UTC's Next Production Will Be Peter Pan
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Please Download and Read the Following Important Audition Documents: Audition Monologues: Please note that it is not mandatory to use these monologues. You are welcome and encouraged to provide your own monologue for the audition. Click on the following file for the cast requirements: |
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Biographies of the Peter Pan Artistic Team Music Director: Doug Manning Doug’s first training in instrumental music began at Milneford Junior High School, where, because his arms were too short, he was taken off trombone and given the tuba. This watershed event marked the beginning of a long and happy relationship with bands and orchestras. Doug’s studies continued at the University of Toronto, where he received his Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education. Recently retired as Head of Music at Woodbridge College, Doug is currently music director for Markham Concert Band, interim conductor of the Pickering Community Concert Band, and is conducting his tenth show for Unionville Theatre Company. In a turn to his roots, he’s now playing tuba with the Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Director: David Bertram David is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music and the University of Toronto, where he studied Vocal Performance under the tutelage of Megan Rutledge. David is a multiple scholarship winner in both the Faculties of Music and Education at U of T. While touring he has sung bass solos in Prague (C.R.), Saltzburg (AU), London (UK), Paris (FR) and Florence (IT). Locally, he has recently performed solos with the Tapestry Chamber Choir. David vocal directed many shows including Bernardo Kids, Chagall, Into the Woods, Annie and Anne of Green Gables. David has directed previous Unionville Theatre Company productions of The Music Man and Beauty and the Beast. David conducted a children's chorus for ten years, toured choirs nationally and internationally, and has taught in the public school system. He has performed in many musicals, operas and operettas, adjudicated festivals, and given many vocal master classes. Currently, David teaches voice privately in his home studio ( www.studiodavidbertram.com ). While directing this year's production of Peter Pan, he also performs with and is the Vice President of the board of directors of Tapestry Chamber Choir. He has enjoyed the time he has spent with the Unionville Theatre Company these last four seasons, as they always keep him young at heart. When David needs a break from this frantic life, he and his wife, Donna, retreat quietly into their country garden, nicknamed The Fortress of Solitude! Choreographer: Sharon Walsh-Mehaffey (A.I.S.T.D, CSB) Sharon trained at the Nester Brooking School in London, England and The National Ballet School in Toronto. In 1976, she opened her own studio in St. John's, Newfoundland which she ran successfully for 12 years. In 1982 she founded the Atlantic Dance Company which provided gifted students the opportunity to perform. In 1987 she moved to Toronto and taught for Seneca College, The Koffler Dance Centre & Wishing Well Montessori School. In 1993 she established The Dance Institute in Markham (www.thedanceinstitute.ca). Sharon is an Associate of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, Cecchetti Society Branch. Sharon has choreographed numerous musicals. Rehearsal Mistress for Ballet Jorgen's "Nutcraker",and original choreographer for CBC Television. Vocal Director: Michelyn Wright Michelyn Wright, soprano received her Honours Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Western Ontario and her Master of Music in Voice Performance at the Mannes College of Music in New York City. Michelyn has performed as a soloist both on the operatic and the concert stage, and has performed in a number of operettas. As a chorister, Michelyn has sung with the Canadian Opera Company for the last ten seasons. Michelyn has been an active Voice Teacher in the community for many years, as well as being an Adjudicator at Singing Festivals, and an Audition Panellist for the Arts York Voice program at Unionville High School. In the past year Michelyn also joined the Canadian Opera Company’s Education program as an Artist Educator, and the Voice director for the summer T.O.P. and youth Remix programs. As an active member of the Ontario Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Michelyn is the Nats Auditions Coordinator. When she’s not teaching or singing, Michelyn can be found performing the role of “Mom” to her two children Tricia, 6 and Warren, 4.
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