Gratitude to our collaborators
Well, this is exciting!
In spring of this year, Jen Vincent and I received an invitation from Leandro Nosal, Tinhorn Creek’s Head Winemaker, to discuss opportunities to collaborate with Tempest Theatre. We wanted to explore some delicious performance adventures pairing theatre and wine. You are about to see the first in Potions and watch out for more! Thank you for joining us and enjoy the show!
Kate Twa – Artistic Director Tempest Theatre
In spring of this year, Jen Vincent and I received an invitation from Leandro Nosal, Tinhorn Creek’s Head Winemaker, to discuss opportunities to collaborate with Tempest Theatre. We wanted to explore some delicious performance adventures pairing theatre and wine. You are about to see the first in Potions and watch out for more! Thank you for joining us and enjoy the show!
Kate Twa – Artistic Director Tempest Theatre
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Directors and Crew
Dawn Bassett
Production Manager
Dawn loves to bring theatre arts communities together. As a dedicated volunteer, Dawn currently serves on the board of Summerland Singers and Players and the Okanagan School of the Arts. Over the past 2 years, Dawn has had opportunities to perform and work with the Ryga Arts Festival, Cat's Paw Productions, Showtime Community Theatre, Tempest Theatre and most recently, played Annie in Many Hats Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Dawn can be seen next in A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play with Summerland Singers and Players.
Production Manager
Dawn loves to bring theatre arts communities together. As a dedicated volunteer, Dawn currently serves on the board of Summerland Singers and Players and the Okanagan School of the Arts. Over the past 2 years, Dawn has had opportunities to perform and work with the Ryga Arts Festival, Cat's Paw Productions, Showtime Community Theatre, Tempest Theatre and most recently, played Annie in Many Hats Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Dawn can be seen next in A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play with Summerland Singers and Players.
Maia Fields
Poetry Contribution
Maia Fields is a multifaceted British-Canadian writer, actor, and visual storyteller, from the Okanagan Valley. Her work is deeply rooted in the exploration of human experience and self-discovery, infused with emotion and authenticity that captures the essence of personal and shared journeys.
Poetry Contribution
Maia Fields is a multifaceted British-Canadian writer, actor, and visual storyteller, from the Okanagan Valley. Her work is deeply rooted in the exploration of human experience and self-discovery, infused with emotion and authenticity that captures the essence of personal and shared journeys.
Denise Kenney
Co-Director
Denise has worked as a theatre performer, creator, and director and has written, directed and produced narrative and documentary film and television. She is Co-Founder of Inner Fish Performance Co. and the Eco Art Incubator in Kelowna. She has collaborated with Tempest Theatre on numerous projects, including: Canary, The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Malleus Maleficarum, What.A.Mess, and IndigenEYEZ. Denise is currently an Associate Professor in Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia- Okanagan.
Co-Director
Denise has worked as a theatre performer, creator, and director and has written, directed and produced narrative and documentary film and television. She is Co-Founder of Inner Fish Performance Co. and the Eco Art Incubator in Kelowna. She has collaborated with Tempest Theatre on numerous projects, including: Canary, The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Malleus Maleficarum, What.A.Mess, and IndigenEYEZ. Denise is currently an Associate Professor in Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia- Okanagan.
Anne Ramey
Costume, hair, and makeup design
Anne Ramey has been involved in local theatre, both on and off stage, since 2011. While dress up and fashion have always been a love of hers, it wasn't until 2017 that she began costuming theatre productions. Her very first venture, Raft: A Rock Opera, went on to win Best Costumes atOzone Festival. Most Recently, in 2022 she co-founded Cat's Paw Productions, and costumed their run of The Rocky Horror Show, going on to direct Ride The Cyclone this year.
It's through costumes and makeup that characters truly come alive for her, and she's delighted to bring her skills to the Tempest Stage.
Costume, hair, and makeup design
Anne Ramey has been involved in local theatre, both on and off stage, since 2011. While dress up and fashion have always been a love of hers, it wasn't until 2017 that she began costuming theatre productions. Her very first venture, Raft: A Rock Opera, went on to win Best Costumes atOzone Festival. Most Recently, in 2022 she co-founded Cat's Paw Productions, and costumed their run of The Rocky Horror Show, going on to direct Ride The Cyclone this year.
It's through costumes and makeup that characters truly come alive for her, and she's delighted to bring her skills to the Tempest Stage.
Ronan Reinart
Technical Director
Ronan Reinart is a photographer, cinematographer, visual effects artist, and lawyer, practicing with the Vancouver law firm of Bell Alliance LLP. He is also the Technical Director of Tempest Theatre and Film Society, where he is thrilled to support a diverse community of talented creators.
He co-founded Railtown Actors Studio with Kate Twa and John Cassini in 2012. Ronan has filmed and edited two feature films, Gods of Youth (2013) and The Orchard (2017), and has provided cinematography and visual effects work for networks such as the BBC, Netflix, Amazon PrimeVideo, the Knowledge Network, and for numerous independent production houses across North America.
Technical Director
Ronan Reinart is a photographer, cinematographer, visual effects artist, and lawyer, practicing with the Vancouver law firm of Bell Alliance LLP. He is also the Technical Director of Tempest Theatre and Film Society, where he is thrilled to support a diverse community of talented creators.
He co-founded Railtown Actors Studio with Kate Twa and John Cassini in 2012. Ronan has filmed and edited two feature films, Gods of Youth (2013) and The Orchard (2017), and has provided cinematography and visual effects work for networks such as the BBC, Netflix, Amazon PrimeVideo, the Knowledge Network, and for numerous independent production houses across North America.
Kate Twa
Artistic Director, Playwright
Kate is an award-winning writer, director, actor and Artistic Director of Tempest Theatre and Film Society in Penticton, BC. Passions is the fourth original play collaboration she has brought to the Okanagan. Others include What.A.Mess., Malleus Maleficarum, and Bananas. After Potions, Kate will go into rehearsal for New Moon: A Dog’s Tale written by Denise Kenney and performed at Tempest Theatre as their first holiday play!
Artistic Director, Playwright
Kate is an award-winning writer, director, actor and Artistic Director of Tempest Theatre and Film Society in Penticton, BC. Passions is the fourth original play collaboration she has brought to the Okanagan. Others include What.A.Mess., Malleus Maleficarum, and Bananas. After Potions, Kate will go into rehearsal for New Moon: A Dog’s Tale written by Denise Kenney and performed at Tempest Theatre as their first holiday play!
Jennifer Vincent
Tempest Managing Director
Jen Vincent has been part of the Tempest team since 2020, serving as Managing Director, overseeing marketing, strategy & operations. Working in Community Economic Development for over a decade, alongside her entrepreneurial efforts in launching & operating Cowork Penticton, Jennifer brings strategic partnerships and cross-disciplinary insights to her work. In turn, Tempest offers critical nourishment for her creative, optimistic soul. She is alway enthusiastic to consider the ways in which the arts enhance our time on this earth.
Tempest Managing Director
Jen Vincent has been part of the Tempest team since 2020, serving as Managing Director, overseeing marketing, strategy & operations. Working in Community Economic Development for over a decade, alongside her entrepreneurial efforts in launching & operating Cowork Penticton, Jennifer brings strategic partnerships and cross-disciplinary insights to her work. In turn, Tempest offers critical nourishment for her creative, optimistic soul. She is alway enthusiastic to consider the ways in which the arts enhance our time on this earth.
Vanessa Yaremchuk
Financial Director and Director of Research
Vanessa Yaremchuk is a research scientist who most often works with machine learning, statistical models, computational cognitive neuroscience, and music. She's an arts enthusiast who loves photographing nature and drag/burlesque performers. She started at Tempest as a researcher for Malleus Maleficarum and is now also responsible for grants, financial management, day to day administration, and miscellaneous tech-related tasks.
Financial Director and Director of Research
Vanessa Yaremchuk is a research scientist who most often works with machine learning, statistical models, computational cognitive neuroscience, and music. She's an arts enthusiast who loves photographing nature and drag/burlesque performers. She started at Tempest as a researcher for Malleus Maleficarum and is now also responsible for grants, financial management, day to day administration, and miscellaneous tech-related tasks.
Cast
Dawn Bassett
as Foreman
Dawn loves to bring theatre arts communities together. As a dedicated volunteer, Dawn currently serves on the board of Summerland Singers and Players and the Okanagan School of the Arts. Over the past 2 years, Dawn has had opportunities to perform and work with the Ryga Arts Festival, Cat's Paw Productions, Showtime Community Theatre, Tempest Theatre and most recently, played Annie in Many Hats Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Dawn can be seen next in A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play with Summerland Singers and Players.
as Foreman
Dawn loves to bring theatre arts communities together. As a dedicated volunteer, Dawn currently serves on the board of Summerland Singers and Players and the Okanagan School of the Arts. Over the past 2 years, Dawn has had opportunities to perform and work with the Ryga Arts Festival, Cat's Paw Productions, Showtime Community Theatre, Tempest Theatre and most recently, played Annie in Many Hats Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Dawn can be seen next in A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play with Summerland Singers and Players.
Jessica Davidson
as Pearl
Jessica grew up in Penticton, where she first fell in love with performing at a young age. After high school, she completed her Bachelor Degree in History, and went on to complete her Post Graduate degree in Education at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She came back to Canada, where she found her two passions cone together in her position as the drama teacher at SESS in Keremeos.
as Pearl
Jessica grew up in Penticton, where she first fell in love with performing at a young age. After high school, she completed her Bachelor Degree in History, and went on to complete her Post Graduate degree in Education at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She came back to Canada, where she found her two passions cone together in her position as the drama teacher at SESS in Keremeos.
Chantal Ethier
as Whisper
Chantal Ethier is an actor, producer and director. She studied theatre at Canterbury school for the performing arts before receiving a BFA in Theatre at the University of Ottawa.
She has enjoyed working collaboratively on this new piece with all local artists from Tempest theatre.
I’d also like to thank Kate Twa and Tempest Theatre for this opportunity and also their continuous work to keep original works of theatre arts to thrive in Penticton.
as Whisper
Chantal Ethier is an actor, producer and director. She studied theatre at Canterbury school for the performing arts before receiving a BFA in Theatre at the University of Ottawa.
She has enjoyed working collaboratively on this new piece with all local artists from Tempest theatre.
I’d also like to thank Kate Twa and Tempest Theatre for this opportunity and also their continuous work to keep original works of theatre arts to thrive in Penticton.
Kailee Fawcett
as Mad Scientist
Kailee Fawcett is a Bachelor of Media Studies student at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. While her primary focus is film and animation, her academic journey began with a dual interest in Theatre and Environmental Studies, driven by a fascination with the human dimensions of Climate Change. Kailee's initial academic pursuits continue to shape the thematic elements of her work, providing a foundational lens through which she explores the intersection of nature and the human experience in her art. Her style is marked by a keen exploration of the diverse and expressive qualities that various textures bring to her art, providing a tactile yet digital experience.
as Mad Scientist
Kailee Fawcett is a Bachelor of Media Studies student at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. While her primary focus is film and animation, her academic journey began with a dual interest in Theatre and Environmental Studies, driven by a fascination with the human dimensions of Climate Change. Kailee's initial academic pursuits continue to shape the thematic elements of her work, providing a foundational lens through which she explores the intersection of nature and the human experience in her art. Her style is marked by a keen exploration of the diverse and expressive qualities that various textures bring to her art, providing a tactile yet digital experience.
Mia Harris
as Sir Syrah
Mia Harris is a classically trained singer, actor for stage and film, composer and writer who also loves to paint. Her most recent film credits include Joy in Death in the Cul-De-Sac, Suzette in Peppermint and Postcards, Margo in Planning for Joy among others. She has sung with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, Opera Kelowna, Vivace Chorale, West Coast Symphony to name a few. Mia was the artist in residence at the Penticton Art Gallery where she explored the relational aspect of working with objects through the lens of presence and mindfulness. Mia facilitates transformative voice work and teaches voice at the Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. She enjoys acting and training at Tempest Theatre and looks forward to future productions.
as Sir Syrah
Mia Harris is a classically trained singer, actor for stage and film, composer and writer who also loves to paint. Her most recent film credits include Joy in Death in the Cul-De-Sac, Suzette in Peppermint and Postcards, Margo in Planning for Joy among others. She has sung with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, Opera Kelowna, Vivace Chorale, West Coast Symphony to name a few. Mia was the artist in residence at the Penticton Art Gallery where she explored the relational aspect of working with objects through the lens of presence and mindfulness. Mia facilitates transformative voice work and teaches voice at the Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. She enjoys acting and training at Tempest Theatre and looks forward to future productions.
Denise Kenney
as Mysteria
Denise has worked as a theatre performer, creator, and director and has written, directed and produced narrative and documentary film and television. She is Co-Founder of Inner Fish Performance Co. and the Eco Art Incubator in Kelowna. She has collaborated with Tempest Theatre on numerous projects, including: Canary, The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Malleus Maleficarum, What.A.Mess, and IndigenEYEZ. Denise is currently an Associate Professor in Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia- Okanagan.
Moon Makepeace
as clown
Moon Makepeace has been training and performing at Tempest since the Fall of 2019. They are delighted to have this opportunity to collaborate with Tinhorn Creek winery, Tempest, Cats Paw and UBCO. After a long hiatus, Moon is bringing , » clown, » out of the closet, to join in the fun and games of « Potions. »
Colter McLean
as Merle
Colter is an Indigenous actor from Okanagan Falls, BC. Since joining Tempest Theatre in 2022, he has immersed himself in the world of acting, performing in Boom this year as his fourth Ensemble performance. Colter is a versatile performer who continually seeks training and stage opportunities to hone his skills. He is a member of the Peach Improv troupe and showcased his musical talents as "Mischa" in the musical Ride the Cyclone this July at Tempest Theatre.
Julie Oliver
as Milkmaid
Julie is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Music Theatre program. She performed for many years on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. She currently teaches grade 6 at a school in Kelowna where she lives with her beloved family.
Natasha Rosie
as Love
Natasha Rosie is a Red Seal Chef, Jay Shetty Certified Health and Mindset Coach, Entrepreneur, Actress and Mom of 2! She is an introvert but likes socializing with kind and honest people.
She loves a good food and wine pairing, being outside, reading/podcasts/yoga/meditation and snuggling in.
After overcoming depression and loss, Natasha now empowers others to find their own self belief and always supports people to follow their heart. Natasha is an empath with a fire inside of her ready to take on her next role!
Kyler Sahlmark
as Lurk
A newcomer to theatre, Kyler started his acting classes and stage performances at Tempest Theatre in 2023. He has enjoyed learning from Kate Twa, Denise Kenney, Miriam Cummings, Jill Morrison and Isaac Gilbert.
So far Kyler has enjoyed being in several plays like Everyone’s Fine With Virginia Wolf and Malleus Maleficarum along with a short documentary called TransMan.
Kyler would like to thank everyone for coming out to Potions and to Tempest, Tinhorn Creek & UBCO for providing another great theatrical opportunity and fellow cast-mates for the memories.
Special Thanks
Tracy Ross
Joanne Gervais
Yujle Gao
Very special thanks to Sonja Berg for her brilliant projections.
Joanne Gervais
Yujle Gao
Very special thanks to Sonja Berg for her brilliant projections.