When I Grow Up: A Cabaret Cast & Crew

Little Chloe smiling at the camera. She is wearing overalls, and has a paper award star around her neck.
Chloe, a white woman, is smiling slyly at the camera. She has long brown hair and is wearing a red tank top. The background is blue.

Chloe Nicole Castrucci

Chloé Nicole Castrucci is a versatile triple threat artist and recent graduate of the Theatre and Drama Studies Specialist program jointly at the University Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College. Most recently Chloé has appeared in Education Arts Canada’s touring TYA musical Archimedes Moves the World, and in Retrograde at the Toronto Fringe Festival (Dead Racoon Theatre). Chloé is thrilled to be a part of When I Grow Up and can’t wait to share this show with audiences.

Online: www.chloenicolecastrucci.com/

For Sunbeam: Debut

Elif, a Turkish-Canadian woman, is smiling at the camera. She has medium length black hair, and is wearing a red blouse. The background is grey.
Little Elif is looking warily at the camera, wearing multi-coloured clips in her hair and a green shirt. She is holding a yellow teletubby doll.

Elif Coskun

Elif Coskun is a Turkish-Canadian actor, dancer, singer, and a pianist. She is a graduate of the  Acting program at Sheridan College/UTM and is passionate about new and contemporary plays,
workshops, feminist works, and musicals. Selected theatre credits include Philomela in If We Were Birds (Theatre Erindale), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (RC Theatre Company), Nina in Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike (Alumnae Theatre), and Ensemble in We Will Rock You
(Etobicoke Musical Productions). She also holds a Minor in Psychology from UofT with a specific interest in inferential statistics, as well as behavioural and social psychology. Up next:
Scorcoila in SAMCA (Spindle Collective/Riot King)

For Sunbeam: Debut

Joanne, a Chinese-Canadian woman, is smiling softly at the camera. She has long black hair, and is wearing a sage green corset top. The background is beige.
Little Joanne is smiling at the camera, wearing a black overalls dress and a white long sleeve shirt.

Joanne Choi

Joanne Choi is a Chinese born Canadian singer, dancer and actress raised in Toronto ON. Joanne has starred in numerous Edge of the Sky productions and some of her Fringe Festival credits include Summerland, Be Kind Rewind, One Small Step, and A Gathering in Memory of Dr. Gordon P Silver produced by Outside the March/ Musical Stage Company. Joanne is thrilled to be debuting at Sunbeam Theatre alongside her fellow cast and creative team members!

For Sunbeam: Debut

Juliana, a latina woman, is smiling at the camera. She has shoulder length brown hair and bangs, and is wearing a green turtleneck. The background is beige.
Little Juliana is smiling a the camera, holding her hand out to show off a giant costume ring that is a pink diamond. She is wearing a hot pink shirt and a fuzzy white shrug.

Juliana Duran Hogan

Juliana is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts. Her past shows include: 9 to 5 (Citadel Theatre), Concord Floral, Songs for a New World (Randolph College for the Performing Arts). She is eternally grateful for the love and support she has received from her family and friends; and for the opportunity to work with Sunbeam Theatre Company. She hopes you enjoy the show and leave with a smile. Instagram: @jewels.duran

For Sunbeam: Debut

Mari, a white woman, is smiling softly at the camera. She has shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes, and is wearing a pink tank top. The background is teal.
Little Mari is looking a the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a tiara as a headband, and round sunglasses. She is holding a knitted baby blanket.

Mari MacDonald

Mari is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for performing on stage. Musical theatre is her first love and she feels the most powerful when telling stories through song. A graduate of Randolph College and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Mari has focused on producing and performing theatre that highlights vibrant characters, collective artistry, and juicy plotlines.
Mari is so pumped to be a part of this kick-ass crew! Come see the show!

For Sunbeam: Debut

Rachel, a white woman, is looking wistfully at the camera. She has a blonde bob, and is wearing a light yellow blouse. The background is white.
Little Rachel is smiling at the camera, posing in front of the fireplace. SHe has on a red cowboy hat, long opera gloves, a shiny gold tank top, and a long purple tutu over black tights.

Rachel Anne Hunt

For Sunbeam: Director for The Three Sisters (Grief & Grace Festival)

Rachel Anne Hunt is a multi-disciplinary artist and voice teacher based in Toronto, ON, and is so excited and grateful to be back with Sunbeam Theatre Co for another production, but this time as a performer! Rachel is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts (diploma) and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (masters).

Her recent credits include: Sam in Ottawa's One Small (mis) Step (Tactics Ottawa) (cast recording now on Spotify!), Swing in Oh Canada Eh (Totally Legit Productions), U/S Jane Doe and Constance in Ride the Cyclone (Playhouse Theatre Collective), Vocalist in Holly Jolly Trolley (Canada Wonderland's Winterfest), and more.

Sydney, a white woman, is smiling at the camera. She has long brown hair, and is wearing a yellow dress and a blue jean jacket. The background is white.
Little Sydney is smiling softly at the camera, resting her head on a fuzzy pillow.

Sydney Marion

Sydney is thrilled to take you on this wonderful journey, and hopes you find some joy and relatability in this piece that is near and dear to her heart.

Selected credits include Thumbelina (Thumbelina), Junie B. Jones (Junie B. Jones), Sophie (Mamma Mia), Mrs. Millenium (Urinetown), Solveig (Peer Gynt). She thanks her family and partner for their unwavering support, and extends her gratitude to you for coming to support local theatre! @_smarion on instagram.

For Sunbeam: Debut

Jaelynne, a white woman, is smiling at the camera. She has long brown hair, and is wearing a yellow blouse. The background is light grey.
Little Jaelynne is smiling at the camera. She is posing with her cheek on her hand, and her other hand resting on her elbow. She is wearing a green dress.

Jaelynne Gervais

Director & Choreographer

Jaelynne is a multidisciplinary artist, originally from Edmonton, Alberta. She grew up dancing competitively and went on to graduate from Randolph College for the Performing Arts in 2021. She now works full-time in childcare and part-time as a theatre creator, character performer, dancer, and choreographer. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends, crafting, colouring, and participating in cosplay. She would like to dedicate When I Grow Up to her mother, Linda. Enjoy the show!

For Sunbeam: Debut

Little Emilia is smiling at the camera, standing on a staircase, hugging the wall. She is wearing a red and blue patterned dress, white stockings, a white headband, and glasses.
Emilia, a white person, is smiling at the camera. They have shoulder-length pink hair, and glasses. She is wearing a grey blouse. The background is black.

Emilia Carpineta-Gaul

Music Director

Born and raised in Montreal, Emilia found their passion for performing at an early age. As an actor, singer/songwriter and dancer, she would best describe herself as an artist. Emilia graduated Marianopolis College with a double DEC: Music and Arts, Literature & Communications. They then moved to Toronto and graduated Randolph College for the Performing Arts. Whether it be on stage, directing, musical directing, or creating original works, Emilia always takes pride in her craft.

For Sunbeam: Debut

Josephine, a white woman, has cropped brown hair and blue eyes. SHe is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a navy shirt with a peter pan collar that has roses embroidered on it. The background is also blue.
Little Josephine is standing with her hands on her hips, looking determinedly at the camera. She has short brown hair and bangs, and is wearing a blue tank top. The background is green trees.

Josephine Herbut

Josephine is a Toronto/Edmonton based artist who is overjoyed to be part of this very special show. She is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts here in Toronto and alongside her interest in directing, she is also a performer! Most recently she played Pamela in Head Over Heels. Josephine is extremely grateful to get to create with such amazing artists and to have the opportunity to help showcase these insanely talented women. She hopes this show reminds your inner child to never ever grow up🩷

For Sunbeam: Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet, Camila in The Winter’s Tale (Grief & Grace Festival)

Assistant Director

Grace, a white person, angels their face to the right of frame. They are holding one arm above their head and the other in front of them, framing their head. She has long brown hair, and is wearing a purple tank top and silver rings.
Little Grace poses at the top of a yellow slide, wearing a purple princess costume and a gold crown

Grace Sokolow

Assistant Choreographer

Grace Sokolow is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tkaronto and surrounding areas. Currently completing an undergraduate degree in Theatre and Dance at York University, Grace uses a mix of styles and techniques within their work pulled from her training and performance experience. Grace recently had their work produced in festivals; Bloom, Era of Oddities, PlayGround and Toronto Fringe this year. Grace would like to dedicate this performance to her niece Haylee, the little one who makes her feel not so grown up. Follow Grace on Instagram to keep up to date on all their upcoming projects: @grcesoklow_

For Sunbeam: Debut
Annie, a white person, smiles at the camera. They have short brown hair and is wearing a red blouse. The background is dark grey.
Little Annie is in the drum of a front-loading dryer, reaching to the side of frame. She is smiling, and wearing a long sleeve white shirt and denim overalls.
Little Evelyne sits in a tufted brown chair, with her hands over her ears. She has short brown hair, and is wearing a green t-shirt, multicoloured shorts, and running shoes.
Evelyne, a white woman, looks to camera with a neutral expression. She has shoulder-length brown hair, and is wearing a brown turtleneck. The background is red brick.

Evelyne Goulet

Stage Manager

For Sunbeam: Assistant Stage Manager for Romeo & Juliet

Evelyne is excited to be working in Stage Management with Sunbeam Theatre Company again after having worked on Romeo & Juliet (2023). Evelyne graduated from The University of Guelph with a BA in Theatre Studies. There, she directed The Vagina Monologues, took part in 4 MainStage Productions and spent her final semester at The Stratford Festival. Most recently Evelyne is working as an actor in Film/TV and as an ASM for Tommy Rhodes (2024).

Meaghan, a white woman, smiles at the camera. She has brown hair, and is wearing an electric blue tank top. The background is a light blue.
Little Meaghan sits on a grey couch, and looked at the camera with a pouty expression. She holds a half-full bottle in her hand, and is wearing a patterned blue shirt and denim shorts.

Meaghan Salmon (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist working and living in T:karónto. Since graduating in 2021 from Randolph College, she has co-founded Sunbeam Theatre Company, and made her professional directorial debut. 

With support from her family, teachers, and peers, Meaghan has continued to pursue her dream of working in theatre in its various forms over the years - from wanting to be in a Broadway show, to wanting to direct one. 

When not surrounding herself with stacks of sheet music and scripts, she can be found roaming the 5th floor of the Toronto Reference Library.

For Sunbeam: Artistic Director, Director for Romeo & Juliet, and The Winter’s Tale (Grief & Grace Festival)

Producer

Meaghan Salmon

Annie Roberts

Junior Producer

Annie is an emerging actor, theatre-maker, and aspiring producer from Toronto. She recently graduated with a BFA in Acting from the University of Windsor, and is excited to be working with Sunbeam on this incredible production! Recent credits include Nibs - Peter Pan and the Wendy Lady (White Mills Theatre Co.) ensemble - Almost, Maine (Inspired Acting Lab) and Peter Pan - Tinkerbell. Thanks to the fam, the nut, and to little Annie. For guiding us here.

For Sunbeam: Debut.