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Lacie Baxter – Grace Fryer
Lacie Baxter is an emerging actor from Barrie, Ontario. She is currently training at Canadore College where she will be receiving her advanced diploma in the Acting for Stage and Screen program. Her favourite Theatre Canadore roles include Annie in Chicago, Conrad in Much Ado About Nothing, and Lizzie Borden in Blood Relations. Her on-film favourites include Global Catastrophe and Clowntastrophe for Canadore Films. Lacie is a winner of the Barrie North Drama Award. She is also a skilled athlete and competed with the Ontario Volleyball Association (2017 – 2023).
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Nate Phillips – Arthur Roeder
Nate Phillips is an actor from northern Ontario, currently studying Acting for Stage and Screen at Canadore College. Some of his favourite theatre credits include Arthur Roeder in Radium Girls, Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing, and Billy Flynn in Chicago. Additionally, Nate’s film credit highlights include The Party Room in the role of Bunny and Midnight Report as Raymond (Canadore Films). He is also the proud recipient of the North Bay Film Bursary, the TVO Top Lecturer Award, and the Vickers Family Theatre Arts Scholarship. Nate is excited to keep growing as a performer while exploring both theatre and film.
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Abby Smith – Kathryn Schaub
Abby Smith is a bilingual emerging actor originally from the small town of Kemptville, Ontario. A current student of Canadore College’s Acting for Stage and Screen program, Abby has already brought a range of dynamic characters to life. Her favourite theatre roles include Roxie Hart in Chicago, Hovstad in An Enemy of the People, and Sharpay Evans in High School Musical: On Stage. On screen, Abby loved starring in a principal role in the short film Deadly Wagers from Canadore Films and First Date Blunders with Canadore Films. Abby is excited to continue growing as an artist as she finishes her final year in her program.
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Isaac Newton – Tom Kreider
Isaac Newton is an actor with ten years of acting experience, who has been training in Canadore College’s Acting for Stage and Screen program for the past three years. He can currently be seen as Tom (Radium Girls, Theatre Canadore) and he most recently performed on stage as Dogberry (Much Ado About Nothing, Theatre Canadore), Mr Sowerberry (The Adventures of Oliver Twist, EPS Players), Amos (Chicago,Theatre Canadore), The Cat in the Hat (Seussical JR, ACT Windsor), and Indio (West Side Story, ACT Windsor). On the screen, he can be seen in short films such as Alvin (I Ain’t No Camper, Canadore College Productions), as well as Sarge and Dick (Global Catastrophe, Canadore College Productions).
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Mickie Walsh – Sob Sister
Mickie is a bilingual northern Ontario-based actor who has had a passion for the arts from a young age. They started taking acting classes at the age of 14 at That Creative Loft, a professional training facility for actors. They also joined their high school theatre troupe, Les Draveurs, and the music group Le Groupe 17. Continuing further in their acting career, they trained at Canadore College in the Acting for Stage and Screen program, where they portrayed Mona, one of the six merry murderesses, and Mary Sunshine for Theatre Canadore’s production of Chicago, as well as Don John in Theatre Canadore’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. Their voice-over role as Rachel in the animated series, Rabbit Girl and Friends (2023 – 2024), was their first acting credit. They have 10+ years of experience in dance and singing. When not performing, you can find Mickie writing songs and stories to continue their passion.
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Jo Beerman – Reporter
Jo Beerman is an emerging actor from Timmins, Ontario, trained at Canadore College in the Acting for Stage and Screen program. Some of Jo’s favourite roles include the M.C. in Chicago (Theatre Canadore), Mr.Slacsin in An Enemy of The People (Theatre Canadore), Fair Play, and Much Ado About Nothing. He can also be seen as Damian in Clowntastrophy (a Canadore film). Jo enjoys singing musical theatre and is very excited to begin his career as an actor.
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Kelcie Francey – Irene Rudolph/ Miss Wiley/ Board Member/ Mrs. Michaels
Kelcie Francey is an emerging actor from North Bay, Ontario. She is a passionate and dedicated actor currently completing her final year in the Acting for Stage and Screen program at Canadore College. On screen, Kelcie is featured in: Shimmering Star, In Her Image, and Echoes of Camelot (Canadore Films). On stage, Kelcie’s favourites include characters such as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Kitty and Liz in Chicago, Katherine Stockmann in An Enemy of the People, and Renee in The Odd Couple (Theatre Canadore). Kelcie continues to develop her skills in voice, movement, character work, and stage combat. She is excited to bring bold, truthful storytelling to every project she takes on.
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Destiny Viau – Mrs. Fryer/ Ms. MacNeil/ Clerk / Widow
Destiny Viau (she/her) is a bilingual emerging actor from Sudbury, Ontario. She found her love of performing when she joined the theatre group, “Les Draveurs”, at her high school, École secondaire Macdonald Cartier. Destiny continued her training at Canadore College in the Acting for Stage and Screen program. Her favourite Theatre Canadore roles include: Peter Stockmann from An Enemy of the People, June from Chicago, and Leonato from Much Ado About Nothing. Outside of performing, Destiny enjoys creating new stories.
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Dorian Beauchesne – Lee / Bailey / Lovesick Cowboy / Court
Dorian Beauchesne is an emerging Canadian actor from Bracebridge, Ontario, currently completing his final year in the Acting for Stage and Screen program at Canadore College. Dorian has a passion for storytelling and character exploration. His favourite roles include Fred Casley in Chicago (Theatre Canadore), Hero in Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre Canadore), Ernest in The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine, and Owen in The Melville Boys, during his scene study class. On screen, Dorian has landed principal roles in several Canadore Films productions, including Bandages (2024), Here (2024), and Oil (2025). Dorian is excited to continue to build a versatile and compelling presence in both theatre and film.
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Andy Gilpin – Ms. Berry / Society Woman / Harriet/ Shopgirl / Board Member
Andy Gilpin (they/them) is a queer Canadian artist currently studying in the three-year Acting for Stage and Screen program at Canadore College. They have performed in a range of Theatre Canadore productions including roles such as Matron Mama Morton in Chicago, Doctor Stockmann in An Enemy of the People, Wynn in The Long Weekend, and Borachio in Much Ado About Nothing. Andy’s on-screen work with Canadore Films includes projects such as Oil, Stitches, and State of Mind.
Beyond acting, Andy tells stories in a different way—as the bassist for the indie band Les Catalysts. Be it under the lights, behind the lens, or plugged into an amp, they are ready to take on this intricate industry with passion and precision. -
Jade Cloutier – Mrs. Roeder / Marie Curie / Customer/ Board Member
Jade Cloutier is an emerging actor from Barrie, Ontario. Jade has fourteen years of dance training in multiple disciplines including tap, jazz, and hip hop. She also has extensive film and theatre training from Canadore College’s Acting for Stage and Screen program, and will be receiving the advanced diploma. Jade’s favourite theatre roles include Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre Canadore), Velma Kelly in Chicago (Theatre Canadore), Peter Stockmann in An Enemy of the People (Modern scene study), and Olive Maddison in The Odd Couple: Female Version (Comedy scene study). Jade’s favourite film credits include roles in Shimmering Star, High Rolling Love, Scraps: A Fever Dream, and Instincts, all Canadore Films projects. Jade has received the Excellence of Arts Award, the Drama Award from Barrie North Collegiate Institute, and an Intermediate Scholarship at KMH Dance Productions.
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Derrick Miller – Von Sochocky / Markley
Derrick Miller is an actor from Gravenhurst, Ontario. He has been acting in theatre productions since high school, including plays for school, community theatre, and productions for the National Theatre School Festival. Derrick is currently in his final year of the three-year Acting for Stage and Screen program at Canadore College. His favourite theatre roles include: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing, Eugene in Brighton Beach Memoirs, and as a member of the Ensemble in Chicago for Theatre Canadore. He also has a number of student film credits under his belt, including principal roles in Canadore Films productions, such as Lost and Found and Deadly Wagers. A tenor/countertenor singer, Derrick is a lifelong fan of music and has performed locally for years, including charity events in his home town. Derrick has won numerous writing awards in school and from the National Theatre School Festival, and he won his high school’s drama award and a scholarship in his final year of high school.
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Joseph Johns – Martland / Flinn/ Store Owner
Joseph Johns is an Ojibwe actor originating from Garden River, Ontario, who is discovering his passion for acting. From a young age, Joseph has always been interested in the arts, and in recent years has been growing as an actor. Joseph is currently training at Canadore College, where he has been studying acting for the past three years. While in post-secondary, Joseph was featured in the Ensemble in Theatre Canadore’s production of Chicago and Much Ado About Nothing. Joseph also played a principal role in Yellow Fever, a Canadore Films production. Joseph is trained in a variety of martial arts, including: boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, and Brazilian jiu jitsu, spanning over a decade of experience. Aside from acting, Joseph enjoys playing chess; learning the stories, teachings, and language of his culture; and studying history.
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Tyson Piluk-Ostiguy – Knef / Salesman / Photographer
Tyson Piluk-Ostiguy is an actor from Kitchener, Ontario. Tyson has been studying in the Canadore Acting for Stage and Screen program from 2023 to the present. He is passionate about playing different kinds of roles. Some of his favourite stage credits include Fogerty in Chicago and Lurch in The Addams Family (Theatre Canadore). He has also had principal roles in multiple Canadore Films productions including Longevity, Ain’tNo Camper, and Global Catastrophe. Before coming to Canadore College, Tyson was a teacher's assistant in an acting class where he supported students in the basics of acting and monologues.