The Musical, The SpongeBob Musical, Disney’s Descendants, The Sound of Music: in Concert, The Theory of Relativity. UPCOMING: 25th Annual… Bee (No Strings Theatre), Le Nozze di Figaro, Pippin (Bowtie Productions). Justyn is a queer stage manager located in the GTA. He is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Tech Production program where they focused their studies in stage management. When not in the theatre, they can be found curled up with a good book, his partner Cas, and their cat, Mr. Noodles. Feel free to give them a follow on Instagram @just.yncase & @just.yn.sm
THE ORCHESTRA
VIOLIN
GEMMA DONN
Gemma Donn is a freelance violinist and educator based in Toronto, Ontario. Originally from Vancouver Island, Gemma started playing violin at age four and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the University of Toronto in 2019. As a freelancer, Gemma frequently performs with the North Bay Symphony, Niagara Symphony, Kingston Symphony, Windsor Symphony, the Hamilton Philharmonic, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and Esprit Orchestra. Gemma has also served as Counterpoint Community Orchestra’s concertmaster since 2016. She has performed in orchestra pits with the Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts, Talk is Free Theatre, Sheridan College Theatre, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Operetta Theatre and Theatre Under the Stars Vancouver.
CELLO
TBD
Cellist Bio