The BMSS Theatre Company Presented...

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.

Dates: May 1-4, 8-11, 2024 @ 7pm in the Drama Studio

Birch Cast will be performing on May 1, 4,  9, 10
Oak Cast will be performing on May 2, 3, 8, 11

Cast:                 Birch Cast                     Oak Cast                              
Baker                  Michael He                   Adam Lian
Baker's Wife      Jesslyn Stewart           Sasha Van Looy
Jack                    Derek Chen                Marco Andrada
Jack's Mother   Ashley Wong              Sydney Vidler
Milky White       Owen Gandy               Josh Kohli
Cinderella                                  Mia Kim
Step Mother      Tasha Gandy               Ari Haraldsson
Lucinda         Amina Maxom-Weibe    Maya Chan
Florinda        Spencer McComiskey    Elisha Lian
Father            Kaspar Lautch                  Matteo Hospina
Witch             Bianca Berger                  Sophia Lee
Rapunzel       Sierra Bairnicoat              Levi Goad
Cin. Prince.    Asher Streat                     Evann Yoon
Rap. Prince    Connor Gradwell            Austin Edwards
Steward.        Munia Zadi                       Matthew Nicholas
Little Red       Melina Azimi                    Hannah Flett
Granny           Hannah Flett                    Melina Azimi
Old Man         Josh Kohli                        Owen Gandy
Narrator          Adriana Schulte              Miguel Luces-Taje
Cin. Mom                       Maria Romero Abarca
Giant                                        Kishin Kullar
​Director: Robyn Temple
Musical Director: Chlöe Rowat
Production Manager: Nat Glass
Stage Manager: Audrey Middleton
Assistant Production Manager: Logan Hosie

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For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.

Dates: December 6-9, 2023 @ 7pm in the Drama Studio

Cast:
Wayne: Evann Yoon
Oliver: Connor Gradwell
Megan: Sadie Elliott
Narrator: Logan Hosie
Cedric: Marco Andrada
Hannah: Devashree Shastri
Leanne: Sophia Lee
Ernie: Michael He
Sally: Mia Kim
Susie: Jesslyn Stewart
J. Finch: Owen Gandy
Harry: Amina Maxom-Wiebe

Ensemble:
Melina Azimi, Bianca Berger, Sierra Barnicoat, Emily Dixon, Hannah Flett, Levi Goad, Ari Haraldsson, Josh Kohli, Adam Lian, Elisha Lian, Miguel Luces-Taje, Spencer McComskey, Alex Merwin, Audrey Middleton, Asher Streat, Sasha Van Looy, Ashley Wong, Munia Zadi, 
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​Director: Robyn Temple
Assistant Director: Nat Glass
Stage Manager: Adriana Schulte

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Power, sex, ambition, greed.... It's just another day at the office in this classic satire of big business.  

A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.

Dates: May 24-27, 31, June 2-3 2023 @ 7pm in the Drama Studio

Cast:
J. Pierrepont Finch - Marcus Tai
J.B. Biggley - Daniel Friedman
Rosemary Pilkington - Taisia Tarbeeva
Hedy LaRue - Neveah Johnson
Bud Frump - Kian Hosseindjani
Smitty - Sasha van Looy
Mr. Bratt - Carmelo Salina
Mr. Gatch - Asher Streat
Mr. Twimble/TV Announcer - Sam Roussy/Logan Hosie (alternating nights)
Miss Jones - Sophia Lee
Miss Krumholtz - Bianca Berger

Ensemble:
Marco Andrada, Melina Azimi, Sierra Barnicoat, Jierah Calvez, Maya Chan, Derek Chen, Sean Cogan, Sadie Elliott, Owen Gandy, Tasha Gandy, Ari Haraldsson, Michael He, Logan Hosie, Mia Kim, Josh Kohli, Adam Lian, Elisha Lian, Miguel Luces-Taje, Amina Maxom-Wiebe, Alex Merwin, Jesslyn Stewart, Asher Streat, Sydney Vidler, Ashley Wong, Evann Yoon


​Director: Robyn Temple
Choreographer: Ashley Pattenaude
Music Director: Nat Glass
Stage Manager: Adriana Schulte
Production Manager: Diane Lee
Dance Captain: Sydney Vidler

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Dates: January 18-20, 2023 @ 7pm in the Drama Studio

Cast:
Marco Andrada, Melina Azimi, Bianca Berger, Derek Chen, Sadie Elliot, Tasha Gandy, Connor Gradwell, Michael He, Logan Hoise, Pax Howard, Mia Kim, Josh Kohli, Adam Lian, Miguel Luces-Taje, Alex Merwin, Audrey Middleton, Tiana Pirie, Adriana Schulte, Jesslyn Stewart, Asher Streat, Sasha van Looy, Suri Xiao​

Stage Manager: Jesslyn Stewart

​Directors: Logan Hosie, John Santana, Kian Hosseindjani, Neveah Johnson, Sam Roussy, Carmelo Salina, Ash Szeto, Marcus Tai, Taisia Tarbeeva

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She Loves Me

November 30, Dec 1-2, 6-7, 9, 2022



Directed by: Robyn Temple
Musical Director: Allegra Wright
​Choreography: Ashley Pattenaude
Stage Manager: Diane Lee

Cast:
Georg Nowack: Daniel Friedman and Alex Rego
Amalia Balish: Katy Mezei
Steven Kodaly: Kian Hosseindjani
Ilona Ritter: Neveah Johnson and Taisia Tarbeeva
Arpad Lazlo: Marcus Tai
Ladislav Sipos: Sam Roussy
Mr. Maraczek: Carmelo Salina
Head Waiter: Connor Gradwell/Michael He
Busboy: Connor Gradwell/Michael He

Understudy for Amalia: Sophia Lee

Ensemble:
Sophia Lee, Adriana Schulte, Sasha van Looy, Jesslyn Stewart, Bianca Berger, Miguel Luces-Taje, Adam Lian, Marco Andrada, Logan Hoise, Derek Chen,

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Burnaby Mountain Theatre Company presents 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Show Dates:       
May 25 @ 7pm with Katy Mezei as Belle
May 26 @ 7pm with Mehrsa Shadman as Belle
May 27 @ 7pm with Katy Mezei as Belle
May 31 @ 7pm with Mehrsa Shadman as Belle
June 1 @ 7pm with Katy Mezei as Belle
June 3 @ 7pm with Mehrsa Shadman as Belle


Directed by: Robyn Temple
Musical Director: Chlöe Rowat
​Choreography: Natasha Varajic and Ashley Pattenaude
Production Manager: Hannah Carracedo
Stage Manager: Diane Lee

Cast:
Belle:  Katy Mezei and Merhsa Shadman
Beast: Nicholas Tsap
Gaston: Alex Rego
Le Fou: Logan Hoise
Mrs. Potts: Faythe Mileta
Lumiere: Carmelo Salina
Cogsworth: Sam Roussy
Chip: Adriana Schulte
Wardrobe: Taisia Tarbeeva
Babette: Hannah Carracedo
Maurice: John Santana
Silly Girls: Addie Chin, Sophia Lee, Sasha van Looy

Ensemble: 
Melina Azimi, Bianca Berger, Jierah Calvez, Derek Chen, Lily Chen, Tasha Gandy, Connor Gradwell, Ayden Gray, Miguel Luces-Taje, Valentina Matica, Luna McLennan, Amanda Mello, Alex Merwin, Tanya Naffissi, Sevie Paz, Devashree Shastri, Asher Streat, Jesslyn Stewart, Ash Szeto, Michelle Wallace, Ashley Wong, Suri Xiao

All Together Now!
ALL TOGETHER NOW! a global event celebrating local theatre

Show Dates:       
November 12th @ 4:30pm
November 12th @ 7:00pm
November 15th @ 6:00pm



Directed by: Robyn Temple

​Musical Director: Chlöe Rowat
Assistant Director: Donya Mossanen-Amini

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Head Over Heels the Musical

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, HEAD OVER HEELS follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Show Dates:       June 16-19th, 2021

​Cast:             Blue                                 Green
Pamela:        Katy Mezei                      Neveah Johnson
Philoclea:     Eva Kehler                      Mehrsa Shadman
Musidorus:  Alex Rego                       Marcus Tai
Gynecia:       Emily Laprise                 Hannah Carracedo
Basilius:        Nicholas Tsap                Kian Hosseindjani​
Mopsa:         Ella Macdonald             Faythe Mileta
Dametus:     Daniel Friedman           Eric Dye
Pythio:          Em Gallegos Flores      Eva Kehler
Ensemble:   
                      Aynaz Inanloo, Kassia Ferguson
                      Adriana Schulte, Devashree Shastri
                      Morva Zand Mehraban
Directed by: Robyn Temple
Musical Director: Chlöe Rowat
Vocal Director: Em Gallegos Flores
Choreographer: Donya Mossanen-Amini and Ben McLennan
Stage Manager: Eunha Park

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Head Over Heels - Blue Cast Photos

Head Over Heels - Green Cast Photos

Game of Tiaras - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
By: Don Zolidis

When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die?

Show Dates:
April 29th, 30th, May 1st, and 2nd, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Burnaby Mountain Studio Theatre, Room 101

​Cast
Narrator 1: Maelle McCallum
Narrator 2: Chloe Emes
Cinderella: Nicole Irving
Snow Queen: Emily Laprise
Belle: Faythe Mileta
Snow White & The Little Mermaid: Donya Mossanen-Amini
Prince Charming: Chandler Dakis
King: Ben McLennan
Smeagol: Callum Beaton
Blood Packet Guy: Theo Howard
French Prince: Eric Dye
Guard 1: Kassia Ferguson
Guard 2: Eric Guo
Guard 3: Noel Carlson
Other Princess 1: Morva Zand Mehraban
Other Princess 2: Maya Webb
Other Princess 3: Mehrsa Shadman
Solider 1: Devashree Shastri
Solider 2: Ayden Gray
Solider 3: Adriana Schulte

Directed by: Robyn Temple
Choreographer: Donya Mossanen-Amini and Chandler Dakis
Fight Director: Filip Bojic

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Little Women the Broadway Musical
Music by: Jason Howland
Lyrics by: Mindi Dickstein
Book by: Allan Knee

Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.

Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.
Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.

​Show Dates:
December 4-7th, 2019 @ 7:00pm
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​Cast
Jo March - Ella Macdonald
Beth March - Haida Davies-McDermott
Meg March - Nicole Irving
Amy March - Katy Mezei
Marmee March - Donya Mossanen-Amini
Aunt March - Akari van den Dreisen
Laurie - Daniel Friedman
Mr. Laurence - Quaid Davies-McDermott and Caison Parnell
Professor Bhaer - Liam Taylor
Mr. John Brooke - Benjamin McLennan
Mrs. Kirk - Isadora Vieytes
Clarissa - Eva Kehler
Braxton - Caison Parnell and Chandler Dakis
Rodrigo - Quaid Davies-McDermott and Marcus Tai
Hag - Faythe Mileta
Troll - Neveah Johnson
Knight - Kian Hosseindjani​ 

Directed by: Robyn Temple
Musical Direction: Chlöe Rowat
Choreographer: Donya Mossanen-Amini
Stage Manager: Maya Webb

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Shrek the Musical
Book and Lyrics by: David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by: Jeanine Tesori

Burnaby Mountain Theatre Company presented Shrek the Musical!

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Ogre Cast
Shrek - Gabriel Salloum
Donkey - Filip Bojic
Princess Fiona - Amy Xiao
Dragon - Carissa Mayes
Lord Farquaad - Leopoldo Vieytes
Gingy - Ava Green
Pinocchio - Artem Karamov
Teen Fiona - Skye Stark
Young Fiona - Maya Webb

Princess Cast
Shrek - Aiden Finn
Donkey - Queen Alexis
Princess Fiona - Natasha Glass
Dragon - Donya Mossanen-Amini
Lord Farquaad - Leopoldo Vieytes
Gingy - Ella Macdonald
Pinocchio - Skyla Smith
Teen Fiona - Neveah Johnson
Young Fiona - Katy Mezei

Ensemble
Akari van den Drisen - Wicked Witch
Alex Shalin - Big Bad Wolf
Callum Beaton - Captain of the Guard
Elisabeth Striepling
Elizabeth Comley
Emily Laprise
Eric Dye
Eva Kehler
Faythe Mileta
Haida Davies - McDermott  Shoe Makers Elf
Gabriel Salloum
Isadora Vieytes
​Kian Hosseindjani​
Jessie McMillan - Mama Bear
Marcus Tai - Young Shrek
Maya Herar
Mitch Martin
Nicholas Tsap
Nicole Irving - Ogre Fiona
Rebecca Lee
Rozie Caverzan
Tahsin Hasan
TJ Tseng


Directed by: Robyn Temple
Musical Direction: Chlöe Rowat
Assistant Director: Allegra Wright
Choreographer: Chantel Gering
Stage Manager: Julia Burns

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The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered
By Don Zolidis

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The long-running soap opera The Bold and the Young is in its last days: its hunky hero has self-esteem issues, its villainous old man is more interested in soup than the actual show, and its heroines are slightly psychopathic. The executive producer gives the squabbling cast an ultimatum: Complete one episode overnight or the show dies. Presented on December 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2018. 

Cast
Morris Nyborg: Hemanshu Dave/Gabriel Salloum
John Burke: Leopoldo Vieytes/Aiden Finn
Amy White: Queen Alexis/Jessie McMillan
Danielle Farris: Natasha Glass/Ava Green
Bill Wylie: Filip Bojic
Cybil Dane: Akari van den Driesen/Rozie Caverzan
Tyler Tripodo: Artem Karamov/Alex Shalin
Lily Baumgartner: Nicole Irving/Ella MacDonald
Keri: Amy Xiao
Kaitlin: Julia Burns/Donya Mossanen-Amini
Oli: Callum Beaton
Brooke: Skyla Smith
Mary: Angelina Rudakova
PAs: Shayla Taranoff, Febianca Dominique, Josy Scharphuis, Jackie Loewe

Stage Manager: Haida Davies-McDermott
Composer: Chip Nguyen

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The Drowsy Chaperone

Burnaby Mountain Secondary School Drama Room May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12, 2018

The Drowsy Chaperone is a show-within-a-show about a wedding and the life of a die-hard musical theatre fan, Man In Chair, who's listening to a record where he shows the audience a way into the world of a 1928 classical musical. He delights in the backstage stories of the performers of the show and in the elements of that era which include jazz, vaudeville, melodrama, and plenty of spectacle. Just like all of our productions, our wonderful crew and cast showed determination and all their hard work
 
A note from the director: "...We learn that it's not just about spinning a record, it's about how art can transform your sense of the universe..."

Adult: $12.00
Student: $10.00

Cast (in order of appearance):
Man in Chair: Maiyah Johnson & Blake Puzon
Mrs. Tottendale: Amy Xiao
Underling: Artem Karamov
Robert Martin: Hemanshu Dave & Ethan Radano
Best Man George: Aiden Finn & Andy Nie
Feldzieg: Sierra Donovan
Kitty: Natasha Glass
Gangster #1: Alex Shalin
Gangster #2: Filip Bojic
Aldolpho: Leopoldo Vieytes
Janet van de Graff: Anna Shubenok
The Drowsy Chaperone: Abigail Barclay
Trix the Aviatrix: Queen Alexis
Superintendent: Jonathan Haggstrom & Jessie McMillan
Ensemble: Callum Beaton, Julia Burns, Rozie Caverzan, Skylar Ferguson, Aibhlin Fowlie, Tahsin Hasan, Nicole Irving, Ella Macdonald, Jessie McMillan & Donya Mossenen-Amini

Stage Manager: Nathaniel Cooper
Assistant Stage Manager: Haida Davies McDermott
Vocal Direction: Imogen O'Neal
Choreography: Chantel Gering

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Michael J Fox Theatre March 8,9 & 10, 2017

​The Wizard of Oz!

Students from Burnaby Mountain in grades 8-12, under the direction of Felicity Rudolph, traveled from Kansas all the way to Oz on this incredible journey. With Dorothy and her friends along the Yellow Brick Road, they searched for the things they hold most dear. 
The Burnaby Mountain cast and crew of the beloved musical had a blast while working hard to put on this great production, come watch a current production coming soon!

Adult: $15.00
Students: $10.00

Starring:
Imogen O'Neal: Dorothy
Anna Shubenok: Toto
Hemanshu Dave: Scarecrow
Ethan Radano: Tinman
Andy Nie : Lion
Melissa Sciaretta: Glinda
Aibhlin Fowlie: Glinda 
Abby Barclay: Wicked Witch of the West
Joseph Tooley: The Great Oz

Vocal Direction: Chloe Rowat 
Choreography: Deanna Worobets