Michael is a multidisciplinary performer from Montreal, QC and is thrilled to join Promethean Theatre’s journey in reimagining the Bard’s classic tale of forbidden love. He explores storytelling through various mediums, from singing/songwriting to his D&D actual play podcast: Theatre of the Mindflayer, and performing aboard Vancouver's Pirate themed theatrical cruise: Granville Pirate Adventures. Select stage credits include When We Were Singing (Touchstone Theatre) and What a Young Wife Ought to Know (Excavation Theatre). On screen, he’s appeared in Henry Danger: The Movie (Nickelodeon/Paramount+) and Allegiance S2E8 (CBC Gem).

Garvin Chan 陳嘉泓 (They/them) is an emerging theatre maker/director from Hong Kong, currently situated in the unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Graduating from Simon Fraser University’s theatre performance program with honours in 2022, they have since featured in Pedro Chamale’s Peace Country, received a residency with Rumble Theatre, and participated in programs with vAct, Arts Club, and Whatlab.

Garvin explores identity through dark humour, contrasting the spiritual with the mundane. Recent directorial works include “What the F-Word is Going On?”, “Year of the Frog”, and scenes from Stefanie Kuo’s “Final Boarding Call”.

Tanja Dixon-Warren (She/Her). Tanja has been an actor/producer for 38 plus years. Select theatre includes A Doll’s House Part 2 (Western Gold)  Gertrude and Alice (United Players), Escaped Alone (Western Gold), Act of Faith (Real Wheels), A Prayer for Owen Meany (ETC /Pacific Theatre), The Wolves (With a Spoon /Pacific Theatre) and The Beauty Queen of Leenane (ETC).  Film/TV includes a bunch of blink & you’ll miss ‘em plus the occasional role with an actual name! Nominated for a number of Jessie’s she is most proud to have received the Mary Phillips Award. She is the Artistic Director of Western Gold Theatre. 

An actor from Hong Kong.

Performance credits include: “Gamer Influencer” in Under The Influence, “David Hayes” & “Logan Locke” in The Perfect Bite Vancouver, “Renaldo” & “Jameson” in The Wild Goose, “Taki Aki” in Shalem’s Fair, “Mint”, “Fillet” and “Darvell” in A Vampire Story, “Mihai”, “Securitate” and “Dog” in Mad Forest, “Storyteller/Maui” in Moana: A Homecoming Celebration, “S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent” in “Marvel’s Avengers” Dimension of Danger, “Edward Lee” in “Stark Expo” Opening Ceremony, “Vanzell” in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, “Merlin” in Sword in the Stone, “Dr Bunsen Honeydew/Beaker” in Muppet Mobile Lab, and “Stitch” in Stitch Encounter.

Isaac (德望) is an actor, director, producer based in the land of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. Recent acting credits include: Prince Caspian (Gallery 7); Goodnight Desdemona, (Good Morning Juliet) (Blue Bridge); Forgiveness (Arts Club/Theatre Calgary); The Code (Green Thumb); She Sells Sea Shells (United Players); Anon(ymous); Antony and Cleopatra (Studio 58); Of Mice and Men (Promethean), Cabaret; Mortified (Studio 58). Recent directing credits include: Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. (Ruby Slippers); Derwent is Different (Green Thumb); King Lear; Saint Joan (Promethean); Chicken Wings & Jell-O Shots (Studio 58). Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Promethean Theatre.

Trisha Li is a Vancouver-born actress who holds a BFA in Theatre from SFU. Some acting credits include Saint Joan (Promethean Theatre), Life of Galileo (United Players), King Lear (Promethean Theatre), and Turkey (Brave New Play Rites). In 2019, Trisha co-directed Promethean Theatre’s production of Of Mice and Men, alongside Jessie award winning playwright Gary Jones, which was a collaboration between artists and actors with disabilities. Trisha has a passion for bringing classical theatre plays, and telling these stories in new ways which are relevant to today. Having spent two years living and teaching in Spain, Trisha is excited to use her experiences abroad to inspire her upcoming theatre projects.

Stephen is an actor and musician thrilled to be making his debut with Promethean Theatre. Past Credits Include: Million Dollar Quartet & Smoky Mountain (The Arts Club), Prison Dancer (Citadel, NAC), OZ (Carousel/Kaleidoscope), Christmas Carol, Miss Bennett Christmas at Pemberly, The 39 Steps & The fiancée (Chemainus), Voices of Canada & Dreamcatchers (Charlottetown). Stephen is also the development officer for Promethean Theatre. Thanks to his family and wife for their overwhelming love and support.

Rianne Wing Yan Tse Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2022, majored in Acting. Now a freelance performer, drama tutor, and Cantonese playwright — and a newcomer finding my way in this new land.

Instagram: rianne_twy 

Joelle is a multidisciplinary theatre artist working in Vancouver primarily as a director, actor, producer, and costume designer. Armed with comfortable shoes and an impressive jean jacket collection, Joelle tells stories that examine the complexities of humanity in all its forms and delve deep into what makes people inherently human while exploring “theatre magic” and testing the limitations of the audience’s imagination. A history and literature buff, Joelle particularly likes to tell stories surrounding historical events through innovative reimagining, while opening the floor up for all to discuss our triumphs and downfalls of our past.

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Previous credits include; The Pink Unicorn- Director, Little Women: A Workshop- Script Adaptor and Director, Cariboo Magi- Director and Costume Designer (FFTT), Reflections on Crooked Walking- Ensemble (Firehall), Julie- Assistant Director (Untold Wants and Alma Matters), (/hello, world)- Harriet (MindStorm Radio), King Lear- Edmund (Promethean Theatre), Little Women: An Audio Play- Amy March, Script Adaptor, and Producer (FFTT),The Comedy of Errors- Adriana, and The Cover of Life- Tood (TWU), Peter and the Starcatcher- Costume Designer (Storybook), Tuck Everlasting- Costume Designer (Arts Umbrella), and Kill The Ripper- Costume Designer (Geekenders/Affair of Honor). 

Shel Wyminga was born purple from asphyxia and couldn't cry for the first several moments of their life. Thankfully, they soon managed to catch their breath and haven't shut up since. They eventually embraced the inevitable and completed their BFA in Acting through the School of the Arts, Media, and Culture at TWU where they studied Visual Art alongside their theatrical pursuits. Recent acting credits include Jo/Trisha in The Pink Unicorn,  Jo March in Little Women: A Workshop (Far From the Tree),  Edgar in King Lear (Promethean), Peter Pan in Neverland Night Circus (Geekenders), Jane in (/hello,wold); (MindStorm Radio), Jo March in Little Women: an audio play (Far From The Tree), Marta Reddy in Cariboo Magi (Far From The Tree), and Henry and The Dauphin in Henry V (Stone's Throw).

Love is love, trans women are women, trans men are men and my God loves ALL their kids.

Carina Xu (she/they) holds an MA from SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts and a BA in Communication. They are currently a contract-based interpreter, working across access advocacy and arts education in and around Chinatown. Carina collaborates with low-income migrant seniors, tenant networks, and artists committed to long-term, place-based work such as DTES Community Land Trust and Chinese Language School for Organizing.

Mo (Ka-Wing) Yan  殷嘉穎

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Mo participated in plays with various companies before relocating to Vancouver in 2022. She became active in the local theatre scene in 2024, appearing as The Woman in Talking to the Dead (Or Festival 2024), Louise Peary in Play On! (Vagabond Players), and playing keyboard for Godspell (Play on Words Productions).

Mo is deeply honoured to be part of this staged reading of a historic bilingual adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, which reflects on a powerful moment in Vancouver’s past. She will also appear in Sister Act (Theatre in the Country) this month.

Kady Yeung is an emerging theatre artist recently graduated from Studio 58’s Production Program. Growing up surrounded by various forms of arts and music, she eventually found her love in theatre, and now curates art as a multidisciplinary artist, with interest mainly in stage management, production management and sound design. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she is endlessly grateful to be accepted, and be allowed to reside and share her art on the unceded traditional territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Recent credits includes: East Van Panto: Robin Hood (Production Intern: Producing and Technical Direction, Theatre Replacement), Into the Woods (Stage Manager, Studio 58) and Ring of Fire (Apprentice Sound Designer, Arts Club Theatre Company). You can also find out more about her work on Instagram @kadyworkshere.