Mac (he/him) is proud to call the prairies home. He received his BFA in Acting from the University of Saskatchewan, and has had the pleasure of making theatre with many of Saskatoon’s theatre companies. As Artistic Director at Sum, Mac is grateful to create art that serves and strengthens communities across Saskatchewan. Projects with Sum Theatre include The Young Ones (Assistant Stage Manager, 2019), The Hockey Sweater / Le Chandail (Co-Director, 2021), Zero Gravity (Co-Director, 2023), Elder Brother and the Bison (Director, 2024), and The Reel Whirled (Co-Director, 2024).
Paige (she/they) is a bona fide all-around theatre rat, born and raised right here in Saskatchewan. They have always loved the way that telling stories can help shape identity, both as individuals and as a community, and are so proud to get to help tell stories in their community and beyond. She is thrilled to join SUM as an Artistic Associate, after many years of working with the company in various capacities. Previously, they had a hand in Little Badger and the Fire Spirit (2016), The Woodcutter and the Lion (2017), Queen Seraphina and the Land of Vertebraat (2018), #consent (2019), Zero Gravity (2023), and The Reel Whirled (2024). When not in parks across the province during the summer, Paige can also be found aboard the Wheatland Express for its interactive wild west shows.
Clare (She/her) has BFA in Acting U of S, MFA in Creative Writing UBC has been working in and around theatre for the past several decades. Clare loves to teach adults and kids alike and has held several Artist in Residence positions around the province. She has taught theatre classes for U of S, U of R, and UBC, and is a founding member of Live Five theatre season in Saskatoon. Her passion for theatre takes her in all directions and she especially loves when she gets to work on projects that involve her doing puppetry, clowning, new plays, storytelling, theatre for young audiences and directing. Clare lives in Treaty 6 territory (Saskatoon) with her husband, two kids, three dogs and plants – too many plants.
With more than 15 years as an arts reporter and on air host at CBC Radio-Canada under her belt, Britainy Zapshalla is not only an expert but also a die hard fan of Saskatchewan's entertainment scene. She's a regular contributor to CTV Morning Live and the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Britainy loves to help people plan their entertainment calendar with her regular blog Brit's Picks. She began her work with Sum Theatre in 2015 to help spread the word about the unique and groundbreaking productions the company stages and to help connect sponsors and local donors who believe in our vision that theatre should be for everyone. Britainy lives in Saskatoon with her husband Jake and their two children William and Katie. To find out more about Britainy and her work click here. (https://britspicks.com/)