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Jean Orr is acknowledged as the first Canadian Giselle. She is the Founding President of Ballet BC and is current Honorary Chair of the Founders Council. Throughout her rich career she has participated in the dance communities of Ottawa, Winnipeg Montreal and Vancouver. Among her career highlights she includes being Principal Dancer at The Royal…
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Barney O’Sullivan’s life spanned a hundred year history in Vancouver! It began in 1908 when his father came to Canada from Ireland to seek his fortune. After the birth of two daughters, Bridget and Sydney, O’Sullivan’s wife became a playwright and director. One day when she needed an actor to fill a role, she asked…
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Tom Northcott (born in Vancouver, August 29, 1943) is a Canadian folk-rock singer with hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was nominated as best male vocalist for a Juno Award in 1971. Later he co-founded Mushroom Studios in Vancouver and produced records. He once stood for public office, unsuccessfully, for the Social Credit…
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Michael began his career as an architect, graduating with honours from Manchester University. He emigrated to Toronto, as a Campus Planner for such organizations as Ryerson Polytechnic and the Ontario College of Art. Noon then joined Ontario’s Ministry of Culture and Recreation, where he served as Executive Director of its Culture Division. Michael became General…
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A professional musical director, music arranger, pianist, director, and artistic director of musical theatre, Lloyd Nicholson was associated with Studio 58 for more than three decades musical directing The Boy Friend, Guys and Dolls, Pal Joey, Trelawney of the Wells, Cabaret, Hair, and She Loves Me. He also musical directed for the Playhouse Theatre Company where his credits include…
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