A Christmas Carol 2026 Programme — Sylvan Lake Theatre

Acc Carol Of The Bells (135bpm) 2025.09.02 (1)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL programme

Tom holds an MFA (Acting) degree and Postgraduate (Voice & Speech Education) from York University, Toronto and studied at the ProActors Lab. He has taught at York University, Red Deer Polytechnic and the Canadian National Voice Intensive. Today Tom holds the position of Culture Coordinator for the Town of Sylvan Lake and hosts the Workcookie Podcast for SEBOC, USA. He was last seen on stage as Earl in, The Birds and the Bees.

Starlise is delighted to welcome you to the show! A Christmas Carol has been a joyful exploration of characters and singing that truly lights her up. She teaches acting online and at RDP and serves as Co-Artistic Director of Prime Stock Theatre. Grateful to be working with Carrie and Tanya again - over a decade later - Starlise thanks the cast, crew, CAT, her family, and the love of her life, Dustin, for his constant support (even during August Christmas caroling).

Richard is excited to be involved in the production of A Christmas Carol with C.A.T and Sylvan Lake Theatre. A graduate of the Red Deer College theatre and film programs, Richard is committed to helping support the creative arts in Alberta in any way that he can. Aside from A Christmas Carol, you can also catch Richard performing around Central Alberta with Improv Jelly and Bullskit Comedy. Thank you all for attending the show and for supporting the local arts.

Suzanne (she/her/elle) first performed Christmas Carols for a crowd at age four and she hasn’t stopped since. She completed the Theatre Studies program at Red Deer College, then graduated with Honours from Sheridan College‘s Bachelors of Musical Theatre Performance Program. She volunteers with community theatre, fosters kittens, and celebrates and supports arts and creativity as Executive Director of the Red Deer Arts Council. She’s also a Certified Travel Advisor with Shelley’s Sun and Sand Travel, exploring the world and helping others do the same.

Robyn has focused on storytelling all her life. A graduate of Red Deer College’s Theatre Performance & Creation and Motion Picture Arts programs, she has a passion and expertise in working with kids, whether it be teaching or performing. She loves musicals and singing on stage, so she’s thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol this year, especially since she has also performed as Edwin Drood in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She’s collecting Charles Dickens stories! Which one is next?

Jerry is a multifaceted creative known for his compelling novels, including A Good Man’s Crux, The Yoruba Princess, and IronBlood—Book 1 of his Subisolation series exploring divine hubris and industrial oppression. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Motion Picture Arts from Red Deer Polytechnic, giving him strong technical grounding in storytelling. Beyond writing, Ackerman has acted on stage, (Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail). Whether through words or performance, he brings passion and energy to every creative pursuit, captivating audiences with his distinctive voice and multifaceted artistic talents.

Brock has a knack for everything: acting, dancing, singing, writing. If there’s something artistic out there, he takes it on! A seasoned veteran of Central Alberta Theatre, Brock shows no signs of stopping and is eager to take part in his sixth production. A graduate of Red Deer College’s theatre and film programs, he brings both artistic passion and comedic flair, along with a hint of dynamic presence to the stage. He has appeared in several CAT productions, including Dracula, The Gentleman Clothier, and The Lonely Diner.