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Cast
Tori Waller as Little Red Riding Hood (Lisa) (she/her)
For SMT: The Sound of Music (Liesl), The Rocky Horror Show (Columbia)
Elsewhere: WICKED-ISH (Vocalist/Dancer – Cake Cabaret), Little Women (Meg – Playhouse Collective), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Mrs. Hetherington – Wavestage)
Tori is beyond thrilled to be back on the SMT stage with this amazing cast and crew. Originally from Kelowna BC, Tori Waller is a certified triple threat – growing up she trained in music, dance and acting. Eventually outgrowing her home town of Kelowna, BC. Tori found her way to Toronto, singing and dancing her way through Randolph College. Now finding a community of artists here at SMT and all over Toronto. Special shoutout to my family and partner who are always supportive.
@tori_waller/ toriwaller.com
Charlie Davidson as Granny Smith (he/him)
For SMT: She Loves Me (Kodaly), Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius), Sondheim on Sondheim, The Sound of Music (MD), Xanadu (Sonny), Oklahoma! (Curly), Mamma Mia (Sky), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Snoopy)
Elsewhere: Frozen (Hans - Marquee, November 2026), Chicago (Billy Flynn - TMP), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Jr - WCT), Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde - OLT)
Welcome to Granny's World, please enjoy the ride. Thanks to this brave, fun cast and the hardworking, imaginative artistic team and crew!
Imelda Basudde as Mother Hood (she/her)
For SMT: This is Imelda’s SMT debut!
After taking some time away from the stage, Imelda Basudde is ecstatic to return to her love for theatre as Mother Hood in SMT’s production of Little Red Riding Hood. With her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, Imelda looks forward to this being the first of many performances to come as she reunites with her childhood joy.
Nick Sajonas as Peter (he/him)
For SMT: Rapunzel: a Pantomime (Dame Trott)
Elsewhere: Arcadia (Septimus Hodge – Scarborough Players), Good People (Stevie – Scarborough Players), 9 to 5 (Joe – City Centre Musical Productions), A Chorus Line (Mike – Clarkson Music Theatre)
Nic is thrilled to be a part of this production of Little Red Riding Hood. He is excited to have the chance to bring Peter the Woodsman to life. Nic would like to thank Scarborough Music Theatre for the opportunity to be a part of this exciting and challenging show. Also, thanks to his family for always believing and supporting him.
Aidan Ross as The Wolf (he/him)
For SMT: Rapunzel: a Pantomime (Charming), Freaky Friday (Adam), The Bridges of Madison County (Michael), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Linus), The Fantasticks (Matt)
Elsewhere: Shrek Jr. (Shrek – TBCYC), James and Giant Peach Jr. (Spiker – TBCYC), Grease Jr. (Danny – TBCYC)
Aidan is excited to be back with SMT for another summer pantomime. When he is not on stage, he spends his time working with adults with developmental disabilities at SNAP. A massive thanks to friends and family for all their support and to the amazing cast and crew for making this show a special, unforgettable and silly experience.
Lucie Leblanc as The Narrator (she/her)
For SMT: Grease High School Version (Marty – SMTY), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jr. (Simeon/Butler – SMTY), Legally Blonde Jr. (Brooke Windham – SMTY)
Elsewhere: Into the Woods (The Witch – R.H. King Academy), Seussical (Jojo – R.H. King Academy), Alice in Wonderland Jr. (The White Rabbit – TBCYC), Oliver! Jr. (Bill Sykes – TBCYC)
Lucie is THRILLED to take part in her first official SMT show!! Much love to friends, family, and SMTY who gave Lucie her start in theatre. Massive thanks to the amazing cast and crew of Little Red Riding Hood: A Panto! for making this the best show ever!!
Lauren Tiersma as Inky (she/her)
For SMT: Rapunzel: a Pantomime (Queen Anna)
Elsewhere: Old Wives Tale (Daughter), Delval Divas (Sharon), 7 Stories (Jennifer/Rachel/Lillian), The Dining Room (2nd Actress)
Lauren is thrilled to be returning to SMT as Inky in this hilarious panto! She would like to thank the incredible cast and crew for bringing this show to life and hopes you enjoy the show!
Leo Chisholm as Pinky (he/him)
For SMT: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (Brother Gad), Freaky Friday (Wells), Grease Jr. (Stage Manager), Sondheim on Sondheim (ASM), Rapunzel: a Pantomime (ASM)
Elsewhere: Les Miserables (Bishop/Asst. Director), Madagascar Jr. (Stage Manager), Chicago (ASM), Legally Blonde (Spotlight Operator), The Drowsy Chaperone (Spotlight Operator)
Leo is excited to perform in Little Red Riding Hood: the Pantomime. He has been involved with SMT for many years, on stage and off, and is happy to continue to be a part of the community. Leo is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside many talented people in this production.
Holly Beagan as Steve (she/her)
For SMT: This is Holly’s SMT debut! Holly is excited to be making her stage debut with SMT in the role of Steve and Assistant Choreographer.
She has a passion for musical theatre and attends a performing arts school. Holly trains in both dance and vocal performance and loves bringing stories to life on stage. When she’s not performing, she enjoys reading a good book, watching movies, and spending time with her cat, Mango. Holly is excited to be part of this production and would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their support, as well as the cast of Little Red Riding Hood: A Panto!
Creative and Production Team
Justin P. Douglas, Director (he/him)
For SMT: Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad Majors), Godspell (Turn Back, O Man Soloist), Rent (Director), Freaky Friday (Assistant Director/Louis)
Elsewhere: Tick, Tick... Boom! (Jon), Into the Woods (Cinderella's Prince), 9 to 5 (Franklin Hart Jr.), Rumors (Ken Gorman), Lend Me A Tenor (Max)
Justin is ecstatic to be working with this incredible cast and creative team to bring this joyous show to life! A Toronto based actor/director, Justin is a proud graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts. He will be making his return to the stage this fall in SMT's upcoming production of Anything Goes, before jumping back into the director's chair for the Spring 2027 production of Catch Me If You Can. Special thanks to friends, family, and Robert – none of this would be possible without your continuous love and support! @thejpdouglas
Julian Lam, Choreographer (all pronouns)
For SMT: RENT (Choreographer), Rapunzel: a Pantomime (Choreographer), Hello, Dolly! (Dancer), She Loves Me (Bus boy, Dancer)
Elsewhere: The Nutcracker 2017/18/19/21/22/23/24/25/26 (Rooster, Goat Bed and Stove – The National Ballet of Canada), Sleeping Beauty 2018/22 (Page, Citizen – The National Ballet Of Canada), Onegin 2023 (Servant – The National Ballet Of Canada), Romeo And Juliette 2023 (Guard and Townsman – The National Ballet Of Canada), Don Quixote 2024 (Peasant – The National Ballet Of Canada), Swan Lake 2022 (Servant – The National Ballet Of Canada), Into the Woods (Rapunzel's Prince – Penny And Pound theater), Noise (The Soldier – Randolph College For The Performing Arts), A Little Night Music (Mr. Lindquist – Randolph College For The Performing Arts), Operations (Ballet Dancer – The Elephants Collective), The Boy With The Blue Umbrella (Director – Red Coat Collective)
Julian Lam is a twenty-eight-year-old, nonbinary, biracial, multi-disciplinary artist from Cambridge, Ontario. His love for dance began during his younger years, competing across Ontario and watching his older sister perform growing up. Discovering his passions in life were for storytelling and people, he decided to further his studies and attended Randolph College for the Performing Arts. There, he discovered a love for directing and choreographing through the lens of dance. Graduating in 2018, he now focuses on harnessing the power of dance in all capacities as he continues to work with The National Ballet of Canada as a guest artist, performing in various supernumerary roles. All the while studying the company’s incredible technique for the best ways to convey stories, through the absolute celebration of existence that is dance. Shoutout to Justin, Jo, and Michelle for being the bestest Namaste UPERM team a guy could ever work with! Also to Mark Tingle for being a silly goose! Sophia for just being the most incredible human, Diana for always being an inspiration in every way! Holly for just being the most talented and INCREDIBLE dancer and assistant choreographer EVER.
Michelle Baynton, Music Director (she/her)
For SMT: Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Fay), Sondheim on Sondheim (Woman #4/Swing)
Elsewhere: Emma (Mrs. Elton – Scarborough Theatre Guild), Peter and the Starcatcher (Music Director – Whitby Courthouse Theatre), Chicago (Mary Sunshine – Toronto Musical Productions), Screwball Comedy (Jonesy – Scarborough Players), Shakespeare in Love (Minstrel – Scarborough Players), Je Suis Morte (Leslie Campbell – Alumnae Theatre), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Mrs. Pebworth – Wavestage), Joan of Arc w/ Guns (Featured Vocalist – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre), Trying (Tracy – Alumnae Theatre), Perfect Crime (Dr. Margaret Thorne Brent – The Nags Players), Dogfight (Ruth 2 Bears – Awkward Stage Productions), A…My Name is Alice (Alice – VACT/Skycorner), Titanic: The Musical (Ensemble – Theatre Under the Stars), Adding Machine (Mrs. One – Pipedream), The Sound of Music (Sister Margaretta – Footlight Theatre Company)
Michelle is thrilled to be returning to SMT, this time on the other side of the table! She’s an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Opera Performance program. Thank you so much to the cast and crew for their dedication and immense talent. A special thank you to Justin, Julian and Jo for their creativity, chaos and trust. For Isabelle, Keiko and Koji.
Jo Tamaru, Stage Manager (they/them)
For SMT: Godspell (ASM), Xanadu (Dresser), The Rocky Horror Show (Stage Crew), The Sound Of Music (ASM), RENT (Apprentice SM), Rapunzel: a Pantomime (SM)
Elsewhere: The Boy Who Cried (ASM – Crème de la Crème), Maggie Chun’s First Love and Last Wedding (ASM – Toronto Fringe), Bus Stop (ASM – a little body productions), The Drowsy Chaperone (Apprentice SM – Theatre Sheridan)
Jo is a student currently studying Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry at Sheridan College and will be returning in the fall for their second year of study. They are so very thankful for the opportunity to Stage Manage SMT’s second annual pantomime! When not backstage or in a booth, Jo can be found listening to a podcast or reading a book, iced coffee in hand. Thank you for coming to share some laughs, cheers, boos, and bread rolls with us! Love and thanks to family and friends. For Lynn.
Holly Beagan, Assistant Choreographer (she/her)
For SMT: This is Holly’s SMT debut! Holly is excited to be making her stage debut with SMT in the role of Steve and Assistant Choreographer.
Holly has a passion for musical theatre and attends a performing arts school. Holly trains in both dance and vocal performance and loves bringing stories to life on stage. When she’s not performing, she enjoys reading a good book, watching movies, and spending time with her cat, Mango. Holly is excited to be part of this production and would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their support, as well as the cast of Little Red Riding Hood: A Panto!
Mark Tingle, Producer / Set Designer / Head Carpenter (he/him)
For SMT: Hello Dolly (Horace, Set Designer, Head Carpenter), The Rocky Horror Show (Director), Little Shop of Horror (Audrey 2 - Builder and Puppeteer) Anne of Green Gables (Mathew, Set Designer, Head Carpenter), Mama Mia (Sound Designer) and many others.
Mark is excited by this pantomime project we have going on. It helps fill out SMT’s commitment to our community’s Youth. Producing is a new role for Mark and hopes to continue next year as well. Mark is an active member of SMT, five years as the Treasurer, 12 years as Unit Manager. Congratulations to all the cast and have fun like the kids will.
Jan Harvey, Executive Producer / Props Coordinator / Info Table Guru (she/her)
For SMT: Legally Blonde: The Musical (Executive Producer), Hello, Dolly (Executive Producer), Sweeney Todd (ASM), The Music Man (ASM), Into the Woods (ASM) Evita (Props Coordinator), The Fantasticks (Props Coordinator), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Props Coordinator), The Bridges of Madison County (Props Coordinator), Sweet Charity (Ensemble), Guys & Dolls (Mission Doll), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Gymnasia), Anne of Green Gables (Mrs. Blewitt/Ensemble)
Elsewhere: Urinetown (Senator Fipp – Jaybird Productions), Hair (Tribe Member – Jaybird Productions), Ensemble and Featured Vocalist for Port Credit Glee Club, Harvey (Mrs. Chauvenet/Mrs. Chumley – Scarborough Players), The Bottom of the Cup (Madame Zoltan – Hamilton Fringe Festival)
While Jan has worn many hats onstage and backstage, she has also been an active member of the SMT Board of Directors for 15 years. She currently holds the position of Director of Membership and, if she looks familiar to our patrons, you may know her as “Jan at the Info Table”. It is one of her favourite roles as she gets to talk to you, our faithful audience! Thank you for your loyalty and patronage for the past 65 years!
Emily Pople, Lighting Designer (they/them)
For SMT: (Lighting Designer): Legally Blonde, Hello Dolly, Rapunzel, RENT, Sondheim on Sondheim, The Sound of Music, Freaky Friday, Xanadu, Godspell.
Emily is, as always, thrilled to work with SMT on Little Red Riding Hood. They are a multi-disciplinary theatre and AV technician with a passion for lighting. Emily would like to thank the whole SMT family for their support over 10 shows with the group.
Diana Pialis, Costume Designer
Sophia Seifried, Sound Designer/Operator (she/her)
For SMT: Legally Blonde (Head Carpenter), She Loves Me (Head Carpenter), SMT Miscast Cabaret (Sound Designer/Operator), SMT Holiday Cabaret (Sound Designer/Operator), Hello Dolly (Sound Operator)
Sophia is a tech goddess by day and night. She is excited to be doing another SMT show with her crazy Gramps!
Alyna Ross, Make Up Artist (she/her)
For SMT: Legally Blonde Jr. (Makeup – SMTY), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Makeup – SMTY), The Rocky Horror Show (Makeup), RENT (Makeup), Rapunzel: a Pantomime (Makeup), Grease (Makeup – SMTY)
Elsewhere: The Lion King Jr. (TBCYC)
Alyna is thrilled to be back helping out with the makeup for the panto again. When Alyna is not backstage in the theatre, she is studying Creative Industries at TMU, and works the front desk at The Pink Studio. Shoutout to my friends and family for supporting me and my creative journey
Tyanna DeCruise,Assistant Stage Manager (they/she)
For SMT: This is Tyanna’s SMT debut!
2nd year Technical Production student at Sheridan College. I don't have much experience working in theatre outside of school but I love the theatre and I'm happy to be here!
Tawny Louise Cortes,Assistant Stage Manager (she/her)
For SMT: The Sound of Music (Clarinet 1), Legally Blonde (Stage Crew)
Elsewhere: Queen Marie (Clarinet 1 – Alumnae Theatre), Seussical (Reed 3 – Hillcrest Community Village Players), Grease (Tenor Sax 2 – Nightwood Theatre Lawyer Show)
Tawny’s musical theatre journey began in the pit orchestra, but a recent venture out of the loft and onto the backstage crew proved she loves the magic behind the scenes just as much! She is thrilled to be back with SMT as an Assistant Stage Manager for this howlingly hilarious production, helping our beloved storybook characters survive the deep, dark woods (and making sure no one gets eaten before they reach Granny’s cottage)! Whether in the band or backstage, Tawny is incredibly grateful for the chance to create theatre magic alongside the wonderful friends she has made in the vibrant SMT community! When she isn't helping to wrangle the backstage antics, she’s wrangling a small forest's worth of reed instruments! She currently holds regular positions with the Columbus Concert Band (E♭, B♭, and Bass Clarinets), the Columbus Jazz Band (Tenor and Baritone Saxophones), and the Band of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada (B♭/Bass Clarinets and Tenor Sax). Enjoy the show, stick to the path, and mind the wolves!
Wendy Miller, Box Office Manager
Mark Parent, Box Office Manager
John Anderson, Front of House Coordinator
Rhoda Brachman, Refreshments Manager
Mark Tingle, FOH Photography
Janey Carr, 50 50 Coordinator
Dot Routledge, 50 50 Coordinator / Programme Designer / Audition Greeter
