The Wizard of Oz

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Mar 7 - Apr 12, 2026
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The Wizard of Oz

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The Citadel will transport audiences to the magical Land of Oz in this enchanting retelling of the timeless classic. Follow Dorothy, a young dreamer swept away by a whirlwind adventure, as she journeys down the Yellow Brick Road to find her way home. Alongside her unforgettable companions—the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion—she encounters dazzling wonders, wicked witches, and the promise of courage, heart, and wisdom. With iconic songs, vibrant characters, and heartwarming lessons, this production celebrates the enduring power of friendship, bravery, and believing in oneself. A spellbinding adventure for all ages, it’s a journey you won’t want to miss!

Cast & Creative Team

Jill Agopsowicz

Ensemble: Tree

Jill Agopsowicz

Ensemble: Tree

Citadel: One Man, Two Guvnors
Other Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express (RMTC); Grease, Rock of Ages, Mamma Mia!, Sister Act, All Shook Up (Mayfield); The Last Christmas Turkey (Theatre Orangeville); Anne of Green Gables: The Musical (Theatre Calgary- Betty Nomination).
Film & TV: Umbrella Academy (Netflix), The Hot Zone: Anthrax (National Geographic/Disney), Workin’ Moms (CBC).
Jill would like to thank her supportive friends and family, Jess and the 10 Talent team, and her awesome husband Brandon. Thank YOU for supporting live theatre!

Alexander Ariate

Zeke, Cowardly Lion

Alexander Ariate

Zeke, Cowardly Lion

Citadel: Death of a Salesman, A Christmas Carol, Heist, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Three Musketeers, The Importance of Being Earnest, CLUE, Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Other Theatre: Horseplay (Workshop West); Might As Well Be Dead, Murder on the Orient Express, HEIST (Vertigo Theatre); The Odd Couple, Listen Listen (Teatro La Quindicina).
Alex would like to thank his friends, family and Andrea for their constant love and support!

Mhairi Berg

Ensemble

Mhairi Berg

Ensemble

Citadel: Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter, Disney’s Frozen, Bear Grease
Other Theatre: Morningside Road (Shadow Theatre); As You Like It (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Bright Lights (Blarney Productions); Die Harsh (Grindstone Theatre); Mr. Burns: A post-electric play (You Are Here Theatre/Blarney Productions); Romeo and Juliet’s Notebook, The Matrixx, Gatsby’s Cabaret, Alison Wunderland (Spotlight Cabaret)
Love to her family!

Nadien Chu

Aunt Em, Glinda

Nadien Chu

Aunt Em, Glinda

Citadel: Death of a Salesman, Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, Little Women, The Three Musketeers, Pride and Prejudice, Network, Jane Eyre, The Garneau Block, August Osage County, Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Tempest, The Penelopiad.
Other Theatre: As You Like It (Theatre Calgary, The Grand); The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Titus Andronicus, A Winter’s Tale (Freewill Shakespeare Festival).
Gratitude and huge thanks to Thom Allison, KS, LC, FC and Jempa.

Braydon Dowler-Coltman

Ensemble: Crow

Braydon Dowler-Coltman

Ensemble: Crow

Citadel: Death of a Salesman, Life of Pi, A Christmas Carol, The Three Musketeers, Little Shop of Horrors, Pride & Prejudice, Network, Jane Eyre, The Tempest.
Other Theatre: As You Like It (Freewill); The Three Musketeers, Little Shop of Horrors (Arts Club); Life of Pi, Network (RMTC); Burning Bluebeard (Edmonton Actor’s Theatre); Bright Lights (Blarney Productions); Fortune Falls (Catalyst Theatre).
Film & TV: The Irrational (NBC), Abracadavers (Numera Films).
Much love to Maddy & Ellie.

Jesse Drwiega

Ensemble: Jitterbug, Crow, Dance Captain

Jesse Drwiega

Ensemble: Jitterbug, Crow, Dance Captain

Citadel: The Sound of Music.
Other Theatre: Selected: Frozen (Rainbow Stage); Man of No Importance (Storybook Theatre); The Sound of Music (RMTC); You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Stage West); Disney Stars on Parade, Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas, Mickey’s Halloween Harvest (Disneyland Paris).
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Sheridan College alumnus. Recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee for Fine Arts. Much love to my mom and sister. Instagram: @jdrwiega

Tom Edwards

Uncle Henry, Emerald City Guard

Tom Edwards

Uncle Henry, Emerald City Guard

Citadel: Servant of Two Masters
Other Theatre: Canadian Top Gun (Jubilations Dinner Theatre); The Effect (EB productions); Noises Off, The Last Resort, Little Shop of Horrors (Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Urinetown (Grindstone Theatre); Drat! The Cat! (Plain Jane Theatre); The Cartoonist (Shadow Theatre).
Film & TV: Soul’s Road, Secret History of the Wild West (APTN)
Tom performs with Die Nasty: The Live Improvised Soap Opera at New Varscona Theatre.

Chariz Faulmino

Dorothy Gale

Chariz Faulmino

Dorothy Gale

Citadel: Disney’s Frozen, Prison Dancer, A Christmas Carol, Almost A Full Moon, Uptown Girls, She Loves You, Summer Roadshows.
Other Theatre: Disney’s Frozen (Grand Theatre); Bring It On (Globe Theatre); The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night (Freewill); Grease, Mamma Mia! (Mayfield); Prison Dancer (N.A.C.); Joni Mitchell’s Songs of a Prairie Girl (Wild Side Productions).
Chariz shares gratitude to their loved ones who encourage and uplift them and the special ones who guide her in spirit. Tara doon sa bahaghari! @cheeky.rizz

Kristin Johnston

Ensemble: Tree, Mayor of Munchkinland

Kristin Johnston

Ensemble: Tree, Mayor of Munchkinland

Citadel: Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, A Christmas Carol, 9 to 5: The Musical, Sense and Sensibility.
Other Theatre: The Odd Couple, Pith, Deathtrap (Teatro Live!); Dance Nation (SkirtsAfire); MOB (WWPT); Helen (Trunk Theatre); Enough, We Had A Girl Before You, Baroness Bianka’s Bloodsongs, Origin of the Species (Northern Light Theatre).
Kristin is thrilled to return to Oz after first playing a munchkin in her hometown of Stettler over 35 years ago. Next Up: Come From Away (Arts Club/Citadel).

Corben Kushneryk

Ensemble

Corben Kushneryk

Ensemble

Citadel: CLUE, Matilda, Mamma Mia!
Other Theatre: Deathtrap (Teatro Live!); Matilda (RMTC/Arts Club); All Shook Up, Jesus Christ Superstar, 9 to 5 (Mayfield); The Bully Project (Concrete Theatre/Persephone Theatre).
Film & TV: Home Again, Condolences, until the next breath.
Corben is a proud Métis artist of the Queer and neurodivergent experience. He is the founding producer and director of the multiple award-winning Edmonton-based indie company: Impossible Mongoose. Follow him online @CorbenKushneryk and www.corbenkushneryk.com

Alison MacDonald

Ensemble

Alison MacDonald

Ensemble

Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Matilda, It Takes Two, Legends of Carnegie Hall, The Penelopiad.
Other Theatre: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (WCT/TIP); She Loves Me, Leading Ladies (TIP); Elf, Marvelous Wonderettes (Chemainus); Sound of Music, Secret Garden (Gateway Theatre);Spelling Bee (The Belfry); SUDS, Company, Les Mis (Arts Club).
Alison is wickedly happy to be part of this production and thinks ya’ll are Oz-some for supporting live theatre!

Abby McDougall

Tree, Nikko

Abby McDougall

Tree, Nikko

Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Into the Woods, A Christmas Carol (Carter-Ryan Productions); Robot Girls (Shadow Theatre); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Grindstone Theatre); The Merry Wives of Windsor (Theatre Calgary).
Film & TV: People and Stuff, Soul’s Road.
Elated for my Citadel debut! Grateful for support from my parents, Dick & Jennifer, and my partner, Ben. (Special thank you to Jayce, my robot girl – for the extra push I needed to get in that room). @abby_mcdougall

Hal Wesley Rogers

Hickory, Tinman

Hal Wesley Rogers

Hickory, Tinman

Citadel: Hadestown, Jersey Boys
Other Theatre: Sister Act (Stage West); Footloose (Chemainus); Die Harsh: A Christmas Musical (Grindstone); Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Dreamgirls (Arts Club); Jesus Christ Superstar, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Western Canada); Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Hair (Mayfield); The Rocky Horror Show (Magnus); The Music Man (Thousand Islands).
Film & TV: Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame C.J. Walker (Netflix).

Luc Tellier

Hunk, Scarecrow

Luc Tellier

Hunk, Scarecrow

Citadel: ’70s Midsummer (Puck), Almost A Full Moon, Candidate/Party, Shakespeare In Love, Arcadia; Assistant Director: Vinyl Cafe.
Other Theatre: Shakespeare’s R+J (Kill Your Television); Cleave (Tiny Bear Jaws); Candide (Edmonton Opera); Director: Bright Lights, Legoland, Never Swim Alone (Blarney).
Luc is a Queer artist from Jackfish Lake, AB and the Citadel’s Director of Education & Outreach. Recipient: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, Sterling Award (Songs My Mother Never Sung Me, Concrete Theatre). Love, as always, to Mom and Dad. @luctellier__

John Ullyatt

Professor Chester Marvel, The Wizard of Oz

John Ullyatt

Professor Chester Marvel, The Wizard of Oz

Citadel: Death of a Salesman (2026 and 2011), Legally Blonde, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, A Christmas Carol, Cabaret, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Long Days Journey Into Night, The Pillowman, Doubt.
Other Theatre: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes (Theatre Network); ShipShow! (Edmonton Fringe); Best Brothers (Belfry Theatre); The 39 Steps (Vertigo, Stage West).
John is a notable street performer: The Human Fountain and 21st Century Gargoyles. He makes Edmonton home with his wife, Annie, two dogs and two cats.

Nadine Whiteman

Miss Almira Gulch, The Wicked Witch of the West

Nadine Whiteman

Miss Almira Gulch, The Wicked Witch of the West

Citadel: Debut
Other Theatre: Mamma Mia! (Broadway, Las Vegas, National Tour, and North American Premiere); Hairspray (Motormouth Maybelle) Rainbow Stage; The Drowsy Chaperone (MTC and Theatre Calgary); Smokey Joe’s Café (Stage West); Elf: The Musical (Western Canada Theatre); All Shook Up (Stage West).
TV & Film: The Handmaid’s Tale, Designated Survivor, Accused, Brilliant Minds, Skymed, Take Note, Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell.
Nadine is so excited to finally be performing at the Citadel! Instagram: @nadinerwhiteman

Koko

Toto

Koko

Toto

Citadel: Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, Legally Blonde, The Garneau Block.
Koko is a long coat chihuahua who loves dog sports and competes at an advanced level of agility. He’s a bit of a class clown and gets super excited for the ear rubs after his performances. He was the understudy for The Garneau Block (2021), played Bruiser in Legally Blonde (2025) and Tissue in Vinyl Cafe: The Musical. During his off time, Koko likes to hang out by the fence and wait for dogs that he can ignore.

Scooby

Toto

Scooby

Toto

Citadel: The Garneau Block
Scooby is a Yorkshire Terrier whose gentle soul has made him an incredible pet therapy dog. Scooby volunteers at Ronald McDonald House, but he can also be found at the Edmonton International Airport during the hectic holiday season and at various stress busters throughout the city. During his off time, Scooby loves to sunbathe, sleep by the fireplace, or nap on laps.

Megan Aldana

Youth Ensemble

Megan Aldana

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition, Disney’s Frozen Jr. (Foote Theatre School Teen Performance Lab).
Other Theatre: Shrek The Musical (Nuova Vocal Arts); The Nutcracker (Alberta Ballet).
Megan is so excited to be a part of this amazing show, She is also extremely grateful for her dance studio (Dance Theme Academy), and her mom. She hopes you enjoy the show! To follow her on her journey, check out @meganaldana_

Breanna Bender

Youth Ensemble

Breanna Bender

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: A Christmas Carol (’24 & ’25), The Wizard of Oz: Femininomenoz Edition, Captain of the Ship (Foote Theatre School).
Breanna is thrilled to be following the yellow brick road into her second production at the Citadel! When she’s not on stage in the Land of Oz, she loves playing games with her family and spending time outdoors—especially during gardening season. Breanna would like to send a big thank-you to her family, friends, and teachers/school staff for helping her believe there’s no place like the stage!

Elena Chrapko

Youth Ensemble

Elena Chrapko

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: The Wizard of Oz Jr., Frozen Kids (Foote Theatre School)
Other Theatre: Finding Nemo Jr. (Victoria School of the Arts); The Sound of Music, Matilda (Festival Place).
Elena is excited to make her debut at the Citadel in WOZ! Elena would like to thank her vocal teacher, Mhairi Bherg. She also thanks her family.

Nora Hill

Youth Ensemble

Nora Hill

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2023-2024); Disney’s Frozen KIDS (Foote Theatre School).
Other Theatre: Miracle on 34th Street (Nuova Vocal Arts); Shrek (Nuova Vocal Arts); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (ELOPE Musical Theatre).
Nora is thrilled to join this talented team on their journey to Oz. Nora loves playing guitar, making new friends, and bringing stories to life. Thank you to her family and friends for their endless love and support and to the Oz team for their kindness and guidance. @nora.jean5

Makaiah Yzabelle Lagrazon

Youth Ensemble

Makaiah Yzabelle Lagrazon

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: Debut.
Film & TV: Joe Pickett (Paramount +), Tooba And The Dinorangos Cartoon (Muslim Kids TV).
Makaiah is excited for her first theatre experience with the Citadel. She has been in a few projects as background and have done voice overs. She is part of the school band and plays the clarinet. She feels very blessed and thankful for her family’s support.

Aubrey Malacad

Youth Ensemble

Aubrey Malacad

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: Disney’s Frozen, A Christmas Carol (2022-2025).
Other Theatre: The Pillowman (Theatre Yes).
TV: Concept Video for Billy, Dilly, and the Magic Attic (No Problem Production).
Aubrey is also a ninja warrior and has competed in multiple international competitions! She loves soccer and has been scoring goals since she was 3. She thanks her family for all the support, especially her brother, Parker, for being her biggest inspiration. @aubrey.malacad

Jensen Meighen

Youth Ensemble

Jensen Meighen

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: Debut
Other Theatre: Wizard of Oz Jr., Frozen Jr. (Foote Theatre School); 101 Dalmatians Kids, Wonka Kids (Found Space Productions); Elf, Seussical Jr., A Year With Frog & Toad, Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School (SACT).
Jensen has a black belt in taekwondo and played MacBeth in the Scottish play at École J.E. Lapointe School. He is a student of Talbert Voice Studios. Love to Mom, Amma, Dad and my cat, Henry. @jensenmeighen

Nicolas Melo

Youth Ensemble

Nicolas Melo

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2022-2025); Frozen Jr., Wizard of Oz Jr. (Foote Theatre School).
Other Theatre: Princess and the Pea (Fringe Theatre Festival); Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, 15 Minutes of Clown Fame, Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein, James and the Giant Peach Jr., Awakening (Victoria School of the Arts).
Nicolas would like to thank his brother, sister, and mom for helping him with the process from auditioning to performing.

Cooper Nash Rajotte

Youth Ensemble

Cooper Nash Rajotte

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, The Sound of Music; The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition, Frozen JR. (Foote Theatre School Teen Performance Lab).
Other Theatre: Alice in Wonderland, Beauty & the Beast, Elf the Musical, Seussical Jr. (SACT).
Film & TV: Billy the Kid (Epix/Paramount). Voiceover: Tobot (Tooniverse).
Cooper has received provincial recognition for his vocal talent and aspires to perform on Broadway one day. Thank you to my Mom and Dad for their never-ending support. @coop_nash

Avery Rogers

Youth Ensemble

Avery Rogers

Youth Ensemble

Citadel: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Foote Theatre School).
Other Theatre: Annie (St. Albert Children’s Theatre); Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Victoria School of the Arts).
Avery is excited to be making her Citadel debut. When she’s not on stage, Avery enjoys crocheting and skiing. Avery would like to thank her family, her dog Jasper, and her friends and teachers for making her journey to the stage possible. She wishes you a good show.

Thom Allison

Director

Thom Allison

Director

Citadel: The Party, The Candidate, The Drowsy Chaperone
Other Theatre: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Broadway); Miss Saigon, The Who’s Tommy (Mirvish); Ragtime (Shaw Festival). Directing: Rent, La Cage Aux Folles (Stratford Festival); Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary); Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins (Young People’s Theatre).
Film & TV: Canada’s Drag Race, Slasher: Ripper, Coroner, Hudson and Rex, Killjoys, Murdoch Mysteries, Kim’s Convenience.
Dedicated to Milton, Mary and Brad Allison who taught me to live “over the rainbow”. www.thomallison.com

Steven Greenfield

Music Director

Steven Greenfield

Music Director

Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Little Women, Frozen, Jersey Boys, Clue, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Ring of Fire, Once.
Other Theatre: Billy Bishop Goes to War (Edmonton Rep); I’ll Be Here (Edmonton Fringe/Broken Toys); Ellie’s Coffeehouse featuring Lea Salonga (BetterSleep); Newsies (Ross Shep); After Mourning—Before Van Gogh (Shadow).
Steven is an Edmonton-based actor, music director, and theatre educator (FTS, Artstrek, CapU, Studio 58, MacEwan). Thanks to J and E. Upcoming: Legally Blonde (Ross Shep); Come From Away (Theatre Calgary). www.stevengreenfield.ca

Julio Fuentes

Choreographer

Julio Fuentes

Choreographer

Citadel: Mamma Mia, Matilda, Prison Dancer
Other Theatre: Performing: Matilda (RMTC), In The Heights, Beauty & The Beast (Arts Club), The Little Prince (Theatre Calgary), The Little Mermaid (Align Entertainment). Choreography: Tao Of The World (Stratford, upcoming), Prison Dancer (NAC), Bring It On (Globe Theatre), Grease (Mayfield), Heathers (Theatre Sheridan), Smokey Mountain, Christmas Carol (Arts Club).
Film & TV: Schmigadoon! (season 1 and 2, AppleTV), Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (assistant choreographer, Paramount).
Other: All my love to Adam. Follow @juliofuentes on Instagram.

Brandon Kleiman

Set Designer

Brandon Kleiman

Set Designer

Citadel: Debut
Brandon is a set and costume designer based in Hamilton. He has designed at The Stratford Festival, Drayton Entertainment, Mirvish Productions, Theatre Aquarius, Young Peoples Theatre, Thousand Islands Playhouse, The Grand Theatre, Musical Stage Co., Canadian Stage Co., The Globe Theatre, Neptune Theatre, The Charlottetown Festival and more. Winner of 2 Dora Awards and multiple nominations. Brandon won a Merritt Award for his work bringing Viola Desmond to life in the world premiere of Controlled Damage in Halifax. www.brandonkleimandesign.com

Deanna Finnman

Costume Designer

Deanna Finnman

Costume Designer

Citadel: Little Women, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, Pride and Prejudice (Sterling Award for Outstanding Costume Design).
Other Theatre: Li Keur Riel’s Heart of the North and La Cenerentola (Manitoba Opera); La Bohème, Rigoletto, Così fan tutte, Count Ory (Edmonton Opera); Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio (Alberta Musical Theatre); Sunday in the Park with George (MacEwan University); The Magic Flute (Calgary Opera).
Deanna has designed costumes for over 150 professional productions including dance, theatre, and opera.

Patrick Beagan

Lighting Designer

Patrick Beagan

Lighting Designer

Citadel: The Importance of Being Earnest, Clue, The Fiancée, Mary’s Wedding: a Métis Love Story, A Brimful of Asha 
Other Theatre: Pinocchio (Alberta Musical Theatre Co); The Two Battles of Francis Pegahmagabow (Shadow Theatre); Songs My Mother Never Sung Me (Concrete Theatre); Honour Beat (Theatre Calgary).
Patrick (he/him) is a proud halfbreed of Nlaka’pamux and Irish Canadian descent. By day, he is General Manager of Concrete Theatre.

Michael Laird

Sound Designer

Michael Laird

Sound Designer

Citadel: West Side Story, Avenue Q, Romeo & Juliet, Spamalot!
Other Theatre: Piaf/Dietrich (Mirvish Productions); Next to Normal, Fun Home, Onegin, Once On This Island (Musical Stage Company); John (The Company Theatre); Seussical, Annie, Cinderella, A Year with Frog and Toad (YPT); Joni Mitchell: River (The Grand Theatre); Great Expectations, Barber of Seville (Soulpepper); Evil Dead: The Musical, Cannibal! The Musical (Starvox); A Beautiful View (da da kamera).

Laura Warren

Video and Projection Designer

Laura Warren

Video and Projection Designer

Citadel: Debut
Other Theatre: CHILD-ish (Tarragon); The Master Plan, #34 (Globe Theatre); Shedding a Skin, Grace, Unholy (Nightwood); Fat Ham, Is God Is (Canadian Stage); Qalb: A Journey of the Ego (1S1 Theatre); Aportia Chryptych (COC); seven methods of killing kylie jenner (Obsidian); Shaniqua in Abstraction (Crow’s/paul watson productions); Zahhak (CCSD/Tirgan); The Queen in Me (COC, Nightwood, Amplified Opera, Theatre Gargantua); No Save Points (Outside the March).

Morgan Yamada

Fight Director

Morgan Yamada

Fight Director

Citadel: Death of A Salesman, Little Women, A Streetcar Named Desire (Theatre Calgary) – Fight & Intimacy Director. The Play That Goes Wrong (Grand Theatre, RMTC, Theatre Calgary) – Fight & Movement Director. Death of A Salesman, The Three Musketeers (Arts Club), Pride and Prejudice – Actor.
Other Theatre: Glory (Chemainus/National Tour/Original Cast – WCT, et al.); GIANT (Ghost River Theatre) – Actor.
Morgan an Artistic Producer at Azimuth Theatre, check out her work at www.morganyamada.com. Love to Mac & Ash!

Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks

Assistant Director

Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks

Assistant Director

Citadel: Choreography: Little Women, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ballad of Johnny & June. Actor: Christmas Carol, The Candidate, The Party.
Other Theatre: Narnia (Asst. Director, Bad Hats / Soulpepper); Cursed Child (Broadway / San Francisco); Wendy and Peter Pan, Cymbeline (Stratford); This London Life (Grand); Girls Like That (Tarragon); Boys Girls…Mythological Creatures (Carousel).
Film & TV: Rubble & Crew, From, Law & Order Toronto, Marry F Kill, Murdoch Mysteries, Barbelle, Hudson & Rex, In the Dark.
Immense gratitude to Cameron, Freddie, and Lola. www.cynthiajimenezhicks.com

Sarah Dowling

Assistant Choreographer

Sarah Dowling

Assistant Choreographer

Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Choreographer: The Rocky Horror Show (Grindstone); Private Lives, Everybody Goes To Mitzi’s (Teatro); The Greatest Show Girl, and others (Spotlight).
Director: Die Harsh (Grindstone); Morningside Road (asst.dir. – Shadow); Assassins (Uniform); Charade (TFTP). Actor: Bring It On (Globe); The Full Monty, Grease, First Date (Mayfield); Jason Kenny’s Hot Boy Summer (Grindstone).
Thank you Julio for your mentorship. My love to Evan & Winnie, the ones behind the curtain giving me love, knowledge, courage, and home. @_sarahdowling

Christina Nguyen

Assistant Music Director

Christina Nguyen

Assistant Music Director

Citadel: Death of a Salesman, Little Women, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, Clue, Jane Eyre, Going Solo.
Other Theatre:  Civil Blood: A Treaty Story (Thou Art Here Theatre); Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Winter’s Tale  (Freewill Shakespeare); Alina, Michael Mysterious  (Pyretic Productions); Here There Be Night  (WWPT).
University of Alberta BFA Acting Alumni. Upcoming: Everyone is Doing Fine (WWPT). Much love to C & S.

Andrea Handal Rivera

Stage Manager

Andrea Handal Rivera

Stage Manager

Citadel: Legally Blonde, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, The Garneau Block.
Other Theatre: Legally Blonde (Theatre Calgary); Stars on Her Shoulders (WWPT); The Hooves Belonged to the Deer (In Arms); The Spinsters (Small Matters Productions); I Don’t Even Miss You (Tiny Bear Jaws); Boy Trouble (Amoris Projects); Ecos, El Funeral (Diaspora Diaries Collective).
Andrea is a Salvadoran stage manager in Treaty 6. Much love to their family, friends and Alex. Endless thanks to Lore, Nyssa and Jess.

Lore Green

Assistant Stage Manager

Lore Green

Assistant Stage Manager

Citadel: Frozen, A Christmas Carol, West Side Story, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Sense & Sensibility, Hadestown, Silver Arrow, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Clue, Jersey Boys, Rubaboo, The Importance of Being Earnest.
Other Theatre: The Wars, Mamma Mia!, Titanic, The Play That Goes Wrong , Frozen (Grand Theatre); The Play That Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre/Theatre Calgary/RMTC); First Métis Man of Odesa  (Punctuate! Theatre).
For Julien Arnold; wobbly pops!

Nyssa Beairsto

Assistant Stage Manager

Nyssa Beairsto

Assistant Stage Manager

Citadel: Big Stuff, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, The Mountaintop, Little Shop of Horrors, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Matilda, A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare in Love.
Other Theatre: Bravi (Edmonton Opera); Nevermore, The Invisible (Catalyst); Dead Letters, Unsung, Here There be Night (WWPT); Mermaid Legs (SkirtsAfire); The Wrong People Have Money, The Mountaintop (Shadow Theatre); Two-headed/Half-hearted (NLT).
Thank you to all loved ones that continue to supply snacks and accept my avoidance of sunlight.

Jessica Haight

Apprentice Stage Manager

Jessica Haight

Apprentice Stage Manager

Citadel: Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, Little Women, Disney’s Frozen.
Other Theatre: Tough Guy (Persistent Myth Productions); Headhole (Pack of Magpies/FoundFest); The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Orlando, Wildfire, Rough Magic, She Kills Monsters (Studio Theatre); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (NUOVA Vocal Arts).
Originally from Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Jess holds a BFA in Stage Management from the University of Alberta. Thank you to friends and family for all the support and to Ethan for keeping me sane.

Adam Blocka

Children's Supervisor

Adam Blocka

Children's Supervisor

Citadel: Child Supervisor: A Christmas Carol, Matilda, Almost a Full Moon, Sound of Music, Disney’s Frozen. Performer: West Side Story, Oliver!
Other Theatre: The Super Groovy 70’s (Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Boy Groove (Azimuth Theatre/Ribbit Productions); Are We There Yet?, The Bully Project (Concrete Theatre).
As a child, Adam thought for sure he would end up being a choreographer like his mother. That plan changed pretty quickly but still he remains a mama’s boy. Adam joined the Citadel during the 2000/01 season.

Austin Kennedy

Children's Supervisor

Austin Kennedy

Children's Supervisor

Citadel: The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: Bedtime Stories, Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Pumpjack Players); Yellowhead Regional One-Acts (Alberta Drama Festival Association).
Austin is originally from Fox Creek and is a graduate of Northern Lakes College’s Early Learning and Childcare Certificate.