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‘TIS THE SEASON – A Winter Variety Show
SHOWTIMES:
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 pm & 7 pm
See you then!
MARTIN ADCOCK
Pianist & Accompanist
BRITT BAILEY
Vocalist
CHRIS GASKIN
Host & Comedian & Performer
MICHELE PARTRIDGE
Host & Performer
Martin is a pianist and composer who has called the White Rock/South Surrey area home since 2011. A lifelong musician, he studied Composition at the University of Victoria and has enjoyed a varied musical career encompassing choral singing, musical theatre, orchestra performance and piano accompaniment.
His experience includes singing with the Vancouver Bach Choir, serving as pianist for the White Rock Community Orchestra, and accompanying several choirs and vocalists, over the years.
He also regularly performs at seniors’ residences and care centres. Martin is delighted to be a part of this Christmas Holiday Variety Show.
Britt Bailey is a South Surrey–based performer, voice teacher, and proud mom of two, originally from Camrose, Alberta. She’s spent much of her life making music and occasionally making a spectacle of herself on stages across Canada and the U.S. For over a decade, she’s worked locally with young performers at NUVO Music School and Arts Umbrella, and has collaborated with Southridge School as vocal coach for Mean Girls and Music Director for this season’s Come From Away.
Britt is delighted to return to Peninsula Productions for her fourth collaboration, following her original solo cabaret, The Mothership.
Heartfelt thanks to Michele Partridge for years of friendship and creative collaboration, and to Janet for believing in and championing her work.
Above all, she’s grateful for Mike and their two tiny elves, Parker and Callen. She’s especially excited for their first Christmas morning in their new home, where Santa’s making a slightly more modest appearance this year. Real estate isn’t cheap.
Hailed by Brielle Magazine and “The Baby-faced Assassin of Comedy” Chris Gaskin is one of Canada’s fastest rising comedians. In just a few short years he was a finalist in the national comedy competition “Stand Up & Bite Me” on Bite TV, and was featured on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Since then he has won the “Champion of Champions” and “Rise of The Next Comic” comedy competitions, released his debut album “Lambda Male” and follow-up special “Working With The Negatives”, and has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy including: Emo Philips, Godfrey, T.J. Miller, and Kenny vs. Spenny. Described by Star Search winner Tracey MacDonald as, “A star,” Gaskin commands audience’s attention with his innocent looks and razor-sharp views of the world.
Michele Partridge is delighted to return to the Peninsula Productions stage for her third performance with the company, having previously appeared in Love, Loss and What I Wore and Hurry Hard staged readings. An Associate Producer with Peninsula Productions, she also teaches monthly improv classes, is an award-winning business owner, and is an acting and confidence coach with over 30 years of experience helping people shine on stage, on camera, and in life. She is honoured to perform alongside such talented artists in the ‘Tis the Season Winter Variety Show.
Tuesdays Got Talent:
STAND UP COMEDY!
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, December 8
Monthly IMPROV JAM!
Ages 19+
Build confidence, spark creativity, and have fun!
Taught by Michele Partridge (www.yourconfidencecoach.ca) and open to all levels, this monthly improv jam is a chance to play, connect, and laugh together.
Whether you’re brand new to improv and want to try something new, need a creative outlet or a seasoned performer, you’ll walk away energized, confident, and inspired.
JOIN US:
The last Monday of the month!
Monday, OCTOBER 26
Monday, NOVEMBER 30
NO IMPROV IN DECEMBER
7 PM
CASH Admission by Donation at the Door
at Peninsula Productions Black Box Theatre
FOUR DOGS AND A BONE – Staged Reading
By John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley’s sharp Hollywood satire Four Dogs and a Bone comes vividly to life in a staged reading setting, where its razor-sharp dialogue takes center stage. The play exposes the hilarious, cutthroat antics of four film industry figures—two competing actresses, a desperate producer, and an idealistic screenwriter—as they turn on each other during the chaotic shoot of a troubled movie. Stripped of elaborate sets and production distraction, a staged reading highlights the dark wit and fierce power struggles of Shanley’s script, letting the raw energy and bite of the performance shine through.
Brenda, a seemingly guileless young actress, takes a meeting with Bradley, a troubled, middle-aged producer, to discuss the film on which they are working. Brenda wants to be a star, she even chants for it!
But Collette, the other actress in the film, is in her way, so Brenda must convince Bradley that the film is in serious trouble unless he makes certain changes, one of which is taking out Collette’s part. Bradley, knowing full well that the film is seriously over budget, intimates that he will effect Brenda’s suggestions if she can convince her stepbrother, a giant movie star, to make a cameo appearance in the film, guaranteeing more capitalization and the cachet of success.
Meanwhile, Collette has her own agenda: She knows she’s not as young as she once was. She tries to convince Victor, the writer, to alter the film so she can be the heroine, or else, this, his first film, is destined to be lost in art houses or, worse, go directly to video.
Victor, a naïve young writer from Off-Off Broadway, doesn’t know how to handle any of this, and his mother just died. He needs to mourn and to drink himself into a stupor before he changes his screenplay.
Later, in the make-up trailer, Brenda and Collette find out they’ve been trying to stab the other in the back which leads to the kind of cat fight only actresses do and culminates in a mock-bonding.
All hell breaks loose in the final scene when Bradley and Victor confront one another over the state of the film and are interrupted by Brenda and Collette, and all the lies and backbiting are exposed as these four dogs go after their bone.
SHOWTIMES:
Thurs, Feb. 4, 7 pm
Fri. Feb. 5, 7 pm
Sat. Feb 6, 2 pm
Sun, Feb. 7, 2 pm
See you then!
Past Productions
DIRECTOR & CAST
Director: HARRISON MACDONALD
Norm’s first job as a professional actor was when he was hired by CHWK radio in Chilliwack in 1954. Prior to that, he amused people for the fun of it. Vancouver radio was added to the mix at CKWX and CKNW, plus freelance work for the CBC with Dr. Bundolo’s Pandemonium Medicine Show. Television was the next stage where Norm performed the role of weatherman for the better part of 25 years. Three shows for the Royal City Musical Theatre Co. followed, highlighted by the part of Fagin in ‘Oliver.’ The Arts Club on Granville Island in Vancouver gave Norm the opportunity to be Felix Unger in ‘The Odd Couple’ twice. ‘MESA’ was Norm’s first staged reading with Peninsula Productions and he joined fellow actors for Peninsula’s Vinyl Cafe Christmas show.
NORM GROHMANN as Morrie
Norm’s first job as a professional actor was when he was hired by CHWK radio in Chilliwack in 1954. Prior to that, he amused people for the fun of it. Vancouver radio was added to the mix at CKWX and CKNW, plus freelance work for the CBC with Dr. Bundolo’s Pandemonium Medicine Show. Television was the next stage where Norm performed the role of weatherman for the better part of 25 years. Three shows for the Royal City Musical Theatre Co. followed, highlighted by the part of Fagin in ‘Oliver.’ The Arts Club on Granville Island in Vancouver gave Norm the opportunity to be Felix Unger in ‘The Odd Couple’ twice. ‘MESA’ was Norm’s first staged reading with Peninsula Productions and he joined fellow actors for Peninsula’s Vinyl Cafe Christmas show.
DUNCAN MINETT as Mitch
“Tuesdays With Morrie” marks Duncan’s 4th staged play reading at Peninsula Productions after “Bingo” “Unity (1918)” and “Hurry Hard” and he’s very happy to be back. You may have also seen him in the memorable role of Colonel Brandon in White Rock’s presentation of “Sense and Sensibility” this past May.
Duncan also has numerous TV and film credits, if his IMDB page is to be believed, and has died very well in quite a few…except Hallmark Christmas movies! He has also lent his voice to hundreds of radio commercials and voiceovers.
You can find him doing solo music shows and as lead singer of a local band performing all over the lower Mainland.
We look forward to seeing you at our staged reading of Tuesdays with Morrie.
THE AGENCY SINGERS
Saturday, October 17 – tickets available
Sunday, October 18 – SOLD OUT
7 PM
The Agency Singers are a powerhouse vocal trio blending jazz, swing, soul, and pop with lush three-part harmonies, retro sparkle, and cheeky charm. With magnetic stage presence and dynamic vocals, they breathe new life into the classics and give modern hits a delicious dose of vintage flair.
They take your favourite tunes, dip them in sequins, shake them up with gorgeous harmonies, and serve them with a generous side of sass.
So sit back, sip something fabulous, and prepare for an evening where past and present collide in the most dazzling way possible. The Agency Singers bring the sparkle, the swing, and the harmony — because everything sounds better with a little vintage flair. www.theagencysingers.com
STARRING
Kharytia Balish (Ha-Rit-Ya) was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, also known as the city of festivals, hockey, and one very determined theatre kid. She’s been singing, dancing, and acting since basically forever, with her first iconic role as the Corn Kid in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Donny Osmond. Yes, that Donny Osmond. Since then, Kharytia has been a human triple threat, lighting up stages across the country. She starred as Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Randolph College for the Performing Arts, brought brains and ballads to Belle in Beauty and the Beast at The Citadel and Theatre Calgary, and grooved her way through Peace, Love, Rock n’ Roll and And the Beat Goes On at Mayfield Theatre. She’s also proud of her Ukrainian roots and has performed extensively within the community, often with more sparkles than strictly necessary. Offstage, Kharytia moonlights as a Zumba instructor (yes, she can shimmy on beat) and teaches voice at Clear Lake Fiddle Camp, where she helps the next generation of singers find their sound, their confidence, and occasionally their lost water bottles. Now a proud member of The Agency Singers, Kharytia is thrilled to be harmonizing, high-belting, and glittering with a crew that feels like home. She’s beyond grateful to share the stage with this group because, let’s be honest, life’s just better with good tunes, great people, and the occasional jazz hand.
Jana Berengel is the founding member and producer of The Agency Singers, where she brings a signature mix of vintage charm, powerhouse vocals, and just the right amount of cheek to life. A proud Vancouverite, Jana has racked up an enviable list of credits. She’s performed backup for Michael Bublé danced with Carmen Electra and shared the screen with Amanda Seyfried. She’s performed alongside Queen Latifah and once danced backup for Weird “Al” Yankovic, which, in case you’re wondering, is as iconic as it sounds. Most recently, she played the saucy housewife Ruth in the Paramount+ series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Jana’s talents don’t stop at the stage and screen. She’s made waves in the music industry, with her debut single, Revel in Love, soaring to #1 on Billboard-charting station C89.5FM in Seattle, while her follow-up, Heart of Glass (La Da Dee), reached #2 and found its way into Abercrombie & Fitch stores across America. Yes, that means moody teens once shopped for distressed denim to the sound of her voice. Her musical journey has taken her around the world, from launching clubs in Shenzhen, China, and performing at Tokyo Disneyland, to singing aboard cruise ships and touring with the Canadian Military Concert Show Tour for troops in Dubai, Israel, Egypt, and Afghanistan, proving that sequins really are a global language. What many don’t realize is that as a teenager, Jana was diagnosed with Otosclerosis, a condition causing progressive hearing loss. Despite the challenge, she rocks CIC (completely-in-canal) hearing aids in both ears and continues to belt out tunes like she’s got a whole orchestra in her soul. A proud advocate for The Hearing Foundation of Canada, Jana’s journey is a testament to the fact that resilience is the ultimate headliner. After all, no diagnosis can dim your light, when you’re born to shine
Alex Kraubner began her singing career at the tender age of seven, because waiting until eight would’ve just been lazy. Hailing from Winnipeg, she’s been serenading audiences, jazzing up stages, and living her best musical life ever since. She’s been Agnetha in Canada’s leading ABBA tribute band “Supertrouper”, where she proved that sequins are a lifestyle, not a phase. She slipped into a Pink Lady jacket as Marty in Rainbow Stage’s Grease, crooned her way through Take 5 and the U of M Vocal Ease jazz choir, and moonlighted as a featured soloist for Beauty and the Beat, Lusch, and the Canadian Forces Naval Jazz Band (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, she crushed it). She also portrayed Tabitha in Bewitched at Celebrations, because of course she did. And when she’s not dazzling on stage, she’s molding young musical minds through the globally acclaimed Music Together program proving that the next generation of singers are in very good hands. Now one-third of The Agency Singers, Alex brings silky vocals, quick wit, and the kind of energy that makes you wonder if she’s been sipping espresso or just naturally runs at 110%. Either way she’s fabulous, and your ears are about to thank you. Whether she’s stacking tight harmonies or slipping into character, Alex brings powerhouse vocals, stage savvy, and just the right amount of sparkle to The Agency Singers.
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Theatrical Production)
by Neil Simon
Barefoot in the Park is one of the most beloved comedies of Neil Simon. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are over the moon to begin their life together in their new apartment in Manhattan. It may be small and a six-flight climb, the heating may be busted and snow may be falling through the skylight, but nothing can quash their newlywed bliss. Paul is a straight-laced lawyer and Corie a romantic free-spirit; nevertheless, opposites attract and the two are wild about each other. Corie decides to set her conservative widowed mother up with their eccentric, bohemian neighbour. A wild night ensues, one that highlights just how different Corie and Paul are. The young couple must learn how to accept and embrace their differences as they learn that marriage is no easy walk in the park.
Directed by Julianne Christie
Produced by Janet Ellis
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday, Sept. 17 – 7 pm
Friday, Sept. 18 – 7 pm
Saturday, Sept. 19 – 2 pm
Sunday, Sept. 20 – 2 pm
Thursday, Sept. 24 – 7 pm
Friday, Sept. 25 – 7 pm
Saturday, Sept. 26 – 2 pm
Sunday, Sept. 27 – 2 pm
White Rock Culture Crawl Event: Saturday, Oct. 3 – 7 pm
“A bubbling, rib-tickling comedy!” — The New York Times
CAST
HARRISON MACDONALD
as PAUL BRATTER
Harrison is thrilled to be returning to the stage for his 10th show with Peninsula Productions. You may have seen him in their previous productions of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf and True West. In June, Harrison made his directorial debut for Peninsula with Gruesome Playground Injuries. He feels blessed to be apart of this talented cast and crew. When he’s not busy with theatre, Harrison is a dedicated film and TV actor. Selected credits include: Wild Cards, The Flash, Billy The Kid and Riverdale. He thanks you for supporting live theatre and hopes you enjoy the show!
KATE MALCIC
as CORIE BRATTER
Kate is thrilled to be making her Peninsula Productions debut! Selected theatre credits include Frozen (Arts Club Theatre Company), Grease (Drayton Entertainment), Oliver! (Gateway Theatre), Legally Blonde and Pinocchio (Stephenville Theatre Festival), and Riverbank Tales (Brockville Aquatarium). Kate is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program. Originally from Port Coquitlam, she is delighted to be back performing in the Lower Mainland. She would like to thank the Peninsula Players team for this opportunity, as well as her family and friends for their unwavering support. She hopes you enjoy the show! @katemalcic
EILEEN ROTHE
as MOTHER
Eileen is excited to be in her first show with Peninsula Productions. This singer/songwriter stepped into the world of theatre in 2024, when she was cast as Fairy Priscilla in Puss in Boots: The Panto (Fraser Valley Musical Theatre). She was smitten and has since gone on to perform in a number of productions, including Yvonne in Casablanca (Scott Wheeler) and most recently Mrs. Dashwood in Sense + Sensibility (Kate Hamill), both with White Rock Player’s Club. Eileen thanks her amazing family for their sacrifice and unwavering support.
DANN WILHELM
as VICTOR VELASCO
A multi-time award-winning actor and director, Dann is thrilled to return to Peninsula Productions. He previously played the morally questionable “Dookie” in Bingo and directed Love Letters. Dann has been involved in the theatre community for thirty-five years as an actor, writer, director, educator and adjudicator. Favorite directing credits: The Producers (TIC), Brigadoon (NSLOS), Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical (TIC), Little Women: The Broadway Musical (WRPC), and Spamalot (WRPC). Favorite acting credits: Forever Plaid (Francis), West Side Story (Tony), Chapter Two (George), Misery (Paul), Mamma Mia (Bill). Dann is also an accomplished singer who performs regularly with his family band, Brandall.
COLETYN McCAULEY
as TELEPHONE REPAIR MAN
Coletyn is thrilled to play, create, and explore with Peninsula. A storyteller at heart, he has spent the past decade building a career across writing, acting, directing, and producing. He recently founded his own production company, A Mad House Production, under which his debut DIY feature film, “Stone Flower”, will be released.Coletyn discovered his love of the stage in high school, performing at Kamloops’ Sagebrush Theatre before moving to Vancouver to pursue a career in film and theatre. He trained at Vancouver Acting School, where he built the relationships that helped launch his career. When asked whether he prefers being behind or in front of the camera, Coletyn’s answer is simple: both. Great storytelling is a team effort, and every role—from the PA to the top star—is an essential part of bringing a story to life.
DIVINDER PUREWAL
as DELIVERY MAN
Divinder is a 57-year-old man who by day works in the buttoned up world of Human Resources but by night is a big show off indulging in the world of stand-up comedy, acting in TV commercials and writing two self-indulgent books about himself! This is his first acting role since he was miscast as one of the wisemen when he was aged seven!
DIRECTOR STAGE MANAGER
SET DESIGNER
BRIAN LUNEZA
as DELIVERY MAN
Brian has been acting since 2020. Starting as a student of Haven Acting Studio, Tightrope Improv Theatre and The Actor’s Awakening, he moved on to feature in many student and independent films, theatre productions and commercials. Film and theatre credits include “The Tale of Patrick” (2025), “Bloodwork” (Or Festival 2024) “Waifu 3000” (2024), and “My Roommate, Death” (2022). Brian is an ensemble member of Vancouver Musical Improv Co. “Canonfire”, completely improvised musical theatre shows featuring at Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026.
JULIANNE CHRISTIE
Directors Note:We’ve heightened this fast paced comedy on love, marriage, and the difficult-and often hilarious-process of building a life together. Here, you will find us cramped, unpredictable, freezing, tipsy, and full of possibility.Although the play is full with witty dialogue and outrageous situations, its heart is deeply sincere. Simon reminds us that relationships are rarely perfect, and that love is not about finding someone exactly like ourselves, it is about accepting differences, and choosing to stay connected even when life feels chaotic. Maybe you’ll consider recognition of your own relationships, and find happiness in this wonderfully imperfect reality of being human.Remember, life is supposed to be fun. Hugs to all, Julianne.
MADISON WILLOUGHYBY
We are delighted to once again have Madison join the Peninsula Productions team. She was Stage Manager for the recent amazing production of Gruesome Playground Injuries. She designed and practically built the whole set for Barefoot in the Park. Mads graduated with her BA in Theatre from SAMC Theatre at Trinity Western University and has fallen in love with all aspects of the art form. While her first love is acting, you can also find her directing, stage managing, props and set designing. Her most recent credits are directing/set design for Theatre People Or The Angel Next Door (WRPC) and on stage as Turtle/Young Frog in A Year With Frog and Toad (WRPC) as well as set and props design. Madison has just joined Peninsula Productions as Executive Producer.
SET DESIGNER
COSTUME & PROPS DESIGNER
CATH DE LA RAMBELJECath is grateful for the opportunity to help bring the world of Barefoot in the Park to life. Inspired by the story’s genuine portrayal of love in its many forms, Cath has enjoyed exploring how design can enhance the heart of the production. She would like to sincerely thank her former theatre professors for their mentorship and encouragement. Technical credits include: Set Designer, Tempting Providence (Little Dipper Theatre), Assistant Costume Designer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sound Designer, Blue Stockings (SAMC Theatre).
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