MARQUEE

Sheryl is the founder and Executive Director of Marquee and brings many years of experience in musical theatre both on-stage and behind the scenes. Stemming from an artistic family, Sheryl lives her passion every day through her work and program development at Marquee with the adult and youth educational productions/programs. Sheryl has taught musical theatre in York Region schools through parent council invitations and she also produced the the York Region Celebration of the Arts Talent Search for 12 years. Sheryl continues to work toward serving the community by ensure that Marquee’s productions and educational programs maintain a high level of  professionalism and quality, for which it has grown to become so well known.

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Alyssa is a seasoned theatre professional with over a decade of multifaceted experience in the theatre and live arts industries, excelling as a performer, technician, director, producer, administrator, and manager. She has worked in both profit and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on bridging the gap between communities and municipalities through the creation and promotion of accessible programming.

Her international experience is a standout feature, having studied theatre and performing arts in Toronto, Kingston, Italy, England, Scotland, and New York City. Alyssa holds an Honours Diploma in Theatre Production from Humber College and a Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance from the International College of Musical Theatre.

A dedicated advocate for arts education, Alyssa is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Arts Leadership. Her goal is to facilitate exciting opportunities for young artists to grow and develop within the arts, further demonstrating her commitment to the field.

Aisling is thrilled to be working at Marquee this fall as an artistic director! She has been in she has been in many Marquee productions and assisted in directing last fall for “Shrek Jr” and “Little Mermaid Jr”, before directing this past summer. She is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and love for theatre with students.

Alissa is a Grade 10 student at Aurora High who has been with Marquee since she was 6 years old. She has participated in over 30 youth and adult musical theatre productions and is very excited to be behind the scenes for a change!

Cheryl is a proud graduate of the Master of Fine Arts (Musical Theatre) Program at San Diego State University, and holds Bachelor degrees in music and education as well. Cheryl is an active member of the arts community in York Region as a teacher, director and performer. Most recent credits include directing and producing “School of Rock”, “The Little Mermaid” and “Les Miserables” for Newmarket High School’s Musical Theatre program. Favourite other roles include: Vocal Director for “Shrek”, Ms. Sherman in “Fame”, and Demeter in “Cats” all for Unionville Theatre Company, and Director for “Rent”, Music Director for “Les Miserables – School Edition”, and Marmee in “Little Women” for Steppin’ Out Productions. Cheryl is currently Department Head of Music at Newmarket High School, and she is excited to support musical theatre in our community. 

Hayley is an elementary school teacher, arts educator, and musical theatre performer. She graduated from Queen’s University with a B.AH in Drama & Music and a B.ED with a focus in Artist in Community Education. As an Ontario Certified Teacher, she has a passion for working with young children and inspiring learning through the arts. Hayley has been a teacher with York Region District School Board since 2017 where she has had the pleasure of directing musical theatre productions for her students. In addition to her various teaching roles, Hayley has spent many summers directing musical theatre for summer camps including St. James Town Community Arts, The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp and Young People’s Theatre. She is an actor and trained singer who loves to perform in community theatre productions in her spare time. Hayley is thrilled to be a part of the Marquee team!

Janine has been involved in theatre since 2005. She loves being part of a collective, especially with a creative goal in mind. Her favourite musical is Bat Boy the Musical, which was the first show she was ever a part of. She’s so excited to be a part of the Marquee team and looks forward to learning new skills and making new friends!

Katie started at marquee as a student when she was only 5 years old and has absolutely loved performing ever since. She’s been in over 30 different shows and has a lot of personal experience to offer these Jr’s. She started stage managing only two years ago when she won an award in a school theatre festival and has fallen in love with the behind the scenes and technical side to theatre. She’s jumped around from lights to stage managing, sound and more!! She is thankful for the opportunity to share this passion with her students and can’t wait to see what comes next!

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Lindsay Croxall’s artistic journey began in community theatre, later earning a BFA in Music Theatre (University of Windsor). She started working professionally at Canada’s Wonderland, where she received international recognition with a BIG E! Entertainment award. Lindsay globetrotted as a production singer, dancer, dance captain, and company manager on world-cruising ocean liners. Returning to Toronto, she joined the original Canadian cast of ‘We Will Rock You’ (Mirvish), sharing the stage with Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN. Her extensive repertoire spans the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and regional theatres across Canada, as well as film and TV. Favourite roles include playing the titular role of ‘Evita’, ‘Miss Stacey’ in Anne of Green Gables, and ‘Bomballurina’ in Cats! Beyond performing, Lindsay’s passion extends to choreography and directing. She’s equally devoted to nurturing talent and confidence in students of all ages, sharing her profound love for the arts.

Stephanie is a choreographer, director, and actor. She is the former owner and Artistic Director of Vision Dance Academy, and Past President of Healthy Dancer Canada. Stephanie holds an Honours BFA Double Major in Dance and Kinesiology & Health Science from York University. She is also certified by Dance Masters of America, the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators, ADAPT and Acrobatic Arts.

As an award winning choreographer, Stephanie’s credits include choreography for the comedy sketch group “Fade to Brown”. Beyond her dance achievements, Stephanie is an accomplished actor, with recent credits in the short film “I Wanna Be Famous,” the TV Series “See No Evil,” and a national commercial for Ocean Spray.

Currently Stephanie is directing the musical review Unsung Heroes that will hit the stage this fall. Her versatile talents and unwavering dedication continue to make Stephanie a formidable presence in the performing arts, striving for excellence in every endeavour she undertakes.

You will find Sydney working with the youngest of performers. Sydney has a degree in Child Development and has over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. She has always loved musical theatre and acting and even attended Marquee as a teenager. 

Sydney strives to create a safe space where children can learn and foster skills in singing, dancing and acting. In her classes you will find lots of laugher and fun where everyone has a chance to shine!

She is excited to be apart of the Marquee family!