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Lorna Batycki, Alumni 1986-1989
Life is crazy busy! I live in Western Canada, kind of far and away from everyone
else. I have three kids, all boys ranging from 3 years of age to 11....I used to
work as a t.v. news anchor but now I have the pleasure of running a Musical
Theatre Studio and working with about 200 kids per year. I'm still doing theatre
and just fiinished directing a full production of Seussical the Musical with a cast
of 50 for a local company. I have worked on some professional stuff as well and
moonlight as a casting director for commercials and some film stuff. Life has kind
of gone full circle. I left Hamilton to work in the "real world" and I did that for a
looong time and now I'm back doing what I love which is theatre. All the stuff I
did with New Star way back when has served me well!!!!
Life is crazy busy! I live in Western Canada, kind of far and away from everyone
else. I have three kids, all boys ranging from 3 years of age to 11....I used to
work as a t.v. news anchor but now I have the pleasure of running a Musical
Theatre Studio and working with about 200 kids per year. I'm still doing theatre
and just fiinished directing a full production of Seussical the Musical with a cast
of 50 for a local company. I have worked on some professional stuff as well and
moonlight as a casting director for commercials and some film stuff. Life has kind
of gone full circle. I left Hamilton to work in the "real world" and I did that for a
looong time and now I'm back doing what I love which is theatre. All the stuff I
did with New Star way back when has served me well!!!!
Brad McGreggor, alumni 1994-1997
Brad Mcgreggor is the associate producer for a film co in Toronto, called Media
Headquarters (MHQ). They make docs, special features for CBC and NFB and also
TV shows. One of the shows he worked on last year was up for a Daytime Emmy
"The Great Polar Bear Adventure" a family film with Megan Fellowes, Howie Mandel
and Don Cherry. He is presently heavily involved in a reality show for Slice
Network (formerly Life) called "Outlaw Inlaws" - you can guess what it is about.
He is working on development of a few of others, one a children's show, a sports
show and a food show. He is waiting for the big feature! But he really likes
documentaries, which was the focus of his degree. He has his school debts but
has finally gotten his first solo apartment. He works his touche off but he is well
respected.
Brad Mcgreggor is the associate producer for a film co in Toronto, called Media
Headquarters (MHQ). They make docs, special features for CBC and NFB and also
TV shows. One of the shows he worked on last year was up for a Daytime Emmy
"The Great Polar Bear Adventure" a family film with Megan Fellowes, Howie Mandel
and Don Cherry. He is presently heavily involved in a reality show for Slice
Network (formerly Life) called "Outlaw Inlaws" - you can guess what it is about.
He is working on development of a few of others, one a children's show, a sports
show and a food show. He is waiting for the big feature! But he really likes
documentaries, which was the focus of his degree. He has his school debts but
has finally gotten his first solo apartment. He works his touche off but he is well
respected.
Rosalie Fallis, alumni 1991-2002
I have been up to a lot since New Star! In my last year of high school I auditioned in Ottawa for Mamma Mia! and went to 5
callbacks for the lead Sophie. I didn't end up getting the part so I went to The randolph academy for the performing arts for
musical theatre. It was a 2 year program consisting of acting, singing and dancing. We performed a play(Lion in the streets
-sherry) and a musical( into the woods- cinderella) to the public. An agent in the crowd of our play saw me and gave me a call
wanting to represent me. Once I graduated I began auditioning and Landed my first part in a professional show called Suds.
It was a sweet deal. It was Equity and I was the lead Cindy and was performing with a really big name in Toronto Sharron
Matthews. We toured Ontario and performed in beautiful theatres to crowds of 900. It was a great first experiance.I
continued to audition and moved on to film an epidosde of final 24 and an a halloween special for the UK called True Vampire.
I then moved to Fergus Ontario for the summer and got a contract for three shows, I do, I do-( agnus) , Side by Side By
sondhiem (woman 1) and Dames at Sea-(Ruby). I moved back to Toronto and Filmed 2 commercials for Montanna's
cookhouse and then went on to do a show with the same company of Suds called afternoon in the park where i played Gen.
Then I got a job playing little mermaid in the tales of hans Christian Anderson touring across canada for 3 months. That was
crazy and exhausting! I was very happy to get back to home and my boyfriend George. I then got pregnant with our Son
Ethan and am taking the year off to be with him and get back in shape. Then i'm going to get back at it! So i'll have to fill you
in with where my life takes me!!!
I hope your doing great!
let me know your latest news!
Rose
I have been up to a lot since New Star! In my last year of high school I auditioned in Ottawa for Mamma Mia! and went to 5
callbacks for the lead Sophie. I didn't end up getting the part so I went to The randolph academy for the performing arts for
musical theatre. It was a 2 year program consisting of acting, singing and dancing. We performed a play(Lion in the streets
-sherry) and a musical( into the woods- cinderella) to the public. An agent in the crowd of our play saw me and gave me a call
wanting to represent me. Once I graduated I began auditioning and Landed my first part in a professional show called Suds.
It was a sweet deal. It was Equity and I was the lead Cindy and was performing with a really big name in Toronto Sharron
Matthews. We toured Ontario and performed in beautiful theatres to crowds of 900. It was a great first experiance.I
continued to audition and moved on to film an epidosde of final 24 and an a halloween special for the UK called True Vampire.
I then moved to Fergus Ontario for the summer and got a contract for three shows, I do, I do-( agnus) , Side by Side By
sondhiem (woman 1) and Dames at Sea-(Ruby). I moved back to Toronto and Filmed 2 commercials for Montanna's
cookhouse and then went on to do a show with the same company of Suds called afternoon in the park where i played Gen.
Then I got a job playing little mermaid in the tales of hans Christian Anderson touring across canada for 3 months. That was
crazy and exhausting! I was very happy to get back to home and my boyfriend George. I then got pregnant with our Son
Ethan and am taking the year off to be with him and get back in shape. Then i'm going to get back at it! So i'll have to fill you
in with where my life takes me!!!
I hope your doing great!
let me know your latest news!
Rose
Jesse Buck, a New Star Alumni from 1991-199,
Jesse has gone on to create his own clown character, and
shows based on that clown, and has travelled all around the
world performing, including places like Paris France, and
China! His big news is he has just gotten the starring role in
the new "Cirque du Soleil" show and will be touring North
America!
Jesse has gone on to create his own clown character, and
shows based on that clown, and has travelled all around the
world performing, including places like Paris France, and
China! His big news is he has just gotten the starring role in
the new "Cirque du Soleil" show and will be touring North
America!
Appearing on Triple Sensation changed lives of Ottawa artists Tony Lofaro , The
Ottawa Citizen Published: Friday, October 19, 2007
All Jamie Hodgins and Ben Durocher can do now is wait for the winner to be
announced on tomorrow night's finale of CBC's new theatrical reality series, Triple
Sensation. The Ottawa-performers were part of an ensemble for the series, which
held auditions for thousands of hopefuls across Canada and were among the 12
selected for the final cast. Each performer had to sing, dance and act before a panel
of judges, which included theatrical producer Garth Drabinsky, the TV show's
producer. Not only that, the finalists also attended a rigorous "master class" where
they were put through the paces by some of the best-known stage directors,
choreographers and actors in the business. The intensive training and studying
gave them a taste of what the show-business life is like and they all they want it
badly. Jamie Hodgins is one of the 12 national finalists on Triple Sensation, the
major performing arts television event on CBC.View Larger Image View Larger Image
Jamie Hodgins is one of the 12 national finalists on Triple Sensation, the major
performing arts television event on CBC. "I've traded my office jobs for a full-time
performance career," said Jamie Hodgins, 24, who became known as the "hip-hop"
guy on the show. "Right now I'm working on movie sets in Toronto as an extra,
teaching hip hop to pay the bills and just trying to get an agent. "Triple Sensation
has changed my life," said Hodgins, the oldest member of the cast, who grew up in
the Bayshore area and went to St. Paul High School. The finale airs tomorrow at 8
p.m. on CBC. The winner gets a $150,000 scholarship prize to study at one of the
best theatrical training schools in the world. For Ben Durocher, auditioning and
attending master class was "an incredible experience" he will never forget.
"Getting to work with all these incredible teachers and learning so much on a daily
basis is something that isn't very common," said 18-year-old Durocher, who
graduated in June from Canterbury High School's drama program. "It was incredibly
inspiring. And to be with people who not only shared your passion and your drive
but who are nice and talented themselves really made you want to work hard," said
Durocher, who admits his acting and singing abilities are stronger than his dancing.
Unlike most judges on other performance reality series, the judges on Triple
Sensation offered helpful tips, he said. "They were very receptive and open in the
audition situation at least, and any time that criticism was given it was constructive
and it wasn't intended to make anyone look stupid or look bad. They really had
integrity in everything they did." Durocher, who is studying musical theatre at the
University of Cincinnati, said being on the show was a good learning experience
that taught him things that he'll be able to use as a performer. "The most important
thing I learned was not holding back and making everything you do, whether you're
singing or dancing, that you put your whole self into it. "A lot of people miss that
when they're performing. They think they have to put something over top of them,
instead of being swept inside of them." He said a career in show business is not the
glamorous ride that many think it is. "Someone who maybe thought this is what
they would want to do I don't think would have been able to make it through
master class," said Durocher. "The judges picked 12 people who had an endless
amount of drive, passion and spirit, all things incredibly important in the business,"
he said. Hodgins, who wants a career as a hip-hop dancer, said the show is a step
above other performance reality series. "Triple Sensation is like So You Think You
Can Dance? meets Canadian Idol but with actual integrity. It's focused on education
and the prize isn't a one-way ticket to Hollywood. It's a reminder that it does take a
lot of hard work (to get there)," he said. Drabinsky, the controversial producer who
has staged such productions as Show Boat, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime,
came up with the idea for the show.
Ottawa Citizen Published: Friday, October 19, 2007
All Jamie Hodgins and Ben Durocher can do now is wait for the winner to be
announced on tomorrow night's finale of CBC's new theatrical reality series, Triple
Sensation. The Ottawa-performers were part of an ensemble for the series, which
held auditions for thousands of hopefuls across Canada and were among the 12
selected for the final cast. Each performer had to sing, dance and act before a panel
of judges, which included theatrical producer Garth Drabinsky, the TV show's
producer. Not only that, the finalists also attended a rigorous "master class" where
they were put through the paces by some of the best-known stage directors,
choreographers and actors in the business. The intensive training and studying
gave them a taste of what the show-business life is like and they all they want it
badly. Jamie Hodgins is one of the 12 national finalists on Triple Sensation, the
major performing arts television event on CBC.View Larger Image View Larger Image
Jamie Hodgins is one of the 12 national finalists on Triple Sensation, the major
performing arts television event on CBC. "I've traded my office jobs for a full-time
performance career," said Jamie Hodgins, 24, who became known as the "hip-hop"
guy on the show. "Right now I'm working on movie sets in Toronto as an extra,
teaching hip hop to pay the bills and just trying to get an agent. "Triple Sensation
has changed my life," said Hodgins, the oldest member of the cast, who grew up in
the Bayshore area and went to St. Paul High School. The finale airs tomorrow at 8
p.m. on CBC. The winner gets a $150,000 scholarship prize to study at one of the
best theatrical training schools in the world. For Ben Durocher, auditioning and
attending master class was "an incredible experience" he will never forget.
"Getting to work with all these incredible teachers and learning so much on a daily
basis is something that isn't very common," said 18-year-old Durocher, who
graduated in June from Canterbury High School's drama program. "It was incredibly
inspiring. And to be with people who not only shared your passion and your drive
but who are nice and talented themselves really made you want to work hard," said
Durocher, who admits his acting and singing abilities are stronger than his dancing.
Unlike most judges on other performance reality series, the judges on Triple
Sensation offered helpful tips, he said. "They were very receptive and open in the
audition situation at least, and any time that criticism was given it was constructive
and it wasn't intended to make anyone look stupid or look bad. They really had
integrity in everything they did." Durocher, who is studying musical theatre at the
University of Cincinnati, said being on the show was a good learning experience
that taught him things that he'll be able to use as a performer. "The most important
thing I learned was not holding back and making everything you do, whether you're
singing or dancing, that you put your whole self into it. "A lot of people miss that
when they're performing. They think they have to put something over top of them,
instead of being swept inside of them." He said a career in show business is not the
glamorous ride that many think it is. "Someone who maybe thought this is what
they would want to do I don't think would have been able to make it through
master class," said Durocher. "The judges picked 12 people who had an endless
amount of drive, passion and spirit, all things incredibly important in the business,"
he said. Hodgins, who wants a career as a hip-hop dancer, said the show is a step
above other performance reality series. "Triple Sensation is like So You Think You
Can Dance? meets Canadian Idol but with actual integrity. It's focused on education
and the prize isn't a one-way ticket to Hollywood. It's a reminder that it does take a
lot of hard work (to get there)," he said. Drabinsky, the controversial producer who
has staged such productions as Show Boat, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime,
came up with the idea for the show.
Matt Nemes, New Star 1990-1997
Well I've been taking it easy these last couple years.
Been in the workforce (Bills bills bills) However I've done some film work for a few
friends and just recently I returned to the stage for a show called "Avenging Harry." I
hope to do more acting but who knows? The film titles are (Believe me they are
weird.) Zebediah the Anthropothagus (Voice over as Zebediah) 2000 Clubbing the
Seventh Seal (Death) 2004 Clean ears can be quite the pain. (Lead...he was
unnamed.) 2004 Sparkly Sunshine Pants: ENDGAME (Mime) 2006 Also I did some
stand up at Yuk Yuk's and a couple of sketch comedy shows in toronto from
2002-2004
Well I've been taking it easy these last couple years.
Been in the workforce (Bills bills bills) However I've done some film work for a few
friends and just recently I returned to the stage for a show called "Avenging Harry." I
hope to do more acting but who knows? The film titles are (Believe me they are
weird.) Zebediah the Anthropothagus (Voice over as Zebediah) 2000 Clubbing the
Seventh Seal (Death) 2004 Clean ears can be quite the pain. (Lead...he was
unnamed.) 2004 Sparkly Sunshine Pants: ENDGAME (Mime) 2006 Also I did some
stand up at Yuk Yuk's and a couple of sketch comedy shows in toronto from
2002-2004
Sabrina De Meo (Hamilton, ON)
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1982-1990 in Hamilton
How many plays were you in with New Star?
I want to say 20 but i'm not sure...
Please list the ones you can remember: Musicland x2, Jane doe??, Orvilles Revenge, Cinderella x2, Wizard of Oz x2, Peter Pan
x2, Dreamland?, The Sound of Music, Godspell, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, an original with the "Gag me with a spoon"
song (forget the title),
What were your favorite roles and why?
So Many for different reasons.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Assistant direct and chereography
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Sad to say but no, not really.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
So devastated when they left Hamilton, never performed again!! lol
Are you married now? Do you have children? no and no.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I work in daycare and a spa!
What is your favorite quote?
We're here for a good time not a long time!
Honestly, My second family...the Walkers, each of you have a special place in my heart...we have shared many experiences that
i will never forget...well i can't promise that i won't forget but there are some memories that will be there forever. Like Melanie
and I laying on a couch that was on the back of a pickup truck and heading up the escarpment!!!
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Toni-Marie Knox
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)? Ottawa - I can't really remember the years...
somewhere around the mid 90's
How many plays were you in with New Star? 4...I think...plus worked back stage for one or two
Please list the ones you can remember
-Into the Woods -Guys and Dolls -Secret Garden -Cinderella
What were your favorite roles and why?
My fav role was Dickon in Secret Garden. Great play, great character!
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Wick
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
I'm not sure that you would call it "enjoying" but the wicked stepmother costume was definitly my most interesting. My make up
really added to it!
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...Ummmm I worked a day
camp and was a stage manager
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here) gotta love the
facebook reconnections
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
I didn't really continue to perform, but I have taken a couple of dance classes...most recently a tap class that I loved!!! and if
anyone knows of any adult tap classes please let me know, i would love to take more (Mel taught me the love of tap class)
Are you married now? Do you have children? yes and no (in that order)
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)? i'm working full time for a small association
What is your favorite quote?
I'm not hungry!
Kayla Walker
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)? from 1994-2001 in canada and 2001-2006ish in
california.
How many plays were you in with New Star?like 25?
Please list the ones you can remember: fiddler, joseph, cinderella, little shop, into the woods, peter pan, secret garden, west
side story, annie, wizard of oz, oliver, sound of music[canada]joseph, annie, wizard of oz, oliver, west side story, peter pan,
godspell, school house rock, into the woods, snow white, fiddler on the roof, that'll be the day[california]
What were your favorite roles and why? anita-cause she's just fun to play. peter pan-i love peter pan. fagin-he's a criminal.
witch-she has great songs/part. tevye-he's a jewish man.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production? um.....probably one of the witch's songs.
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most? fagin. miss hannigan. peter pan.
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did... I was the
choreographer, and assistant director/director if my mom couldn't be there.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here) yes, some.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...? yes. i did school shows like
les miz, bye bye birdie, odd couple etc, and out of school shows like secret garden and emperors new clothes.
Are you married now? Do you have children? hahah NO to both.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?just about to finish junior year and then one more year and i'm free
of high school!
What is your favorite quote? the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return.
Five Seventeen (Vancouver, BC) wroteon May 28, 2007 at 9:33pm
1. What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
I was a member from age 9 through 16. That was from 1983(4)-1996. My first play was Musicland, but I can't remember it at
all....
2. How many plays were you in with New Star?
I think it was over 16, though I'm not entirely sure.
3. Please list the ones you can remember
I'm cheating a bit 'cause I have a lot of the programmes...
-Musicland -The Wizard of Oz (x2) -Orville's Revenge -While the Cats Away -The Frog Prince -Cinderella -Snow White and the 17
Dwarves -Sound of Music -Peter Pan, etc.
What were your favorite roles and why?
My favorite, hands down, was Riff in West Side Story. I was doing the "leading man roles" and was happy to shift gears. I got a
death scene and a fight scene.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
"When You're a Jet"
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Again, Riff. A pair of green tights or a lion suit vs. Jeans and a T-shirt? (Riff's costume was Jeans and a T-shirt)
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
I think I did near everything. I painted and designed sets, worked lights and curtains, helped with sound, assistant directed... I
think the only thing I kept away from was choreography.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
I've been fairly lucky and stayed in on and off contact with them over the years. I lost touch with most in the past few years
and facebook has helped me track down a few I lost during moves, or travelling. But I've managed to keep at least one or two
people from New Star days around most of the time.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
Nope. I hung up my acting career and turned to the other arts. However, I do a mean murder mystery night performance.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
Recently married, but no kids.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
These days I'm a book designer for a publishing house in Vancouver. I've been designing books for a few years now. Before
that, I designed murals for casinos, and before that I did some book illustration.
What is your favorite quote?
My favourite quote... hmm....
Pretty much all of TS Eliot's "The Wasteland and Other Poems"
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Jeffery Burge
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
I joined New Star in 2003 at the Ottawa location.
How many plays were you in with New Star?
I did four shows with New Star.
Please list the ones you can remember
-Little Shop of Horrors -Into the Woods -West Side Story -Peter Pan
What were your favorite roles and why?
Peter Pan was a favorite because it had always been sort of a dream role for me. Also it was thrilling to be in an original
musical. It was also the most challenging vocally.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
No More from Into the Woods.
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Definitely Peter Pan. It was awesome, I was covered in leaves and fairy dust. Beautiful
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
No I haven't done anything but perform with New Star. Oh, wait, lies. I was a junior counsellor type thing for the Cats summer
camp lol. But that's it.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
I'm still in talk to Bethany Gray, Hilary Peck, Stephanie Mayville, Stephanie and Morgan Johnson, and many more because we all
go to the same school.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
After New Star and most definitely thanks to New Star, I went on to perform in shows with Orpheus Musical Theatre Society,
open my own musical theatre company and attend Canterbury High School for Drama.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
No not yet lol. I'm only fourteen.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
Well, as I said before I go to Canterbury and I'm planning on studying musical theatre at a post-secondary level and ultimately
pursuing a career in the theatre.
What is your favorite quote?
"Every child is talented, every child deserves to be a success." New Star used to put it on the cover of all their programs and I
always loved it. It's so true.
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Logan Miller
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1999- 2006. Ottawa. Started at the Alumni Theater and on to the Bronson Center
How many plays were you in with New Star?
8
Please list the ones you can remember
-West Side (1999) -Oliver -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat -Secret Garden -Fiddler on the roof -Little Shop of
Horrors -West Side Story
What were your favorite roles and why?
Seymore in the Little Shop of Horrors. It was a part that was outside of my typecast, and that one where I could put my acting
abilities to the test. And it was a fun cast
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Hazel Eyes from The Secret Garden
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
I'd say Oliver when Mrs. Walker made me wear the fake sheep fur. It was friggin hot under the stage lights.
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Nope...never wanted to, I didn't wasn to write down all the blocking
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Well I knew Mariel before New Star, so I guess that doesn't count. But I try to stay in contact with Alison Hunt as often as I can
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
Yes... I went to Canterbury Arts High School for Drama. While I was still in New Star, I did a TV show. I have also done a few TV
Pilot's over past few years, I've done countless scenes and monologues at Canterbury, I did Charlotte's Web for Children's
Theatre, and multiple plays taking place at Canterbury.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
Nope...not yet
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I took this year to decide what I wanted to do with my life. I did an Internship with a few radio stations in Ottawa. Next year
I'm going to Carleton University for Mass Communication. and plan to go to college afterwards for Radio
What is your favorite quote?
"To Him be the glory, forever and ever. Amen."
I forgot the last question
Melanie-
I know we had our differences at times...big differences, but I still loved being a part of New Star. You are a very talented
woman.
Sals Bals
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where (location)?
1995-1999 Ottawa
How many plays were you in with New Star?
8
Please list the ones you can remember
-Secret Garden -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat -Cinderella -Wizard of Oz -Godspell -Little Shop -Into the
Woods -West Side Story
What were your favorite roles and why?
Baker – Into the Woods (It’s just such an amazing part, fantastic songs and wonderful character)
Plant/Dentist – Little Shop (So much fun…got to take chances with songs)
John the Baptist – Godspell (Working with such a phenomenal group of girls was such a memorable experience)
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
No More – Into the woods
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Hmmm…probably my costume as the Wicked Witch of the West in Wizard of Oz (I think that might be the same dress Dana!)
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Was Assistant Director, plus I worked in MANY summer camps.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Yup. Carling became my best friend because of it. Erika and I hang out (when she’s not living in China, that is). Plus, Mel and I
have always had an understanding friendship I think.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
I went on to study Theatre at Concordia University where I took an active role as director and actor in plays
Are you married now? Do you have children?
God no! So not ready…I’m 23. I do have children though – 75 to be exact, I’m a teacher!
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
Teacher.
What is your favorite quote?
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand" - Unknown
Kirby Naftel: We were never in a play together – well, you sang in Godspell and were fabulous. But I will never forget when you
came to Cinderella and imitated me holding the glass slipper while yelling, “You f***ing rocked the Kasbah, Sally!” Hilarious!
How the hell are you doing, anyway?
Amy MacLean: You always impressed me with your energy, skill and talent. Thought you should know…How are you?
Lili Connor (Toronto, ON)
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1997-2001 Ottawa (from Bikeway to Bronson ;) )
How many plays were you in with New Star?
7
Please list the ones you can remember
-Cinderella -Little Shop -Into the Woods -West Side Story -Oliver! -Annie Get Your Gun -The Sound of Music
What were your favorite roles and why?
Maria in The Sound of Music, great role, great show, and I finally got to play a girl!! :D
Bernardo is West Side is a fave too, gotta love the accent
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Everything in Sound of Music, and Pick a Pocket in Oliver was a good time
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Fagin - so many layers, loved the jacket
also, Anytime I got to wear a poodle skirt, I was happy
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
I think I did every position in some capicity, "in training", "Junior" and "Assistant"
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Yes, I still try to keep up with my girls: I worked with Heather B-S for the city of Ottawa for the last couple of summers, I went
to University with Emily Reid for a while and we're in a show together this summer (its a remount of a show we did two years
ago that Brianne Bond was also in), I still talk to Rosalie and Sally works with my Mum now.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
Mostly stuff in High School, and a couple of Canadian Musicals
Are you married now? Do you have children?
no, no
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I went to Ottawa U for awhile in Theatre, but it wasn't really for me, so I transferred to Sheridan College. I just finished first
year of the Music Theatre-Performance program and I'm loving it.
What is your favorite quote?
"To rise out of mediocrity you must not be afraid to fail"
Steph Crepin
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?:
From 2004 to present in Ottawa
How many plays were you in with New Star?:
Ive done 6 plays so far
Please list the ones you can remember:
-Peter Pan -The Wizard Of Oz -Oliver -Annie Get Your Gun -Cinderella -Guys and Dolls
What were your favorite roles and why?
The stepmother in cinderella because i just got to have fun with it and it was such a crazy and fun part to play. I also loved
palying Bill Sikes in Oliver because it was a real challenge for me but it was also fun to be mean!
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
he's the Wiz and when you;re driving thorugh the moonlight/a lovely night
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Definately the stepmother costumes
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Ive been an assisstant director in training, a stage manager and a crew leader and I helped promt, got everyone organized
backstage and managed the backstage area and as crew leader i directed my crew before and after shows to have everything
ready and set up.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here):
Well im still in new star but the ones that have left im still in contact with.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...:
I plan to after i leave new star
Are you married now? Do you have children?
Nope
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I am in grade 12 and about to graduate
What is your favorite quote?
(Cinderella) Moe" My name is Moe, not dork. You must have me mistaken for somebody else.
Katie Kendall
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where (location)?
1994-1998 in ottawa.
How many plays were you in with New Star?
eight.
Please list the ones you can remember
-west side story -into the woods -fiddler on the roof -guys and dolls -secret garden -peter pan -joseph and the amazing…
-wizard of oz.
What were your favorite roles and why?
adelaide because it was a fun character and I didn’t believe that I could pull it off at first.
joseph because it was a lot of responsibility and a really big part and a lot of fun.
also smee in peter pan was fun because erika was my captain hook and we goofed around a lot.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
probably adelaide’s lament in guys and dolls or hold on by martha in secret garden.
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
adelaide in guys and dolls. sort of retro glamorous hotbox girl.
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
um, I think I did summer camps and was a junior assistant director or something like that. I don’t remember exactly what my
title was.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
just erika. and I saw lauren the other day at the restaurant I work at.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
nope, I didn’t perform at all. I can’t sing to save my life now.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
no and no!
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I’m a server, paying off debts and then going back to school in a couple of years for fashion marketing.
What is your favorite quote?
different strokes for different folks.
Sadie SoFab
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1999-200..3? or maybe 2002, i forget
How many plays were you in with New Star?
Um..7 i think!
Please list the ones you can remember
-oliver -annie get your gun -the sound of music -joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat -sound of music -guys & dolls
-the secret garden
What were your favorite roles and why?
louisa von trapp! ..i just loved bonding with the other von trapp kids
&& possibly lily in a secret garden, because i got to wear a wig and look fancy :)
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
ANY song from sound of music, and all the confusing harmonies in the secret garden were really fun/challenging aha
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
my off night in guys && dolls when i got to wear the red and white polka dotted dress, and definetly lily in secret garden, and
the louisa costume. or maybe when i was tommy in annie get your gun and got to be a cowboy..ahah i dunno!
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
junior assistant director in training?
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Nope.. not really, everybody seemed to drift. EXCEPT Jillian goes to my school and is in my class, so that was really random and
exciting..considering I only knew her from one show.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
i was in OSSD for a bit doing the senior musical theatre program dealio..didn't much like it, and then i did a few musicals at my
old highschool.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
no way! im only 18 haha
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
i go to an alternate school and im graduating in december, taking a year or two off to travel and then college to be a
veterinarian technician
What is your favorite quote?
those that care don't matter, and those that matter don't care
Rosalie Fallis
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1999 i think to 2001...i am so bad with dates!
How many plays were you in with New Star?
3
Please list the ones you can remember
-Annie get Your Gun -Sound of Music -Annie
What were your favorite roles and why?
Mrs.Hannigan in Sound of Music...A GIRL! AND a great character Role!
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Opening to sound of music hail holy queen Enthroned above!halelulah!
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Annie Orphan costume! Ripping it up waas the best!
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
I was an assistant...can't exactly remember my title....so weird how much i've forgotten!i feel so old! I think it was assist in
training or something like that...
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here) Yes! me and
Heather BS both live in toronto now and remined in close contact. and i still chat with lily from time to time
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
O yeah! I went to College for musical theatre In toronto, got an agent and began to work in musicals professionally. Then i did
some Tv and a commerical just recently. My last job was a 3 month tour across Canada being the Little Mermaid.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
I am not married but It's definately coming! I have a little one on the way..not sure if it's a boy or girl yet tho!
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I was Doing shows but now i am taking time off to have my baby
What is your favorite quote?
The Future belongs to those who Believe in the Beauty of thier Dreams-Elenor Roosevelt
Bethany Gray (Canterbury High School)
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
-----Ottawa, October 2001-October 2007
How many plays were you in with New Star?
-----13
Please list the ones you can remember
-Joseph and the........... -Guys And Dolls -Secret Garden -Fiddler On The Roof -Little Shop Of Horrors -Into The Woods -West Side
Story -Peter Pan -Wizard Of Oz -Oliver! -Annie Get Your Gun -Cinderella -Guys and Dolls (again)
What were your favorite roles and why?
-----Annie (Annie Get Your Gun) was my favorite because she was the most challenging and yet the most fun role to play.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
-----You Can't Get A Man With A Gun (Annie Get Your Gun)
-----Sue Me (Guys and Dolls).
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
----- Cinderella, because who doesn't want to feel like a princess?
----- Adelaide.. have you seen those outfits?
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
-----ASM'd as a part of a show.. basically I just yelled at people
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
-----I'm still really close with the group who just left, but I lost touch with nearly all those who went off to University or who just
never come to shows.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
-----I performed in an ARTSFEST 1 act play at Canterbury called The Famous Jude Williker
-----I also had a part in a small movie called A Lesson Learned
Are you married now? Do you have children?
No, No
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I'm in High School
What is your favorite quote?
Lose one friend, lose all friends, lose yourself. (Boy Meets World)
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1982-1990 in Hamilton
How many plays were you in with New Star?
I want to say 20 but i'm not sure...
Please list the ones you can remember: Musicland x2, Jane doe??, Orvilles Revenge, Cinderella x2, Wizard of Oz x2, Peter Pan
x2, Dreamland?, The Sound of Music, Godspell, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, an original with the "Gag me with a spoon"
song (forget the title),
What were your favorite roles and why?
So Many for different reasons.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Assistant direct and chereography
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Sad to say but no, not really.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
So devastated when they left Hamilton, never performed again!! lol
Are you married now? Do you have children? no and no.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I work in daycare and a spa!
What is your favorite quote?
We're here for a good time not a long time!
Honestly, My second family...the Walkers, each of you have a special place in my heart...we have shared many experiences that
i will never forget...well i can't promise that i won't forget but there are some memories that will be there forever. Like Melanie
and I laying on a couch that was on the back of a pickup truck and heading up the escarpment!!!
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Toni-Marie Knox
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)? Ottawa - I can't really remember the years...
somewhere around the mid 90's
How many plays were you in with New Star? 4...I think...plus worked back stage for one or two
Please list the ones you can remember
-Into the Woods -Guys and Dolls -Secret Garden -Cinderella
What were your favorite roles and why?
My fav role was Dickon in Secret Garden. Great play, great character!
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Wick
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
I'm not sure that you would call it "enjoying" but the wicked stepmother costume was definitly my most interesting. My make up
really added to it!
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...Ummmm I worked a day
camp and was a stage manager
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here) gotta love the
facebook reconnections
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
I didn't really continue to perform, but I have taken a couple of dance classes...most recently a tap class that I loved!!! and if
anyone knows of any adult tap classes please let me know, i would love to take more (Mel taught me the love of tap class)
Are you married now? Do you have children? yes and no (in that order)
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)? i'm working full time for a small association
What is your favorite quote?
I'm not hungry!
Kayla Walker
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)? from 1994-2001 in canada and 2001-2006ish in
california.
How many plays were you in with New Star?like 25?
Please list the ones you can remember: fiddler, joseph, cinderella, little shop, into the woods, peter pan, secret garden, west
side story, annie, wizard of oz, oliver, sound of music[canada]joseph, annie, wizard of oz, oliver, west side story, peter pan,
godspell, school house rock, into the woods, snow white, fiddler on the roof, that'll be the day[california]
What were your favorite roles and why? anita-cause she's just fun to play. peter pan-i love peter pan. fagin-he's a criminal.
witch-she has great songs/part. tevye-he's a jewish man.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production? um.....probably one of the witch's songs.
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most? fagin. miss hannigan. peter pan.
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did... I was the
choreographer, and assistant director/director if my mom couldn't be there.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here) yes, some.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...? yes. i did school shows like
les miz, bye bye birdie, odd couple etc, and out of school shows like secret garden and emperors new clothes.
Are you married now? Do you have children? hahah NO to both.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?just about to finish junior year and then one more year and i'm free
of high school!
What is your favorite quote? the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return.
Five Seventeen (Vancouver, BC) wroteon May 28, 2007 at 9:33pm
1. What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
I was a member from age 9 through 16. That was from 1983(4)-1996. My first play was Musicland, but I can't remember it at
all....
2. How many plays were you in with New Star?
I think it was over 16, though I'm not entirely sure.
3. Please list the ones you can remember
I'm cheating a bit 'cause I have a lot of the programmes...
-Musicland -The Wizard of Oz (x2) -Orville's Revenge -While the Cats Away -The Frog Prince -Cinderella -Snow White and the 17
Dwarves -Sound of Music -Peter Pan, etc.
What were your favorite roles and why?
My favorite, hands down, was Riff in West Side Story. I was doing the "leading man roles" and was happy to shift gears. I got a
death scene and a fight scene.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
"When You're a Jet"
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Again, Riff. A pair of green tights or a lion suit vs. Jeans and a T-shirt? (Riff's costume was Jeans and a T-shirt)
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
I think I did near everything. I painted and designed sets, worked lights and curtains, helped with sound, assistant directed... I
think the only thing I kept away from was choreography.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
I've been fairly lucky and stayed in on and off contact with them over the years. I lost touch with most in the past few years
and facebook has helped me track down a few I lost during moves, or travelling. But I've managed to keep at least one or two
people from New Star days around most of the time.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
Nope. I hung up my acting career and turned to the other arts. However, I do a mean murder mystery night performance.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
Recently married, but no kids.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
These days I'm a book designer for a publishing house in Vancouver. I've been designing books for a few years now. Before
that, I designed murals for casinos, and before that I did some book illustration.
What is your favorite quote?
My favourite quote... hmm....
Pretty much all of TS Eliot's "The Wasteland and Other Poems"
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Jeffery Burge
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
I joined New Star in 2003 at the Ottawa location.
How many plays were you in with New Star?
I did four shows with New Star.
Please list the ones you can remember
-Little Shop of Horrors -Into the Woods -West Side Story -Peter Pan
What were your favorite roles and why?
Peter Pan was a favorite because it had always been sort of a dream role for me. Also it was thrilling to be in an original
musical. It was also the most challenging vocally.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
No More from Into the Woods.
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Definitely Peter Pan. It was awesome, I was covered in leaves and fairy dust. Beautiful
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
No I haven't done anything but perform with New Star. Oh, wait, lies. I was a junior counsellor type thing for the Cats summer
camp lol. But that's it.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
I'm still in talk to Bethany Gray, Hilary Peck, Stephanie Mayville, Stephanie and Morgan Johnson, and many more because we all
go to the same school.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
After New Star and most definitely thanks to New Star, I went on to perform in shows with Orpheus Musical Theatre Society,
open my own musical theatre company and attend Canterbury High School for Drama.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
No not yet lol. I'm only fourteen.
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
Well, as I said before I go to Canterbury and I'm planning on studying musical theatre at a post-secondary level and ultimately
pursuing a career in the theatre.
What is your favorite quote?
"Every child is talented, every child deserves to be a success." New Star used to put it on the cover of all their programs and I
always loved it. It's so true.
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Logan Miller
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1999- 2006. Ottawa. Started at the Alumni Theater and on to the Bronson Center
How many plays were you in with New Star?
8
Please list the ones you can remember
-West Side (1999) -Oliver -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat -Secret Garden -Fiddler on the roof -Little Shop of
Horrors -West Side Story
What were your favorite roles and why?
Seymore in the Little Shop of Horrors. It was a part that was outside of my typecast, and that one where I could put my acting
abilities to the test. And it was a fun cast
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Hazel Eyes from The Secret Garden
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
I'd say Oliver when Mrs. Walker made me wear the fake sheep fur. It was friggin hot under the stage lights.
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Nope...never wanted to, I didn't wasn to write down all the blocking
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Well I knew Mariel before New Star, so I guess that doesn't count. But I try to stay in contact with Alison Hunt as often as I can
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
Yes... I went to Canterbury Arts High School for Drama. While I was still in New Star, I did a TV show. I have also done a few TV
Pilot's over past few years, I've done countless scenes and monologues at Canterbury, I did Charlotte's Web for Children's
Theatre, and multiple plays taking place at Canterbury.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
Nope...not yet
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I took this year to decide what I wanted to do with my life. I did an Internship with a few radio stations in Ottawa. Next year
I'm going to Carleton University for Mass Communication. and plan to go to college afterwards for Radio
What is your favorite quote?
"To Him be the glory, forever and ever. Amen."
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Melanie-
I know we had our differences at times...big differences, but I still loved being a part of New Star. You are a very talented
woman.
Sals Bals
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where (location)?
1995-1999 Ottawa
How many plays were you in with New Star?
8
Please list the ones you can remember
-Secret Garden -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat -Cinderella -Wizard of Oz -Godspell -Little Shop -Into the
Woods -West Side Story
What were your favorite roles and why?
Baker – Into the Woods (It’s just such an amazing part, fantastic songs and wonderful character)
Plant/Dentist – Little Shop (So much fun…got to take chances with songs)
John the Baptist – Godspell (Working with such a phenomenal group of girls was such a memorable experience)
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
No More – Into the woods
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Hmmm…probably my costume as the Wicked Witch of the West in Wizard of Oz (I think that might be the same dress Dana!)
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Was Assistant Director, plus I worked in MANY summer camps.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Yup. Carling became my best friend because of it. Erika and I hang out (when she’s not living in China, that is). Plus, Mel and I
have always had an understanding friendship I think.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
I went on to study Theatre at Concordia University where I took an active role as director and actor in plays
Are you married now? Do you have children?
God no! So not ready…I’m 23. I do have children though – 75 to be exact, I’m a teacher!
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
Teacher.
What is your favorite quote?
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand" - Unknown
Kirby Naftel: We were never in a play together – well, you sang in Godspell and were fabulous. But I will never forget when you
came to Cinderella and imitated me holding the glass slipper while yelling, “You f***ing rocked the Kasbah, Sally!” Hilarious!
How the hell are you doing, anyway?
Amy MacLean: You always impressed me with your energy, skill and talent. Thought you should know…How are you?
Lili Connor (Toronto, ON)
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1997-2001 Ottawa (from Bikeway to Bronson ;) )
How many plays were you in with New Star?
7
Please list the ones you can remember
-Cinderella -Little Shop -Into the Woods -West Side Story -Oliver! -Annie Get Your Gun -The Sound of Music
What were your favorite roles and why?
Maria in The Sound of Music, great role, great show, and I finally got to play a girl!! :D
Bernardo is West Side is a fave too, gotta love the accent
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Everything in Sound of Music, and Pick a Pocket in Oliver was a good time
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Fagin - so many layers, loved the jacket
also, Anytime I got to wear a poodle skirt, I was happy
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
I think I did every position in some capicity, "in training", "Junior" and "Assistant"
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Yes, I still try to keep up with my girls: I worked with Heather B-S for the city of Ottawa for the last couple of summers, I went
to University with Emily Reid for a while and we're in a show together this summer (its a remount of a show we did two years
ago that Brianne Bond was also in), I still talk to Rosalie and Sally works with my Mum now.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
Mostly stuff in High School, and a couple of Canadian Musicals
Are you married now? Do you have children?
no, no
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I went to Ottawa U for awhile in Theatre, but it wasn't really for me, so I transferred to Sheridan College. I just finished first
year of the Music Theatre-Performance program and I'm loving it.
What is your favorite quote?
"To rise out of mediocrity you must not be afraid to fail"
Steph Crepin
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?:
From 2004 to present in Ottawa
How many plays were you in with New Star?:
Ive done 6 plays so far
Please list the ones you can remember:
-Peter Pan -The Wizard Of Oz -Oliver -Annie Get Your Gun -Cinderella -Guys and Dolls
What were your favorite roles and why?
The stepmother in cinderella because i just got to have fun with it and it was such a crazy and fun part to play. I also loved
palying Bill Sikes in Oliver because it was a real challenge for me but it was also fun to be mean!
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
he's the Wiz and when you;re driving thorugh the moonlight/a lovely night
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Definately the stepmother costumes
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
Ive been an assisstant director in training, a stage manager and a crew leader and I helped promt, got everyone organized
backstage and managed the backstage area and as crew leader i directed my crew before and after shows to have everything
ready and set up.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here):
Well im still in new star but the ones that have left im still in contact with.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...:
I plan to after i leave new star
Are you married now? Do you have children?
Nope
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I am in grade 12 and about to graduate
What is your favorite quote?
(Cinderella) Moe" My name is Moe, not dork. You must have me mistaken for somebody else.
Katie Kendall
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where (location)?
1994-1998 in ottawa.
How many plays were you in with New Star?
eight.
Please list the ones you can remember
-west side story -into the woods -fiddler on the roof -guys and dolls -secret garden -peter pan -joseph and the amazing…
-wizard of oz.
What were your favorite roles and why?
adelaide because it was a fun character and I didn’t believe that I could pull it off at first.
joseph because it was a lot of responsibility and a really big part and a lot of fun.
also smee in peter pan was fun because erika was my captain hook and we goofed around a lot.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
probably adelaide’s lament in guys and dolls or hold on by martha in secret garden.
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
adelaide in guys and dolls. sort of retro glamorous hotbox girl.
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
um, I think I did summer camps and was a junior assistant director or something like that. I don’t remember exactly what my
title was.
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
just erika. and I saw lauren the other day at the restaurant I work at.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
nope, I didn’t perform at all. I can’t sing to save my life now.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
no and no!
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I’m a server, paying off debts and then going back to school in a couple of years for fashion marketing.
What is your favorite quote?
different strokes for different folks.
Sadie SoFab
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1999-200..3? or maybe 2002, i forget
How many plays were you in with New Star?
Um..7 i think!
Please list the ones you can remember
-oliver -annie get your gun -the sound of music -joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat -sound of music -guys & dolls
-the secret garden
What were your favorite roles and why?
louisa von trapp! ..i just loved bonding with the other von trapp kids
&& possibly lily in a secret garden, because i got to wear a wig and look fancy :)
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
ANY song from sound of music, and all the confusing harmonies in the secret garden were really fun/challenging aha
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
my off night in guys && dolls when i got to wear the red and white polka dotted dress, and definetly lily in secret garden, and
the louisa costume. or maybe when i was tommy in annie get your gun and got to be a cowboy..ahah i dunno!
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
junior assistant director in training?
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
Nope.. not really, everybody seemed to drift. EXCEPT Jillian goes to my school and is in my class, so that was really random and
exciting..considering I only knew her from one show.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
i was in OSSD for a bit doing the senior musical theatre program dealio..didn't much like it, and then i did a few musicals at my
old highschool.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
no way! im only 18 haha
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
i go to an alternate school and im graduating in december, taking a year or two off to travel and then college to be a
veterinarian technician
What is your favorite quote?
those that care don't matter, and those that matter don't care
Rosalie Fallis
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
1999 i think to 2001...i am so bad with dates!
How many plays were you in with New Star?
3
Please list the ones you can remember
-Annie get Your Gun -Sound of Music -Annie
What were your favorite roles and why?
Mrs.Hannigan in Sound of Music...A GIRL! AND a great character Role!
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
Opening to sound of music hail holy queen Enthroned above!halelulah!
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
Annie Orphan costume! Ripping it up waas the best!
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
I was an assistant...can't exactly remember my title....so weird how much i've forgotten!i feel so old! I think it was assist in
training or something like that...
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here) Yes! me and
Heather BS both live in toronto now and remined in close contact. and i still chat with lily from time to time
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
O yeah! I went to College for musical theatre In toronto, got an agent and began to work in musicals professionally. Then i did
some Tv and a commerical just recently. My last job was a 3 month tour across Canada being the Little Mermaid.
Are you married now? Do you have children?
I am not married but It's definately coming! I have a little one on the way..not sure if it's a boy or girl yet tho!
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I was Doing shows but now i am taking time off to have my baby
What is your favorite quote?
The Future belongs to those who Believe in the Beauty of thier Dreams-Elenor Roosevelt
Bethany Gray (Canterbury High School)
What years were you a part of New Star (approx) and where(location)?
-----Ottawa, October 2001-October 2007
How many plays were you in with New Star?
-----13
Please list the ones you can remember
-Joseph and the........... -Guys And Dolls -Secret Garden -Fiddler On The Roof -Little Shop Of Horrors -Into The Woods -West Side
Story -Peter Pan -Wizard Of Oz -Oliver! -Annie Get Your Gun -Cinderella -Guys and Dolls (again)
What were your favorite roles and why?
-----Annie (Annie Get Your Gun) was my favorite because she was the most challenging and yet the most fun role to play.
What was your all time favorite song you got to sing in a New Star Production?
-----You Can't Get A Man With A Gun (Annie Get Your Gun)
-----Sue Me (Guys and Dolls).
For which role did you enjoy the COSTUME the most?
----- Cinderella, because who doesn't want to feel like a princess?
----- Adelaide.. have you seen those outfits?
Did you ever do tech or assistant direct, etc, with New Star, and if you did, tell us about what you did...
-----ASM'd as a part of a show.. basically I just yelled at people
Do you still remain in contact with New Star friends (other than the ones you have re-connected with here)
-----I'm still really close with the group who just left, but I lost touch with nearly all those who went off to University or who just
never come to shows.
After New Star, did you continue to perform, and if you did, please tell us some of the highlights...
-----I performed in an ARTSFEST 1 act play at Canterbury called The Famous Jude Williker
-----I also had a part in a small movie called A Lesson Learned
Are you married now? Do you have children?
No, No
What are you doing with your life (careerwise/schoolwise)?
I'm in High School
What is your favorite quote?
Lose one friend, lose all friends, lose yourself. (Boy Meets World)