2025 ENSEMBLE
ABRAHAM ASTO
Abraham Asto is a classically trained actor and graduate of the George Brown Theatre Conservatory, with a BA in Humanities from the University of Toronto. He has performed on stages across Canada, bringing depth and presence to roles ranging from contemporary dramas to classical and literary adaptations, including A Thousand Splendid Suns, Sense and Sensibility, and Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. On screen, he has appeared in series such as Reacher, The Good Doctor, and Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. His artistic path is deeply informed by a sacred inner journey — a search for truth, healing, and the unity of all things. He is honoured to join this ensemble.
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CHRIS BRITTON
Chris Britton For Blue Bridge Theatre, The Master Builder, Barefoot in the Park, Death of a Salesman and Uncle Vanya. Other Theatre: seasons at The Stratford & Shaw Festivals, The Audience (The Arts Club), The Misanthrope (The Hartford Stage), Hamlet, Timon of Athens (Grand Theatre Company), Rough Crossing (Centaur Theatre), Taming of the Shrew (Astor Place Theatre NYC), Opening Night (Persephone Theatre), The Mousetrap (CitadelTheatre), Julius Caesar (Jericho Arts Centre), Endgame, Creeps (Manitoba Theatre Centre), Richard III, Cue for Treason (Loraine Kimsa Theatre YPT), Sherlock’s Last Case (Theatre Aquarius), Einstein (NationalCanadian and US tour).
ANDREA LEMUS
Andrea Lemus is a multidisciplinary performer, choreo-grapher, and teacher born and raised in Mexico. She graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba "Fernando Alonso," and the Canadian College of Performing Arts. She is very excited to be a part of the inaugural season of the Great Works Theatre Festival.
Select Credits: West Side Story (Ctora), The AlliHippoRhino-Crocodiligator (KTYP), Ride the Cyclone, The Guardsman, The Shop Around the Corner (Blue Bridge), 1002 Nights (Story Theatre), It’ll Come to Me (Theatre Skam), Countess Maritza (POV), The Rocky Horror Show (Atomic Vaudeville), Mamma Mia (VOS).
IG: @andrealemuso
AMANDA LISMAN
Amanda Lisman is a graduate of the University of Victoria, University of Alberta, the Citadel Banff Theatre Program, and Stratford Festival’s Birmingham Conservatory. She has performed at the Stratford Festival, Alberta Theatre Projects, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Canadian Stage, The Segal Centre, The Arts Club, Western Canada Theatre, Theatre Aquarius, The Belfry, Blue Bridge and more. On screen, Amanda’s appearances include Suits, iZombie, and Supernatural. She is also an educator (Stratford’s Teaching Shakespeare Program; Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts; the University of Victoria). She is delighted to be a part of the inaugural Great Works Theatre Festival!
FIONA MACLEAN VILLARREAL
Fiona Maclean Villarreal is a Mexican-Canadian actress with a strong presence in both film and theatre. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, she began her acting journey in BC during high school, later honing her craft at Mexico City’s prestigious CASAZUL Argos, where she earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts. Fiona has played lead and supporting roles in acclaimed projects including Un Día Para Vivir (TVAzteca), Todo va a estar bien (Netflix), and La Niña Fría on stage. Passionate about storytelling and human conflict, she enjoys bringing a full depth of soul to every character. Fiona works fluently in both English and Spanish.
JACOB RICHMOND
Jacob Richmond is thrilled to be part of Puente Theatre & Blue Bridge Repertory’s Great Works Festival. Selected credits for Blue Bridge include: Biff Lowman in Death of a Salesman, Astrov in Uncle Vanya, Austin in True West, Johnny in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and Jack in Sweeney Todd. His performances have also included Judge Brack in Hedda Gabler and Jack in Cruel Tears/Lágrimas Crueles. In addition to his acting, Jacob is an award-winning playwright, with works showcased at theaters across North America. His notable plays include The Qualities of Zero, Small Returns, Legoland, and Ride the Cyclone, the latter is set to make its UK premiere this fall at Southwark Playhouse in London. Jacob resides in Victoria with his partner, Treena, their son, Ira, and their dog, Rosa.
PEDRO M. SIQUEIRA
Pedro M. Siqueira is a Brazilian performer and musician with a background in acting, physical theatre, and dance. He trained at the Pablo Ibarluzea International School in Spain and the Canadian College of Performing Arts. Recent theatre credits include If You Could Read My Mind (Belfry Theatre), and The Wilds and A Wonderheads Christmas Carol (WONDERHEADS). On screen, he has appeared in Rupture, KNOTS, and FIFA25 for EA Sports. Pedro brings a bold physical presence and a collaborative spirit to every project, and he is excited to be part of the very first Great Works of Theatre Festival.
Follow his journey at @pedro.msiqueira
BRITT CANDIDE SMALL
Britt Candide Small has over 20 years experience as a director, producer, performer, creator and teacher of Physical Theatre and Clown. She is the Co-founder and Co-director of Atomic Vaudeville company. Locally Britt has directed True West, Rocky Horror, Hedwig and Ride the Cyclone and has appeared as Harpo Marx in Animal Crackers, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mole in Wind in the Willows and Toni in We Can't Pay, We Won't Pay. Recently she directed the International hit Epidermis Circus featuring Ingrid Hansen and the World Tour of Jimbo's Drag Circus. Britt performs musically as Boss Saint B and opened for the legend Peaches on their Anniversary Tour.
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GWYNYTH WALSH
Gwynyth Walsh is thrilled to be part of the Great Works Festival. Theatre credits include: Barefoot in the Park and Gin Game (Bluebridge), King Charles III, Other Desert Cities and Age of Arousal (Arts Club), three seasons with the Stratford Festival and many other regional theatre credits. Television credits include: Virgin River (7 seasons), Man in the High Castle (Leo nomination) and countless other Canadian and American credits. Star Trek fans will recognize her as the duplicitous B’etor, half of the famed Duras Sisters.
KAYLAH ZANDER-NUNEZ
Kaylah Zander-Nuñez is a Latinx performer, filmmaker and activist born and raised in East Vancouver. Her mother’s family originated from Holland and Scotland and her father was a Chilean refugee. She completed a degree in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia before beginning to audition for film and television in 2017. Since then she has trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse, the Fitzmaurice Institute and with master teacher Patsy Rodenburg in New York City. Kaylah is best known for playing lawyer Amelia Salazar in the Netflix series The Recruit opposite Noah Centineo, as well as her work in the film Rescued By Ruby opposite Grant Gustin.
