The Ensemble
Kyle Orzech Selected stage credits: “Benvolio” in Romeo and Juliet and Malcolm in Macbeth (Classical Theatre Project), “Leonard” in Wife Begins at Forty (Upper Canada Playhouse), “Warren” in Far From the Heart (Shtheatre), It's Munsch Time! (George Brown Theatre School), “Young David” in My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding (Mirvish Prods.)
This is Kyle Orzech's first time with the Classical Theatre Project and already he is having a blast. Most recently Kyle has been involved with student films (both for Sheridan and York University), CBC's animated series Fuzzy Tales, and Wendy (Red Kite Animations). In March he embarked on a tour of Saskatchewan engaging students and Native communities with Forum Theatre and this coming January he will be heading to New Brunswick for four months as part of Theatre New Brunswick's Young Company. Enjoy the show, and let your imaginations take over.
Abraham Asto
Selected stage credits: “Romeo”
in Romeo and Juliet and “Macduff” in Macbeth (Classical Theatre
Project), The Dinner (Toronto Fringe Festival) and HABIT
(Luminato Festival)
Abraham is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the George Brown Theatre Conservatory. After leaving the path of acting for a few years, Abraham is excited to return to the stage. In 2013, Abraham will make his debut on the stages of the Citadel Theatre and Theatre Calgary in their co-production of The Kite Runner. Abraham is excited to take part in the adventure of Shakespeare, and looks to share in the joy the language brings to the listener.
Abraham is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the George Brown Theatre Conservatory. After leaving the path of acting for a few years, Abraham is excited to return to the stage. In 2013, Abraham will make his debut on the stages of the Citadel Theatre and Theatre Calgary in their co-production of The Kite Runner. Abraham is excited to take part in the adventure of Shakespeare, and looks to share in the joy the language brings to the listener.
Anna Wheeler
Selected stage credits: “Lady Macbeth,” Macbeth; “Lady Capulet,” Romeo
and Juliet (Classical Theatre Project); “The Women,” The Bundle (Edward
Bond Fest); “Mary,” Winter, “Claire,” Ed&Ed’s B&B,
“Elizabeth,” The Ethie (Gros Morne Theatre Festival); “Alithea,” The
Country Wife, “Masha,” Three Sisters, “Jacques,” As You like It
(Ryerson Theatre); “Froo!” The Friendship Musical, “Plutont,” The
Thumbs Up Circus (Suitcase Theatre)
Anna is a recent graduate of Ryerson University’s Theatre School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Acting. Also a musician, she invites you to check out www.myspace.com/annawheeler. Anna would like to dedicate her season with CTP to her family and friends in Newfoundland.
Anna is a recent graduate of Ryerson University’s Theatre School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Acting. Also a musician, she invites you to check out www.myspace.com/annawheeler. Anna would like to dedicate her season with CTP to her family and friends in Newfoundland.
Nadeem Umar-Khihab
Selected credits: Cosmopolis (film, David Cronenberg); Nirmal (film, Arthur Porte); The Captain's Daughter (film, Justin Black); Macbeth (stage, Jack Grinhaus); Romeo and Juliet (stage, Charles Roy); Out The Window (stage, Liza Balkan); Richard III (stage, Ian Watson); Alcestis (stage, Cynthia Ashperger).
Nadeem is an actor, poet and singer. He trained as an actor at Cawthra Park Secondary School and Ryerson Theatre School. He self-published a book of poetry in 2010 entitled, The Road To California, and sold hundreds of copies while doing live performances in Dundas Square, the Kensington Market, and Queen Street. He sings, as his alter-ego “WunderKat,” with “The Night Knights” which includes actors Tayves Fiddis and Giovanni Spina. He is currently breaking into producing and screenwriting. He extends his deepest gratitude to everyone who stops, looks, and listens and is proud to be working with such a dynamic team at CTP.
Selected credits: Cosmopolis (film, David Cronenberg); Nirmal (film, Arthur Porte); The Captain's Daughter (film, Justin Black); Macbeth (stage, Jack Grinhaus); Romeo and Juliet (stage, Charles Roy); Out The Window (stage, Liza Balkan); Richard III (stage, Ian Watson); Alcestis (stage, Cynthia Ashperger).
Nadeem is an actor, poet and singer. He trained as an actor at Cawthra Park Secondary School and Ryerson Theatre School. He self-published a book of poetry in 2010 entitled, The Road To California, and sold hundreds of copies while doing live performances in Dundas Square, the Kensington Market, and Queen Street. He sings, as his alter-ego “WunderKat,” with “The Night Knights” which includes actors Tayves Fiddis and Giovanni Spina. He is currently breaking into producing and screenwriting. He extends his deepest gratitude to everyone who stops, looks, and listens and is proud to be working with such a dynamic team at CTP.
Kevin Ritchie
Selected stage credits: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged);
“Banquo”/ “Rosse” (Macbeth);
Horatio (Hamlet); Antrobus (Skin of our Teeth); “Finch” (Hated
Nightfall); “Ethan” (Full Monty); “Ernest” (The Anger in Ernest
and Ernestine)
Kevin is excited to be with CTP for another stellar season. A graduate of George Brown, Kevin has worked across the country in theatre and film. He lives in Toronto with his beautiful fiancée.
Kevin is excited to be with CTP for another stellar season. A graduate of George Brown, Kevin has worked across the country in theatre and film. He lives in Toronto with his beautiful fiancée.
Meaghen Quinn
Selected stage credits: The Rivals
(Polarity Ensemble, Chicago); “Helena” in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Chicago
Shakespeare Company); “Katrin” in Mother Courage (Penn State
University); “Miss Frizzle” in Magic School Bus Live! International Tour.
Meaghen has a B.F.A in Music Theatre from University of Windsor and a M.F.A. in Acting from Penn State University. She is very excited to be back in Toronto working with an amazing group of artists. Thanks to all! Let the adventure begin!
Meaghen has a B.F.A in Music Theatre from University of Windsor and a M.F.A. in Acting from Penn State University. She is very excited to be back in Toronto working with an amazing group of artists. Thanks to all! Let the adventure begin!
Lauren Dobbie
Selected Stage Credits:
“Juliet,” Romeo and Juliet, “Witch”/”Fleance”/”Young Seyward,” Macbeth (Classical Theatre Project); “Diana” in Staging a Rebellion (Docket Theatre); “Emma” in Emma (University Players); and “Moth” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (University Players)
Lauren is a 2012 graduate of the University of Windsor’s BFA Acting Program, and ever thankful for her esteemed training and opportunities. She would not be where she is today without the love and support of her family, as well the passion she has encountered in the hearts of her teachers.
“Juliet,” Romeo and Juliet, “Witch”/”Fleance”/”Young Seyward,” Macbeth (Classical Theatre Project); “Diana” in Staging a Rebellion (Docket Theatre); “Emma” in Emma (University Players); and “Moth” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (University Players)
Lauren is a 2012 graduate of the University of Windsor’s BFA Acting Program, and ever thankful for her esteemed training and opportunities. She would not be where she is today without the love and support of her family, as well the passion she has encountered in the hearts of her teachers.
Jeff Hanson
Selected Theatre Credits: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged); “Huck Finn” (The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn); “Mercutio”/”Prince” (Romeo and Juliet); “Sir Toby
Belch”/”Antonio”/”Sea Captain” (Twelfth Night) for CTP. “Magic Pig” in The
Girlie Show (Chaos Factory Productions); “David Hart” in CSI: Live
(CBS Productions); “Sir Andrew Aguecheek” in Twelfth Night (Written on
Water Theatre) and “Sean Christopher” in Star Trek Live (Mad Science
Productions).
Jeff has a BFA in Acting from the University of Windsor, which had heavy emphasis on classical and modern text. He also has an extensive training in physical theatre and movement. Thanks to family and friends for their continued support. See you on the boards.
Marie Jones
Selected stage credits: For the CTP this Season: Romeo and Juliet, “Nurse” and Associate Director; Twelfth Night, “Olivia,” “Maria,” and Associate Director; Macbeth “Lady Macduff.” Previously: Hamlet, Oedipus Rex and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Elsewhere: Eldorado Town: The Port Hope Play and The Right Road to Pontypool (4th Line Theatre), The Crackwalker (Staged and Confused at Theatre Passe Muraille), The Skriker (Blackguard Theatre) Twelfth Night (Humber River Shakespeare Co.), Last Man Hanged, Romeo and Juliet, Ring 'Round the Moon (Gairbraid Theatre Co.). Director of Island in the Sky and Lig & Bittle for Newfoundland’s Stephenville Theatre Festival and Associate Director of Unity (1918) for Ryerson Theatre School.
Marie hails from Sangudo, Alberta. Here in Toronto, she lends her voice to Radio Project X, That Choir and Carrying Place. Marie holds a BA (Honours) in Drama from The University of Alberta, and is a graduate of George Brown Theatre School. Love to Patrick in St. John’s, N.L.
Selected stage credits: For the CTP this Season: Romeo and Juliet, “Nurse” and Associate Director; Twelfth Night, “Olivia,” “Maria,” and Associate Director; Macbeth “Lady Macduff.” Previously: Hamlet, Oedipus Rex and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Elsewhere: Eldorado Town: The Port Hope Play and The Right Road to Pontypool (4th Line Theatre), The Crackwalker (Staged and Confused at Theatre Passe Muraille), The Skriker (Blackguard Theatre) Twelfth Night (Humber River Shakespeare Co.), Last Man Hanged, Romeo and Juliet, Ring 'Round the Moon (Gairbraid Theatre Co.). Director of Island in the Sky and Lig & Bittle for Newfoundland’s Stephenville Theatre Festival and Associate Director of Unity (1918) for Ryerson Theatre School.
Marie hails from Sangudo, Alberta. Here in Toronto, she lends her voice to Radio Project X, That Choir and Carrying Place. Marie holds a BA (Honours) in Drama from The University of Alberta, and is a graduate of George Brown Theatre School. Love to Patrick in St. John’s, N.L.
Peter Church
Selected Stage Credits: “Lord Capulet” in Romeo & Juliet, “Polonius
in” Hamlet, “Banquo” Macbeth, “King” in Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, “Francis Flute” in A Midsummer Night's Dream,
“Chorus Leader in Oedipus Rex and “Brabantio” in Othello.Peter is very happy to be returning for his seventh year with the Classical Theatre Project. After graduating from the theatre program at Mount Royal University in Calgary, he relocated to Toronto where he has been acting in Film and Theatre since 2001. As an educator and acting coach, Peter co-founded Larkspur Farm Theatre Camp with Heath and Dan Needles and has ten years of professional teaching experience in schools, theatres, and churches across the province. He lives happily with his wife and a sleeveful of pet rats and also podcasts a monthly series of radio plays from www.radioprojectX.com.
Jeffrey Simlett
Selected Stage Credits: “Pap”/”Duke” (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn); “Tiresias” (Oedipus Rex), “Horatio” (Hamlet), “Friar” (Romeo & Juliet), “Peter Quince” (A Midsummer Night's Dream), “Montano” (Othello), “Duncan”/”Ross” (Macbeth).
Jeffrey is an actor, educator and voice/speech coach who holds an MFA from York University. He has been a company member with Classical Theatre Project since 2006. He works in film, tv and theatre coaching; notable projects include the film adaptation of The Stone Angel, and the feature film Traitor. He has taught at York University, Towson University and also spent two years as an associate faculty member at the Canadian National Voice Intensive, Vancouver. He recently had the privilege of performing with Italy's Compagnia Pippo Delbono in the internationally acclaimed piece Questo Buio Feroce at Toronto's World Stage Festival. Jeffrey is Director of Education for the Classical Theatre Project, and has been core faculty at Northwestern University's National High School Institute in Chicago since 2001.
Selected Stage Credits: “Pap”/”Duke” (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn); “Tiresias” (Oedipus Rex), “Horatio” (Hamlet), “Friar” (Romeo & Juliet), “Peter Quince” (A Midsummer Night's Dream), “Montano” (Othello), “Duncan”/”Ross” (Macbeth).
Jeffrey is an actor, educator and voice/speech coach who holds an MFA from York University. He has been a company member with Classical Theatre Project since 2006. He works in film, tv and theatre coaching; notable projects include the film adaptation of The Stone Angel, and the feature film Traitor. He has taught at York University, Towson University and also spent two years as an associate faculty member at the Canadian National Voice Intensive, Vancouver. He recently had the privilege of performing with Italy's Compagnia Pippo Delbono in the internationally acclaimed piece Questo Buio Feroce at Toronto's World Stage Festival. Jeffrey is Director of Education for the Classical Theatre Project, and has been core faculty at Northwestern University's National High School Institute in Chicago since 2001.
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