Four fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage, so when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom—and the press is involved—they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom the entire town has a date with destiny. Now, Broadway’s brassiest are coming to join the fight and they are ready to kick-ball-change the world.

Directed by: Corry Lapointe
Musical Direction by: Don Buchanan
Book & Lyrics by: Chad Beguelin
Book by: Bob Martin
Music by: Matthew Sklar
Based on an original concept by: Jack Viertel
Dates: November 14-16, 21-23 and 27-30, 2024 at 7:30pm. November 24 at 2pm.

Nancy Jean Lahn – Dee Dee Allen
Nancy-Jean is pleased to return to the Roxy stage in the role of Dee Dee Allen after a bit of hiatus. Previous stage experience includes Theatre Western, London Musical Theatre Association, The Canmore Players. Presently she is the drama and musical theatre teacher at Saugeen District Senior School. Nancy-Jean is grateful for supportive friends, chosen family, students, and the cast and crew who helped her find the joy again. It’s true…theatre can help you heal. 

Lance Pask – Barry Glickman
Lance can’t tell you how in awe he is of this amazing cast and crew. Their dedication and professionalism shines through in the Broadway like quality of this show. His previous credits include Legally Blonde the Musical, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, Bye Bye Birdie and Oliver with Oshawa Little Theatre. Other credits include roles at the Whitby Courthouse Theatre and with Confidential Musical Theatre Project. Lance would also like to thank the production teams for their hard work and dedication.

Andie McGuire – Emma Nolan
Andie is excited to portray Emma in The Prom! She’s been involved in a number of productions both on and off the Roxy stage. The Prom is a brilliant show to end this chapter before heading to Centennial College in January. She wants to thank the cast and crew, but especially Lacey, for always being in her corner. She also wants to thank her family, blood and chosen, for the endless support they’ve given her and her crazy dreams. Enjoy the show!

Claire Miller – Alyssa Greene
Claire is excited to be playing Alyssa, her first role in an OSLT production. She is an 11^th grade student at St. Mary’s High School, where she appeared in Arrivals and Departures, Les Miserables, Little Shop of Horrors, and High School Musical. Thanks to her family and everyone who has helped her and supported her over the years.

James Moyse – Trent Oliver
James is excited to be back on the Roxy stage for his 5th OSLT musical. He’s humbled to have this amazing opportunity to play Trent Oliver. James is proud to share the stage with some amazing new members and long time OSLT members alike. He thanks Director and crew for their support and guidance!

Connie Rossiter – Angie
This is Connie’s third OSLT production, following Born Yesterday and Noises Off. She is thrilled to work with such a fantastic cast and crew, and would like to thank the director and musical director for all their patience and dedication! Connie has also performed as a singer/songwriter and one half of the music duo Beckon and loves to ride her horse, Daisy. Connie would like to thank Matt and her family for all of their support.

Mark Boone – Principal Hawkins
Mark grew up in a theatre family touring Godspell. His last theatre performance was playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar in 1989.  Mark pursued a career as a music producer and recently released a new album Xavier Machina available on Apple Music and Spotify. Mark took this opportunity to perform on stage with his son, Brando.   

Michael Henkel – Sheldon Saperstein
Breaking convention, I want to talk to YOU! With a Major in Vocal Performance from U of A and a graduate from Randolph Academy, Toronto, I’m excited to bring you Sheldon, and my second OSLT show. This cast and crew, PROM-TASTIC!!!
It’s time to Dance! Enjoy the show!                                                                                                                               

Hallie Acton – Mrs. Greene
Hallie is delighted to be back on the Roxy stage with this exceptional cast and crew! Past OSLT productions include Something Rotten!, The Children’s Hour, White Christmas, and Les Miserables. A big thank you to Corry and the creative team for trusting her with a role that originally felt so out of her depth. Enjoy the show!

Brando Boone – Nick/Student
Brando is a 17-year-old artist from Port Elgin. A life-long musician, Brando loves to get involved with the arts in his community. Some of his recent roles include Willy Wonka in Wonka Jr., Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde Jr., and Gomez Addams in The Addams Family. Brando has been beyond inspired, collaborating with some of his greatest mentors, directors, and his father. He hopes all enjoy the show.

Lily Brennan – Molly/Student
Lily has a passion for all things theatre whether it’s on stage or behind the scenes she brings her enthusiasm, energy and creativity to every project. Lily has been a part of many RYC productions including Matilda, Seussical, Winnie the Pooh and Wonka. Lily is so thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast and crew. Her fan club is led by her incredibly proud parents, her brother Jack and her furry siblings Brian, Neely, Louie, Olive and Willie. 

Aaron Crose – Ensemble/Waiter
Aaron is beyond grateful to practice the craft in a room someone else has paid rent for, and to do so among such talented creatives both on stage and off. Born in Owen Sound but only now finding 9th Street, it’s been a long time coming! With a BA in Psychology from U Waterloo and training in Theatre Performance from Humber College, Aaron is passionate about bringing stories to life that inspire, galvanize, and delight.

Jenna Davenport – Lila/Student
Jenna is thrilled to be part of this cast! She is in Grade 10 at St. Mary’s high school. Some of her past credits include Matilda Jr, Willy Wonka Jr, and Legally Blonde Jr. Jenna is currently taking vocal lessons with Tara Mackenzie. She wants to thank her Mom and Dad for their support and for driving her to rehearsal.

Ridgley Dier – Ensemble/Godspell
The Prom marks Ridgley’s sixth OSLT production. A graduate of Sheridan’s Music Theatre Prep Program, he made his Toronto debut with Acting up Stage Company in One Song Glory. Past OSLT credits include Something Rotten!, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. “Shout out to my family and friends for the love and support. Remember, always be true, and most importantly, be you.”

Aiden Dubuque-Jones – Drew/Student
Aiden attends St. Mary’s High School. He was the robotic puppeteer for the plants in Little Shop of Horrors and took part in last year’s play Departures and Arrivals. He is interested on robotics and anything theatre related. He wants to thank everyone because this has been an amazing experience.

Kara Gibson – Kaylee/Student
Kara is thrilled to be back on the stage after her OSLT debut in Something Rotten! this past April. She would like to thank Corry and Don for this opportunity to be back on stage. Enjoy the show!

Sarah Hemstock – Shelby/Student
This is Sarah’s first appearance with OSLT. She is very grateful to play the role of Shelby! She has performed in the St. Mary’s High School musical Little Shop of Horrors as Ronnette and The Wizard of Oz as a munchkin. Sarah would like to thank her drama teacher, Jody Ward, for making drama class so fun! 

Sandy Lemaitre – Ensemble/Reporter
November brings the beginning of another great theatre season at the Roxy. Over the past 20 years, Sandy has been involved in many OSLT productions. Recently her roles included as Margo in Ladies Foursome, Sister Mary Laz in Sister Act and Judy in production of White Christmas. Behind the scenes, some of her recent favourites include Beauty & The Beast, and Matilda (Stage Manager) and Gorgeous Gallivanting Goddesses (ASM). Sandra is thrilled to be working with another amazingly talented and hard working cast and crew. Enjoy the show.

Devin Mahnke – Ensemble/Clerk/Waiter
Devin and his wife, Christelle, moved to the area in April 2024, and both are excited about their new community. This is Devin’s first production with the OSLT- actually, his first stage production of any kind. It certainly won’t be his last, he’s having too much fun. 

Colleen Martin – Ensemble/Godspell
As the oldest member of this age-diverse cast, Colleen is grateful for the opportunity to kick up her heels once more. Local audiences have seen her in Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast and Something Rotten! as well as various dramas. Colleen dedicates this performance to the memory of her mom.

Karina McKerroll – Ensemble/Godspell
Karina grew up loving to express herself and present different stories on stage, and she’s thrilled to continue doing so in this heartwarming musical, The Prom. She grew up performing as a dancer and trained in musical theatre at Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. What better message to share than to love and accept each other? Godspell sure thinks so :D. What a talented and playful cast and crew. Enjoy.

Grace McRae – Ensemble/Godspell
Grace holds a bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre Performance from Sheridan College and has appeared in productions such as Seussical the Musical (The Sour Kangaroo), Legally Blonde (Enid Hoops), and Company (April). Grace is so excited to be a part of an OSLT production once again!

Lacey Mooney – Ensemble/Reporter
Lacey is a long time OSLT member having been involved in over 20 productions. She was last seen as Nurse Ratched in Cuckoo’s Nest and as Nostradamus in Something Rotten!. She is the Coordinator for the Roxy Young Company and is honoured to be on stage with the talented young people, as well as her husband James. 

Andrew Shepherd – River/Student
Andrew is a Grade 12 student at OSDSS. He has been involved in Matilda Jr. the Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and most recently The Addams Family. Thanks to all who have worked on this show, from production to stage work. “Thanks to my family.” 

Toby Sylver – Kevin/Student
Toby has graduated from Saugeen District Senior School but is completing a gap year. He was part of the theatre program – Pugsley in The Addams Family, Scuttle in The Little Mermaid – as well as a role in Charlotte’s Web with the Bruce County Playhouse. Other creative interests include painting and drawing. He says great friends and fun times have been a real bonus.

Corry Lapointe – Director
Over 57 years with OSLT, Corry’s creative expression was realized mostly on stage, resulting in  numerous acting awards in WODL, THEATRE ONTARIO AND DOMINION DRAMA Festivals. Now in her ‘mature’ years, with fewer roles for women her age, (unless someone directs Driving Miss Daisy), Corry’s creative expression is realized as a director. Over the past 10 years, she has directed OSLT hits such as The Donnellys, Calendar Girls, The Miracle Worker, Sister Act, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. She enjoys the role of the Director, much more than she anticipated, because like portraying a character to tell a story, the director gets to tell the story through a cast of characters and a crew of artists, and The Prom‘s company is among the best of them. Thank you to all of you for lending your extraordinary talents to tell the story of PROM.

Don Buchanan – Musical Director
Don is always pleased to collaborate with Corry once again. He is so proud of the talented cast and crew for their work to create this wonderful piece of entertainment. It has been an honour to be part of this brilliant production.

Heather Hunter – Choreography
Heather began dancing at an early age, training in ballet, tap and jazz. She has appeared in various musicals including Chicago, The Drowsy Chaperone and Sweet Charity. She has choreographed for theatres in Canada and as well in Mexico, where she established a charity devoted to giving girls the opportunity to realize the amazing joy of dance.

Lisa Miller – Stage Manager
Lisa, an OSLT member for over 15 years, has had the opportunity to work with many productions in different capacities. On stage, she has played minor roles in The King and I, Outer Space, and The Devil’s Disciple. Stage managing for many productions, both musicals and dramas, is always a unique experience. Working with a wonderfully talented director, a great production team and an amazing cast is a privilege. Enjoy the music and the message. 

Cathie Locke – Producer
Working with Corry as the director and Lisa as the stage manager never disappoints. Once again under their leadership, the cast and crew has created a wonderful production of a love story. Enjoy.

Catherine Stewart – Prompter
Since returning to Owen Sound in 2015, Catherine has been behind the curtain on 5 productions doing Props. This is her first as Prompter. She has loved OSLT since her parents became charter members in the early ‘60s. Once again Corry, Don, cast and crew have worked their magic! Enjoy!

Fiona Smith, Cathy MacKinnon, Steven Mackinnon – Assistant Stage Manager

Catherine Tilley – Wardrobe Lead
Catherine, straight from wardrobe for Something Rotten!, is back behind the sewing machine. A long time OSLT member, she enjoys being involved either backstage or out front. She last appeared in West Moon and Please No Flowers. Thanks to her long suffering family, this wonderfully talented cast and crew and especially her amazing team Karen, Martha and Valerie. Together they created the look that is The Prom. 

Paul Nicholson – Set Design & Lead Builder
Paul worked on his first show in Sault Ste Marie in the late ‘70s. Since then he has designed, built and/or crewed for over 45 productions, most recently at the Roxy for OSLT. Big, beautiful sets with complicated components are Paul’s passion. He would like to thank his partner, Terry Burns and the set building team of Jamie Smith, Jack Goad, Michael Jeavons, Martin Cooper, Paul Welch, Alan Thompson.

Terry Burns – Scenic Design
Terry is happy to be part of another OSLT production, and wishes to thank the scenic painting team of Joanne, Lynn and Maureen for their talent, dedication and camaraderie.

David Beisel – Lighting Design
David is thrilled to be back in the design chair working with the amazing lighting team at OSLT. Graduate of TMU’s Performance Production program, David has worked on shows with SummerWorks, Toronto Fringe, Soulpepper, Paprika Festival, Opera Atelier, and Mirvish in various roles. Last season, David was WODL nominated for Lighting Design in OSLT’s Something Rotten! (2024).

Joanne Perry – Properties Lead
Joanne began as an usher then attended a props workshop which sparked a desire to become more a more active member of OSLT.  She worked on the wardrobe team for A Marriage Proposal, backstage props Something Rotten!, props lead for Addams Family and now The Prom. Excited to be part of this team of creative and devoted people to bring the message of acceptance.
“Thanks to my husband, Dave, and my family for their support.”

Wendy Smart – Make-up Lead
Most of the time, Wendy helps actors to look beautiful or handsome. Occasionally she
has inflicted a few cuts, scrapes or bruises. Whatever the task, she is up for
the challenge. She credits Marian Masters and Larry Henry for introducing her
to the art of makeup.

Kasey Williams – Hair Design/Hair Team Co-Lead
Kasey has been working her magic with hair and wigs for OSLT productions for many years. It would be difficult to find a recent crew list where her name did not appear. Kasey believes behind the scenes is the place to be.

Valerie Prettie – Hair Design/Hair Team Co-Lead
Val has been an active member serving OSLT for more than 25 years. Throughout that time, she has worn many hats around the theatre, from Hair Design, Stage Management, Set Painting and Décor, as well as Bartending and Ushering.  Thanks to Director Corry Lapointe and all the teams who work together to put this wonderful show on the Roxy stage!  Looking forward to working again with the hair team of Kasey and Mary!

Jamie Smith – Fly Operator
Jamie has spent a lot of timeon the Roxy stage in many OSLT productions. For this show, he has broadened his horizons to include set building and an effect not often used by OSLT – flying props.

Emma McConachie-Anderson – Sound Designer & Operator
Emma is excited to be back behind the scenes for The Prom! She was last backstage as musical director for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and last onstage as Portia in Something Rotten!. Enjoy the show!

Matt Martin – Sound Engineer
Matt has worked on many OSLT musicals as the master of the microphones.  Many people believe that being in charge of 25 microphones is hard work but Matt believes that the actual hard work is being done by the talented actors on the stage.