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DAVE CAMPBELL* - Director/Choreographer
Dave returns for his fourth season as Deerhurst resident director and for the 25th anniversary of Live productions at Deerhurst Resort.Dave has worked in most aspects of the Canadian entertainment industy and is resident choreographer for CTV's runaway hit "Canadian Idol". Other credits include the 17th and 18th Gemini Awards on CBC, "Radio Free Roscoe", and "The Canadian Walk of Fame Gala". Dave is honoured to be a nominee for the 2006 Pauline McGibbon Award for excellence in direction. |
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GLENN BLADON - Guitar/ Musical Director/ Company Manager
Glenn has been a featured cast member at Deerhurst Resort since 1990 after moving to Huntsville from his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. Prior to that he was musical director of a television talk show, co-producer of a weekly radio show, a guitarist at the Citadel Theatre, a studio musician and a performer on the club and concert circuit, including numerous Canadian Forces overseas show tours. Upon arriving in Ontario, Glenn was hired to play guitar on Shania Twain's demo recording which eventually led to her signing a major recording deal. Since then, Glenn has expanded his role of performer at Deerhurst Resort and become the Musical Director and Company Manager. |
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PARRES ALLEN* - Performer/ Vocal Captain
Growing up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Parres' love of singing began in childhood. His solo career started when he joined the Canadian touring musical revue company "Saskatchewan Express" at the age of 18. He spent three years at Sheridan College in Toronto in the Music Theatre Performance Progrm and one year at Humber College for Vocal Jazz. Parres has starred in many Deerhurst shows over the past decade and even took on a principal role in the CBC movie of the week “Shania”. |
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NATASHA LOWE - Performer
Natasha’s love for dance was evident at a young age and soon became a driving force in her life. She began dancing at age 11 and received training in many different forms of dance. As a professional, Tasha has had the pleasure of performing in many shows across Ontario, as well as traveling the world working for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Recently she spent two years as part of ”Live at Deerhurst” before returning to Toronto to focus on teaching. But Natasha’s love for the stage couldn’t keep her away from the limelight for long, and she is now excited to be returning to the stage at Deerhurst.
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SERGE CHARLEBOIS*- Performer
New to the Deerhurst cast in 2007, Serge grew up in Ottawa before moving to Toronto to study at the Randolph Academy. You may remember seeing him in a Burger King advertisement portraying a singing hunk leading a crowd of burger-toting men through the streets of Manhattan. Other credits include roles in Grease" (Fallen Rock),"Our Country's Good" (Randolph Academy), and the guy Bubble finds "handsome" in the Trailer Park Boys theatrical trailer. |
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LEAYNNE CONNOLLY* - Performer
Leaynne grew up singing and dancing her way into the theatre of her hometown of Cobourg, Ontario, where her father taught her to believe in the power of bright lights and the smell of grease paint. Creatively, she has dabbled in the direction of public school theatre, dinner theatre and many corporate productions. Leaynne has performed with various legend groups, was the leader of her own dance band and has toured the country extensively. Yet it is to Deerhurst Resort that Leaynne has "come home to" in order to reconnect with her musical theatre roots. |
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KASEY STEPHAN - Performer
Kasey is over the moon to be joining the cast at Deerhurst Resort this year. Kasey grew up dancing in Falun, Alberta before going on to perform with Carnival Cruise Lines, SunQuest Cruise Lines, Paul McCartney Tour, and many other companies. Upon returning to Canada, she attended the Randolph Academy of Performing Arts in Toronto where she honed her craft with roles in many productions, and where she met her favourite leading man, Serge Charlebois. Other favourite performances include Grease and Little Shop of Horrors with Fallen Rock Productions and being a soloist with Dancing in the Dark Production’s, You and I Both. Kasey thanks her cast and her family for all their support and love.
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MELANIE TEMPLE - Performer/Dance Captain
Born and raised in Waterloo Ontario, Melanie has performed as a featured dancer and dance captain for Norwegian Cruise Line and has traveled around the world performing for Canadian troops. She was also a member of the Northern Show Tour at CFS Alert. This diverse individaul also has a degree in psychology from Wilfred Laurier University and is currently working with autistic children helping with the delivery of applied behavioral analysis programs. |
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JACLYN WHITTAL - Performer
Jaclyn has been a part of "Live at Deerhurst" on and off for ten years. She has also performed in every major city throughout Germany, Austria, and The Netherlands and in all major cities across her native Canada. Favourite roles include playing "Sandy" in the European tour of "Grease - The Musical", and performing on-stage at Casino Windsor productions. Jaclyn has a passion for writing and recording music. She recenty won the MIX 99.9FM Rockstar Songwriting Contest with her single "Let Me Cry". |
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WILL MAIN - Bass
Will follows in the footsteps of two generations of musicians in his family who have performed in Muskoka. Will got his start in the "Black Hole Cabaret" while in high school where he won the prestigious "Performer of the Year" award. Will has attended the Humber College Music Program and toured with a number of bands thoughout Ontario. He is thrilled to return to his hometown of Huntsville and perform in the high calibre productions at Deerhurst Resort.
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RICHARD JACKSON - Drums
A Muskoka native, Richard began drumming at age eight and was performing by twelve. After studying at the Ontario College of Percussion and Music he moved to Africa to study traditional music in villages with local masters. Back in Canada, his Jazz studies continued with world-renowned educator Jim Blackley. You may have heard Richard without knowing it, on one of many production music recordings or independant releases. He's played for royalty in West Africa, the Governor General of Canada, and at several major Canadian music and jazz festivals. |
*Appears with permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
Behind the Scene
- Written and conceived by: Parres Allen*, Glenn Bladon, Dave Campbell*, Cathy deGrosbois and Jennifer Johns
- Director: Dave Campbell*
- Musical Director: Glenn Bladon
- Costume Designer: Cathy deGrosbois
- Choreographer: Jennifer Johns
- Music sequencing and arrangements: Glenn Bladon, George Guerrette, and John Nobile
- Technical Director: John Nobile
- Lighting Designer: Brent Tomlinson
- Contributing Choreographers: Gino Berti, David Connolly*, “Mel & Chanti”, and Kerry Gage
- Video Production: Les Stroud Productions
- Photography: Roy Timm
Interested in auditioning for the show?
We are constantly on the lookout for upcoming new talent! Please sent bio/resume, headshot (8X10) and any other promotional material to:
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst Drive
Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
P1H 2E8
Attention: Glenn Bladon
or email:gbladon@deerhurstresort.com
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