CAST BIOS

Geoff Hughes – Dr. Tom Jones

Geoff is very pleased to return to the Celebrations stage after a brief absence of 18 years. During that time he has performed at theatre festivals, toured schools and lent his voice to several cartoons while also pursuing play-writing and independent journalism. Geoff intends to continue writing political theatre, like his latest piece "Unequal Harvest", while still having fun with his improv friends at "Soap Scum" and "Dungeons and Dragons the Improvised Campaign".

Carson King – Dr. Fogerty

Carson is very excited to be joining the cast of "Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom" for his first show at Celebrations in Winnipeg. Having been born into a very musical family, Carson has been studying and performing music from a very young age. From being recognized provincially with awards, to being a member of Team Canada for the World Championships of Performing Arts, Carson's love of music has taken him all over the world. He hopes that you have as much fun watching this performance as he has had being a part of it.

Debbie Plaquin – Marion

Debbie is thrilled to be back at Celebrations for "Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom". You may remember her as Gloria from "CSI: Winnipeg" and Evelyn in "Greedy Rotten Scoundrels". If you've been around as long as she has, you just might also remember her as Doris from "ET Go Home" and Esmerelda from "Over the Rainbow". As always, she sends thanks to her family and friends whose love and support make everything good possible.

Shana Nowlin – Dawn Fogerty

Shana is excited to be here in Winnipeg for her debut performance with Celebrations Dinner Theatre! Having a passion for the stage, she has been training in voice, dance and acting since a young age. Most recently she has been demonstrating for Los Angeles and New York Citychoreographers, as well as teaching dance and doing choreographing (change to choreography) in her hometown of Calgary. Shana is thrilled to be given the opportunity to be performing for you tonight and would like to give a great big thanks to her supportive parents, friends, family and her boyfriend Cam. Have a great night and enjoy your adventure at the Dig Dig Club!

Danny Gullekson – Dr. Kenneth Barington

Danny is thrilled to be back on the Celebrations stage with the cast of "Tom Jones and the Temple of Doom". You may remember him from last summers "Strut & Jive the Night Away"as the jewel thieving Johnny Lava or as Horatio Paine in "CSI: Winnipeg". He hopes you enjoy your evening and sends much love to his friends and family for helping him support the dream!

Mandi Maxwell – Jimmy

Mandi is absolutely thrilled to be a part of her first Celebrations show. She knew since the age of four that performing is what she was supposed to do in life. Nothing makes her feel more alive, and nothing else has ever made her tear up out of sheer passion. Mandi has been keeping (overly) busy upon graduating from the Academy of Acting here in Winnipeg. She has appeared as the lead heroine in the revival of "Paper Jack", played various roles in numerous independent films, wrote a musical, a web series, a puppet show and a short film, plus appeared as a Chess Geek Minion in "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil". Mandi has recently been accepted into the daCapo Productions' voice talent pool, and finished writing, producing, directing and performing in her first Winnipeg Fringe production. You may also remember her as an additional cast member at Celebrations Dinner Theatre. Mandi sends out huge thank-you's to her mémère, daddy, mom, step-dad, Uncle Billy, Kevin, George, Marcie, Ainsley and the rest of her family and friends for all their love and support.