Cast & Production Team

Cast & Production Team 2022

Cast of 2022 Season

Selina Asgar
Judith Bliss in Hay Fever

Selina was born in Gander, Newfoundland. This is her first season with Perchance.

By day she works as a mild-mannered developer for the IT department of a local company in St. John's. She believes everyone has a super power, that timing is everything, and the dream never dies when you believe.

Selected previous credits include Agnes (Agnes of God), Jessica (Jitters), Desdemona (Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet), Barbara/Zubaida/Catherine/Sherry (The Laramie Project) and Carol (Black Comedy).

Owen Carter
Simon Bliss in Hay Fever / Ferdinand in The Tempest

Owen Carter is a theatre artist who is extremely excited to be returning to Perchance for his second season. As a young actor, Owen has had the privilege of working with theatre companies in and outside of the province such as Atlantic Light Theatre, AOR Productions, Breathing Cloud Productions, Perchance Theatre, MUN Drama Society, and Fiddlehead Players. Owen has also taken part in the "Power of Connection" program with Danielle Irvine, is a proud provincial improv winner, and a keen enjoyer of the alto saxophone. He is very excited and grateful to make some "rough magic" this summer at Perchance again.

Sarah Conway
Jackie Coryton in Hay Fever / Gonzalo, Iris in The Tempest

Sarah Conway (she/her) is an actor, writer, and comedian living between so-called Vancouver and Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland). She is grateful to find home and community on the lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh), Beothuk, and Mi’kmaw Nations. She is thrilled to be spending her first summer with Perchance. Select credits include Narrator (The Rocky Horror Show, Studio 58), Reporter (Son of a Critch), Diana Hudson (The Bright Young Things, Studio 58 Devised Project), Writer/Performer (GoFundYourself, Ottawa Fringe), and Marge O’Donnell (Heroes Don’t Do Paperwork: Camera Shy, PodCavern). She recently made her playwriting debut with Budding which premiered as part of the Six of One: New Play Festival at Studio 58 in the spring. Sarah is a member of the Shit Hot Shit Show and Black Box Comedy sketch troupes. She has performed at the Ottawa, Montreal, and Baltimore improv festivals. Sarah will be graduating from Studio 58 in December.

Claire Donnan
Clara in Hay Fever / Miranda in The Tempest

Claire Donnan is a digital journalism major going into her second year at the University of Ottawa. She enjoys singing in choir and solo, acting, and writing. Select theatre credits include: Billy Elliot (2017, Atlantic Light) - Tracey Atkinson, Down in It (2020, St. John’s Shorts) - Bree White, and An Actor’s Nightmare (2021, Theatre Arts project) - Dame Ellen Terry. This is Claire’s first season with Perchance and she is so thankful for the opportunity to perform with the company!!

Jerry Etienne*
David Bliss in Hay Fever / Alonso in The Tempest

A professional actor/director/artistic director for 40 years, Jerry has worked in theatre companies across Canada including Vancouver’s The Arts Club Theatre, Edmonton’s Fringe Festival, Calgary’s Shakespeare in the Park, Saskatoon’s Persephone Theatre, Winnipeg’s Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, London’s Grand Theatre, the Saint John Theatre Company, Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Watermark Theatre in P.E.I. and four seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he received a Tyrone Guthrie Award. Jerry was Artistic Director at The Atlantic Theatre Festival in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from 1998 – 2004. He was a part of The Stephenville Festival company in the mid 1980’s and Rising Tide Theatre’s Trinity Festival in the late 1990’s. He was artistic Director of Theatre Newfoundland Labrador (TNL) from 1991 – ‘97 and he was founding Artistic Director of the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. Jerry is currently chair of the Theatre Program at Grenfell Campus of Memorial University in Corner Brook.

Elizabeth Hicks
Theresa Devereaux in Area of Uncertainty

Elizabeth Hicks is an actor, writer, and filmmaker from Carbonear, NL. She has worked with many theatre companies in NL including Artistic Fraud, RCAT, Rising Tide, Stephenville Theatre Fest, Persistence, Power Productions, and Mindless Theatrics. Elizabeth writes and performs regularly with sketch comedy troupes Mom’s Girls and Halfhandsome. Her short fiction has been published in Riddle Fence and in Hard Ticket (Breakwater anthology, available July 31!) She is an Artistic Associate/Playwright-in-Residence for Poverty Cove Theatre Company. Elizabeth is so glad to be back at Perchance for another summer!

Una Hill-McMullin
Myra Arundel in Hay Fever / Mariner, Adrian, Ceres in The Tempest

Una is originally from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, but moved to Newfoundland in 2012 to pursue a BFA in Theatre at the Grenfell Campus of MUN in Corner Brook. Since graduating, some of her credits include: Boeing Boeing, Soul Singing, and The 39 Steps (Beyond the Overpass Theatre); Our Frances (UK Tour) and Tempting Providence (Gros Morne Theatre Festival); and Seal Slippers: A Hall Family Panto (Resource Centre for the Arts). This year marks Una’s first summer in Cupids and you can catch her in The Tempest and Hay Fever. She is very excited to get the chance to work with such formidable artists and in such a magical place this summer. Enjoy the shows!

Evan Mercer
Matthew Lacey in Area of Uncertainty / Sebastian in The Tempest

Evan Mercer is an actor, writer, and musician from Shearstown, Newfoundland. He is attending the National Theatre School (Acting). Evan has been fortunate enough to work with many of the province’s best theatre companies, and he is thrilled to be back for another season with Perchance. He has also worked in film and television, appearing in Son of a Critch, Little Dog, and Frontier. For Riverhead, he was nominated for a CSA for Best Supporting Actor. Check out Evan's most recent project, Halfhandsome's The Codcast, on all audio streaming platforms.

Michael Nolan
Trinculo, Master of the Ship in The Tempest

Michael is keen on drama, acrostics, reading, UFOs, language, exercise, sports. This is his fifth year acting for Perchance.

Blake Pyne
Sandy Tyrell in Hay Fever / Caliban in The Tempest

Blake is an actor, singer, and dancer from Cultus Lake, B.C. He holds a certificate in musical theatre from the Randolph College for the Performing Arts, and is a recent graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada's acting program. This is his first year at Perchance and is so excited to be a part of their season and work with so many wonderfully talented artists.

Jodee Richardson*
Prospero in The Tempest

Jodee Richardson is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most diverse and dynamic performers. A renowned singer/songwriter, actor and playwright, Jodee enjoys traveling the province writing about the people he meets and the places he visits. He is dang thrilled to be with working with Perchance again, with this brilliant cast and crew and really, just so happy to be out of the house. Slava Ukraini

Sabrina Roberts
Amelia Earhart in Area of Uncertainty

Sabrina is flying high as she makes her debut with Perchance Theatre. A graduate of the Canadian College of Film & Television’s Acting course, Sabrina brings to the table a variety of experience ranging from film to musicals. She also earned a Music NL nomination for Female Artist of the Year when she released her original album titled “Beautiful You”. Past performance highlights include Katherina in Taming of the Shrew (SBTS), Sandy in Grease (Theatre St. John’s), and Mimi in Rent (TaDa! Productions).

This humbling and uncharted experience in Cupids can only be summed up by a quote from the illustrious Amelia Earhart: “Everyone has oceans to fly, if they have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know of boundaries?”

She wants to thank her husband for his unwavering love and support; truly the best copilot a gal could ask for. To her cast and crew, Merde!

Erika Squires
Sorel Bliss in Hay Fever / Ariel, Juno, Mariner in The Tempest

Erika Squires (she/they) is a theatre artist who holds a BA in English, with a specialization in Theatre and Drama, a diploma in Stage and Screen Technique from MUNL and is currently a first year acting student at NTS. An emerging playwright, Erika has written the plays Hush (for PerSIStence Theatre) and Baby (self-produced with support from ArtsNL and the CCA). For Perchance you may have seen Erika as Horatio in Hamlet, Lebeau/Hymen in As You Like It, or as the Jailers’ Daughter in the Power of One series. Additional acting credits include Cliff in Sun in an Empty Room (GroupHug Productions), Brooke Lohst in Be More Chill (Best Kind Productions), Disciple in Godspell (Etcetera Productions), and Constance in Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) (MUNL Drama). Erika is so happy to be back in her favourite place for another season at Perchance Theatre!

Owen Van Houten
Richard Greatham in Hay Fever / Stephano, Boatswain in The Tempest

Owen has lived and worked as a theatre artist in many communities in Newfoundland, and he is happy to return to Perchance for a third season!

Recent Theatre credits include: Touchstone - As You Like It, Laertes - Hamlet (Perchance, 2021), Caesar - Julius Caesar, First Waiter - The Servant of Two Masters (Perchance 2019), Vlado - Abyss (Atlantic Repertory Company, 2019)

Check Owen out on Youtube/IG! @owenvanhoutendrumbox

Paul Ewan Wilson*
Lew Gordon in Area of Uncertainty / Antonio in The Tempest

Paul is excited to be spending another summer here in Cupids with Perchance Theatre and is honoured to be originating the role of “Slim” Gordon in Bernice Morgan’s Area of Uncertainty. Thanks to: Kristyn, Alexander, and Anna – the best family ever! Aidan and Ann for your continued support. Alexis, Ally, and Geoff, for your friendship and support.

Credits include:
Theatre: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (STF); Julius Caesar, Servant of Two Masters, The Seagull, Macbeth (Perchance); Tangly, Seal Slippers (RCAT); Phantom of the Opera (OOTA); Matilda (PMP); We Will Rock You, Rock of Ages (TADA); The Valley, Leave of Absence (NCT); Billy Elliot (ALT); Big League, House at Pooh Corner, Wimp!, Night Light (Carousel Players); Outlaw (Theatre in Port)
Film: Under the Weather (Picture Plant); Keystone (Circa 16 Films); Before the War (Blue Pinion Films)
TV: Hudson & Rex (City TV); SurrealEstate (SYFY); Frontier (Netflix/Discovery); Republic of Doyle (CBC)
Training: VCA, Melbourne, Australia.

*The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy (DOT).

Production Team 2022

Laura Bruijns
General Manager

Laura Bruijns is a professional Event Logistics and Arts Administrator who spent several years working in a number of capacities at the province's largest sports and entertainment complex, Mile One Centre (Now Mary Brown’s Centre).

Her first job upon arriving in the province from Ontario was with the local organizing committee for the JUNOs. This amazing opportunity gave her the good fortune to connect with some of the unbelievable talent in Newfoundland and Labrador. She has worked as an administrator for Rising Tide Theatre where she was initiated into the daily trials of theatre and was hooked.

Her true passion lies with the arts and she is involved with a number of boards and working groups in theatre and visual arts across the province - when not out bobbing on the ocean or exploring the trails.

For all who have ‘Come Home’ this year - enjoy this province of remarkable beauty!

Alex Joyce
Stage Manager: The Tempest / Assistant Stage Manager: Hay Fever

Alex Joyce is a queer and gender-fluid technical theatre artist from the Goulds, Newfoundland. They are a recent graduate of Memorial University’s Diploma in Stage and Screen technique as well as the university’s Certificate in Criminology. They will be attending the National Theatre School of Canada’s Production Design and Technical Arts program beginning this fall 2022 and are very excited for their first season stage managing at Perchance Theatre.

Brandon Hillier
Stage Manager: Hay Fever / Stage Manager: Open Sky series

Brandon Hillier (He/Him) is a multidisciplinary artist from Pasadena, NL. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and has recently returned to his alma mater to complete a Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique. Brandon is drawn to many aspects of theatre making and can often be found in a wide variety of roles both on stage and behind the scenes. He is known as an actor, director, fight choreographer, a sound and lighting technician, as well as a stage manager. He is also currently the Chair of the board of directors for the Shakespeare by The Sea Festival. Brandon is thrilled to be joining the Perchance team for his first season in Cupids!

Jordan Vincer
Stage Manager: Area of Uncertainty / Assistant Stage Manager: The Tempest

Jordan Vincer (He/Him) is a recent graduate of Ryerson University’s School of Performance where he graduated with a B.F.A in performance production. Jordan’s select credits include Assistant Stage Manager of No Change in the Weather (2018 and 2021 Terra Bruce Productions), ASM and 3rd AD of These Are My Mountains (2021 Terra Bruce Productions), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Honky Tonk Laundry, To The Girls (2021 Stephenville Theatre Festival), Once: The Musical (2018 Theatre St. John’s), and Dido and Belinda (2019 Opera QTO), and Tosca (2018 OOTA). Jordan is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Perchance Theatre Company and hopes you enjoy the show! You can find Jordan on instagram @jordanvincer.

Kristen Blundon
Assistant Stage Manager: Area of Uncertainty, Hay Fever, The Tempest

Kristen Blundon (she/they) is an emerging technical theatre artist from Conception Bay South, attending Grenfell's BFA Theatre program in technical theatre. Kristen has won many awards throughout high school for their costume design and dedication, including the Showcase Award of Excellence for Costume Design at the Atlantic National Theatre School Festival in PEI in May of 2019. Prior to joining Perchance Theatre, Kristen's most recent experience includes assistant stage managing Grenfell Theatre's production of Bedlam and Picnic at Hanging Rock in March and April of 2022. Kristen is very excited to join Perchance Theatre as an assistant stage manager for their incredible lineup of upcoming shows.

Caroline Boone
Patron Relations and Economic Development Coordinator

Caroline Boone was born in St. John’s, NL. She has a BA (Honours) in English from Memorial University and an MA in Literature and Publishing from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She loves all things to do with books and has studied them from both the literary and historical perspective. One time she held a medieval manuscript and she has yet to recover from the experience. This is her first year with Perchance.

Brittany King
Administrative Assistant

Brittany King (she/her) was born in St. John’s NL. She is a mother of one cat named Sophie King. Brittany is a fangirl first, a person second. She has been a part of the local community theatre scene in St. John’s since 2013. She worked in Background Casting for the first four seasons of Hudson & Rex. This is her first year working with Perchance Theatre and she is thrilled and grateful to be working with such a welcoming and talented group of people.

Emily Bolger
Front of House, Customer Service

Emily Bolger was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. She has recently graduated from the Business Management Accounting Program at the College of the North Atlantic. Emily has a deep love for theatre, music, and musical theatre. She loves sharing this passion, both on and off the stage, including past performances in theatre, voice, and guitar. She also enjoys baking and sharing her creations with the cast and crew. Emily has been volunteering with Perchance Theatre in various roles, including front of house, box office, and assisting with Summer Workshops for Young People since 2017. She is excited to be working as part of the Perchance Team again this season.

Katie Russell
Front of House, Customer Service

Katie Russell is a grade 11 student at Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts. She most recently appeared as a classmate in Season One of Son of a Critch. She also starred as Ginger in the film An Audience of Chairs (Wreck House Productions). As a member of the ARC Theatre Program, she performed as a Messenger in 1984 and as a Paper Boy in Dracula. In 2020 she received the ARC Junior Emerging Performers Award. Other stage credits include Laila Cricket in The Stars Are Always Brighter When the Lights Go Out (Best Kind Productions) and Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music (Gussied Up Productions). Katie trains in many styles of dance and has had much success as a competitive dancer. She is also a teaching assistant at Catherine’s Dance Studio. As a past participant of Perchance Theatre’s “Perchance to Play” summer camps in 2018 and 2019, Katie is excited to have the opportunity to work with Perchance Theatre this summer.

Montgomery Hall
Facilities Manager and Lead Carpenter

Montgomery is a multidisciplinary artist from St. John’s currently living in Holyrood. He has a background in the arts and is currently working on his Red seal in carpentry.

Nick Antle
Set and Props construction

Nick is from Come by Chance currently living in St. John’s. Nick is a Fire fighter by night and working as a carpenter by day. He met Mont during his studies at the College of the North Atlantic while also working on his Red seal carpenter.

Sheldon Downey
Carpentry