Our first day we will begin our journey into the discovery of all aspects of a theatre production. Students will be introduced to our Creative and Production teams, and hear about the concept for our production from the Director, Choreographer, and Designers (Costumes, Sets, & Lighting). We will then begin the process of learning the Music and Choreography for The Little Mermaid Junior. Over the first two days, the creative team will work with the students as individuals, small groups, and as an ensemble, to pair each student with a unique character track. For the remainder of the three weeks we will develop and grow in our theatre skills while creating our production of The Little Mermaid Jr., all culminating in professionally mounted performances on Kay Meek’s Grosvenor Stage!

Cathy Wilmot, Director

Cathy Wilmot is a faculty member of the Theatre Department at Capilano University and holds a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with an emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy from The Boston Conservatory. She is an experienced interdisciplinary artist and educator with extensive theatre training in all major dramatic forms, including voice work across speech, text analysis, vocal pedagogy, singing, movement, acting disciplines, and devised theatre.

She has performed across Canada and the U.S., including Fringe Festivals, The Revolver Festival, the International PuSh Festival, and in London, England where she performed a concert celebrating Canadian Musicals. Favourite theatrical credits include Rosie in Mamma Mia! and Les Miserables (Arts Club), Paulette in Legally Blonde (TUTS), Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Pennywise in Urinetown. She is a proud member of Canadian Actor’s Equity, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and Voice and Speech Trainers Association.

Jenaya Barker, Music Director

Jenaya is a graduate of the Capilano Musical Theatre Program, and is absolutely thrilled to be joining this amazing team! Born and raised in the rural BC Interior, she is passionate about the cultivation of arts in the next generation. She wishes to encourage confidence, skill, and a love for the craft in all the people she meets and works with! She is also an accomplished vocalist, actor, songwriter, and a proud mother to many plants. Stay hydrated, stay humble

Past credits include Western Canada Theatre (Gaslight), Pacific Theatre (New Roots Festival, Christmas Presence), Chemainus Theatre (Gaslight), Applause Musicals (Do I Hear a Walt?), URP (American Idiot), First Impressions Theatre (Nunsense, Beehive), Theatre Under the Stars (Musical Theatre Summer Camp, Drowsy Chaperone), and Far From the Tree Productions (Little Women). She has also performed as a singer and songwriter all over the city and has produced and written three original albums.Spotify: @jenayabarker.

Junior Conservatory 2024

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