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October 24 - November 9, 2025

Stag and Doe Digital Program


by MARK CRAWFORD


Directed by JOHN McHENRY

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Welcome to Firehall Theatre!

Firehall Theatre is run entirely by volunteers. From box office to sound booth, from stage manager to actor, every aspect of theatre operations is run by people like you -- members of the community -- who love theatre and get involved. Whether you are a first-time audience member or a long-standing part of the Firehall family, we are grateful for your support. With ticket sales being our main source of income, we continue striving to keep costs to you, our patrons, low, and you can be assured that all revenue goes straight into the productions we mount and to maintaining the historic building in which we operate.


Beginning as the Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society, we have been bringing theatre to life in Niagara for over 60 years. Originally using this 1917 firehall for storage, the Society began performing in the building in 1975. The City of Niagara Falls still owns the structure, leasing it to the Society. 


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Featured Artist - Amelie Bourget

Amélie is a Franco-Ontarian artist for whom art is a meditative practice. She uses painting and drawing as a filter to slow down time, transforming fleeting moments into tangible, cherished observations. Her work is guided by a mindfulness practice she cultivated during her six years in China and travels throughout Asia. She holds a BFA from OCAD University and a Master of Education from the University of Toronto.

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Mark Crawford, Playwright

One of Canada's most popular playwrights, Mark's work has been produced across the country and in the US, UK, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and more. He is the author of several plays: Stag & Doe; Bed and Breakfast; The Birds and the Bees; Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures; The New Canadian Curling Club; Chase the Ace; The Gig; and The Golden Anniversaries.


Mark has been nominated for the Playwrights Guild of Canada Comedy Award and the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. His work is published by Scirocco Drama. Also an actor, Mark has performed on stages from coast to coast. 


Mark grew up on his family's farm near Glencoe, Ontario, studied theatre at the University of Toronto and Sheridan College, and now lives in Stratford.

John McHenry, Director

John is happy to be back at Firehall after directing and choreographing The Last Resort in 2024. He has worked at theatres across the country, including as Artistic Director of Sudbury Theatre Centre. John returned to Niagara, where he has been a stable of the theatre scene, having directed numerous productions for Garden City Productions including Monty Python’s Spamalot, Jesus Christ Superstar, The King and I, Joseph..., Fiddler on the Roof, and Cabaret. Thanks to everyone at Firehall for the opportunity, the crew, and the cast for making Stag and Doe such an enjoyable experience. As always, this is for Nan.


John McHenry appears with permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association. 

Meet the Cast

Avril Beaubien | Bonne, the Doe

Olivia Madera | Dee, her best friend

Olivia Madera | Dee, her best friend

Avril has been involved in theatre since childhood and holds a degree in theatre. After graduating, she built a career as a lighting technician before shifting paths to study public health and begin a new career outside the arts. Last year she returned to the stage in Brigadoon with Garden City Productions, and she’s thrilled to now step into her first production at Firehall. She is grateful to this talented cast and crew for welcoming her back to the spotlight.

Olivia Madera | Dee, her best friend

Olivia Madera | Dee, her best friend

Olivia Madera | Dee, her best friend

With her previous show at Firehall Theatre being in 2017, Olivia is thrilled to return in Stag and Doe! She is in her final year of undergrad at the University of Waterloo, completing her Bachelor’s of Environmental Studies. Having recently wrapped up her secondary major in Music Performance, Olivia spent a month this summer in Germany being coached in acting and voice, performing pieces from various musicals and classical works. During her years in university, she was a choir soloist, a student intern conductor, and performed in a Balinese gamelan ensemble!

Adam Topolinsky | Brad, the Stag

Olivia Madera | Dee, her best friend

Chantara Leistner | Mandy, a Bride

Adam writes songs, rides bikes, and plants trees. This is his first time being a part of a Firehall Theatre production. Over the past two years, Adam has been taking risks and trying to expand his acting vocabulary. Working with Peninsula Players in Grimsby, Adam played Harry Roat in Wait Until Dark, Simon Bright in The Game’s Afoot (Holmes for the Holidays), and Bobby Grayson in Exit Laughing. Now playing Brad McKellar in Stag and Doe, Adam is proud to play a Canadian role in a Canadian play. Thank you for coming to see our show and supporting Firehall Theatre.

Chantara Leistner | Mandy, a Bride

Chantara Leistner | Mandy, a Bride

Chantara is delighted to return to the Firehall stage for this hilarious and heartfelt production! Her past theatre credits include: RENT, In the Wings, West Side Story in Concert, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, and Godspell. When not on stage, she can be found spending time with her husband, Scott, and their wonderful children, Leona and Clark. She is deeply grateful to them for their love, support, and encouragement, which make it possible for her to keep pursuing her passion for theatre.

Spencer Gittins | Rob, her groom

Spencer is excited to be a part of Stag and Doe with Firehall Theatre - his first appearance on the Firehall stage. When not on stage, Spencer spends his time exercising and hanging out with friends and family. It’s been a pleasure to work with the Firehall team and our wonderful cast. Enjoy the show!

Samuel Donovan | Jay, a chef

Samuel is excited to take to the Firehall Theatre stage for the third time in Stag and Doe. After last season’s The Woman In Black and The Drowsy Chaperone, Samuel simply couldn’t stay away. With previous credits including Yellow Door Theatre’s The Little Prince and Garden City Productions’ RENT, Samuel has very much found a home within the community of community theatre. When not on stage, Samuel enjoys keeping his creative side sharp by playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends.

Production Team

Producer   

Jarrod Dunlop


Director

John McHenry


Stage Manager  

Linda Gonschior


Assistant Stage Manager

Katherine Cooke


Stage Crew

Mac Weber


Set & Lighting Designer

Jarrod Dunlop


Costume Coordinator

Katlyn Jarrett



Sewer

Dianne Siegel


Sound 

Linda Gonschior

Jasmine Whyte

Scott Leistner (MC voice-over)


Props & Set Dressing

Maryjane Cruise

Lisa Allegra

Tessa Box


Set Construction & Painters

Jarrod Dunlop

William G. Hobbs

Photography

Serena Atallah


Program

John McHenry

Jerome Black


Social Media

Jerome Black

Briana Claus


Front of House

Janice Meyer


Box Office

Laurel Candler

Thank You!

The City of Niagara Falls

The Foster Festival

Garden City Productions

John Law, Niagara Falls Review

and to all our volunteers!

Board of Directors

Paul Wintemute, Chair

 Jerome Black, Co-Chair

Angela Menotti, Secretary

Laurel Candler, Treasurer

Jarrod Dunlop

Linda Gonschior

Tom Gonschior

Dianne Haist

Victoria Kyoko

Janice Mayer

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