Dave Rama
Artistic Director
Dave is deeply grateful for his team of co-creators on this one. They are the best of the best and the show would not be the same without them! Dave has recently directed Spamalot with Greely Players and Lend Me a Tenor with RAPA. He has served as Music Director for RAPA’s presentation of Nunsense and 13 and was co-playright, composer and Music Director for Ella’s Lounge. He has recently acted in productions of Geezers, ‘Ray’ (ITR), Addams Family – The Musical ‘Fester’ (LBMT) Chicago ‘Billy Flynn’(LBMT), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (RAPA) and Shrek The Musical ‘Donkey’ (Greely Players).
Catherine O’Farrell
Assistant Choreographer
Hair and Makeup Designer
Catherine is a dedicated music teacher with a passion for dance and theatre. A trained singer and dancer from the age of 5, she’s excited to start her choreographer journey! Previous credits include: Mary Sunshine ‘Chicago’ (LBMT 2023) Laker Girl ‘Spamalot’ (Greely Players 2024) Morticia ‘Addams Family’ (LBMT 2024) The Acrobat ‘Matilda’ (Suzart 2024) and Jane Doe ‘Ride the Cyclone’ (LBMT 2025) Catherine’s next project is hair and makeup designer for ‘Head Over Heels’ (Suzart) in December. Enjoy the show!
McKenna Mellon
Vocal Director
McKenna is very excited to be working alongside such a fantastic production team as the Vocal Director for the Rocky Horror Show! McKenna has been seen working with companies such as the NAC English Theatre, NUOVA, Orpheus, Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, Kanata Theatre, 9th Hour, Greely Players, and of course, Lost Baggage Musical Theatre. This is McKenna’s fourth show being on the production team for, after choreographing for Greely Players Twice and more recently Vocal Directing for LBMT’s production of A Chorus Line. Outside of vocal directing, McKenna is also a private voice and piano teacher under the mentorship of Jennifer Fontaine who she also studies with. McKenna is so excited for everyone to see this cast SHINE! Enjoy!
Astrid Camarena Correa
Band Director
Astrid is an Ottawa-based pianist, educator, and performer passionate about expanding her musical horizons. Originally from Mexico, she earned her Bachelor of Music from the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes and a Master’s in music performance and pedagogy from Memorial University in St. John’s, NL. She has collaborated with orchestras such as the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and Orquesta Filarmónica de Aguascalientes and collaborated with musicians, choirs, and ballet studios. Alongside her performance career, Astrid has taught piano and music in community projects like OrKidstra. Her recent debut as band director for Lost Baggage Musical Theatre marks a new chapter in her growing interest in musical theatre, expanding her musical expression further.
Jamie Dan
Choreographer
Set Designer
Jamie Dan is a pediatric and neurological physiotherapist by day, and choreographer by night. Select credits: Chicago (LBMT), Matilda (Suzart), Grease (Greely Players), Awakening (Paper Picture Productions). Upcoming projects: Identity (February 2026, Suzart), Urinetown (May 2026, Suzart). She’ll tell you once, she won’t tell you twice, that this team has been a breeze to work with. This show asked to push the boundary of artistic exploration and storytelling, and you shall receive it, in abundance. Finally, so much love to her boyfriend Alex, Mum, and Elaine, who told her, “don’t dream it, be it”, so she had Alex stand in to test choreo. Enjoy the show! @Jammin_with_J
Emily Gauthier
Stage Manager
Emily is excited to join Lost Baggage Musical Theatre for her first production with the company, and her first time back in the theatrical stage management world in a while. Outside the theatre, Emily works in events, where she’s used to keeping everything organized and running smoothly. She’s thrilled to be part of this wild, weird, and campy show, and sends a huge thank you to the Lost Baggage team for welcoming her with open arms.
Christopher Adrien
Rocky
Christopher Adrien has been performing since the age of three. Ever since he first stepped on stage at Disney World and fell in love with the magic of theatre. He went on to spend seven years in his school’s theatre program and further honed his craft through classes at the Shenkman Arts Centre, focusing primarily on traditional stage acting. After taking a break from performing in 2017, Christopher rediscovered his passion through the Lost Baggage Take-Off Program in 2024, which reignited his love for storytelling and live performance. Since then, he’s been back on stage nonstop, from the Ottawa Fringe Festival to his first-ever musical, The Rocky Horror Show.
Salem Valentine
Riff Raff
Salem is a recent graduate from uOttawa’s Theatre program. Recent credits include Gabe from ‘Next to Normal’ (Elevator Theatre Company), and Warner from ‘Legally Blonde’ (Carleton Musical Theatre Society). Salem has loved The Rocky Horror Show for years, and is thrilled to take on this energetic role with Lost Baggage Musical Theatre.
Kay Cormier-Laurin
Phantom
Kay is an artsy trans nerd in their early thirties who has a day job as admin at a paramedical clinic. From theatre, fibre crafts, and streaming RPGs online, they barely have time for their other hobbies like reading and video games. He’s had practice in theatre and singing and dancing, but Rocky Horror is their first full-length musical. In their late teens and early twenties, Kay would regularly see screenings of the Right Horror Picture Show to get dressed up and sing their heart out. Lost Baggage has made a longtime dream come true, so Kay will soon be looking for their new project to work on and a long-term dream to chase.
Matt Champagne
Frank-n-Furter
Making his stage debut with Lost Baggage Musical Theatre, Matt Champagne (he/him) takes on the iconic ‘Dr. Frank-N-Furter’ in The Rocky Horror Show. A lifelong theatre kid at heart, Matt has always been drawn to the stage in every form—singing, dancing, and acting. Now, he seizes this debut with grit, glamour, and unapologetic flair. Bringing a powerhouse voice, fearless energy, and a rock-and-roll edge, Matt is ready to strut across the stage and embrace every outrageous beat. He thanks Lost Baggage for this opportunity, his family and friends for their support, and most of all, his daughter AJ, whose patience and love mean the world and who inspires him as he begins this bold new chapter on stage.
Ashley Barnes
Magenta
Ashley is thrilled to be taking on the role of ‘Magenta’. Her previous theatre credits include ‘Doctor/ensemble’ Matilda, LBMT’s Valentine’s Day cabaret, ‘Michael’ 7 Stories, and ‘Urleen’ Footloose. When she’s not doing theatre, she works as an editor for National Defence and translates Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables on the side (her favourite book and musical). She dreams of one day playing ‘Éponine’. Her other hobbies include aikido, cuddling her dogs (Pluto and Harley), and running online musicals. Ashley would like to give special thanks to the following people for supporting her in her passions: Wendy and Jeff Barnes, Michael Vaillancourt, Jean and Al Guay, Michelle Barnes, Marianne Arseneau, Danny Ervin, Re Moran, Fred Gagnon, Jamie Dan, John Dodington, and Anika Lafrance, L Mitchell, Raye Jasper, Mo Theden, Jordan Mastele, David Goforth, and Marita Ellingsen among many others. IG: That_Jondrette_Girl
Rorey Brown
Phantom
Magenta Understudy
Rorey is so excited to be part of a show that has been a huge part of her life since she was way too young to be watching the movie. She has been having so much fun singing and dancing with such talented, and lovely people. Rorey can’t wait for audiences to see a show that celebrates so many important things, such as, queer expression, self discovery, and a killer red lip. She hopes you enjoy this show as much as she does! Rorey’s recent credits include, ‘Shelly’ The Prom, (Suzart Productions, 2025), Director, Legally Blonde: The Musical (CMTS, 2025), ‘Lab Researcher/Unnamed Subject’ Authentication (Lavender Productions, 2025), ‘Ensemble’ Chicago, (LBMT, 2023), ‘Florinda’ Into the Woods, (CMTS, 2023).
Maeve Devries
Columbia
Maeve Devries (she/they) is an Ottawa-born performer and classically-trained vocalist with a lifelong passion for music and theatre. Most recently, she portrayed ‘Waluweenie’ in the debut production of SUPER (Yet Another Theatre Collective). While studying Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University, with a minor in Music and Culture, Maeve served as Executive Director of the award-winning varsity a cappella team RESONATE. The Rocky Horror Show marks her fourth production with Lost Baggage Musical Theatre, following two cabarets and the Take-Off Performance Development Program. She’s thrilled to step into the role of ‘Columbia’!
Sabine Duknic
Phantom
Sabine is a University of Ottawa student and Ottawa theatre kid who has always had the dream of performing in Rocky, and is so excited to do so with LBMT! Recent credits include 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 as ‘Anna Lynn’ (Lavender Productions – Ottawa Fringe 2025), 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘺 as ‘Basil’ (Sock n’ Buskin), and 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦’𝘴 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 as ‘the Red Queen’ (UOTC). They have been fascinated by theatre since wearing out their family’s copy of the Cats VHS, and they can’t wait to get back into musicals as part of the creepy troupe of Phantoms in one of their favourite shows of all time!
Jesse Kahat
Phantom
Jesse Kahat (she/her) is an actor, director, choreographer, dance and music teacher. She has a BA in Theatre Directing from the University of Northern Colorado and an MA in Business Communications. Jesse is a regular cast member with Murder Mystery Ottawa and Pirate Life Children’s Theatre, and is the creator/facilitator of the Toddler Tuesday program at the National Arts Centre since 2017. You can find Jesse directing and performing in shows, teaching performing arts classes, and tour guiding around the city of Ottawa. She is excited to be in her 11th Lost Baggage Musical Theatre production! Jesse sends a big thank you to her husband and two kids for being supportive and to LBMT for being so fun to work with!
Alyssa Rama
Dr. Scott
Eddie Understudy
After taking a hiatus from theatre to pursue her degree in Cognitive Science, Alyssa makes her triumphant return to the stage to bring her comedic flair to The Rocky Horror Show! She is absolutely ecstatic to be a part of this fabulous production with this stellar cast and crew, who have been very gracious in their tolerance of her running commentary during rehearsals. Alyssa would also like to thank her cat Petunia, for graciously allowing her to leave the house to attend rehearsals, albeit reluctantly.
Abigail White
Janet Weiss
Abigail is thrilled to be playing ‘Janet’ in The Rocky Horror Show! As a longtime fan of the movie, she is grateful for the chance to bring this cult classic to the stage with such an incredible cast and crew. Past credits include Tick, Tick… Boom! ‘Susan’ and Into The Woods ‘Rapunzel’. Offstage, Abigail can be found singing and playing guitar in her band the Valley Girls. She sends love to her born and chosen family alike. Enjoy the show, and remember to give yourself over to absolute pleasure!
Tania Gauder
Narrator
This is Tania’s second production with Lost Baggage Musical Theatre, having been in the ensemble of Chicago (2023). Previous shows with other companies include Grease ‘Secretary’, Spamalot ‘Guard One/Monk/Corpse’, Shrek ‘Mama Bear’, Cinderella, Anne & Gilbert, The Little Mermaid (all with Greely Players), and Calendar Girls ‘Cora’ (ITR). Most comfortable performing song-and-dance roles, this rendition of ‘Narrator’ has Tania reaching into the unexplored corners of her acting abilities, bringing yet another persona to the stage. This provides a sharp contrast to her daytime reality as an elementary school teacher. She has thoroughly enjoyed working alongside this wonderfully talented group of cast, crew and choir. Special thanks go to her family and friends for their continued support. Thank you for coming and…do pay attention!
Julia Hubert
Phantom
Julia is thrilled to be returning to Lost Baggage’s stage in Rocky Horror! She is very grateful for the opportunity to work with such an incredible cast and crew. You may have recently seen her in the Best of Fest Award winning play Golden Threads at the 2025 Ottawa Fringe Festival and in Phoenix Players’ The Lion in Winter at the Gladstone last November. Outside of rehearsals, Julia can be found playing softball, reading the classics, or perusing local thrifts and markets with an iced matcha in hand. She extends her heartfelt thanks to her family, friends, and her wonderful partner Sarah for their unwavering love, support, and encouragement. She also thanks you for coming out and supporting local artists. Stay strange, stay spooky and always do the time warp (again)!!
Marena Skaff
Phantom
Marena, born and raised in Ottawa, has recently graduated from Carleton’s Music program and is so happy to be playing a Phantom as part of her first production with Lost Baggage! She was previously a part of ASNY’s production of Jekyll and Hyde and was a part of the Lyric Theatre ensemble at Carleton for three years. She also had the opportunity to perform as part of the Under30 Showcase for the Ottawa Fringe Festival. After taking a brief break from performing, she is ready to give it her all for this iconic show and can’t wait for everyone to see this amazing cast and crew on stage!
Brandon Pereira
Brad Majors
“He’s okay.” Brandon is a queer, mixed-raced, multidisciplinary artist currently based in Ottawa. Originally from Mississauga, Brandon holds a BFA in Theatre with a specialization in Acting from York University. He is so excited to bring everyone’s favorite uptight square-turned-mostly-gay disaster to the Lost Baggage Stage. Previous credits include emotionally repressed men with hidden potential, aggressively hetero leads who weren’t fooling anyone, and a Capuchin Monkey from his first year movement class’s animal study. Brandon would like to thank the cast and creative team, Richard O’Brien, Amber Riley’s version of ”Sweet Transvestite” and his dog Oliver for making his Ottawa debut so memorable. Here’s to 50 more years of Rocky.
Joshua Isaac
Phantom
Brad and Riff Raff Understudy
Joshua Isaac is a vocalist and live performer making his musical theatre debut. A lifelong fan of the stage, he’s thrilled to finally leap into a craft he’s loved for years. Being part of Rocky Horror — a musical unlike any other — has been a uniquely fun and fulfilling experience, made even better by an incredible cast. It’s been a wild ride, and he’s loving every minute of it.
Mackenzie Albert
Eddie
Dr. Scott Understudy
Mackenzie is thrilled to return to the Lost Baggage stage for her third production with the company in The Rocky Horror Show! Recent credits include Golden Threads (Lockpick Theatre), One Small Misstep (Undercurrent Festival), and The Addams Family (Lost Baggage). She is currently in rehearsals to play “Carrie White” in Carrie (University of Ottawa Theatre Club) and is excited to continue exploring bold and dynamic roles!
Izzy Bergevin
Choir
Phantom Swing
Izzy is thrilled to be stepping into the world of Frank-N-Furter for a night of outrageous fun and excitement in her first show with Lost Baggage Musical Theatre. From a young age, she has been passionate about the performing arts and even took her training to New York City last summer, attending a summer intensive at Open Jar Institute. Previous credits include The Lion King Jr. ‘Rafiki’ (St. Francis Xavier High School), Foul Play ‘Violet Blake’ (St. Francis Xavier High School), and most recently The Prom ‘ensemble’ (Suzart Productions). Offstage, Izzy enjoys riding horses, skiing, and pilates. She is so grateful to the entire production team, cast, choir, and crew for an amazing and unforgettable experience—and to her mom for her endless support!
Jennifer Condie Grimsey
Choir
Jennifer is thrilled to be a part of this Rocky and Horrific show! Jennifer is excited to perform again, adding to past credits: Nunsense (RAPA), Marvelous Wonderettes (CEFO), and Orpheus’s Music Man, Sister Act, Anne of Green Gables, Something Rotten, Rock of Ages and Matilda. Behind-the-scenes: Annie (Orpheus) Mary Poppins (Orpheus) and Marvellous Wonderettes (Kanata Theatre). She hopes you enjoy the show!
David Murphy
Choir
This is David’s 4th show with LBMT. Known for his roles in the Guys and Dolls ensemble, ‘Lucas Beineke’ in The Addams Family, and ‘Bobby’ in A Chorus Line. He also plays the role of ‘Michael’ in the Bell Fibe series Cassandra. David can’t wait to share the stage with so many amazingly talented people!
Bex White
Choir
Columbia Understudy
Bex White is a vocalist and performer based out of Ottawa, Ontario. After graduating with a Bachelor of Music Performance from Carleton University in 2023, Bex has had the privilege of Music Directing several local productions, including CMTS’s Little Shop of Horrors (2024), LBMT’s Addams Family (2024), and CMTS’s Legally Blonde (2025). Bex is so excited to be back on stage for the first time since LBMT’s 2023 production of Chicago, where they played ‘June’, ‘Squish’ and various ensemble roles. Being a choir member in Rocky Horror has been such a joy for Bex, and understudying ‘Columbia’ has been such a fun learning experience!!! They hope you have as much fun watching (and participating in!!!) this show as they’ve gotten to have working on it!
Lorne Landreville
Choir
This is Lorne’s second show with LBMT, the first being last year’s Guys and Dolls as ‘Arvide Abernathy’. Previously, Lorne has performed in over two dozen shows, with Orpheus, Ottawa Little Theatre, Suzart and The Savoy Society, as well as a few smaller groups. He also has helped out offstage as stage crew, with scenic painting, props and as a sound technician. In addition, he enjoyed being an extra in a couple of locally-filmed movies and role-playing for government training sessions. “Lorne would like to thank his wife Janet for putting up with his absences, so that he can partake in this very enjoyable pastime.”
Mélanie Lamarche
Choir
Mélanie has been singing in choirs for as long as she can remember. However, singing in a gospel/rock choir for a musical is a first! She did participate in LBMT’s Andrew Lloyd Webber Cabaret a few years back. She fears she may have been bitten by the musical theatre bug and might come back for more in the future!
Reina McSheffrey
Choir
Reina is new to community theatre and is excited to get her feet wet as part of the chorus for the Rocky Horror Picture Show. She is a karaoke veteran of 34 years and sang with In Harmony Choir, an all woman vocal group for 2 seasons; singing and music are an integral part of who she is.
Collin Cannon
Choir
Collin is thrilled to be part of the chorus! Singing with a group has always been a favourite joy, and this production adds a whole new level of fun. From lively music to bold choreography, every rehearsal has been filled with laughter and energy. Rocky Horror’s mix of camp, chaos, and community makes this experience unforgettable, and Collin is excited to lend his voice and spirit to the show!
Jane Pickett
Choir
Jane has greatly enjoyed being part of this wonderful project with this amazing team. She has sung with many other organizations, including Music Friends of Ottawa (Jesus Christ Superstar), Suzart Productions (The Rocky Horror Show and 9 to 5), the Cantiamo Women’s Choir, the Canterbury Trebles Women’s Ensemble, and the Hypatia’s Voice Women’s Choir. She is thankful for the opportunity, and to family and friends for their support. Thank you for coming out to see the show!
Heather Jonasson
Choir
Heather is excited to swap her flute for fishnets in LBMT’s Rocky Horror Show! This is only her second time on the theatre stage, after Meet Me in St. Louis (CSHC) more than 15 years ago. She usually spends her time in the pit orchestra, performing on flute, piccolo, alto flute, and alto sax for productions including The Addams Family (LBMT), Sweeney Todd (Paper Moon Theatre), The Wizard of Oz (CSHC), The Boy Friend (CSHC), and Fiddler on the Roof (CSHC), as well as in musical theatre cabarets and opera productions. She is thrilled to return to the stage in such glamorous company and thanks her friends and family for their endless support!
Tara Marcoux-Tynski
Choir
Narrator Understudy
In her fourth LBMT production in 18 months, Tara feels privileged to work with this incredible creative team, with friends old and new, to bring their Rocky Horror Show vision to life! Returning to her choral roots, the Choir is a fun twist to this classic and Tara’s grateful to understudy ‘Narrator’ for the fabulous Tania. Thanks and love to my beautiful family. Gratitude to cast and crew for your dedication. Past roles: ‘Sylvia’ Home, I’m Darling ( Kanata Theatre) , ‘Mrs Phelps’ Matilda! (Suzart), ‘Lori’A Chorus Line (LBMT), ‘Flapper Ancestor’ Addams Family, and ‘General Cartwright’ Guys and Dolls.
Beth Hughes
Choir
Janet Understudy
Costume Designer
Beth is delighted to make their musical theatre debut in Rocky Horror Picture Show! In their spare time, you can find them reading horror novels, talking about bugs, and drinking their fifth cup of tea for the day. Much love to their wonderful parents, grandparents, little brother, and of course, their cats.
Bill McLaughlin
Lighting Designer
Rocky Horror is Bill’s first production with LBMT. Previous productions include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Newsies, Mary Poppins and Wizard of Oz with Orpheus. Other recent credits include Opening Night, Savannah Sipping Society (Kanata Theatre) and Holmes and Watson (Ottawa Little Theatre). Bill has designed lighting for professional and amateur productions in Kincardine, Oakville and Toronto.
Shawn Langille
Sound Designer
Shawn is the guy behind the audio mixer pressing buttons and moving faders. Look at him, wave or give him a fist bump in acknowledgement. Can you hear the people acting and singing? Hopefully your answer is “Heck yeah!” He takes his job seriously because he knows how hard the talented actors and band members work on rehearsing and learning their parts. Bless His Soul! He Really Loves That Rock N’ Roll!
Tara Marcoux-Tynski
Kenzie is so happy to be working with LBMT in their publicity/content creation for The Rocky Horror Show! A graduate from McMaster University with a degree in Communication, Kenzie has always enjoyed filming reels, creating graphics and planning publicity events. When Kenzie isn’t behind the camera she is also very involved in the Ottawa theatre community. She has worked with Elevator Theatre Company on their productions of Spring Awakening and Next To Normal as a stage manager.
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