Antigone Cast & Crew

Kira, a white woman with long red hair looks off to the left of frame with a determined expression. She is resting her hands on a stool with an old radio. She is dressed in 1960s clothing, against a terracotta background

Kira Chisholm

Kira Chisholm is a multidisciplinary performer and creator originally from Fredericton, NB. She read many old books for her BA 2019 in English & Political Science at St Thomas University, then moved to Montreal to eat croissants and study Acting at the National Theatre School of Canada.

After graduating NTS in 2022, she moved to Winnipeg to integrate lessons and find her spark. Kira now lives in Toronto, and is exploring all the ways she is an artist. She loves work that is gritty and cathartic- so what could be better than joining this company to bring Antigone to life. You can catch her singing and pontificating at her upcoming solo cabaret performance - details on instagram @kirachiz

ANTIGONE

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Columbia, a white woman with long blonde hair, looks with a sly smile at the camera. She is seated, and wearing a plaid skirt and white top against a terracotta backdrop.

COLUMBIA ROY

Columbia Roy (she/her) is a Toronto based artist and writer hailing from Taipei, Taiwan. She’s passionate about analyzing human connection and convention, finding reasons to laugh, and knitting until her hands hurt.


Columbia is so excited to be working with Sunbeam Theatre for the first time! Her previous credits include The Tempest (StageFight Taiwan), Fempocalypse (Nightwood Theatre), and reviewing for Intermission Magazine.

ISMENE

Lucas, a white man, leans towards the left of frame with a cigarette in his hand. He has brown hair and a beard. He wears glasses and a charcoal suit with a blue tie. . The background is white brick.

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Lucas is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Sheridan College. Recent credits include Danceny in Dangerous Liaisons (Wren Theatre), Jim in The Glass Menagerie (Thaumatrope Theatre), Aaron in String of Pearls (Toronto Fringe Festival), and Lvov in Ivanov (24 Hour Chekhov Festival, TYK). Other roles include Hamlet in Hamlet (9M Theatre), Spike in Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike (Alumnae Theatre), Sergius in Arms and the Man (Scarborough Players), and Charles in Blithe Spirit (Theatre Erindale).

CREON

Lucas Blakely

For Sunbeam: Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet.

Ryan, a non binary performer, faces the camera while leaning their body to the left of frame. They have chin length brown hair, and is wearing a green sweater, yellow button down, and brown pants. The background is white brick.

Ryan Bagley (they/them) is an actor from Sarnia, Ontario. They are a recent graduate from the Theatre and Drama Studies program at UofT/Sheridan.

Recent credits include Edward II in Edward II, Yolande in I, Joan, and Portia in Julius Caesar (UofT/Sheridan). They also write, direct and dramaturg in their free time. They want to thank Tony, Shelby, and Drew for all their support!

Follow their work at @rybagley on Instagram.

HAEMON

Ryan Bagley

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Gus, a white person, stares down the camera. Their chin is resting on their hands, on a cane with a duck head. They have long shaggy blonde hair, and have dramatic black eye makeup. They are wearing an orange fringe coat and floral pants

Gus Monet

Gus Monet (any pronouns) is a Tkaronto based actor, writer, and drag king. They are a formally trained actor from the TMU School of Performance and a member of the Second City Conservatory Program. She is thrilled to tackle this classic. Recent credits include: Coyote Ugly, Frathaus: EVICTED!, Toronto Fringe, 2025 (won “Outstanding Drag Performance”, Strange Maker Award); Mephistophilis, Doctor Faustus, Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (previously won My Entertainment World’s “Outstanding performance (supporting)” Critic’s Pick.)

TEIRESIAS

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Fiona, a white woman, smiles at the camera. Her red-brown hair is pulled tightly against her head to a bun. She is wearing an off-white button down shirt. The background is white brick.

Fiona Cain

Fiona is an actor/singer/clown born and raised in Calgary. She graduated from Randolph College for the Performing Arts and is grateful to be the recipient of her graduating class’s Triple Threat Award. Fiona is very excited to be in a classical piece for the first time – she most often finds herself working in TYA. In her free time she likes to solve sudokus, spin records and hang out with her Cornish Rex, Cassie Blanca.

GUARD / GUIDE

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Katie, a white person, is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a pink blouse and a white and pink houndstooth blazer. They have short brown hair. The background is white brick.

Katie (she/they) is an actor, singer, and performing arts educator hailing from beautiful BC. They have performed on stages across Toronto and the Greater Vancouver area. Select credits include: Unbelievably Believable (Twisted Dog), Tommy Rhodes (Basement), Love You to Death (Small but Mighty), and A Shakesperience (Bard on the Beach). Katie is also a passionate Teaching Artist with schools and theatres across the country, including Bard on the Beach and the Young People’s Theatre.

EURYDICE / CHORUS / MOVEMENT CAPTAIN

KATIE CROMPTON

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Jason, a black man, sits on an orange chair and leans his left arm against his leg, tilting his body. He wears a grey suit with a blue tie. The background is white brick.

Jason is a York University graduate where he studied English Literature. He received his formal acting training from East 15 Acting School in the UK. His most recent theatre credit is Kim’s Convenience for Theatre Northwest in British Columbia. Jason is very excited to be part of this production with the Sunbeam team.

CHORUS LEADER

Jason Pilgrim

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Kendelle, a black woman, is sitting smiling at the camera, with her hands in her lap. She wears an orange patterned blouse. To her left, is a stool with an old rotary phone sitting on it. The background is white brick.

Kendelle Parks is an actor and theatre artist, based in the GTA. She is a graduate of the BFA acting program at Toronto Metropolitan University, and loves theatre that uses heightened language, portrays morally grey characters, and embraces the silly or absurd.
Select acting credits include; Lydia Berryman and Mrs. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol (Three Ships Collective), Chorus in The First Stone (GCTC/ New Harlem Productions), and Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Tottering Biped Theatre).

MESSENGER

Kendelle Parks

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Katherine, a white woman with long red hair, leans towards the camera conspiratorially. She is wearing plaid pants, a white button down, and has a cigarette in her hand. To her left, an old radio sits on a stool. The background is white brick.

Katherine Teed-Arthur

After beginning her career in New York, Katherine has produced, performed, and written for theatre in Toronto since 2021. Recent highlights include writing a shenanigan-filled pirate play for Hamilton Fringe 2025, playing Claudius in Afterlife Theatre’s reading of Hamlet (2024), writing and performing in Friendly Bear Theatre’s Joan / Jehanne (2021). When she is not working, Katherine is usually singing show tunes and playing with her three cats. BFA The New School (NY)

CHORUS / ANTIGONE UNDERSTUDY

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Tristan, a white woman, sits with her body angled to the side, but is smiling softly at the camera. She has short reddish brown hair and wears a black headband, a dark green cable knit sweater, and a brown belt. The background is white brick

Tristan Moore is an actor, singer, and creator based in Toronto. She is a graduate of York University’s Acting Conservatory. Past performances include Counsellor Trish in The Camp Campy Campfire Show, Paramedic/Ensemble in Fahrenheit 451, Henrietta in Taming of the Shrew (*Dude), Ashlee in Dance Nation, and Olive in Spelling Bee. Tristan is thrilled to be working with Sunbeam Theatre Company and is honoured to act in this relevant and important production.

CHORUS / ISMENE UNDERSTUDY

Tristan Moore

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Erik, a white man, is seated, wearing a leather jacked, white shirt, and blue jeans. He is leaning his arm on a stool beside him. The background is terracotta.

Erik Salmon is a Canadian actor from Nipigon Ontario. Erik has just come back from forest fire fighting this summer, before that he was performing in the Disney Wonder cruise ship for its Australia season. His most recent theatre credit was working in the Grief and Grace Festival for Sunbeam playing Admetus in ALCESTIS IS GOING TO DIE. Erik Salmon is also a graduate of both the Randolph and Canadore college theatre programs.

HAEMON

Erik Salmon

For Sunbeam: Nils Krogstad in A Doll's House, Admetus in ALCESTIS IS GOING TO DIE (Grief & Grace Festival).

Meaghan, a white woman, lays against a collection of orange pillows and a white and yellow knit blanket. She is holding a rotary phone to her ear, and to her side is an old radio. Her brown hair is down and she has a surprised expression.

Meaghan Salmon

Meaghan Salmon (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in T:karonto. She is an educator, a world-builder, and is passionate about finding ways to make old things new again. Meaghan aspires to inspire the next generation of theatre creators and grow as a leader in Canadian theatre. You can find her curled up with a good book, or on instagram @meaghan_salmon 

Training: Randolph College (2021), Yorkville University (2025)

Director & Dramaturge

For Sunbeam: Artistic Director, Director for Romeo & Juliet, The Winter's Tale, Producer for Grief & Grace Festival, When I Grow Up: A Cabaret

Riley, a white person, is sitting facing the camera. They wear a plaid blazer, black shirt, and brown pants. To her left, an old radio sits on a stool. The background is terracotta.

Riley Ough

Riley Ough is a theatre creator and performer based in Toronto. A graduate of Randolph College, Riley has a background in music theatre and works mainly as an actor on stage and screen. Despite this, they felt pulled to creating and found themselves here with Sunbeam as assistant director! It has been a joy and privilege to help bring this piece to life and she hopes that you discover a courageous part of yourself with our Antigone.

Assistant Director & Chorus
Alicia, an Aisan-Canadian woman, is seated, leaning on her arm. She is smiling at the camera. She has long black hair, and is wearing a headscarf, white shirt, and blue jeans. The background is terracotta.

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Alicia Salvador is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist born and raised in Toronto. Previously, she served as Movement Director on the show From The Ground Up (Theatre Erindale). Select acting credits include: Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes (4th Line Theatre; Blyth Festival, World Premiere); If We Were Birds (Theatre Erindale). Training: Theatre and Drama Studies (UofT/Sheridan); Commercial Dance (George Brown College). Alicia is thrilled to be making her Sunbeam Theatre Co. debut this fall!

Movement Director

Alicia Salvador

For Sunbeam: Debut.

Annie, a white person, sits and holds a rotary phone to her ear. They have an engaged, happy expression on their face. She is wearing an orange dress and denim vest. The background is white brick.

Annie is a Stage Manager, Actor, Producer, and Arts Administrator. She holds BFA in Acting from the University of Windsor, and is currently pursuing a diploma in Event & Media Production at Seneca Polytechnic. Acting credits include: Peter Pan in Tinkerbell, Viola in Twelfth Night, and various in Almost, Maine. Other credits include Junior Producer for Sunbeam’s cabaret When I Grow Up, and ASM for TO Live’s production of Cabaret. Thank you to her friends, family, and Peanut for their support!

Stage Manager

Annie Roberts

For Sunbeam: Junior Producer for When I Grow Up: A Cabaret

Emma, a white person, is sitting smiling at the camera. They have short blonde hair with a thin black headband. She is wearing a patterned blouse and a black overall dress. The background is terracotta.

Emma Davidson

Emma Davidson (she/her) is a queer, Nova Scotian, Tkaronto-based stage manager, and actor, singer, dancer. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan College in 2024. Emma’s stage management credits include The Bluffs (Midtwenties Theatre, Toronto Fringe) and Days Since Bo’s Been Gone (Crybaby Theatre, 2024). Emma would like to dedicate her work in this production to her future nephew, coming into the world next month.

Assistant Stage Manager & Swing

For Sunbeam: Debut

Cheyenne, a white woman, sits smiling at the camera. She has brown hair with a blue headband, which matches her dress. The background is white brick.

Cheyenne Chandler-Strub

Cheyenne Chandler-Strub (she/her) is a seasoned producer, consultant, volunteer, and community advocate. As multidisciplinary artist with over 15 years of experience, she approaches every project with a creative mindset. She extends heartfelt thanks to her teachers, mentors, colleagues, friends, family, her partner Alex, and her late father and biggest fan, Peter Chandler. Through her work with Sunbeam, Cheyenne brings a fresh perspective to Toronto’s theatre scene and supports opportunities for emerging artists. For all updates and new projects DM @cheystrub on instagram 

 Producer

For Sunbeam: Executive Producer, Producer for Romeo & Juliet, Director for ALCESTIS IS GOING TO DIE (Grief & Grace Festival)

Alexa, a white woman, smirks at the camera, her chin resting on her fist. She has shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and a nose ring. She is wearing a white button down and a multi-coloured vest. The background is white brick.

Alexa is so excited to be producing and sound designing Antigone. She is a singer/songwriter and picked up music production and sound design during the pandemic. Now, she writes and performs her original music all around the city and beyond, and is so excited to make her producer debut with Antigone. She would like to thank to the Sunbeam team and her partner Liane for their trust and support :)

Junior Producer & Sound Designer

Alexa Artzy

For Sunbeam: Debut.