Lucas Anders – Richard Hannay

Lucas is thrilled, returning to the stage with the talented cast and crew of The 39 Steps. This is his first production at Walterdale. His most recent show was Stones in His Pockets at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. His theatre and improv involvement spans two decades in Edmonton and Prince Rupert.

Samantha Beck – Clown

Samantha is delighted to be performing again at Walterdale for the 3rd time. Samantha has been performing for over 25 years and has worn many hats, on stage and off. She is honoured to be a part of the amazing cast and crew of The 39 Steps. 

Brad Bishop – Clown

Bradley is excited to be back on the stage! He has been a theatre performer in the Edmonton area since 2004, including nine productions at Walterdale. He welcomes you to the show and to find out “What are the 39 steps!!!!!????”

Liam McKinnon – Clown

Liam McKinnon… a 23 year old actor making his first appearance on the Walterdale Stage.
Liam McKinnon… a proud and dramatic nerd who loves talking about movies, theatre, acting, and Dungeons and Dragons. Liam hopes you enjoy the show as much as Liam enjoys talking in the third person.

Rico Pisco – Clown

Rico is grateful to be collaborating with such an amazing cast and crew. His most recent work was as a puppeteer for The Creature in the Dark, a shadow puppet show which he found to be a fun challenge and change of pace. He is very excited to be back on the stage in front of a live audience after some time.

Lauren Tamke -Annabella/Margaret/Pamela

This is Lauren’s third show at Walterdale and she is thrilled to be part of this talented team. Previously, Lauren performed in Queen Milli of Galt and directed the farce, Boeing Boeing. Away from the theatre, Lauren works as an occupational therapist and freelances in the local film industry as a production coordinator and director.

Matthew Baker – Sound Board Operator

Matthew is extremely excited to be working his first show at Walterdale as a Sound Operator. He’s been involved with theatre for over 10 years on and off stage and is very grateful to be a part of this amazing show, and hopes you enjoy it as much as he does.

Natalie Blanchard – Stage Manager

This will be Natalie’s first Walterdale show and is incredibly grateful to work with such a creative cast and crew. Recent Stage Management credits include The Addams Family and Mousetrap with River Valley Players

Kateri Delong – Dresser

I joined Walterdale in 2021 and have been enjoying working with cast and crew of each show I have been on since. Being the dresser for The 39 Steps is bringing many smiles to my face as I continue into the world of theatre.

Brooke Emberly – Master Painter

Brooke is a Grant MacEwan alumni who specializes in scenic painting. After her wonderful experience being Master Painter for The Women at Walterdale Theatre, she quickly became hooked on the Walterdale experience! Since then, she has been Master Painter on: The Triangle Factory Fire Project 1984, The Mask and Copenhagen.

Nicole English – Costume Designer

Favourite Hitchcock film; Rear Window. Favourite Hitchcock outfit; Eva Marie Saint’s beautiful burnt orange suit at the end of North by Northwest. Nicole thanks her family and her team of stitchers: Ava, Laura and Karin. Thanks to Geri for her amazing guidance and to Joan for all her support and costume creativity.

Laura Eschak – Assistant Stage Manager

The 39 Steps is Laura’s first venture as an ASM on Walterdale’s stage. She has previously performed at Walterdale and is active with sewing and painting, FOH and meetings. Laura has been involved in over 40 productions, on stage and off. Thankoo and Sorry! for the sore laughing muscles to come.

John Evans – Sound Designer Mentor

John Evans is a local theatre and film artist and Co-Founder (along with beautiful wife Kat) of The October People Productions, who specialize in practical SFX and immersive design for stage and film. John jumped at the opportunity to work with Anne Marie and her sound design as she is amazing! 

Kristen M. Finlay – Director

Kristen is excited to be bringing this rollicking ride of a show to Walterdale! A former Artistic Director and Board President, Kristen directed The Light in the Piazza, Chess, Proof, Rabbit Hole, and Nine. As an actor, she has performed in Follies, The Misanthrope, Threepenny Opera and Steel Magnolias.

Richard Hatfield – Master Builder & Technical Advisor

Richard has been building stages at Walterdale and other venues for many years. He enjoys bringing the set designer’s vision to life and watching it transform with the amazing work of our paint crew. May you enjoy the show as much as he enjoyed working on it.

Joan Heys Hawkins – Painter & Stitcher

Joan is delighted to be one of the moving parts in this complex and fun show that Kristen and her cast are presenting. She thoroughly enjoyed painting with Brooke, working with Nicole on funny costumes and props, and meeting new-to-Walterdale designer Taylor.

Taylor Howell – Set Designer and Property Master

Taylor Howell is the set and props designer for The 39 Steps. She is incredibly excited to have been a part of this show. She is currently studying theatre design at the U of A and is so proud to make her design debut with Walterdale Theatre!

Brad Melrose – Lighting Designer

Brad is happy to be designing lights for The 39 Steps.  This is Brad’s first show in a long time, you know COVID, and is very happy to be back.  Some of Brad’s recent lighting works include: The Triangle Factory Fire, Next to Normal, Follies, Avenue Q, Titanic, Rent,  & Sweeney Todd.

Andrew Selwood – Production Manager & Assistant Stage Manager
Andrew started volunteering with Walterdale by building sets before the pandemic forced us all to stop, and he’s now very excited to be back and working on his first full show with such a great cast and production team.

Pat Sirant – Lighting Board Operator

This is Pat’s first time working with Walterdale Theatre and they are so excited for it! They are graduating from the University of Alberta with a BA in Drama this summer!

Sarah Spicer – Fight Choreographer

Sarah Spicer (she/her) is a graduate of Rosebud School of the Arts. After coming to Edmonton, she found her love of fight choreography. Since then, she has earned her Basic and Intermediate Actor Combatant Levels with Fight Directors Canada. The opportunity to work on this show has been very exciting!

Anne Marie Szucs – Sound Designer

A first-time sound designer, Anne Marie is an active member of the Walterdale family as director, actor, box office manager, Board vice president, and Relaunch Committee chair. Thank you to John Evans and Richard Hatfield for helping her explore this new creative path.  And much love to Mike for his constant support!

Faith Tabladillo – Assistant Director

This is Faith’s first theatrical production under Walterdale Theatre! Her recent technical contributions include being a production designer and freelance video editor in the film industry. She is grateful to have a supportive cast and crew, and Kristen on her creative process, in The 39 Steps.

Janine Waddell – Fight and Intimacy Consultant

Janine is excited to be back at Walterdale where she has worked on shows like Dracula, Ravenscroft, Playmates, Crimes of the Heart and Misanthrope. Previous Select Theatre Credits Include: Jane Eyre, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, The Fiancée, Simone el le Whole Shebang and Macbeth. She is the lucky mother of four.