FROM THE DIRECTOR
In our Dream, we hand Shakespeare’s beloved comedy over to the ones who were never meant to hold the spotlight. We wanted to hear from the bumbling labourers and so-called fools. These characters, so often played for laughs, step forward with courage, chaos, and a surprising amount of wisdom.
We rewrote Dream not out of irreverence, but curiosity. Because sometimes the most powerful stories come from the margins, because art belongs to everyone, and mostly because we still believe in magic.
- Kate
We rewrote Dream not out of irreverence, but curiosity. Because sometimes the most powerful stories come from the margins, because art belongs to everyone, and mostly because we still believe in magic.
- Kate
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CAST
Justin Derickson (he/him), playing Snout/Demetrius
Justin is an Indigenous actor from who stars as Heath Burns in the iconic Nickelodeon movie series, Monster High and Monster High 2, Will in the teen thrasher All My Friends Are Dead, and Carlsen in the Indigenous psychological thriller #VanLife. He is Syilx, Cree, and mixed European heritage and grew up on his reservation in Westbank and in Vancouver.
Justin is an Indigenous actor from who stars as Heath Burns in the iconic Nickelodeon movie series, Monster High and Monster High 2, Will in the teen thrasher All My Friends Are Dead, and Carlsen in the Indigenous psychological thriller #VanLife. He is Syilx, Cree, and mixed European heritage and grew up on his reservation in Westbank and in Vancouver.
Chantal Ethier (she/her), playing Starveling/Hippolyta/Titania
Chantal is thrilled to be performing in another original Tempest production playing one of her bucket list roles, Titania, in this modern reimagining of A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream. She studied theatre at a high school for the performing arts and then received a BA in theatre from University of Ottawa. She has played many roles and directed several plays on stages in Ottawa, Vancouver, Kelowna, Summerland and Penticton. She also works as a Drama and Speech Arts Teacher at Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Huge thanks to Kate and Ronan at Tempest Theatre for this amazing opportunity. Love and thanks to Phillipe, Baxter, friends and family for their love and support.
Now! To the Moon! To the Dream! To the Play!
Chantal is thrilled to be performing in another original Tempest production playing one of her bucket list roles, Titania, in this modern reimagining of A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream. She studied theatre at a high school for the performing arts and then received a BA in theatre from University of Ottawa. She has played many roles and directed several plays on stages in Ottawa, Vancouver, Kelowna, Summerland and Penticton. She also works as a Drama and Speech Arts Teacher at Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Huge thanks to Kate and Ronan at Tempest Theatre for this amazing opportunity. Love and thanks to Phillipe, Baxter, friends and family for their love and support.
Now! To the Moon! To the Dream! To the Play!
Edward Foy (he/him), playing Bottom/Theseus/Oberon
Born into a family of actors in Brisbane, Australia, Edward has been surrounded by performers his entire life. A passionate teaching artist, he specializes in classical texts, obscure history, and folk stories. His work explores a range of techniques and approaches to the creation, development, and sharing of stories. A graduate with honours from the University of Southern Queensland's Actor Training Program, Edward has built a career spanning both stage and screen. His theatre credits include Beauty and the Beast (as the Beast), Jane Eyre (Rochester), Macbeth (Macbeth), and the Helpmann-nominated Kursk (National Australian Tour). On screen, he has appeared in The Power, Charmed, Arrow, The Killing, Supernatural, and many others.
Born into a family of actors in Brisbane, Australia, Edward has been surrounded by performers his entire life. A passionate teaching artist, he specializes in classical texts, obscure history, and folk stories. His work explores a range of techniques and approaches to the creation, development, and sharing of stories. A graduate with honours from the University of Southern Queensland's Actor Training Program, Edward has built a career spanning both stage and screen. His theatre credits include Beauty and the Beast (as the Beast), Jane Eyre (Rochester), Macbeth (Macbeth), and the Helpmann-nominated Kursk (National Australian Tour). On screen, he has appeared in The Power, Charmed, Arrow, The Killing, Supernatural, and many others.
Mae Glerum (she/her), playing Flute/Helena/Cobweb
Mae is back in Kelowna for the summer after completing her first year in the BFA Acting program at UBC Vancouver. Despite her major, Mae’s recent focus has been on other creative endeavours including writing and directing both Freezer Burn (short film, Student Okanagan Film Festival Official Selection), and Tea Party (one-act play, ABCDE Youthwright First Place Winner). Fun fact, this is Mae’s third time doing A Midsummer Night’s Dream, maybe next time they’ll let her play all the parts?
Mae is back in Kelowna for the summer after completing her first year in the BFA Acting program at UBC Vancouver. Despite her major, Mae’s recent focus has been on other creative endeavours including writing and directing both Freezer Burn (short film, Student Okanagan Film Festival Official Selection), and Tea Party (one-act play, ABCDE Youthwright First Place Winner). Fun fact, this is Mae’s third time doing A Midsummer Night’s Dream, maybe next time they’ll let her play all the parts?
Anita Hallewas (she/her), playing Quince/Egeus/Mustardseed
Anita is incredibly humbled to be playing with such a talented bunch of performers. This is her first show in the South Okanagan since relocating here from Revelstoke last year. She has been in lots of plays and directed even more, but this is first foray on stage with Shakespeare.
Anita is incredibly humbled to be playing with such a talented bunch of performers. This is her first show in the South Okanagan since relocating here from Revelstoke last year. She has been in lots of plays and directed even more, but this is first foray on stage with Shakespeare.
Mia Harris (she/her), playing Pickle/Hermia/Peasblossom
Mia is an artist who works primarily with voice, theatre and film. In addition to performances and various creative projects, highlights in Mia’s artistic journey include, White Wines a radio play based on Gertrude Stein’s parlour plays for the Radio Free Stein project, Biography of a Voice, a self-written, performed and produced solo performance telling the story of her personal journey of finding her voice. In early 2022, Mia was the artist in residence at the Penticton Art Gallery and her short film How Will You Consume Me was featured at the Davis Museum in Barcelona.
Mia is an artist who works primarily with voice, theatre and film. In addition to performances and various creative projects, highlights in Mia’s artistic journey include, White Wines a radio play based on Gertrude Stein’s parlour plays for the Radio Free Stein project, Biography of a Voice, a self-written, performed and produced solo performance telling the story of her personal journey of finding her voice. In early 2022, Mia was the artist in residence at the Penticton Art Gallery and her short film How Will You Consume Me was featured at the Davis Museum in Barcelona.
Andy Kalirai (he/him) , playing Puck
Andy is a performer and writer based in Vancouver. He has trained with Railtown Actors Studio and Tempest Theatre. His interests include physical and experimental theatre, dance, and music. Some of his credits include: Zahak: The Serpent King (The Biting School), I & You (Tempest Theatre), Dooja Ghar (Monsoon Festival), and Guards at the Taj (Vancouver Fringe). Andy is excited to once again be performing with Tempest Theatre.
Andy is a performer and writer based in Vancouver. He has trained with Railtown Actors Studio and Tempest Theatre. His interests include physical and experimental theatre, dance, and music. Some of his credits include: Zahak: The Serpent King (The Biting School), I & You (Tempest Theatre), Dooja Ghar (Monsoon Festival), and Guards at the Taj (Vancouver Fringe). Andy is excited to once again be performing with Tempest Theatre.
Colter McLean (he/him), playing Snug/Lysander
Colter is an indigenous actor from Okanagan Falls, BC. He has been performing with Tempest since 2022. He has been in several Tempest shows, including Malleus Maleficarum, Potions, and Bananas. Most recently he was seen performing in Tempest’s production of Elixir at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards this past spring. He loves to spend as much time as he can training and performing, honing his skills both on stage and in front of the camera.
Colter is an indigenous actor from Okanagan Falls, BC. He has been performing with Tempest since 2022. He has been in several Tempest shows, including Malleus Maleficarum, Potions, and Bananas. Most recently he was seen performing in Tempest’s production of Elixir at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards this past spring. He loves to spend as much time as he can training and performing, honing his skills both on stage and in front of the camera.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Kate Twa
Technical Director: Ronan Reinart
Costumes: Kerry Younie
Props: Blair Hallewas, Colin Fletcher, Kevin Chambers
Promotions: Jennifer Vincent
Technical Director: Ronan Reinart
Costumes: Kerry Younie
Props: Blair Hallewas, Colin Fletcher, Kevin Chambers
Promotions: Jennifer Vincent
SPECIAL THANKS
Denise Kenney
Tracy Ross
Andrea Guillemet
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
The Old Grist Mill
Modesta Winery
Linden Gardens
Tracy Ross
Andrea Guillemet
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
The Old Grist Mill
Modesta Winery
Linden Gardens
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