December 11 to 28, 2025
Meet the Cast and Crew of
“HOLY PANTOMIME
BRATMAN!”
An Original Pantomime written and directed by Jay Newman
It's sweet vs savoury in this DC inspired superhero panto. Join the Balsamic Duo, Bratman & Reuben, along with the rest of their Super Friends as they defend their Delicatessen from the evil Baker and his sweet sidekick Dairy Quinn. Will they taste sweet victory, or will revenge be served up on a cold dish. Find out in the world premier of this bratastic new adventure!
GOSH DARN IT! THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR,
THE REAL SUPPER HEROES!
ETHAN LIEDL
HERO: Bratman
Ethan is 17 years old and is currently attending Ballenas secondary in grade 12. He plans to attend university and pursue his love for the performing arts. Ethan has recently preformed in Ballenas secondary’s Grease as Danny Zuko and ECHO youth Mean Girls as Arron Samuels.
ROWAN BALCARRAS
HERO: Rueben
Rowan has been performing as a singer and actor since she was six, including performances in The Lion King, Willy Wonka, Moana, Oklahoma, Mean Girls and more. Rowan is a member of two choirs at Kwalicum Secondary and performs as a solo artist locally. She trains classically with Songbird Studio and performs with a jazz combo. Other than her passion for reading and painting, her favorite things are musicals and travel.
EVA SIMPSON
VILLAIN (OR HERO?): Dairy Quinn
Eva is a local performer trained in both classical and musical theatre. Recent credits include Kinky Boots (ECHO Players), Mean Girls (EYT), and the upcoming Annie (QBSD) at the Village Theatre. She is passionate about storytelling through song and continues to grow her craft through vocal and performance training.
BRIAN LECKY
VILLAIN: The Baker
After fifteen productions with ECHO Players, Brian finally gets to be “The Villain”; a diabolical baker who sets out to conquer his world with (Wait for it) baked goods. A big thank you to Jay Newman for letting me participate in this premiere of his hilarious pantomime. Beware the Cherpumple!
JENNIFER SCOTT
It is with deep sadness that Jennifer Scott must step back from her amazing portrayal of Ms. G in this production. ECHO Players appreciate all the time, talent and dedication she brought to the role and send her our warmest thanks and hugs.
JAY NEWMAN
Ms. G, Writer and Director
Our fearless director, Jay Newman, has leapt into action in the eleventh hour to take on the role of Ms. G. Does his talent know no bounds?
After two exciting appearances on stage this year in Deathtrap and Kinky Boots, Jay is excited for his directorial debut With ECHO Players. Back in Calgary, he had directed several productions including The Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, No Sex Please, We’re British and Singin’ in the Rain. As a playwright, this is his 8th play to be produced.
SVEN SANDER, COLIN LLOYD, HELEN LLOYD & BARB SANDER
Producers and Associate Producers
GAIL TISDALE, FELICITY BLAIKLOCK & LYNN WALKER
Assistant Stage Managers and Stage Manager
LIAM NEWMAN
Associate Director
LINDSAY TROMBA
Music Director
REBECCA McLANE
Choreographer
SARAH CAMPBELL
Choreographer
(L to R) ARTHUR LEE, THOMAS TRAFFORD & THISTLE WILLIAMS-CARSWEL
HEROES: Green Onion, Marshmallow Manhunter and Black Cranberry
BARB HICKS, ANNA MAYHOFFER
HEROES: Blender Woman and Souper Salad
(Top) DEANNA BALCARRAS, WILL HEYD, & JULI WILSON
(Bottom) KRYSTAL JEAN & DUANE MOTTLE
SODA JERKS:
Broom Challah, Charlie Brownie and Peppermint Patty
Spongecake Squarepan and Beetle Bagel
(Top) MAEVE SMITH, TESSA NEEB & GUS BURGENER
(Bottom) NOVA SUN,
Miss Steak, Caramel Sandiago and
Two-Cakes and another Miss Steak
DAVE GRAHAM
Narrator
DICK McCLELLAN, KEVAN HILL-TOUT &
SVEN SANDER
Lighting and Lighting Design
DOROTHY LUPUL & CELIA WESSELMAN
Costume Designers
SAMANTHA BAU & JILL DASHWOOD
Hair and Make-up
(Top) MIKE ANDREWS. RICK LARDNER & CLIVE FIELD
(Bottom) DON PUNTER, WAYNE KEHLER & WERNER KOCH
Set Builders
SUSAN MEDHURST, INA-GRIETZ VON HIRSHHAUSEN & BRUCE GILBERT
Props, props and more props!
(Top) DAVE JENKINS & DAVID ATTLEY
(Bottom) JIM ROSS & AUSTIN JONES
Sound and Sound Design
(Top) CAROLYN PARIS, MELANIE REEVES & KAREN DONALD
(Bottom) ROXY KEHLER & JEANNE ACKLES-CARDINAL
Set Painters