Johanna (she/her) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist who works primarily as an actor, writer, and stage manager. Recently, she made her directorial debut with Antifa Supersoldier written by Caleigh Crow for the 2021 Short Cuts Festival. She had an absolute blast directing and is thankful to have the opportunity to do it again. Johanna loves technology. During the past year she explored creating specifically for the digital stage. Now, as we are leaving the Zoom call and entering the theatre again, she’s excited to see how these new skills and tools translate to in-person theatre. This project is an exciting next step in her quest. When she’s not working in theatre, Johanna can be found taking part in the thrilling sport of knitting.

An award-winning actress, Jenna holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Saskatchewan. Recent credits include J. Caesar, Midsummer, Titus A.: puppet revenge, Merry Wives of Windsor, Comedy of Errors, As You Like It (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan), I and You (Globe Theatre), Jack and the Snow Queen (Dancing Sky Theatre), The Penelopiad (Ferre Play), The Wolves (Live Five/Little Big/EvilStick) and Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island (Persephone Theatre). She works as a playwright, poet, actor, and web developer.

Erin Brophy (She/ They) holds a BFA Honours in Acting from the University of Saskatchewan and works as an emerging actor, playwright, theatre educator, stunt performer, actor combatant, and fledgling fight and intimacy director. Erin is working on a degree in Women’s and Gender Studies at USask and welcomes the opportunity to combine course material and artistic endeavours in Breaking the Curse. Past acting credits include The Beaux’ Stratagem, Bronte, Spirit Wrestler (Greystone Theatre), Crowsworld: The First (Myriad Productions), The Unforgettables (Fight or Flight Theatre). Erin is grateful for a community that works to cultivate the arts, and for the opportunity to live and work on Treaty Six territory.

Amanda Brown (she/her) is a sustainable textile artist and professional makeup artist from Saskatoon, SK. These two disparate professions are wonderfully suited to theatre and film, where Amanda has worked since 2013 on numerous projects within the makeup, wardrobe, and art departments. When she isn’t scurrying behind the scenes, she can be found behind the loom weaving sustainable zero-waste items for body and home, which she sells through her brand Scarlett Dahlia. Being a part of the community and giving back through volunteerism is important to Amanda. She currently volunteers as Inventory Coordinator with the Library of Things YXE – a local community group that lends household items such as small kitchen appliances or tools instead of books. She is also an active member of the Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild, and a member of the Guild of Canadian Weavers.

Yulissa is an Ecuadorian theatre artist and founding artistic director of Ay, Caramba! Theatre, the first Latin American theatre in Saskatchewan. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Saskatchewan and works with the Newcomer and Indigenous community when she is not writing, acting, or producing. Yulissa has been invited to national broadcast programs such as CBC’s Q with Tom Power to talk about diversity in the prairies. She celebrates her Latin American heritage in her plays and her work has been presented internationally such as at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival and across Canada. Yulissa is now preparing to debut in the biggest role in her life: motherhood. You can find more about her work at aycarambatheatre.com

For the last 20+ years, Angela has been involved with theatre across Western Canada as an actor, stage manager, and producer. As the co-founder of Theatre Ecstasis, Live Five, and Ferre Play Theatre, Angela has been a part of producing close to 30 productions. Angela has been a member of Canadian Actor’s Equity Association since 2003 and holds a BFA degree in drama and a BEd from the U of S. She currently sits on the board of the Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan and is the creator and coordinator for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s #ShakespearesaskLive school program. This year, Angela is teaching Arts Education at Princess Alexandra Community School.

Laura Crossman (she/her) is a Saskatoon-based artist working primarily in theatre and film. Laura co-designed and built puppets for Ppl r Ppl’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Avenue Q. Laura also designed costumes for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and for other local theatre companies such as the Saskatoon Opera (Die Fledermaus), Saskatoon Summer Players (Annie, Grease, & You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) and La Troupe du Jour (Shadows of a Dancing Moon). Laura also works in the areas of wardrobe and set decorating for short films, music videos and commercial projects.

Marley Duckett is a Saskatchewan-based anthropologist, actor, writer, music maker, and educator. Her most recent work includes a production of her first play, Stone Picker, at the ShortCuts Ten-Minute Play Festival. She also recently co-directed Mary Poppins and is currently directing Cabaret: A Musical Theatre Spectacular! Marley Duckett sits on the board for the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, is currently a writer on staff, and teaches anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan. She is passionate about arts in the prairies and strives to support Saskatchewan theatre in all the ways that she can!

Gabrielle Dufresne (elle/she/her) is a Fransaskois actor and theatre artist from Regina, and now calls Saskatoon home. When not on stage, you can find her writing, drawing, or working as Co-AD of the Tic Toc TEN Festival, and teaching theatre workshops in schools across the province for La Troupe du Jour. She is incredibly happy and thankful to be part of this brand new production, working alongside such a brilliant team. Gabrielle truly believes in the importance of talking candidly, openly, and fearlessly, about periods, and she thanks you for watching!

Since early 2018 Andrei has been experimenting and pushing boundaries by combining augmented reality with various forms of art. What he loves most about it is the ability to explore space and narratives in new and interesting ways. Whether it is a picture book that comes to life and animates itself in someone’s hands or allowing the narrative to take place in the world around them, forcing/allowing for exploration of that space. The style consists of paper, cardboard, and fabric merged to create a handmade style that comes to life digitally.