Minali Bamunusinghe has quickly developed a deep appreciation for the stage, where she continues to grow as a performer. Though naturally reserved, she values the opportunity theatre provides to step outside her comfort zone and connect with others. Her interest in acting began in Sri Lanka through school performances, and she later appeared in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Grease, and Twelve Angry Men. Outside of theatre, she enjoys music and spending time with friends. She is excited to be part of this production and to share the process with her talented friends in the Young Company.

Krissy is a Métis artist who loves creating art in Edmonton as an actor and director. Acting credits include Clue: High School Edition (Ms Scarlet); The Break-Up (Lil); The Meeting (Marg); Secret in the Wings (Krissy); Antigone Now (Antigone); Arsenic and Old Lace (Martha). Directing credits include The Fourth Interview; and both the writer and director of The Toothfairy (Nextfest); THERE’S A MAN IN MY CLOSET (Nextfest). Krissy was awarded with Distinction in the Arts at Victoria School of the Performing Arts. Thank you to my lovely parents and supportive family.

Bernice is a Hong Kong-born young theatre artist newly based in Edmonton, working across directing and performance. She has contributed to numerous student and community productions as a stage manager and playwright. Recent acting credits include The Secret in The Wings (Victoria School of the Arts); Offending the Audience (Fung Ching); Caritas Secret Love Tutorial Club (Peers Power). Directing credits include Owls (PlayWorks); Tuesdays with Morrie (Fung Ching); Difference (PLKTYTC). Bernice is grateful to be a part of the Young Company and excited to continue her artistic journey in Canada.

Ash is a current student at Victoria School of the Arts, pursuing a career in acting, singing and directing. Select credits include: Anything Goes (Mrs.Harcourt), Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein, Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, PlayWorks Festival 2026; Prelude to Thirty-Five (Director) (Victoria School of the Arts); Shakespeare in Love (Sam/Proteus) (Walterdale Theatre). She has had gallons of fun being a part of this project and hopes you enjoy this ride as much as she did. Much love and thanks to mom, my biggest supporter.

Lich Markovich (they/them) is an emerging artist and enthusiast of all things theatre, living in Edmonton. Past acting credits include The Secret in the Wings, Emil and the Detectives, Ghost Bros, The Mobile Phone Show, and Awakening (Victoria School). They have directed Insomnia (Victoria School) as well as written and directed a short film, Stalker (Victoria School). Thanks to my dad, and to everyone else who lets me keep doing what I love.

Anotida is a passionate actor whose selected previous acting credits include Into the Woods, The Sound of Music (Festival Place); High School Musical, Big Fish, and The Little Mermaid. Anotida’s training consists of Catalyst Theatre’s Bootcamp (2025), as well as winter and spring classes as a part of the Citadel Young Performing Company (2025-2026). Anotida is incredibly grateful to the instructors that have supported her along her journey, she cannot fathom the growth she has achieved in their care.

Charlie is a young emerging theatre artist who is currently studying at the University of Alberta. Select acting credits include King Arthur in Spamalot; Isolde and Tristan (Theatre Network Summer Academy); Shakespeare in Love; Sister Act. He has writing credits on Hot Garbage and Isolde and Tristan, both for Edmonton’s Summer Fringe Festival in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Charlie was heavily involved in theatre at his high school, receiving an award for his commitment to the department; he credits much of his development as a performer to the Young Company at the Citadel.

Xavier is an Edmonton-based actor and is very excited to be part of this Young Company production. His past credits with the Ross Sheppard High School Theatre Department include Mamma Mia!, Alice in Wonderland, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Chicago, Concord Floral, and Newsies. He is grateful for the support of his teachers and castmates, and sends love, as always, to his family, friends, and Papa.

Ella (they/she) is a queer artist proud to live and work in amiskwaciwâskahikan. Their credits include A Christmas Carol (Citadel); String (Citadel Young Company); The Play’s The Thing (Theatre Yes); Spongebob, Marry Poppins, Matilda Jr. (Victoria School of the Arts); Wizard of Oz, Oliver! (Broadway Bound); Dear Wind, Power of Four (NextFest). They are a proud alum of Victoria School of the Arts and look forward to the Macewan BFA program this coming fall. In her spare time, she practices historical fencing. Love to my family.

Cassidy (she/her) is an Edmonton based Actor and Singer. Acting: Grimm Tales (Jasper Place High School Drama); Viridecent Lure [Staged Reading] (Nextfest); She Kills Monsters (Young Adventurers Edition) (Jasper Place High School); Directing: This Is a Play (Jasper Place High School Drama). When not on stage you can find Cassidy synchronized swimming or playing Dungeons & Dragons. Major Thanks to Mum, Dad and, all the lovely folks who have worked with the Young Company’s this year! I am so proud to say Project Andromeda is cleared for Take-Off!

Jacey Strem is an emerging theatre artist based in Edmonton. Their greatest, longest-lived passion is acting, but in recent years their journey has led them to nearly every corner of the theatre, including playwriting, directing, and stage management. Select recent acting credits include Shakespeare in Love (Walterdale Theatre); Puffs, Asteroid Belt, The Lightning Thief, and Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein (Victoria School of the Arts). Much love to my family, friends, and everyone else who keeps me going! @jacey.strem 

Ishan (They/Them) is an emerging artist. They are passionate about acting but also explore other paths such as theatre directing, stage management, photography, improv, and film crew roles. Some previous performing credits include Puffs, Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein, The Cooking King (Victoria School of the Arts); Time Will Tell, The Power of Four (NextFest). Production credits include Human Remains, Finding Nemo Jr., and The Lightning Thief (Victoria School of the Arts). They would like to thank their teachers, friends, and family for supporting them through their artist journey!

Dalia Vezzosi is an Italian-Canadian actress, student and theatre lover. Previously, Dalia performed in shows and musicals such as Murder on the Orient Express (Mary Debenham), Shrek the Musical (Donkey), and Mamma Mia! (Sophie) and most recently as Mustard in Mustard at the UofA. Dalia is most proud to have written and directed her own one-act play, Seeing Other People. Dalia is so excited to be part of Project Andromeda and to finally realize her dream of performing at the Citadel. Grazie mille, mamma e papà.

Suzannah Belliveau (they/them) is a technical theatre artist and a first-year student at MacEwan University in the BFA Arts and Cultural Management program. Past production credits include: The Lightning Thief, Alice in Wonderland Jr., The Secret in the Wings, Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein, Emil and the Detectives (Victoria School of the Arts). They have received the Hole Family Scholarship (Victoria School Foundation for the Arts) and the Nico van der Kley IATSE Award. Love to friends and family, Sarah, Aiden, Kena, Andy and the Prod team! Thank you!

Aiden is an Edmonton-based aspiring designer, stage manager, and director in his 12th year at Victoria School of The Arts. Recent theatre credits include Orbiting the Sun (PlayWorks Festival, Director/Designer), butterflies eat decay (PlayWorks Festival, Assistant Director), The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition (Foote Theatre School, Co-Lighting Designer/Assistant Stage Manager), The Wizard of Oz: Femininomenoz Edition (Foote Theatre School, volunteer backstage support), Finding Nemo Jr. (Victoria School, Followspot Operator). Thank you to those who continue to support me!

Asha Campbell (she/they) is a YEG-based actor, director, and general art person approaching her second year of the Musical Theatre Performance BFA at MacEwan. Directing credits: Frozen Foods (Victoria School of the Arts), The Meeting (NextFest 2024). Acting credits: String (Citadel Young Company), Catalyst’s Frankenstein, The Breakup, Matilda: The Musical, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Victoria School of the Arts). Thanks to Andy and Brett for the mentorship, and my sisters Ez and Nia for the same thing.

Katherine is an emerging theatre artist in her second year of the BFA Production Stage Management program at the University of Alberta. Recent credits include: Caught (Bleviss Laboratory Theatre, Assistant Stage Manager), A Puzzled Manner (BFA 2027 Clown Show, Stage Manager), PRIMADONNA (Edmonton Fringe Festival, Stage Manager), Lucky Charm (Found Festival, Assistant Stage Manager). She is so grateful to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!

Sophie has always loved bringing magic to the stage and is over the moon to be working with Young Company as Head of Set and Props Design for Project Andromeda. Her past work includes crafting for productions such as Tristan and Isolde, Hot Garbage, and She Kills Monsters, where she received the AYTC Featured Artist Award for her puppetry designs. Currently she is developing her skills with Tech Like a Girl. Sophie values understanding every aspect of a production and is excited to be working alongside such a talented team.

Andrea is a Grade 12 student at Archbishop MacDonald who is an aspiring Swiss-army knife. She has been able to act, design, direct, and write in the past and has been grateful for this opportunity to understand technical theatre better. Select credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Actor, Marketing Lead) (Archbishop MacDonald); Is My Microphone On? (Actor, Director, Lighting Designer) (Archbishop MacDonald); Hot Garbage (Actor, Marketing Lead) (Theatre Network Summer Academy). Upcoming: Groundskeeper, premiering (Nextfest 2026) (Director, Co-Writer, Actor); and Alex & Michael & Hannah (Take a Bite Productions) (Lighting Designer).

Arin is currently with the Young Production Company as an Assistant Set/Prop Designer. Select theatre credits include The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition (Foote Theatre School). Arin balances high school with life in their home, Amiskwaciwâskahikan. Much love to my Mom and my incredibly supportive family + friends that helped me get this far.

Brett is a multidisciplinary queer theatre maker and the Artistic Director of Theatre Outré. Directing Credits: Tough Guy (Persistent Myth); The Cottage (Keyano); Is My Microphone On? (Citadel Theatre Young Company); Troilus and Cressida (Studio Theatre); Strange/Familiar (Theatre Outré), The Doorstep Plays (Theatre Yes); Between the Lines (Nuova); Pretty Ugly (Outré/Cardiac Theatre). Assistant Directing Credits: Little Women and The Importance of Being Earnest (Citadel Theatre). Brett is a graduate of the BFA-Acting and MFA-Directing programs at the UofA and the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award (2018) and the RBC Emerging Artist Cultural Leader in Calgary Award (2020).

Mac Brock (he/him) is a playwright, producer, and prairie boy. By day, he’s the Managing Producer of Common Ground Arts. Past playwriting credits include Boy Trouble (Amoris Projects/Fringe Theatre), A Holiday Prairie Mi-gay-tion (Tiny Bear Jaws), and The Book of Persephone (Citadel Theatre). In 2024, he received the Legacy Sterling Award for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Edmonton. This play is his love letter to growing up on the prairies. It wouldn’t be possible without his beloved Even, his dramaturg/life coach Eli, and the never-ending support of the Citadel Theatre.

elena (or eli) belyea is a queer/trans playwright, performer and producer from treaty 6 territory (edmonton, alberta). they’re artistic director of tiny bear jaws (theatre with teeth) which they run with their creative partner tori morrison. elena’s work has been produced across turtle island and internationally (including hungary, austria, berlin, new york, montreal, toronto, & quebec city). more at @elenabelyea / @tinybearjaws 

Andraya (she/her/hers) is a freelance theatre artist from amiskwaciwâskahikan (colonially known as Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Outside of Young Company she has worked as a designer, stage manager, dresser, stage kitten and clown wrangler. PREVIOUS: Strife (Punctuate!/Tarragon), Ms. Pat’s Kitchen (SkirtsAFire), Lucky Charm (Found Festival); two seasons with Citadel Mainstage. Andy is proud to facilitate the Young Production Company at Citadel Theatre and is so grateful to call Edmonton’s arts community home. Lots of love to Luc, Mel and the Production students. More at andrayadiogo.ca.

Kena Leon (they/them) is a queer Filipinx sound artist from Amiskwaciwâskahikan. They received the Sterling Award for Outstanding Sound Design in 2025 for their work in Dance Nation.  Select theatre credits include: Tough Guy (2025 – Persistent Myth Productions), Lucky Charm (2025 – Defiance Theatre), Sissy Fit: Battle Cry (2025 – Brett Dahl), Dance Nation (2025 – SkirtsAfire Festival), Brick Shithouse (2024 – Fenceless Theatre), and Boy Trouble (2024 – Amoris Projects). Kena Leon is grateful to create this world with the exceptional creative team and students of the Citadel Theatre Young Company.

Sarah Austin is an Edmonton (Amiskwacîwâskahikan) based stage manager. Sarah began her career in the arts as an opera and musical theatre performer, completing a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Vocal Performance at Western University, before discovering a passion for stage management. The past spring, Sarah completed a diploma in Technical Theatre Production at MacEwan University. Select stage management credits include The Prom, A Little Night Music, Silence (NUOVA), Proving Up (Ammolite Opera), Heathers (MacEwan), La rondine (Good Mess Opera Theatre), Pinocchio (AMTC), A Christmas Carol (Citadel), and Countries Shaped Like Stars (Fringe).

Mel Bahniuk (she/they) is a queer, second-generation Ukrainian Canadian artist based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan. They are an actor, producer, arts administrator, and educator. Mel holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta, and a Theatre Arts diploma from MacEwan University. Currently, she is Executive Director of the Alberta Youth Theatre Collective and works with Catalyst Theatre and TEATRO Live!. Performance credits include The Drowning Girls (RHQ Collective- upcoming), TOUGH GUY (Persistent Myth Productions), Mermaid Legs (SkirtsAFire), Grease (WCT), A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo & Juliet (Shakesbow/Theatre Calgary). Mel has been fortunate to have worked with Edmonton Fringe, NextFest, Numera Films, TELUS Storyhive, and Pyretic Productions.