I am excited to be returning to the stage with my friends at KCP! Past credits with the company include Seussical the Musical, The Music Man and Anything Goes! I feel very lucky to be able to play this role, and to do do in such great company. Thank you to Tom, Renee and Wayne for pushing me to audition when I wasn’t sure i could. And thank you to Stephen and Katie for their faith and support. Big thanks to the crew for holding us all together. Love to my family. Love to Amanda. Enjoy the show!

Natasha is a medical radiation technologist by day and performer by night! She began her love affair with theatre 13 years ago and it hasn’t abated since. She is overjoyed to be back onstage with KCP for her 10th production. Thank you to Stephen, Katie as well as her fellow cast, crew mates, family and friends for their support and love. Now, sit back and enjoy the magic!

Darryn has spent the last 22 years performing throughout Ontario with Royal Opera Canada, Theatre by the Bay, Theatre Collingwood, & Sunshine Festival Theatre Co. to name a few. Favourite roles include: Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde & Frank-n-Furter in Rocky Horror with stage highlights performing at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre & Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts. Darryn is excited to be sharing the stage with his wife Renée and can’t wait to perform for his 6 grandchildren!

Renée has spent the last 24 years performing throughout North America with multiple theatre companies, at Epcot Centre and Disneyland Fl., Hershey Park PA, Princess & Norwegian cruise lines, and concert highlights including the Messiah/Berlioz’ Requiem with the KW Symphony & Peer Gynt suite starring Christopher Plummer. Currently a vocalist & musician on the Cirque du Soleil database, Renée is excited to take a break, share the stage with her husband Darryn, and perform for her little kiddos!

Aaron is thrilled to be a part of his 4th KCP production. His previous role was “Bill Sykes” in “Oliver!” Other productions included: “Wizard of Oz”, and “KCP’s 40th Anniversary Show.” Aaron is happy to be sharing the stage with many talented people, and would like to thank the production team for their efforts in making this show as spectacular as it is. He would like to thank you for coming to see this show, and hopes you enjoy it!

Sandy is excited to play in the swamp in the parts of the White Rabbit and a Dulocian. Recent roles include Fruma-Sarah in Fiddler on The Roof (SST), SST’s 50: Our Golden Celebration, Mrs. Corry in Mary Poppins (KCP), and Dame in Hats! The Musical (SST). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Paul is very excited to be a part of KCP’s Shrek – The Musical. He returns to the stage after a 30 year hiatus, last performing in the role of Captain Corcoran in Aurora High School’s production of H.M.S. Pinafore. Paul would like to thank the Shrek Team and Cast for a fun experience, and is grateful to his family for their unwavering support, especially those freaky kids of his that never cease to inspire with their onstage and backstage talents. What makes us special makes us strong! Enjoy!

Thomas broke a promise to his family and himself by just auditioning for this show so, now being a part of a very talented ensemble, he plans to act according to the old adage “Go Big or Go Home”. As always, he is thrilled to be again working with KCP as part of such an extremely talented cast. He draws inspiration from his daughter Amariah, who is already a very accomplished stage and screen performer, and from his wife Danielle whose boundless enthusiasm and positivity somehow keeps grounded.

Dave has spent over 35 years performing live music. He is grateful to be included in this performance of Shrek, his third show with KCP. Dave would like to thank Steven for this opportunity to once again enjoy the camaraderie of the great friends he has met at KCP.

Meghan is thrilled to be joining KCP again this season! Meghan has been involved in theatre in the Barrie and surrounding area for six years, taking a break while studying at McMaster University. Some of her favourite past roles include Cinderella (BCC), Edwina in Dear Edwina Jr (KCP), Rusty in Footloose(SST) and performing at the provincial Sears Drama Festival in Women and Wallace. She is thrilled to be back with her KCP family this year. Enjoy the show!

Julia Johnston is a trained music theatre artist known as a triple threat. She has been singing professionally for years in communities all over Eastern Ontario. Julia has sung under the baton of many great music directors including Giles Bryant, Syd Birrell, Jeffrey Huard, Jeannie Wyse, Mitchell Pady and Blair Bailey. She runs three women’s choirs in the Simcoe County region known as “Shout Sister” and teaches children and adults privately in the performance industry at Express Yourself.

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Charlie is thrilled to be on stage again this year as Teen Fiona and Little Shrek. Charlie has previously been seen in Peter Pan Jr and Oliver with KCP. Charlie would like to thank Stephen and Katie for this opportunity and also her Mom and twin sister for their encouragement and support.

Samantha is a grade 5 student at West Bayfield ES.  She is very excited for her first production with KCP. Samantha has sung since she was a baby and is a 3 time winner the Linda Makarenko Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Vocal Performance.  Samantha enjoys sharing her love of music by singing at Burton Ave United Church.  She is excited to share her performance as Young Fiona. Love to Mom and Dad and sister Abby.

Jen is excited to be back on stage with KCP. Many thanks to Stephen and Katie for the opportunity to bring you her take on the Wicked Witch! Jen would also like to thank her super supportive family, Gary, Brenna and Elliot, for their love and encouragement to get back on stage. She simply couldn’t do it without you! Now fly your freak flag with us and enjoy the show!!

Serena Ruscitti has been performing from the tender age of 4. She is trained in all styles of dance, and currently trains with Dark Dance in Toronto. Despite her performance experience this is only her second time doing a KCP show! Serena hopes everyone loves the show just as much as she does!

Julie is enjoying balancing life between her secondary school administrator job, rehearsals, and working with the KCP board of directors. She would like to thank John for putting up with her lack of contribution to keeping the house running! Loving the opportunity to sing, tap & wear Kaleb’s great costume creations! Thank you to the creative and artistic teams of SHREK for their vision and endless work!

This is Tabitha’s theatre debut on stage, she has volunteered with KCP for several years. Her days are filled with volunteering as a support helper at a local YMCA child care Centre, and she is also a hostess 3 days per week at our very own The Last Class (TLC) at Georgian College. She loves live theatre and has seen many in Toronto on the big stage as well as enjoying our local theatres here in Barrie and productions by KCP. She sings, dances and enjoys karate and going to the gym.

Meghan is delighted to be playing the role of Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy. When not playing a high pitched cookie with a split personality, Meghan can be found teaching Dance, Drama and English at Bradford District High School. When not teaching, Meghan is probably busy at home setting a questionable example for her two impressionable children. Special thanks to her incredible husband, Victor, for being ‘voluntold’ to look after the kids while she pursues her theatrical dreams.