Emilie Barrette (Chorus)
Émilie Barrette, diplômée de Ballet Divertimento en 2009, a reçu une formation en danse classique et contemporaine. Elle a eu le privilège de travailler avec plusieurs chorégraphes de renommé tel que Sidra Bell, Hélène Blackburn, Edgar Zendejas et Gioconda Barbuto. Elle a participé à plusieurs stages d’été à Montréal et Toronto, entre autres The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Elle a pris part aux productions de Casse-noisette pour la compagnie Ballet Ouest pendant trois ans. Au printemps 2009, Émilie participe au Festival T.Danz à San Sebastien en Espagne ainsi qu’au atelier donné par Urtzi Aranburu (Netherlands Dance Theatre) et de Philippe Cohen (Grand Théâtre de Genève). Elle fait partie de la troupe de tango argentin MontrealGotan depuis avril 2010. De plus, elle fait des projets chorégraphiques en duo qui lui tienne beaucoup à cœur. Elle en est à sa première participation dans la compagnie Processed Theatre.
George Bekiaris (Jack Stone)
George Bekiaris is a Montreal-based actor who burst onto the local scene only 2 years ago, but already has over half a dozen theatre credits to his name. He was last seen on stage in the Mainline Theatre sensation The Mid-Life Crisis of Dionysus. He also garnered some acclaim for his portrayal of Phillie in Tableau D'Hote's production of George F. Walker's Problem Child and Criminal Genius. He recently appeared at the Montreal Fringe in Dry Humping, a show he co-wrote and co-produced as well as Joanne Sarazen's Jesus Jello. He will be appearing in I am I at the Wildside Festival in January.
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Hannah Eichenwald (Chorus)
Hannah began performing at the age of five in her first of many dance recitals. At the age of eight she took part in her first musical, Godspell. Hannah has trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and in tap, where she was a member of the KlaXson tap dance troupe. Hannah continued her studies in theatre and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Concordia University. She also attended the professional musical theatre intensive at the conservatory of the Collaborative Arts Project 21 at NYU. Hannah has performed in such plays as Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide), Can You See Me Yet (Annie) and most recently in The Vagina Monologues (various) as a part of V-Day. With the KlaXson dance troupe Hannah has performed at such memorable events as the main stage event for Canada Day at the Old Port of Montreal, the Just for Laughs Festival and in two major productions at the Corona Theatre. She was a dancer in “Divazzz” with Don Jordan and the Jazz Dance Factory at Theatre La Chapelle and will be dancing in their upcoming production later this year. Hannah is thrilled to be working with Processed Theatre and would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support.
Julie Goldenberg (Chorus, Dance Captain)
Julie Goldenberg has trained in many styles, but has most recently trained at Broadway dance center, where she won the outstanding student award. As a dancer, Julie has had the privilege to perform at Les 22es Prix Gémeaux, choreographed by tap great Travis Knights, Galas Artis, Eve, hosted by the world-renowned company BoogieZone, the“Gloria’s Girls” event alongside So You Think You Can Dance Canada’s top contestants, Toronto’s 2010 Choreographers Ball, and has opened for the Roots and Girlicious. As a choreographer, Julie coached her team to win silver at the 2007 World Hip Hop Championships, created by the producers of America’s Best Dance Crew, and was asked to open for the Jabbawockeez. Julie is also a dancer and choreographer for Enigma Dance Productions, a new company which has already been featured in media such as broadwayworld.com and USA Today. Julie is very excited to be cast in her first musical Reefer Madness: The Musical.
Jade Hassouné (Ralph, Chorus)
Jade Hassouné is a graduate of the Professional Theatre program at John Abbott College. His career launched in May 2008 when he began a 9 month tour with Geordie Productions, bringing theatre to thousands of young people. He then went to New York City for a summer to experience the Broadway scene. Back in Montreal, Jade has worked with many production companies in theatre, film and dance such as Geordie Productions, Montreal Theatre Ensemble, Enigma Dance Productions, Mainline Theatre and Agoodah Pictures.
Past musical theatre credits include Tribe Member/Claude understudy in HAIR!, Emcee in Cabaret and Chorus in The Mid-Life Crisis of Dyonisus.
Past musical theatre credits include Tribe Member/Claude understudy in HAIR!, Emcee in Cabaret and Chorus in The Mid-Life Crisis of Dyonisus.
Christopher Hayes* (Jimmy Harper)
Christopher Hayes is a recent graduate from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in NYC. He appeared in the Playhouse’s productions of Company, as Bobby, and The Long Goodbye, as Joe. He also appeared in Resonance Ensemble’s Off-Broadway production of Caesar and Cleopatra at the historic Theatre Row. Originally from Montreal, he has performed and trained at John Abbott College and Concordia University and has trained extensively with Montreal’s own Jaqueline McClintock. Most recently he appeared in Theatre Lac Brome’s production of Putting It Together. Chris is super stoked about Reefer Madness and asks you to kindly consider how difficult singing with the pasties is.
*Christopher appears with the permission of the Canadian Actors Equity Association
*Christopher appears with the permission of the Canadian Actors Equity Association
Helena Marie Patte (Sally)
Helena Marie Patte was born and raised on the south shore of Montreal. Past credits include playing the jealous-ex-lesbian-lover Mara in Hot Hot Gossip! and most recently the Woman in a sold-out run of Neil Labute’s Autobahn with Freestanding Productions. In the world of film Helena has completed her second feature-length film entitled Stray Dogs directed by Doug Sutherland, and is currently wrapping up filming the dark thriller Deviant by Jay Reid. Helena is extremely excited to be a part of Processed Theatre’s Montreal debut as Sally in Reefer Madness: The Musical.
Christopher Pineda (Chorus)
Christopher is from sunny San Diego, California, where he studied, directed, and performed theatre for eight years. It was only recently that he started getting into musical theatre, some of his favourite roles being Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast and Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown. He is honoured to be making his Montreal debut in Processed Theatre’s inaugural production, and is looking forward to getting to know the Montreal theatre scene. Christopher is thrilled to be a part of the culture of this amazing city, and hopes to be an active part in establishing Montreal as a strong player in anglophone theatre. Read about his adventures in Montreal at cogitoergoamo.com
Marc-André Poulin (The Lecturer)
Tenor Marc-André Poulin is a graduate of McGill University's Vocal Performance program where he appeared in productions including Ariadne auf Naxos, The Rake's Progress, Les Indes Gallantes, Il Ritorno d'Ulysse in Patria as well as a number of vocal ensembles. While at McGill, he also participated in the Banff Center for Art's prestigious Opera as Theatre program where he understudied the role of Stefano Piccariello and was an ensemble member in Forbidden Shakespeare and Shakespeare Cabaret. Since becoming active on Montreal's theatre scene, he's appeared in The Bald Soprano, My Child, The Importance of Being Ernest, Our Country's Good and The Wandering Minstrel review. This past April, he produced David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow for Jeux de Mot Productions. He is currently looking forward to his next appearance as the Lecturer in Processed Theatre's Reefer Madness: The Musical.
Karelle Remillard (Chorus, Placard Girl)
After graduating from Concordia University in Commerce Karelle decided to follow her passion and went to Victoria, BC to study at the Canadian College of Performing Arts. Her exuberant passion, communicative energy, striking voice and dancing skills make her an unwavering artist. She took part in numerous professional productions which include Cabaret, Rent, Into the Woods and many more. Karelle was also a choreographer, dancer and singer of a percussive dance group Karisma. The group performed for events such as the International Montreal Jazz Festival and Les Francofolies. She currently sings with a cover band "Clip" and acts for murder mysteries. You could check her website karelleremillard.ca.
Emily Skahan (Mary Lane)
Emily Skahan is entering her third year in Theatre Performance at Concordia University. Stage credits include Venus in Ned Cox's Mission Drive (Rabbit in a Hat), Simone in La fille malgardee (Extravadanza), Lucy in A Christmas Carol (Geordie), Miranda in The Tempest (Repercussion) and Mother Metz in Concordia's production of Red Noses. She is an adament songwriter and thinks everyone should own a ukulele. Thanks to Niki for having big dreams and a huge heart.
Joanne Sarazen (Mae)
Joanne Sarazen is a graduate of the Theatre Performance program at Concordia University. Recent credits include Denise Reynolds in Tableau D'Hote's production of George F. Walker's Problem Child and Risk Everything. Urban Tales with Theatre Urbi et Orbi at Centaur Theatre. The Midlife Crisis of Dyonisus with Mainline Theatre. She is a founding member of Sheep In Fog Theatre who produced the Fringe show Jesus Jello: The Miraculous Confection. A show Sarazen wrote and co-directed with Lindsay Wilson.