The Story
Set in NYC in the 90s, “The Credeaux Canvas” reveals the often shadowy psyche of aspiring artists. It tells a tale of unwavering dreams and the relentless sacrifices they demand. How long can one pursue a dream before it’s time to give up? Should creative passion be compromised for love?
The Cast
Alex Sturman
Born and raised in NYC, Alex spearheaded this production with the aim of infusing the Vancouver theatre scene with a robust dose of her hometown. A writer and actress, she has appeared on shows such as 'Supernatural' and 'The Good Doctor,' starred in several films and TV pilots, and has earned nominations for Best Actress at the North Hollywood Cinefest and New York Television Festival. She also won an award for Best Actress at the LA Maverick Movie Awards.
Stewart Prince
Stewart Prince is an actor born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He is thrilled to get his theatre legs back under him and to work with this amazing team on The Credeaux Canvas. Stewart has trained extensively between Railtown Actors Studio, Tempest Theatre in Penticton, and Canada’s National Voice Intensive in Toronto. Recent credits for Stewart include: Netflix’s "The Fall of The House of Usher," Lifetime’s "Murdaugh Murders: The Movie," and Hallmark’s "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane."
Mark Masterton
Mark Masterton is a British actor and graduate from the Langara College Film Arts program in Vancouver. His chameleon-like acting abilities have landed him notable roles in feature films and television, including Paramount+ thriller ‘Mercy’, in which he got his ear chopped off by none other than Jon Voight. He's 'absolutely buzzing' to bring to life the many shades of 'Jamie', in 'The Credeaux Canvas'.
Lynda Boyd
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Lynda Boyd is an award winning actor/singer with an extensive background in theatre, music, film and television. Selected credits include FAST & FURIOUS 3: TOKYO DRIFT, SHE’S THE MAN, I SPY starring opposite Owen Wilson, ON THIN ICE starring opposite Diane Keaton, AN UNFINISHED LIFE opposite Jennifer Lopez and THE AGE OF ADALINE, playing Blake Lively’s bff.
Lynda starred in the CBC hit REPUBLIC OF DOYLE for six seasons playing Rose Doyle, garnering her 3rd Screenie/Gemini nomination. More recently she can be seen as “Lilly”, a fan favourite on Netflix’s massive hit VIRGIN RIVER. Other credits include Amazon’s TIN STAR, opposite Tim Roth and guest star roles on E.R., THE “L” WORD, COLD CASE and SUPERNATURAL.
Lynda guest starred opposite Victor Garber on the CW’s FAMILY LAW and is a series regular on Robyn Carr’s new series SULLIVAN’S CROSSING.
Production Collaborators
Christopher Shyer
Co-Director
Born and raised in Toronto, Shyer loves being active in the theatre. It’s where he started and where he keeps coming back to. This time to direct. No stranger to independent live productions, with a Tennessee Williams Theatre festival that featured Summer&Smoke and Night of the Iguana @PlaywrightsHorizon, Wild party@the Anza, City of Angels @Performacne Works, and Pageant@ theBlakeSynderTheatre. Christopher is excited to be a part of this collaborative collective and humbled with the trust given to help guide and lead these fine artists through a successful piece of story telling. Thank you for supporting our cast and creative crew's efforts, and welcome to the Credeaux Canvas.
Selected acting credits: El Salvador (JessieNom; theCultch), the Good Life (NoHo Arts Centre), Curvy Widow (Westside Theatre), US National Tour: the Book of Mormon. Recent TV/Film: THE NIGHT AGENT(UBCP/ACTRA AWARD Nom), FRIENDS&FAMILY CHRISTMAS(GLAAD MediaAwardNom), PAPER GIRLS, BOOKIE, FROM EMBERS. He’s won a Leo Award for best lead performance in THE INVITATION and a UBCP/ACTRA Award for Best Lead Performance in DEBRIS for NBC. Huge love and acknowledgement always to his family, extended family and friends for their unending support and encouragement.
Kate Kerby
Production Stage Manager
Kathryn Kerby is a musical soul, born in Toronto and raised in the small town of Stirling, Ontario. After deciding to sell everything, drive across the Country, and spend the first year of acting school living out of her truck, she is now currently working on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations as an actor, stage manager and singer-songwriter. Now going into her fifth term as an acting student at Studio 58, her most recent projects on stage include: Fly, Love (Amanda) and Risky Nights - in an instant (Margot Dare). This past season, Kathryn was the assistant stage manager for Studio 58’s The Tempest and Blood Wedding, the lighting board operator for Studio 58’s 2023 Solo Shows, the musical composer, pianist, and sound designer for the Risky Nights project - in an instant, and an assistant stage manager for Studio 58’s 2024 Solo Shows. She holds a certificate in performing arts at Sheridan College and is excited to be shortly graduating Studio 58 with a diploma in acting. Kathryn is overjoyed to work in theater and cannot wait to share her creative drive and heart with you.
Kyra Fequet
Intimacy Director/Fine Arts Advisor
Kyra Fequet, she/her (Intimacy Director) is so happy to be a part of The Credeaux Canvas, and hopes you’ll enjoy the show. Her recent theatre credits include Spring Awakening with Delta Players Theatre and Pivot Theatre’s award winning Perfect Arrangement.
Kyra received her degree in Film Studies from UBC in 2019. After graduation, she studied and trained to be an Intimacy Professional. She currently works mostly on short film and indie projects such as Pretty Blue and Subtext, and aspires to work on larger productions. She is also working with the Luminesque dance studio to bring consent and boundary practices to dance.
In her spare time, Kyra likes to volunteer with the Moonshot Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to gender equity in film and TV.
Andrii Krupnyk
Lighting Designer
Andrii Krupnyk is a lighting designer and director with a solid foundation in repertory theatre. Born in Ukraine and trained at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute in Moscow, he earned a Master of Fine Arts in both Acting and Directing. Andrii refined his skills at the Moscow Theatre Progress Stage from 2014 to 2022, captivating audiences with his visionary lighting and directorial talents in seven stage productions.
Following his move to Vancouver in 2022 due to the onset of the war, Andrii established The Horseradish Theatre. At this independent venue, he continues to innovate and inspire, bringing unique narratives to life through his adept use of lighting and directorial expertise.
Jack Mosher
Set Designer
Jack is an interdisciplinary artist situated on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation, “Vancouver.” Their work spans performance, film, sound, and design. They’re a founding member of Bleed Through Theatre, creator of 03::15 and co-creator of Oranging and Loose Assemblage.
May Goddard
Sound Designer
May Goddard (She/Her) is a sound designer, composer and live audio technician with a rich background in theatre, live events and game audio.
May graduated from Vancouver Film School’s Sound Design for Visual Media in June of 2023 and then went on to work for Encore Global as an audio technician for corporate events at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. However, she now eagerly anticipates her transition to her new role as the technical director at Metro Theatre.
When she’s not at work, she enjoys working with some high schools in her home town of Maple Ridge introducing the craft of theatre tech to students, as well as working on her own music composition projects.
Mike Li
Fight Director
Mike Li (he/him, Fight Safety Consultant) hails from Hong Kong, and has been acting in Vancouver since 2011, being cut out of prominent projects such as The Age of Adaline, iZombie, and Netflix’s upcoming already-canceled Grendel. Though never pursuing the stunts department as seriously as he has acting, somehow he has managed to rack up many dozens of stunts and fight safety credits in indie film.
He combines a love of mixed martial arts with a readiness to pass on knowledge he’s picked up through the years working with a variety of professionals through the diverse Vancouver arts communities.
Mike is a high-ranked cult acolyte within sketch comedy group Smashed Potato Kids, and regularly teaches Action-for-Actors at Vancouver Action Training Studio. He ardently refuses to use any variety of AI writing tools to help write things even though it would probably have taken him much less time to do so.
Special Thanks
Rachel Hayward, Careligh Hugh, Juliana Stebbins, Metro Vancouver Theatre, Stefan Ritson, Zara Contractor, Leea Contractor, Jaime Wright, Tom O'Gara, Mike Li, Hans Potter, Stellina Rusich, Jennifer Copping, Shel Piercy, Gillian Barber, Maddalena Acconci, Sarah Rodgers, Brian Hinson, Nelson Leis, Caylen Braun, Evan Kolesnik, Roy Surette
We would like to acknowledge that we are situated on the unseeded “ancestral” and traditional territories of the xwmalkwayem (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and salilwatat (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Venue
The Nest
1398 Cartwright Street #3rd Floor Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
Join us May 8th - May 19th 2024. Get your tickets today.
Warnings
Show contains nudity
Ages 19+
Stickers will be provided to cover cameras on smartphones.
Trigger warnings
Mention of suicide
Mention of abortion
Sexual situations