2009 Resident Company

Rosebud Theatre's Resident Company includes artists and artisans            whose talents are employed full-time or frequently in the current season.

 

 

Luke Ertman

Luke Ertman obtained his Bachelor of Music from the University of Alberta in 2008. His Rosebud Theatre credits include Trying, The Good Doctor, The Quarrel and Talley’s Folly. He has provided musical direction and/or sound design for Pacific Theatre’s productions of Holy Mo, The Woodsman, The Quarrel and The Hungary Season. Other productions he has written music for include Pinocchio, Picnoc and The Wizard of Oz. Luke plays chapman stick and sings in the Edmonton based folk-rock group Fools Tongue, who just recently recorded their first studio project entitled "A Rough Cut EP."

Morris Ertman

Morris has worked extensively in Canada as a director, designer and playwright with close to two hundred theatrical productions to his credit.
Highlights include the direction of Rosebud Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof, Damien, On Golden Pond, The Good Doctor, Talley’s Folly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, The Drawer Boy, Godspell, Frost at Midnight, Voice of the Prairie, Cariboo Magi, Chickens, Cotton Patch Gospel, and the conception, co-writing and direction of St Nick’s Magical Mystical Mystery Tour; Vancouver Pacific Theatre’s acclaimed productions of Espresso (recipient of seven Jessie Richardson Award nominations, including best production and critics choice for most innovative production), “MASTER HAROLD”...and the Boys, (which won two Jessie Richardson Awards as well as being nominated for Best Production and best Direction), Holy Mo (nominated for three Jessie Richardson Awards), The Quarrel, Hospitality Suite, St. Joan, Cotton Patch Gospel (three Jessie Richardson Award nominations, including Outstanding Direction), and the premiere of Ron Reed’s Chalmers award-winning play The Book of the Dragon; Chemainus Theatre’s An L.M. Montgomery Christmas, Christmas On The Air, The Fantasticks and A Christmas Carol. He has also designed and/or directed for Vancouver Opera, Mirvish Productions, The Canadian Opera Company, Edmonton Opera, The Stratford Festival, The National Arts Centre, Manitoba Theatre Centre, The Citadel Theatre and The Blyth Festival. He is also responsible for the conception, writing (with Ron Reed) and direction of the acclaimed productions of Tent Meeting at Pacific Theatre and Toronto’s Brookstone Performing Arts, where it earned four Dora Mavor Moore nominations including Best New Musical and Best Production. It has been produced in numerous theatres in the US and Canada and most recently received recognition with an Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award nomination for Outstanding Musical in Edmonton. Mr. Ertman is the recipient of nine Sterling Awards and a Dora Award for the Canadian Opera Company’s Beatrice et Benedict.

Morris resides in Millet and Rosebud with Joanne, his son Jesse, and with frequent visits from daughter Holly, son Luke and daughter-in-law Trina.

Jerod Fahlman

This is Jerod's first season as technical director for Rosebud Theatre and Rosebud School of the Arts. He's designed for the company in the past and when given the opportunity to join the company on a more permanent basis he jumped at the chance. He's recently returned from three years on the west coast and is happy to be back in Alberta. Past Opera House credits include The Kite, The Voice of the Prairie and The Diviners, as well as numerous productions at the Studio Stage and with the touring team.

Travis Friesen

As a recent graduate of Rosebud School of the Arts, Travis is pleased to return to the Opera House stage after spending the first part of 2009 performing The Drawer Boy in Toronto. Selected onstage credits include Elroy in Tent Meeting, Charlie in On Golden Pond, Valere in La Bete, Jamie in The Last 5 Years, Berndt in St. Nick's Magical Mystical Mystery Tour, Kester in Precious Bane, Todd in The Author's Voice and the Butler in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat. This season Travis is set to perform in Man of La Mancha and Christmas in Wales.

 
Brad G. Graham

Having begun his tenure at Rosebud Theatre as a shop assistant in 1999, Brad has worked up to being head of props, resident stage manager, an occasional lighting designer and technical theatre instructor for Rosebud School of the Arts. He trained in Alberta Theatre Project’s Jr. Apprenticeship Program and Red Deer College’s Theatre Technology Program. Some of Brad’s favorite selected credits include Salt-Water Moon by David French, Richard III by William Shakespeare, The Voice of the Prairie by John Olive and Billy Bishop Goes to War by John Gray & Eric Peterson. Brad thanks GW for her love and support.

 

Becky Halterman

Becky feels very fortunate to be a part of Rosebud Theatre's 2009 Season. A graduate from Rosebud School of the Arts in light design and stage management, she plays with the magic of lights at the Opera House and the Studio Stage as well as stage manages at the Studio Stage. Some of her favourite shows she has worked on include The Giant's Heart, Damien, Godspell, Godspell, The Diviners and Cotton Patch Gospel. Becky enjoys playing in Rosebud with her family Tyler, Xavier, Sebastian, Dominic and Immanuel.

 
Tyler Halterman

Tyler graduated from Rosebud and joined the staff in the fall of 1996. He graduated with a major in acting and stage management. He has since shifted his focus to include being a student life advisor with the school. Tyler has acted in The Foreigner, Mouse Trap and The Kite and many more. He has stage managed Cotton Patch Gospel, Cariboo Magi and Fiddler on the Roof among others. He remains quite active at home as well as with his family.

Bill Hamm

Bill Hamm has been Rosebud's music director since 1989. He conducts choirs, teaches voice and speech classes, and has directed the music for numerous shows including Cotton Patch Gospel, Quilters, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Godspell and Fiddler on the Roof. Also, he sings with the Canadian Chamber Choir and is music director and composer for The Canadian Badlands Passion Play. Bill lives in NE Rosebud with his wife Renita and their four children. He enjoys running, mountain biking, hockey, renovating their 1928 farm house - and building a garage - finally!

Leah T. Hearne

As a member of Rosebud Theatre's company of artists, Leah will appear on the Opera House stage this year in her thirteenth show in the cast of Christmas in Wales. She is also cast in the Rsoebud School of the Arts production of Troy Women at the Studio Stage this spring. Favorite past roles include Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, Miss Emma in The Homecoming, "Defenseless Creature' in The Good Doctor, Betty in The Foreigner, Katherine in Arms and the Man, Mrs. Paddy in The Curious Savage and Clariee in Steel Magnolias. Writing credits include co-writing both St. Nick's Magical Mystical Mystery Tour and The Giant's Heart. She is grateful for the love and encouragement of her family. "peace”

 
Aaron Krogman

Born and raised in Red Deer, Aaron is a graduate of the Mentorship Acting Programme at Rosebud School of the Arts. Aaron is thrilled to climb the stage this season at Rosebud Theatre. Previous acting credits include Danny in Christmas on the Air, Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, Birdshot in The Homecoming, Cherdyakov in The Good Doctor, Nathan in St. Nick's Magical Mystical Mystery Tour and Asher in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat. Aaron loves his family very much.

Mark Lewandowski

Mark came to Rosebud way back in 1989. Early on, he spent most of his time on stage. In 1995, he moved more backstage as the production manager, a position he still holds. In addition to coordinating all the details to ensure the theatre runs smoothly, Mark also directs theatre. Selected directing credits: Billy Bishop Goes to War, Christmas on the Air (Rosebud Theatre), The Furniture of Heaven, The Rich Man (Rosebud School of the Arts), Perchance to Dream? (Sloughfoot Stubble Jumpers), The Last Five Years (Earthen Vessel Creations) and Craving (Fire Exit Theatre). He lives in Rosebud with his wife, two children and a couple of snakes.

Amy McIver

A graduate of the Red Deer College Costume Cutting and Construction Programme, Amy has found joy in being a part of the wardrobe department at Rosebud Theatre. After completing her programme at RDC, Amy has worked for theatres across Canada, including Stratford, The Citadel, The Banff Centre, Red Deer College and Trinity Western University. Amy has returned to Stratford for the 2009 season but intends on returning to Rosebud to help costume Mary's Wedding and Christmas in Wales. Selected credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, The Good Doctor, Fiddler on the Roof, Christmas on the Air, Lettice and Lovage (Rosebud Theatre), Hamlet, Love's Labour's Lost, The Trojan Women (Stratford Festival), Beauty and the Beast (Citadel) and Pride and Prejudice (Banff Centre).

Giovanni Mocibob

Giovanni is pleased to be in Confessions of a Paperboy at the Studio Stage and Man of La Mancha at the Opera House this summer. Since graduating from the Rsoebud School of the Arts three years ago, he has been involved with Theatre  for Young Audiences' company Trickster Theatre in Calgary and traveled to countless schools in Western Canada. Selected credits with Rosebud Theatre include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, Village of Idiots, Godspell and The Diviners.

Paul F. Muir

Having made Rosebud his home for eight years, Paul has come to appreciate the beautiful Spirit that is unique to this little hamlet. Rosebud audiences may remember Paul from Opera House productions like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, Billy Bishop Goes to War, Arms and the Man, Chickens, The Voice of the Prairie, Godspell, Fiddler on the Roof and Christmas on the Air. Before coming to Rsoebud, Paul worked professionally at various theatres across Canada. Paul has also directed many shows in Rosebud includein Precious Bane, Salt-Water Moon, The Drowning of Wasyl Nemichuk, Crimes of the Heart and The Homecoming. In addition to all this, Paul feels privileged to serve as education director for Rosebud School of the Arts.

Rachel Peacock

Rachel is excited to be back on the Rosebud Opera House stage as a musician and actor. She is a recent graduate of Rosebud School of the Arts. Rachel works as a freelance music director, sound designer and music instructor. She has performed as a Celtic harpist across North America and recently toured with singer/songwriter, Jodi Penner. Acting credits include Celeste in St. Nick's Magical Mystical Mystery Tour, Katie in To Forgive, Divine, Celia in As You Like It, Tivvy/Musician in Precious Bane and Mary Magdalene in The Canadian Badlands Passion Play.

Norma Roth

April 2009 marks the end of Normas' time in Edmonton ovtaining her BFA in Design. With her degree in hand, she is so pleased to be closing that chapter, looking onto the next. Past credits include costume designs for Holy Mo, The Diviners, Billy Bishop Goes to War, Godspell, The Long Christmas Dinner, First Christmas, The Voice of the Prairie, Carpenter's Blues & Angel News, Life History of the African Elephant, Cariboo Magi, Howard Buys a Motorhome and Shadowlands for Rosebud Theatre. Previous acting credits include The Diviners, Footprints of a Pilgrim, Cariboo Magi, Chickens, Christmas in the Country, The Curious Savage and Steel Magnolias for Rosebud Theatre and Quilters for Pacific Theatre in Vancouver.

Nathan Schmidt

Nathan is a resident acting compnay member with Rosebud Theatre and an instuctor with Rosebud School of the Arts. Last season, Nathan was seen as Damien in Damien, John Stockman in When the Sun Meets the Earth and as the Fiddler in the summer smash Fiddler on the Roof. Other roles include Rolph in The Sound of Music and Lysander in A Midsummer Nights Dream for Chemainus Theatre Festival, Chaim Kovler in The Quarrel for Midnight Theatre Collective, C.C.Showers in The Diviners, Matt Friedman in Talley’s Folly, and the oldest man in the world, Daddy Sherry, in The Kite for Rosebud Theatre.

Karl Sine

Karl is joining Rosebud Theatre this year as the 2009 apprentice director and performing in Mary's Wedding. Karl works as an actor, director, fight director, stage combat instructor and is one of the founders and artistic director of Loudly Whispered Theatre. Past Rosebud Theatre credits include Fiddler on the Roof, The Homecoming, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Village of Idiots and The Foreigner. Karl has also worked with many other theatre companies in Alberta including The Citadel Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects, The Shakespeare Compnay and Coastal Prairie Production. He has also taught for Rosebud School of the Arts, Theatre Works and Playhouse North. Karl wishes to thank Morris for his support, encouragemnet and wisdom and his wife Lindsey who is his inspiration, support, partner in crime and best friend.

David Snider

This is David’s third season at Rosebud Theatre, and he is happy to call this special place home. Previous roles include Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof,  George/Bob in Tent Meeting, Jesus for the 2007 Canadian Badlands Passion Play, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat. He spent eight years as an associate artist with Chemainus Theatre Festival on Vancouver Island. David is also a sound designer, composer, writer and director. He received his MFA in Acting from the University of Illinois. Special thanks to Jeany, Donovan and Weston.

Stephen Waldschmidt

Stephen has the pleasure of being dad to a brilliant boy named Caleb. He works as a freelance actor, director, designer and graphic artist. Selected acting credits include The Canadian Badlands Passion Play (where he'll be reprising the role of Jesus in 2009), Tent Meeting (Rosebud Theatre), A Bright Particular Star, Chickens, Ten November and The Clearing (Pacific Theatre). Stephen's directing credits include Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods (burnt thicket theatre, for whom he also co-created the show with Jamie Popoff),  A Rattling Sound and Match (Pacific Theatre). Selected scenic design credits include last season's Christmas on the Air and Damien, The Quarrel (Rosebud Theatre), Grace (Pacific Theatre, Jessie Award for Outstanding Production), and production design for the award-winning short film The Hitchhiker. Stephen holds degrees from Regent College and University of Calgary. Thank you goes to Kirsten, to Morris, and to the cast and crew and to Abba.

Rob Webster

Rob has been fortunate to have worked for Rosebud Theatre since 1997. In 2009 he is focusing more on set carpentry and sound, as these have become his real passions in theatre. He discovered the magic of music at a young age and has played guitar ever since. He also has formal recording studio education from Calgary. His love of building came from his father who engaged him in many renovations projects at home and as a job. Rob looks forward to many new surprises on the Rosebud stage to come.

Susan Webster

Susan has always had a deep appreciation for art (especially paintings), and has formal training in acrylics and watercolor. She is happy to have the opportunity to work on the larger canvas of theatre. "Sometimes I need to think outside the box, but that brings the joy of the challenge. Where else do you get to copy a classic Chagall painting on a huge background of rough boards, as I did with Fiddler on the Roof in the summer of 2008? It's exciting to wonder what 2009 will bring."