Lee Conrad – Dr. Jim Bayliss

Lee is no stranger when it comes to being on the Walterdale stage having appeared in The Trial of Salomé (2007) and Dracula (2013). When not on stage, Lee can be found at local farmers’ markets or community events drawing caricature portraits for the public as The Draw Guy. @lcthedrawguy

Franco Correa – Chris Keller

Franco Correa is a physical theatre performer and creator based in Edmonton. You can watch him as Paul in seasons 1 & 2 of Abracadavers, available later this year on Amazon Prime. This play represents an opportunity for him to learn new performance skills outside of his comfort zone.

 Jasmine Hopfe – Ann Deever

Jasmine Hopfe (she/they) is a queer, mixed-race, multidisciplinary theatre artist, and is thrilled to be playing Ann! Recent credits include: Cassandra in Stir-Crazy (Edmonton Fringe 2023), Elliot in Brick Shithouse (Found Festival 2023), Raymonde in A Flea in Her Ear (UofA 2023), and Charlotte in CHANZO (Edmonton Fringe 2021).

Angela James-Findlay – Lydia Lubey

Angela is a 2012 MacEwan Theatre Arts graduate and company improviser with Sorry, Not Sorry! Productions. Last on Walterdale’s Stage as King Icarius of Sparta in The Penelopiad. It’s been a pleasure to work with such an amazing crew and even be a part of the paint team for this production! Enjoy the show!

Catherine Krause – Bertie

Catherine is an aspiring young actress whose love of drama began in Festival Place Theatre camps, and continues in her middle school performing arts program. She has recently been cast in a comedy Mona’s Mind by Milo Productions, and is enthusiastic about her first production at Walterdale Theatre!

Mélissa Masse – Sue Bayliss

Mélissa is thrilled to be in her first Walterdale show! She has been enamoured with theatre since her teens and is grateful to continue to share her passion. Mélissa thanks the amazing cast and crew and her incredibly supportive friends and family. She wishes everyone ‘Bon spectacle!’.

 Ursula Pattloch – Kate Keller

Ursula is thrilled to be a part of the classic play All My Sons and work with such a fantastic cast & crew. A few of her past performances included roles in 5@50, Leaving Iowa, and Stepping Out. She is grateful for the amazing support of her children and better half, Gerry.

Bowen Piquette – Bertie

Bowen is fifth grade student, precocious younger sister, and musical theatre fanatic. She has taken acting, improv and musical theatre classes at The Citadel and Grindstone Theatre. Bowen is thrilled to be appearing in Walterdale Theatre’s production of All My Sons.

Amir Shah – Frank Lubey

Amir is honoured to be working with such an outstanding cast and crew. Thank you to the Board of Directors, volunteers and sponsors, all of whom help make Walterdale such a magical place. A final thank you to the audience for your unwavering support. Please enjoy the show.

Colin Stewart – George Deever

Colin Stewart is an Edmonton based actor making his debut at Walterdale Theatre and he couldn’t be more thrilled about it! Previous credits include: Wrong Window! (St. Albert Dinner Theatre) and Oklahoma! (Festival Place). Colin would like to dedicate his performance to his wife Nadia and daughter Sophia.

Karl Williams – Bert

This is Karl’s first theatre production. He has training through the Foote School at the Citadel Theatre. Karl has a passion for theatre and script writing, and he’s excited to be part of this play

Dave Wolkowski – Joe Keller

Dave has been a member of Walterdale since moving to Edmonton in 2007. Since that time, he has worn a number of “hats” including Front of House, Sound Operator, Board Member, and Actor. Some of the shows you may have seen him include in Sinbad The Sailor (2007), A Doll’s House (2017), and Blue Stockings (2018).

John Anderson – Director

John is happy to be back in the theatre, working with his fellow theatre lovers and volunteers. Prior to All My Sons, he has been part of the Directing team of seven past productions. Previous Walterdale credits include: The Realistic Joneses, The Penelopiad, and The December Man, among others.

Afrah Collier-Potts – Assistant Stage Manager

Afrah has a background in theatre that led her to work in film and television in Vancouver BC and after a few years hiatus has excitedly had the spark reignited for the performing arts by diving in head first as a lighting OP for The Penelopiad, painter on Austentatious, and  recently wrapping up her first fringe experience with shattered glass productions on The Clockmaker as an ASM. Afrah is very excited to be the backstage ninja for All My Sons.

Lauren Gagnon – Production Manager

Lauren (she/her) is grateful to be involved with another Walterdale production! This is her fourth Walterdale show; last season she was the stage manager for A Fitting Confusion and production manager for The Penelopiad. She most recently stage managed Shattered Glass Theatre’s The Clockmaker at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.

Richard Hatfield – Lighting Designer, Technical Advisor

Richard has been performing many roles at Walterdale since 1991. Some of these roles include Set Builder, Technical Director, Lighting Designer and many more. Richard absolutely loves working on shows with this team and hopes you enjoy watching it as much as he enjoyed working on it.

Richard Hersley – Assistant Props Master

From Winnipeg, MB, Richard Hersley made his acting debut at the age of 11 in Santa Comes to Town (playing Santa). He has studied extensively in acting, movement, voice and literature. He is a graduate of the 3 year professional theatre program at the University of Winnipeg. He was also a professional television producer and writer and has hosted and done voice-overs for many television productions.

Liam McKinnon – Assistant Lighting Designer

The Founder of Novice DMing. Actor in theatre, film, voice and haunted houses. Clown on and off of the stage, Liam McKinnon is excited to be taking his first crack at lighting design with the amazing and generous creative team of Walterdale’s All My Sons.

Sarah Spicer – Fight & Intimacy Choreographer

Sarah is thrilled to be working with the cast and crew as their fight and intimacy choreographer! Select past fight and intimacy credits include The 39 Steps, The Glace Bay Miner’s Museum, and The Mousetrap. She has her intermediate certification from Fight Directors Canada. Thank you for coming to the show!

Pierre Valois – Master Builder

Pierre has been involved with Walterdale Theatre since 2009, where he built the set for Charlie Brown. Since then he has built and designed sets, tread the boards, operated lights and sound. Many thanks to his spouse Parazanda for her support. Enjoy the show.

Dan Fessenden – Assistant Director

Dan is delighted to be taking on his first production team role at the Walterdale on All My Sons. He is humbled to be part of such a fantastically talented team, cast and crew alike. Dan would like to thank his family for their endless support and patience through the process!

Geri Dittrich – Costume Designer

Geri has been far too busy creating costumes for entertainers, theatres, festivals, schools, corporate events, and stilt walkers, in and around Edmonton for many years . . . to write a decent bio.

Brooke Emberly – Assistant Master Painter

Brooke became Walterdale’s Paint Head in January 2021. Previous Master Painter roles include The Women, The Triangle Factory Fire Project, 1984, The Mask, Copenhagen, The 39 Steps, The Glace Bay Miners Museum, A Fitting Confusion, The Mousetrap, The Penelopiad and Austentatious. Brooke is thrilled to add All My Sons to her ever growing roster!

Davis Gauthier – Wardrobe Assistant  

Davis graduated from MacEwan University Theatre Production in 2020 and ever since, costuming has been his passion! Studying under the tutelage of Geri Dittrich, he’s been kept busy creating and recreating.

Joan Heys Hawkins  — Set Designer & Master Painter

The playwright based this play on an actual event.  Joan grew up in Dayton, Ohio, not far from where that aeronautical plant was located, and has used her familiarity with that area in her set design and painting.  Thanks to the entire team for pulling everything together.  Enjoy the show!

Eric Matheson-Jones – Props Master

Eric is pleased to be on board as props master for Walterdale theatre and to be working with such a great creative team. He was previously props master at Walterdale for Proof (2013), A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (2014), and The Mousetrap (2023).

Andrew Selwood – Sound Operator

Andrew can be found in a variety of roles at Walterdale Theatre.  He could be hanging lights, building sets, running sound, running crew, the production manager, or even dressed up as a noisy sheep.  This time, he’ll be in the booth making sure that all sounds you hear are pleasant and on-time.  Enjoy the show!

Eilidh Tew – Lighting Operator, painter

Eilidh is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC. She loves everything theatre, both being on stage and behind the scenes. Eilidh is excited to help shine a light on the wonderful work of everyone involved in the production. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Justine Woodfall – Stage Manager

Justine is excited to be back in the theatre stage managing All My Sons. She previously was stage manager for From Cradle to Stage, assistant stage manager for The Glace Bay Miner’s Museum, stage manager for The Realistic Joneses and sound operator for A Fitting Confusion at Walterdale Theatre. Hope you enjoy the show!