Sydney Boisvert (she/her) is an actress and dancer who is attending her final year of high school. Over the years, Sydney has had key roles such as Ms. Trunchbull in Matilda, Morticia in The Addams Family, and Sharpay in High School Musical. (Louis St. Laurent). She has received the award for Subject Recognition in both Advanced Acting 15 and 25, as well as numerous awards in dance. Thanks to Ms. Danko for encouraging me to believe in myself, and to my mom for her endless love and support.  

Bree Bouzetos (She/They/He) is an aspiring theatre artist thrilled to be part of Young Company! They are a recent graduate of Lillian Osborne High School where they performed productions such as: Into The Woods (Witch), Mustard (Sadie), and Picnic At Hanging Rock (Nikki), among others, completing six fine arts courses throughout her time there. Upon graduating, she also received Lillian Osborne’s Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award. To all those who wouldn’t let her give up, Bree thanks you with much love. 

Asha Campbell (she/they) is an emerging actor, musician, and playwright in Edmonton, Alberta. Some of her credits include The Lightning Thief, Catalyst’s Frankenstein, Matilda, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Victoria School of the Arts); Murder and Mayhem, Seussical, Wedding Bells and Bombshells (Edmonton Musical Theatre); The Meeting (Nextfest 2024). I am forever grateful for the support and wisdom of Melissa Mayville and Renee Brad. 

Ben Healey is a queer artist based in amiskwacîwâskahikan (also known as Edmonton), with a passion for film, theatre, and drag artistry. Currently preparing to begin the BFA Acting program at the University of Alberta, they are overjoyed to once again perform with the Young Company in String! Select credits include: Shrek The Musical (NUOVA); Is My Microphone On? (Citadel Theatre Young Company); The Addams Family (VCPA); Film: Babyfood!, Pink Lemonade, AMBIANCE (Ghost Rendezvous). Love as always to my family, and this spectacular cast and crew.  

Penny-Jean is an Edmonton–based actor and theatre nerd. Select theatre credits include Is My Microphone On? (Citadel Theatre Young Company); Hit and Misdemeanor (Winston High School); and A Christmas Carol (Didsbury High School). Thank you to the Young Company staff for another incredible year, and thank you to my parents and grandparents for always supporting my love for the arts. 

Lila Maxwell is an emerging artist currently graduating from Victoria School of the Arts. Past acting credits include The Lightning Thief, Catalyst’s Frankenstein, The SpongeBob Musical, Matilda: The Musical (Victoria School); The Play’s The Thing (Theatre Yes). Past Production Credits include: writing and directing Dear, Wind (Nextfest 2024-Reflections); Directing Butterflies Eat Decay (Victoria School-Playworks Festival); James And The Giant Peach Jr.(Victoria School), among other productions and projects. Lila has loved this program and can’t wait to share all that she’s learnt. Thank you to my family, friends and teachers! 

Kether Reyes (he/him) is a queer performer from Edmonton in his last year of high school. Throughout his education, Kether has featured in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Charlito “Chip” Tolentino and Olive’s Dad, as well as Sam Wheat in Ghost: The Musical (Austin O’Brien). Kether has also been recognized for his talents by the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s STAR Festival at the national level where he received an award for a performance in the Musical Theatre Solo category. Thanks, as always, to family and friends. 

Cassie is an Edmonton based actor. She has been in multiple school productions as an actor and director. Credits include: The Totally True Story of How We Met and Fell in Love, She Loves Me, All In The Timing, Disney Dimensions, Newsies, Concord Floral (J. Percy Page High School); Is My Microphone On? (Citadel Theatre Young Company). She would like to thank all the teachers that have mentored and supported her, and to her mom for being the one to create her love of theatre in the first place.  

Ella (she/they) is a queer artist proud to live and work in amiskwaciwâskahikan. Their credits include A Christmas Carol (Citadel); 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 UofA BA program next year. In her spare time, she practices Historical Fencing and creates props and costumes with recycled materials. Love to my family.  

Marina Shenouda is a high school actress who is passionate about expanding her education in the arts. Previously, she has had roles such as the Queen of Hearts in Alice By Heart (Mother Margaret Mary), The Witch in Into the Woods, and Lefou in Beauty and the Beast (Monsignor Fee Otterson). She enjoys literature, history, and music. Marina is proud to be a part of Young Company this year and would like to thank her friends and family for constant laughs and support. Please, enjoy the show!  

Lilla is a Hungarian-Canadian artist based in Edmonton! Past theatre includes Matilda The Musical (RMTC/Citadel); A Christmas Carol (Citadel); The Bad Seed (Teatro). Last year, Lilla performed her original songs for the first time in The Kids Are All Right! (Nextfest). In her free time she enjoys drawing and creating jewelry! Sok puszi a családomnak, köszönök mindent!  

Abby Witte (She/They) is an emerging actor & director going into her second year of the BFA Degree at the University of Alberta. They’re the Co-Founder & Producer of Little Sis Co, a production company focused on creating new works of theatre. Acting credits include The SpongeBob Musical, Legally Blonde, The Bonnets: A Rock Musical (Victoria School of the Arts); Clown Shoes (Off The Cuff Cabaret); The Play’s The Thing (Catalyst/Theatre Yes). Directing credits include A Low-Lying Fog (PlayWorks Festival); Nobody (Bleeding Hearts Festival); UPCOMING: Primadonna (Edmonton Fringe Festival). 

Scarlett is a creator and performer from Edmonton/Amiskwacîwâskahikan. They have performed in The SpongeBob Musical, Legally Blonde, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shrek the Musical (Victoria School of the Arts). They have also directed the play, 2002 – 15 Minutes of Clown Fame (PlayWorks – Victoria School of the Arts). Scarlett is currently receiving their BSc in Human Ecology – Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture. They use this knowledge in their art through the practices of visible-mending, doll making and costume design. Thank you to my family, Mum, Dad, Imogen, and Olly! 

Mel (she/they) is a queer, second generation Ukrainian Canadian multidisciplinary artist residing in Edmonton (Treaty 6). They are an actor, arts administrator, director, producer and educator. She has been very fortunate to work with The Citadel, SkirtsAFire, Theatre Calgary/Shakespeare by the Bow, The Edmonton Fringe, Catalyst Theatre, Pyretic Productions, Nextfest, as well as many others, in many different facets! They are also the Executive Director of the Alberta Youth Theatre Collective, and a Sessional Instructor in the Arts & Cultural Management Program at MacEwan University. Favourite credits include: Ava in Mermaid Legs (SkirtsAFire), Patty Simcox in Grease (WCT), OMA (TELUS Storyhive Producer) and They Who Surround Us (Troy Ruptash). Citadel Young Company: Program Assistant & Assistant Director for Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan & Is My Microphone On?. Mel could not be more proud of these students’ journeys since September! Watch out Edmonton; the next generation of theatre movers and shakers are superstars. 

Amanda graduated from the MFA Directing and the BA Drama programs at the University of Alberta. She is a director, educator, actor, and early-career intimacy director.  Teaching at the Grindstone Theatre, UofA Drama and Concordia University of Edmonton keeps her very busy when she isn’t directing. Directing credits include: The Importance of Being Earnest, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Poof! The Musical by Nick Green and Darrin Hagen (Capitol Theatre), April de Angelis’ Ironmistress, Gabriel by Moira Buffini, Tribes by Nina Raine (UofA). Thank you to our massive dedicated ensemble and creative teams. This has been such a gift!  

Dave Clarke is a composer, sound designer, actor, teacher and writer with four decades of professional experience in live theatre. Recent designs include Monstress (Northern Light Theatre), After Mourning (Shadow Theatre, An Oak Tree (Theatre Yes), and Little Shop of Horrors (Citadel Theatre). Dave is a child of Deaf adults – a CODA – and his family musical about growing up with a Deaf mother, Songs My Mother Never Sung Me (Concrete Theatre) toured in 2024. Dave has received nominations and awards for his work in theatre, film, radio and television. 

Andraya (she/her/hers) is a stage designer/manager from amiskwaciwâskahikan (colonially known as Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). She has worked as a designer, stage manager, production manager, dresser, stage kitten, clown wrangler and technical theatre educator, with a passion for abstract, conceptual stage design and colour-coded paperwork. UPCOMING: Lucky Charm (Defiance Theatre/Found Festival) as Stage Manager. Andy is proud to run the Young Production Company at Citadel Theatre and is so grateful to call Edmonton’s arts community home. Many thanks to Luc for the trust, and to the Production Students for their dedication. More info at andrayadiogo.ca. 

Cynthia (she/her) is a multi-city-multi-hyphenated theatre artist. Most recently Cynthia played Wendy in Wendy and Peter Pan at the Stratford Festival. This season Cynthia is putting on her choreographer hat by assisting on The Ballad of Johnny and June and a Midsummer Night’s Dream both at the Citadel. A graduate of NTS, performing highlights include: THEATRE: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Broadway, San Francisco companies), Cymbeline (Stratford Festival), The Candidate, The Party, A Christmas Carol (Citadel), This London Life (Grand), Girls Like That (Tarragon), Boys Girls and Other Mythological Creatures (Carousel Players), FILM: Law & Order (Citytv), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Barbelle (KindaTV), Hudson & Rex (CityTV), FROM (Epix). www.cynthiajimenezhicks.com 

Stephanie Urquhart (she/her) is a mixed-race pianist and composer. She recently graduated from McGill University with her Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance. Stephanie is a stylistically diverse musician, having collaborated with and written commissions for a variety of Edmonton and Montreal groups including: River City Big Band, MacEwan Generations Big Band, Alberta Musical Theatre Company, and McGill Jazz Orchestra I. Stephanie has released several albums as leader/co-leader with both the modern jazz group Stephanie Urquhart Quartet and video game band Experience Points. Recent theatre credits include Frozen, The Sound of Music’ (Citadel Theatre); Crescendo! (Shadow Theatre); Cinderella (Alberta Musical Theatre Company). 

Arina Bolshak (she/her) is a young production artist originating from Dnipro, Ukraine, now based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She has worked as a costume designer, assistant stage manager, assistant designer, and production team member, with a growing passion for all areas of theatrical design and show production. Past credits include Shrek: The Musical (Costume Designer, Seamstress & Dresser), Disney’s Frozen Jr. (Production and Design Team), Disney’s Frozen KIDS (Assistant Designer), and Mamma Mia! (Lead Costume Designer, Seamstress & Dresser). Arina is deeply grateful to the mentors and artists who have guided her journey, with special thanks to Andraya Diogo and Mrs. Killey for their invaluable support and encouragement. She is extremely excited to continue building her place in Edmonton’s vibrant theatre community! 

Kate Boswell (she/her) is an Edmonton based designer and actor going into her 2nd year of the BA Drama program at the University of Alberta. She is so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful show. Previous technical theatre credits include: Cinderella at Festival Place (assistant paint/set designer and ASM), New Works Festival 2025 (set and props designer). Upcoming: PRIMADONNA at Fringe 2025 (actor and designer). Much love to her family.  

Meredith is excited to join String as lighting and costume designer. She has loved making theatre for years and has worked in a variety of fields on many different types of productions. In 2023, she worked on scenography and made puppets for The Urban Wildlife Project with Elm Tree Theatre. She has been rigging crew, ASM, and props master for her high school musicals at Strathcona. She also had the opportunity to direct a one-act play and has designed lights for many school events. Meredith loves making theatre magic happen and can’t wait to see this sorcery unfold. 

Avery is an Edmonton area-based stage manager and performer who will be starting her 2nd year of the BA Drama program at the University of Alberta in the fall. Her previous technical theatre credits include: Is My Microphone On? for the Citadel Young Company (ASM) and Act of Contrition at the New Works Festival (Stage Manager). Upcoming credits: PRIMADONNA at the International Fringe Festival (Production Designer and Actor). She is so grateful to have been part of this wonderful process and hopes you enjoy the show. Thank you to Grunkin always for your unconditional love and support. 

Dean is a multidisciplinary artist at the start of his professional theatre journey. Lamont-based and proud, he’s thankful for all the experience he’s gained with his troupe, and all the support from his family. Recent productions include; This Is A Play – Director and Prop Master (Lamont High School); Case 206 – Prop Master (Lamont High School); The Cry of Crows – Director and Costume Designer (Lamont High School). 

Ella (she/her) is a student attending Dr. Anne Anderson High School, born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She’s currently learning the ropes of becoming a costume, props and set designer. Having acted in her school play The Enchanted Bookshop, and been a part of the design process for junior versions of Frozen at the Foote Theatre School. Ella is proud to be a part of the Young Production Company at the Citadel Theatre and is undeniably grateful to her friends and family who’ve supported her throughout the process. Ella gives deep thanks to Andy, for aiding in her learning and for her trust in Ella’s abilities. 

Lauren (She/Her) is an emerging Edmonton based multidisciplinary artist. Recent credits include Assistant Stage Manager – Is My Microphone On? (Citadel Young Production Company), Stage Manager – Break Fast (Sturgeon Composite), Assistant Stage Manager – Sister Act (Leduc Composite). Lauren would like to thank her family for their never-ending support throughout this process.