Christopher Jackman (John) is a 3rd year biology / drama student at Queen’s University, hailing from Corner Brook, Nfld. Though he’s been singing in the shower for a lifetime, he’s been featured in QSO’s Turn of the Screw, QMT’s Bye Bye Birdie, and most recently in Little Voices’ Songs for a New World. Chris has also been seen in the Vogt Studios’ Fishface and Factory Town, not to mention excessive scene work within the Drama department’s acting and directing classes. He works on the QMT board, and models for national magazine covers in his spare time (long story). This spring, he will be acting in the department major, Caucasian Chalk Circle. To everyone who worked so incredibly hard to bring this show to life - profound respect and thanks. You know who you are, and “who you are” is the best crew ever assembled outside the Justice League. Special adoration is indebted to Tiff, who is equal parts friend, mentor, and muse. And love to the (hot) musical director for keeping Chris sane and making him insanely happy.

Tiffany Clayton (Jen) was born minutes from Broadway, so she had no choice but to fall in love with musical theatre - it was in the water. Favourite Kingston credits include The Pirates of Penzance (Kate), Cabaret (Kost), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), and Queen's Players' Who's the Perfect Company? She also had the honour of directing Queen's Musical Theatre's 2003 hit Bye Bye Birdie and Queen's Residence Life's Existere 9, and recently appeared in the Thousand Island Playhouse productions of A Promise is a Promise and The Secret Garden. Past television credits include a handful of commercials, a stint as Jenna Elfman's 16-year-old self, and a recurring role on the CBC series, Jonovision. Many thanks go out to the entire LOC team; Mom, Dad, Liz, and Justin; and Jen, Eric, Jenny, and Shyella, who have been a great support this year during her misadventures as a Teacher Candidate at Cataraqui Woods. Tiffany would like to dedicate each performance to the healing powers of echinacea, vitamin C, and kitty kisses.

Robin Willis (Director) - This is Robin's first time sitting in the director's chair and thanks to her very talented and competent cast and crew it has been a delightful and rewarding experience! A third year drama student at Queens, Robin has performed with theater Kingston's Barefoot Players this past summer. She has also appeared as Sally in Naomi/Rivka, and Rosie in QMT's Bye Bye Birdie as well as touring public schools and library's as Draco the Dragon with epilepsy Kingston's educational puppet troupe. She recently served as costume designer for Single Thread Theatre's Julius Caesar as well as for Naomi/Rivka and is currently designing the set for Vogt Studio's upcoming series, Slot C. Thanks a million to all who worked so hard on this project! We did it!

Shari Porter (Musical Director) - john and jen marks Shari’s first time as a musical director. A third year piano major at Queen’s University, she has also played in Queen’s Musical Theatre Production of Bye Bye Birdie and Little Voices Productions’ Songs for a New World. Currently she plays in the orchestra of QMT’s Gypsy, and will also be conducting the orchestra of QMT’s Lucky Stiff at the Baby Grand in March. In her spare time she enjoys playing at weddings with her boyfriend. Many thanks go out to the cast, crew, orchestra and production team of john and jen, as they are the most dedicated and talented people that she has ever worked with. Special thanks to Tiff for introducing everyone to this wonderful musical, and much appreciation to Anjali for always having lots of pencils. And last but not least, Shari sends lots of love to Chris, the most supportive and loving best friend ever.

Bob Hall (Vocal Director) is working towards a Bachelor of Music degree in composition and voice at Wilfred Laurier University. In addition, he has studied piano, percussion and choral conducting and taught voice himself at Renaissance Music in Kingston. He has performed in groups such as Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, Wilfred Laurier Singers, Ontario Youth Choir, Queens Choral Ensemble, The Kingston Carollers and the barbershop quartet: Fourtissimo. At Frontenac Secondary School, Bob was involved with the musicals, Grease, South Pacific and Guys & Dolls and has enjoyed his first ‘behind the scenes’ role in john and jen. For the rest of the 2003-04 season, Bob will be in Kingston studying and teaching privately. He is also the accompanist for the Frontenac Women’s Chorus and continues to work as a composer and soloist.

Anjali Helferty (Stage Manager) is a third year Environmental Chemistry student at Queen's. She has been involved in theatre since her first year as an Assistant Stage Manager for Cabaret and QMT's Bye Bye Birdie and as a Stage Manager for Vogt Studio Series' dora and Define Boredom. She was also the Assistant/Technical Director for Existere 9, a production put on as part of orientation week for the incoming Queen's class. john and jen is the product of an amazing group effort at every step of the way and she is thrilled to have had the chance to work with such an incredible cast and production team. Mountains of thanks to Tiffy and Vixie (and the Common Ground) and to Jenna and Scott who were an enormous help to me during the rehearsal process and the show.

Felicity Alexander (Production Manager) - After graduating with her degree in Biochemistry last year, Felicity is currently finishing up a degree in Drama this year. An avid fan of musical theatre, Felicity has worked on five musicals in the past, primarily with Queens Musical Theatre. Credits include: Head of props for Bat Boy: The Musical (2003), Margie in Bye Bye Birdie (2003), assistant stage manager for City of Angels (2002), publicity and front of house for The Rocky Horror Show (2001), and publicity for The Pirates of Penzance (2001). She has also just been chosen to direct QMTs spring show this year, Lucky Stiff. (Keep your eyes open for auditions next week!!!) She is really excited to be working on john and jen with such talented people. Congratulations to LOC on a successful first show!

Scott Dermody (Assistant Stage Manager) - Sleep deprivation can be a wonderful thing... especially when the songs from the show you're working on loop incessantly through your head. It's a good kind of hurt.

Jenna Ekborn (Assistant Stage Manager) has been acting for about eight years, but this is only her second time working behind the scenes as an assistant stage manager. She started off with Young People’s Theatre in Toronto, where she workshopped for about three years. Then she spent five years at Dragontrails Drama Acting Academy, performing plays including You Can’t Take it With You, Hayfever, Departures and Arrivals, and Noises Off. Most recently she performed in Existere 9, a student written compilation specifically for first year students entering Queen’s University. Her first time stage managing was for three student written one act plays about two years ago, and since then she done a few odd lighting and sound jobs for various small high school productions. Currently she is in her second year of studies at Queen’s University, majoring in the Life Sciences.

Erika Nielsen (cello) is a first year bachelor of music student at Queen's. She has been playing the cello and studying with Wolf Tormann for nine years, and is thrilled to be a member of the music ensemble for John and Jen! This is Erika's third time playing for a theatric performance. She has performed with The H'Art Studio's production of The Aardv'Ark in Kingston, as well as A Little Night Music, at Belvoir Terrace, Lenox, MA. She finds working in musicals a "very enriching and rewarding experience." Erika would like to thank Shari Porter for the oppertunity to perform with such a fun cast, and Wolf Tormann for supporting her through this production.

Matt Birnbaum (Percussion) is thrilled to be performing in LOC Production's john and jen. The show marks Matt's first venture into "being in" a show post high school, having spent the past four years at Queens behind the scenes; performing various roles (set designer, tech director, stage manager, director). Matt wishes to thank everyone involved for their support and trust in his abilities as a percussionist after not having played since OAC. Matt is looking forward to his next task as director of The Who's Tommy.

Sarah Bustard (Set Design/Lighting Design) is very excited to be working on the set and lighting design. This past summer found Sarah Stage Managing the Young Company and Apprentice Assistant Stage Managing The Perilous Pirate’s Daughter at the Thousand Islands Playhouse. She is also currently the Head Electrician at the Queen’s University Drama Department. Sarah would like to thank the cast and crew for being such a dynamic, passionate and talented group.

Vikki VanSickle (Costume Designer) is a third year drama major. At Queen's, she has appeared in Bye Bye Birdie, Ten Secrets to a Happy Marriage, The Actor's Nightmare, and Existere 8. Vikki also assisted with the production of this year's Existere. She is currently working on QMT's Gypsy. john and jen is her first foray into the world of costumes. She would like to thank the LOC crew for inviting her to join and wishes them the best of luck.

Phil Kalmanovitch (Box Office Manager) is a second year Drama major at Queen's. This is his first behind-the-scenes role since 8th grade, when he made thunder noises and lifted up a gate in Tuck Everlasting. Most recently he appeared in the Vogt Studio Series show Stalling, and as "Mr. MacAffee" in Bye Bye Birdie and "Bat Boy" in the Canadian premiere of Bat Boy: The Musical, through Queen's Musical Theatre, for which he serves on the board. He is also an avid singer, gaining acceptance into the All-Eastern and All-National Honours Choruses in the States. He is thoroughly enjoying both working with this fine and talented team, and being trusted with the money.

Rebecca Jess (Lighting Crew) is a second year drama major at Queen's University. She can normally be found on stage, but is venturing into the world of lighting for john and jen. This is Rebecca's second show working on lights, and she is really enjoying it. Some past stage credits include Annie, Fiddler On The Roof, "Jo" in Imagine That!, "Ursula Merkle" and "Helen" in separate productions of Bye Bye Birdie, "the Storyteller" in Lightning Larry and other tales, Godspell, South Pacific, "the Emerald City guard" in The Wizard of Oz, The Music Man, "Peppermint Patty" in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Naomi/Rivka. She was also the lighting assistant for the Vogt Studio Series Slot A and was a part of the costume crew for Queen's fall major, The Rivals.

After pigging out on pizza

Erika and Shari practicing before rehearsal

Scott, Bob, Anjali and Robin

Closing Night

Our Set

Chris and Shari