For Matthew Olver, Christmas has always been a season filled with laughter, family and a touch of rock and roll. As a child, one of his most cherished memories was spending the holidays in Ottawa at his grandparents’ house, surrounded by extended family. Another unforgettable moment came at age 12, when he unwrapped a gift […]
Owen Hamilton has been making audiences laugh since before he ever set foot on stage, just ask his sister. One of his favourite Christmas memories involves his dad jokingly telling him to wake her up by jumping on her. Owen took it literally, she was not impressed, and yet it’s a story they now laugh […]
For Liam Dean, Christmas has always been about the sweet stuff, and we’re not just talking about the presents under the tree. His favourite memory is a simple one: eating Christmas cookies. With that kind of festive spirit, it’s no wonder Liam is stepping into his very first Cow Patti Theatre production with so much […]
If you ask Nolan Carr what Christmas means to him, you won’t get a long-winded answer about gifts, glitter or grand gestures. For Nolan, Christmas is about the simple, heartfelt things: baking cookies with family, sharing a plate of turkey and mashed potatoes, and singing along to Silent Night. That love of connection and tradition […]
If you ever find yourself caught up in an elaborate web of lies with no way out, congratulations! You might just be in a farce. And if you’re in Perfect Wedding, you’ll have Allan Cooke right there in the middle of the chaos! A veteran of the stage for 13 years (but a theatre lover […]
Before the lights dim and the show begins, Louise Dean is the first friendly face to greet you at Cow Patti Theatre. As the Front of House and Box Office Manager, she’s the one making sure your theatre experience starts on the right note—seating arrangements sorted, tickets in hand, and maybe even a few laughs […]
While the actors may be running around slamming doors on stage, there’s one person behind the scenes making sure it all goes off without a hitch—Stage Manager Abby Gagnon! With only two years in the business, she’s already proving that a well-timed farce (and a theatre production in general) is only as good as the […]
When Linda Goranson takes the stage, you know you’re in for something special. With a career that began at the age of five and turned professional by fifteen, Linda has spent a lifetime bringing characters to life with depth, humor, and undeniable charm. And now, she’s bringing that magic to Perfect Wedding at Cow Patti […]
Some couples bond over dinner dates. Others over shared hobbies. But AnnaMarie and Tom Lea? Their love story is written in sawdust and stage lights, as they bring Cow Patti Theatre to life—on stage and behind the scenes. With 35+ years in the business and 30 years of marriage (which they proudly call perfect), this […]
What’s the perfect wedding? For Julia Van Dam, it’s got From This Moment On by Shania Twain on the playlist, tacos at midnight, and—let’s be real—cash as the wedding present. A woman who knows what she wants! Julia is bringing her sharp comedic timing and decade of experience to Perfect Wedding, where the farce unfolds […]
