Jesse (he/him) is a Métis experimental artist whose scattered mind leaves him frequently moving between mediums. He is a theatre rat, dabbling in music, acting, directing, stage managing, and teaching. His work in the theatre focuses primarily on TYA projects, taking on such roles as a ladybug, a cow, a bison, a rock, a bug and a corner— like, the corner of a square. Outside of the theatre he holds an MFA in Studio Art and maintains a studio practice that combines performance and installations, projections and animations, or just junk food and bad jokes. He is so excited to share in some dance parties in the park this summer!

Jenna (she/her) is an artist born and raised in Regina and now resides in Toronto. She is excited to be making her SUM Theatre and Theatre in the Park debut this spring! Jenna is delighted to welcome you to the world of The Colour of the Town, full of wonder, adventure, and community. Love to Mom, Dad, Teresa, Joyce, and Michael. Online: @itsjennahsu

Miranda (she/her) is tickled pink to be creating Theatre for Young People and whoever else might be in the Park! Miranda enjoys working as a theatre artist both on and off stage as an actor and a costume designer. She was most recently on stage for 18 Jews Order Chinese Food (Persephone Theatre) and her most recent costume design was for Blithe Spirit (Persephone Theatre.) As well as performing and designing, Miranda is the Head of Wardrobe at Persephone Theatre. Miranda would like to shout out how awesome her boys Theo and Henry are, and how grateful she is to Scott.

John (he/him) is an actor with a passion for incorporating different art forms into his work. From a young age, he was always interested in performance, especially the voice actors of the cartoons he obsessed over on Saturday mornings. He also adores music, poetry, singing, visual art, and the study of languages. Nowadays, John is focused on voiceover work and improvement in his piano skills.

Zoë is a multidisciplinary artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. For as long as she can remember, she has been surrounded by music. From listening to The Beatles with her grandparents, to harmonizing to Feist with her mom, you can always find her humming a tune. Alongside music, dance and theatre hold very special places in her heart. The quickest way to befriend her is through a terribly funny dad joke, a weird but good harmony, or a delicious chocolate chip cookie- has not yet found one that outdoes her mom's recipe. She is so excited to be working with Sum Theatre this year and can not wait to share with parks all around!

Cooper (he/him) is excited to be back with SUM for a second season on drums. He thinks the idea of free theatre in public spaces is just plain awesome, and looks forward to helping tell the story through music. Enjoy the show!

Rebecca (she/they) is a Saskatoon-based artist originally from Treaty 4 (Ituna, Saskatchewan). She recently received her BFA in acting from the University of Saskatchewan. You may have seen her on stage previously in Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet (Live 5), Mother’s Daughter (Greystone Theatre), As You Like It and Romeo + Juliet (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan), and The Reel Whirled (SUM Theatre).

Kenni Chomyn (she/her) is a Saskatchewan based artist that grew up training in dance and theatre with Sask Express - Saskatoon before she moved to study at Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto, followed by obtaining her Masters of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting in England. She has taught dance classes from Saskatoon all the way to Shanghai, China. Kenni has continued dancing at home with the Rider Cheer Team and Rush Electric Crew. Kenni is thrilled to be back with Sum Theatre for The Colour of the Town, bringing professional theatre to kids and adults alike here at home! Socials: @kennichomyn Past credits: Anna in Frozen (Globe Theatre), Ensemble/Bridget & Eva u/s in Bring It On (Canadian Premiere) (Globe Theatre), Atina/Ariel u/s in The Little Mermaid (Persephone Theatre), Nuna in The Country of the Blind (World Premiere Cast) (Guildford School of Acting).

Dean (they/them) grew up in Treaty 6 territory Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and is an actor, a player and writer of music, a dancer, and a pacifist. They want to create art that educates, questions, and brings people together through the expansion of perspectives. Sound design and composition credits include C’est a Nous, Pandamour, Enfant Insignificant, Bros/Les Gars, with La Troupe du Jour; Elder Brother and the Bison with La Troupe du Jour and SUM Theatre. They love new work and are very excited at the opportunity to help bring this story to life!

Originally from Regina, Danelle (she/her) is an Indigenous multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Ontario. She completed her post-secondary education in Performing Arts at Randolph College for the Performing Arts. Recent Theatre: Marie-Angelique in Women Of The Fur Trade (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Belle in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Globe Theatre), and Hamlet, Done/ Undone (Shakespeare On The Saskatchewan).

Some Facts About Sam (she/her):

Really loves donuts and local bakeries

Obsessed with her dog Pippa and her cat Enzo

Young Sam was a competitive Irish dancer

Grape is her favourite flavour of popsicle 

 Budding cinephile

Involved in many types of theatre, as an actor, clown, stage manager and educator

Very concerned about the microplastics swimming in her brain

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.

Bengee Smith (he/him) is a Trans artist and stage manager who finds himself living in so-called “Canada” thanks to Treaty 6 and the Peace and Friendship Treaty. Bengee has a diverse artistic background. From design, improv, musical theatre, dance, circus arts, and beyond! Select credits Include: Breathe (SUM Theatre), Educating Rita (Persephone Theatre), Goodnight Desdemona, Goodmorning Juliet (Fatal Fem Theatre).

Welcome to summer, baby! JB (previously Meow Meow) is thrilled to be back with Theatre in the Park as this year's playwright. Their favourite colours are mustard yellow, forest green and a light ochre. They hope you enjoy The Colour of the Town!

This is Jonathan’s (he/him) first time designing with SUM Theatre, and is stoked to be a part of the team for Colour Of The Town. Jonathan is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer originally from Fort McMurray, AB. He completed a residency with Source Dance Company and graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a BFA in Performance Production. He strives to produce art centered around collaboration, exploration, and trust. Jonathan has worked across Canada on various live performances with companies like GTNT (2024-2026), Remai Center for the Arts (2026), Persephone Theatre (2025-2026), Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (2023-2025), Why Not Theatre Company (2022). His goal is to help grow the theatre community and provide exciting and innovative art to the City of Saskatoon.

Morgan (she/her) is a costume designer and multidisciplinary artist based in Saskatoon. Most recently, she was the costume designer for The Boat (Highway 55 Productions/Live Five) and What If (25th Street Theatre). In her spare time you can usually find Morgan trying to read through her ever-growing pile of books with her cat, Junji.

Marz Gebhardt (she/they) is a screenwriter, poet, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist whose work centers fantastical storytelling across mediums. As a filmmaker, she writes, directs, and shoots queer- and feminine-focused music videos and short films, collaborating closely with musicians and artists to craft visually distinct narratives that highlight the cinematic potential of the Canadian Prairies. Their work explores identity, intimacy, and chosen forms of belonging through a weird and colourful lens, often utilizing real-world spaces alongside handmade clay figurines and stop motion. Marz holds an Honours English degree with a minor in History from the University of Regina, a screenwriting diploma from the Toronto Film School, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree at Yorkville University.

A Saskatoon based theatre artist, Jalisa (she/they) balances many hats on their head and wears the occasional red nose on their face. Working as a Stage Manager, Production Manager, Performer, Emerging Playwright and one half of a clown duo: Oblong & Oboe. They hold a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan and have trained at the Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance. Her work has taken her to stages and parks throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. This is her third season with Theatre in the Park and she is so happy to be back!

Rowan (she/her) is thrilled to be working with the SUM team for another year. She works with a variety of media, with a focus on puppetry and printmaking. She is currently pursuing an interdisciplinary PhD that combines theatre, puppetry, and environmental studies at the University of Saskatchewan. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Regina, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Saskatchewan. For Puppetry she has trained with the Old Trout Puppet Workshop at the Banff Centre, and at the Eugene O'Neill Puppetry Conference in Connecticut. Past design credits include Breathe (SUM, 2025) The Adventure of Young Turtle (S.E. Grummet, 2024), Cakewalk (The Garrys, 2023), Aiden Flyn Lost his Brother so he Makes Another (Theatre Howl, 2016), and Our Four Walls (Thigh High Theatre and MuD Collective, 2015). As an artist, she wants to acknowledge the benefit and gift I receive to live, create, and raise a family on Treaty 6 Territory and the homeland of the Métis.

Paige (she/they) is a bona fide all-around theatre rat, born and raised right here in Saskatchewan. 10 years ago this summer Paige had their first professional experience working with SUM Theatre as a production assistant on Little Badger and the Fire Spirit (TITP 2016). Now as an Artistic Associate with the company, she is so excited to help bring the tradition of Theatre in the Park to communities all over the province.

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Jenna (she/her) is thrilled to be making her SUM Theatre debut with Theatre In The Park. She is currently working towards a B.F.A. in Drama Design at the University of Saskatchewan, which has amplified her lifelong love for art and theatre, and allowed her to discover a particular enthusiasm for lighting design. Recent credits include set designer on Translations (Greystone Theatre) and lighting designer on Hamletmachine (Greystone Theatre).

Avery (she/her) is ecstatic to join the SUM theatre staff this year! She was raised in Saskatoon and is graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC. Her love for theatre began at a very early age and she feels blessed, everyday, to call this her career! Avery has worked as a Stage Manager all over Saskatchewan and BC in theatres such as Persephone Theatre, Globe Theatre, Chemainus Theatre Festival, Western Canada Theatre and SUM Theatre. Her heart is in Sask and she is grateful for local companies like SUM who bring joy to all corners of our province! Art saves lives, thank you for your support.