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Denis Simpson

Denis’ extensive musical career has spanned 30 years as an actor, singer, songwriter and dancer. He appeared in the original productions of “Hair”, “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (Dora Award), “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Indigo”, “A Chorus Line”, “Five Guys Named Moe”, “The Coloured Museum”, and his 1996 Jessie-winning performance in the acclaimed one-man show “Denis Anyone?”. Recent…
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Robert Silverman

As one of Canada’s most distinguished pianists, Robert Silverman has performed in concert halls throughout North America, Europe, the Far East and Australia. His discography numbers close to 30 albums, including complete sonatas of Beethoven and Mozart. His “high level of artistry, his moving interpretations of a wide range of music… and his commitment and…
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Shawn Williamson

With over 25 years of experience, Shawn Williamson has risen to the forefront of the Canadian film and television industry as a leading independent film and television producer.  A native of Vancouver, Shawn began his career as a stage manager at The Arts Club Theatre in 1983 and has since produced live events, live television…
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Kirk Shaw

A Canadian-born film and television producer, Kirk Shaw holds the distinguished title of being one of North America’s most prolific producers. Throughout his 30-year career, Shaw has produced more than 225 movies, employing thousands of local film and television industry professionals and bringing more than Five hundred million in total production to BC. He also…
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Kathryn Shaw

Kathryn Shaw has been the Artistic Director of Studio 58 since 1985. She received her B.A. in Dramatic Art from Whitman College and an M.F.A. in acting from New York’s Columbia University. For the past 30 years, Ms. Shaw has directed for theatre companies across Canada and has taught acting for professional and community groups…
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