Programme: The Tamer Tamed

Sophocles – Lucas Anders

Lucas is thrilled to return to the Walterdale stage. Recent Film credits include Eyes in the Dark (Multigrain productions) and Counting Stars (PRRB Productions).  Recent theatre credits include Nacho Pals Theatre Productions, The Boston Dip and Dick Piston in Prague-Nosis. He provided the voice of Doctor Knowby in Evil Dead The Musical Scona Alumni Theatre Company.

Maria – Katelyn Arthurs

Katelyn is thrilled to be part of this delightful project. Her last credits with Walterdale include Stag & Doe, Harvey, and The Penelopiad. She hopes you have as much fun watching as we’ve had building and playing. All the love to our incredible cast and crew, and to YOU for joining us!

Female Chorus/Maid 2 – Audrey Boschman

This is Audrey’s first show with Walterdale, and she is very excited to be a part of this incredible cast of entertainers. Originally from Abbotsford, BC, Audrey has been a part of the theatre world since 2018 and hasn’t looked back. Her love for the art of storytelling and entertaining will always be her first love.

Rowland – Darek Burdziuk

In his Walterdale Theatre debut, Darek is thrilled to show you the emotional rollercoaster that his character experiences. He owes everything to his wife for her love and support while he performs for you. He would like to thank the cast & crew for the new friendships made in his 3rd play!

Male Chorus/Watch 1- Benny Chen

Much as Chinese influence and trade migrated west on the Silk Road to Italy by the Jacobean era, Benny Chen migrated west from his birthplace of Montreal to his childhood home of Saskatoon to hanging up his hat in Edmonton. Benny has previously performed with Firefly Circus, Edmonton School of Ballet, and Grindstone Theatre.

Male Chorus/Watch 2/Servant – Stephan Desjarlais

Stephan is a queer and Indigenous theatre artist born and raised in small-town Alberta. He is very pleased to be making his return to the Walterdale, his previous credit being a sound operator on 2023’s Harvey. While not acting, he enjoys sitting with a good book or a scary movie.

Livia & Fight/Intimacy Captain – Ren Elliott

Ren is so excited to be portraying Livia in this production! As a recent graduate of MacEwan’s Music Theatre Performance program, this will be her first show as a newly established artist! Some notable credits include Viola de Lesseps – Shakespeare In Love (Walterdale Theatre), and Helen/Ensemble/Swing – Carrie (MacEwan).

Moroso – John Gaunce

John is pleased to be on the Walterdale stage again. He has been playing roles in shows for 40 years and hopes to make it another 40. “If you want to be a good saddler, saddle the worst horse; for if you can tame one, you can tame all.” ~ Socrates

Petronius – Gary Goulden

Gary is a native Edmontonian. The business end of life finds him teaching English to newcomers. The fun side of life finds him pedalling, paddling, enjoying his garden, or cheering his beloved Swansea Football Club. He was last seen at the Walterdale in the 2023 production, Harvey. 

Pedro – Julian Hempel

As Julian’s first show with Walterdale, he has had a blast learning the ins and outs of this community! Coming from high school shows like The Importance of Being Earnest and Pillow Talk, he’s created lots of fun memories and relations with the people that surround him.

Petruchio – Kris Loranger

Kris is excited to be back at the Walterdale Theatre! Recent roles include Tristen in The Effect (EB Productions), Elyot in Private Lives (EB Productions), and Oscar in The Odd Couple (St. Albert Dinner Theatre). Much love to Kerri, Draya, and Adam for their support and the many joys they bring away from the stage.

Female Chorus/Maid 3 – Belle Newall

Belle Newall is a recent graduate of Strathcona High School, and is now attending MacEwan University for Music Theatre Performance. Previously, she performed as Heather Duke in Heathers the Musical, Ensemble in Hadestown, Chorus in This Girl Laughs…, and directed Where Have All the Lightning Bugs Gone? for SconActs ‘25.

Byancha – Anglia Redding

According to Hall & Oates & Nelly Furtado, Byancha is definitely a man-eater, but Anglia considers herself more of a chocolate-eater (preferably dark). If lost, you can find Anglia in the fantasy section of the nearest bookstore. Previous credits: Waiting for the Parade (Walterdale) and The Ballad of Maria Marten (LDS).

Tranio – Kendrick Sims

With a BA in Drama, Kendrick adores all things theatre and is thrilled to return to Walterdale, following his previous performance as Heisenberg in 2023’s Copenhagen. When not performing, Kendrick works as a producer for local radio station TURN 97.9 FM and also portering patients at your local hospital.

City Leader/Female Chorus – Sabrina Thievin

Excited to be in her first Walterdale production, Sabrina has spent the last four years renewing her love of performing. Recently on stage in Anne of Green Gables, Miracle on 34 St, Shrek (Nuova), Cinderella, Narnia (Festival Players), and choreographer of Beehive, the 60s Musical (SADT), she looks forward to being “merely a player”.

Rachel Whipple – Female Chorus/Maid 1

Rachel is an avid Walterdale member who serves on the board, performs on stage, and helps backstage. She has recently worked on HAGS, Sex Please We’re Sixty, According to the Chorus, and Pair of Guys Lost. We defy you and shall not “discover the happy islands of obedience”! 

Country Leader/Female Chorus – Tracy Wyman

Tracy loves live theatre and has acted in and directed a variety of shows over the years. Most recently directing at St Albert Dinner Theatre and here at Walterdale. She is thrilled to step out of the Director’s chair and back on stage to engage in this fun battle of the sexes.

Jaques – Josh Young

Born and raised in Edmonton Josh is a government public servant moonlighting as an actor. There are three rules that Josh lives by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never go near a lady who’s got a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Other than acting, Josh’s prime directive is his constant search of life, liberty, and a deluxe pizza.

Alex Colton – Lighting Designer

Alex is an emerging theatre artist based in Amiskwacîwâskahikan, colloquially known as Edmonton. They are currently pursuing a BFA in Theatre Design from the University of Alberta. Their passion for creating art and telling stories led them to this world and they couldn’t love it more. 

Suanny Dugarte – Lighting Operator

Suanny Dugarte is really excited to be a part of The Tamer Tamed family as a booth ops. This will be her second time working in a Walterdale production and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Brooke Emberly – Co-Master Painter

Brooke is the Walterdale’s Head of Paint, and has acted as Head Painter on 19 other Walterdale shows since 2016, with various others under her belt. Brooke is thrilled to continue her passions and act as Co-Head Painter on The Tamer Tamed! She is proud to call Walterdale her home.

Laura Eschak – Costume Designer

Laura enjoys all areas of performing including theatre and film and has been involved for many years. Laura feels a bit of a Jane of theatre trades. Performing, singing, stage managing, crew, lights, sounds, costumes, painting, etc. Recent shows include HAGS, Around the Heart, Annie. Laura thanks her family for their support and patience.

Christine Gold – Running Crew

This is Christine’s first time working as an Assistant Stage Manager (ASM), as she is usually found on stage! She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work behind the scenes with such a talented and dedicated cast and crew. Christine is excited to step into this new role, learn more about the many moving parts of backstage theatre, and gain a whole new appreciation for everything that happens behind the curtain.

Graeme Head – Props Assistant

After years of hiatus, this marks Graeme’s return to prop making. Graeme is happy to be back, and honoured to be working with Walterdale for the first time. An eccentric oddball, Graeme is often “that guy you know” who has whatever obscure thing you are looking for already lying around. 

Ian Hicks – Stage Manager

Forsooth! Ian is excited to be Stage Manager for the first time. His recent backstage credits include 42^nd Street (ELOPE) and Waiting For The Parade at Walterdale (2026), According To The Chorus (2025) and It’s A Wonderful Life (2024). Ian appeared on stage in Shakespeare In Love (2025).

Mike Hicks – Sound Designer

Mike Hicks has a deep passion for all aspects of theatre, built through more than 30 years of experience and learning alongside community theatre groups, university professors, and performing arts students. He is honoured and delighted to contribute his experience as the sound designer for this director and production.  

Leith Hutton – Running Crew

This is Leith’s first time working with Walterdale. He is excited to get to work with such a talented production team and cast. Having spent his fair share of time on stage as an actor, and off stage as a Stage Manager he is excited to bring his experience to the role of Assistant Stage Manager and support Tamer Tamed backstage.

Carol Ljuden – Co-Master Painter

Carol Ljuden has provided scenic work on the following local Festival Players productions: Anne of Green Gables, Charlotte’s Webb, Snow White, Elf, Oklahoma, Matilda, Narnia, Cinderella, Sound of Music, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Footloose, and Waiting for the Parade. She has worked with Emmy Award winning Mystic Scenic Studios, and with Disney Cruise Ships, Disney World, Castle Rock Entertainment, and Universal N Studios Theme Parks. 

Sam Tyson – Mentor Stage Manager

Coming soon!

Edward Medeiros – Master Builder

Edward Medeiros is delighted to be returning to Walterdale Theatre as Master Builder for The Tamer Tamed. With a lifelong passion for theatre and more than 25 years of experience bringing productions to life behind the scenes, Edward enjoys the challenge of turning creative ideas into practical realities. He’s grateful to be part of this talented team.

Mary-Ellen Perley – Mentor Director

Mary-Ellen was delighted when Joyanne Rudiak, Walterdale’s new Artistic Director, asked her to be Mentor Director on Joyanne’s first directing foray at Walterdale. Mary-Ellen is no stranger to directing and it has been a real pleasure to watch the growth of this production from auditions, to rehearsals, to production.

Joyanne Rudiak – Director

The Tamer Tamed marks Joyanne’s first directing credit with WTA. Previous directing credits include Guys and Dolls (Foote in the Door Productions), The Last Saskatchewan Pirate: A Play (Besties Productions; Edmonton Fringe), and The Y2K Black Death Oratorio (Pop Goes the Opera; Edmonton Fringe). Enjoy the show! Follow @joyannerudiak.

Brody Shandro Uditsky – Sound Operator

Being in his second year of theatre production at Grant MacEwan, Brody is excited to bring what he has learned so far to practice! This is his first time running a sound board for a show. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with the incredible cast and crew.

Kaitlyn Stang – Assistant Director

Kaitlyn is an emerging director and educator from Amiskwaciwâskahikan. Kaitlyn is ecstatic to make The Tamer Tamed her Walterdale debut. Directing Credits: …and others (Edmonton Fringe 2023), Pepperoni and Cheese (NextFest 2024), The Moors (Assistant Director, Studio Theatre, 2025). Training: BA (Drama)/BEd (University of Alberta), Frantic Assembly ISS (2026).

Anne Marie Szucs – Dramaturg

Anne Marie Szucs is a longtime Walterdale member with contributions as a director, actor, sound designer, box office manager, and Board member.  She is thrilled to have worked on the adaptation of this play and is excited to see the words come to life onstage. 

Pierre Valois – Production Manager

Pierre has worn many hats at Walterdale. From set design and building, to acting. He has also spent time on the board as building director looking after this wonderful building.