StudioWorks Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary
What began as Brenda Gorlick’s YoungStars 20 years ago evolved quickly into StudioWorks Academy- the training wing of Winnipeg StudioTheatre. As the originator and director of the program, I am proud of the legacy that the program has achieved. It has been a driving force in the development of young (and older) talent, both onstage and behind the scenes, a strong community participant in local and international events and a rich template for other successful programs. Through the commitment of so many artistic associates, students, parents, volunteers, board members and creative team members, I have always marvelled at the quality and calibre of our productions, performances and special events. Thank-you to our alumni and to YOU, our many supporters who have shared the past twenty years with us. Onward and upward!
Photo credits: Matt Duboff & Kayla Gordon
Summer StudioWorks -20th Anniversary
July 8th-12th, 2024
James & the Giant peach Jr.
CARMEN- Manitoba Opera
After a four year hiatus, the MOA brought the brilliant opera, Bizet’s Carmen to the stage. Helmed by the incomparable director Brian Deedrick and Maestro Ty Paterson, the opera was an absolute sellout success! So proud to have been the Choreographer for this show. The Artistic team also included Fight Director – Jacquie Loewen, Asst. Conductor -Eve Legault and Repetiteur – Tad Biernacki. A HUGE Thank-you to Larry Desrochers, General Director & CEO of MOA and Sheldon Johnson – Director of Production
Photo Credits: R. Tinker
Kudos to the entire cast including:
- Carmen – Ginger Costa-Jackson – Outstanding Lead who totally embodied the role
- Don José – David Pomeroy
- Escamillo – Daniel Okulitch.
- Micaëla – Lara Ciekiewicz.
- Morales/Dancairo – Johnathon Kirby.
- Zuniga – Giles Tomkins.
- Frasquita – Lara Secord-Haid.
- Mercédès – Barbara King.
- Our AMAZING Ensemble
- Kid’s Chorus led by Carolyn Boyes
The Music Man – Virden style
Once again I’m pleased as punch to be the dance partner for the prolifically talented and absolutely pleasant participants of Virden’s production of The Music Man (don’t you just love alliteration?). As guest choreographer I have the privilege of working with an artistic and production team which is beyond compare. Thanks especially to Music Director, Michelle Chyzyk, and Director, Dean Munchinsky for inviting me into your musical theatre family once again. And as Marian the Librarian & Harold Hill once said…”There was love all around, but I never heard it singing…Til there was you.” I send my sincere love to the entire cast, crew and everyone involved with Virden’s stellar production. I look forward to “76 more”.