Front of House/Artistic Director/Producer

  • Nikki has lived in the Sylvan area for over 30 years and moved into town 5 1/2 years ago. She works for Alberta Justice as a Family Law Mediator. Over the years, she has found volunteering with various organizations to be very rewarding. Her involvement with Sylvan Lake Theatre fosters her desire to take on new challenges outside of her comfort zone. Working front of house for Theatre Trail gives her the opportunity to indulge her passion for meeting new people and hearing their interesting stories.

  • Delaine is an addictions counsellor in a concurrent disorders’ treatment program in Ponoka. She is also working on her Master of counselling degree. Delaine enjoys volunteering and has sat on library boards, a chamber of commerce, and has volunteered at animal shelters, libraries, breast exam clinics, food banks, and at her son’s schools. Having moved to Sylvan Lake in 2020, she was unable to volunteer to meet new people. The activities offered by Sylvan Lake Theatre have allow her to do just that. She is the resident costumer for SLT.

  • Kathy is a dedicated arts enthusiast working Front of House for the Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail and proudly serves as a board member for Sylvan Lake Theatre. A former Festival Manager of Jazz at the Lake, Kathy brings a wealth of experience and passion to the local arts scene. She deeply enjoys the many talented individuals involved with SLT and doesn’t consider her volunteer work to be work at all—just good fun. A strong advocate for arts and culture, Kathy believes Sylvan Lake thrives when creativity is celebrated, and she’s committed to helping bring more of it to the community.

  • Pamela’s journey into the realms of theatre began at age 6 with chorus roles in musicals and as an extra in a film. Over the years, she has embraced every aspect of theatre, including stage management, costumes, lighting, sound, production, writing, directing, and acting. Her diverse experience spans various productions across five countries and at sea, aboard cruise ships. She has worked with a broad spectrum of performers, ranging in age from young children to adults. She loves singing and has had the opportunity to perform with professionals from a variety of genres. Her extensive background showcases her dedication and versatility in the performing arts.

  • Tanya has been very busy coordinating the fourth annual Theatre Trail with the wonderful group that runs the Sylvan Lake Theatre. In 2024 Tanya directed The Birds and The Bees a Sylvan Lake Theatre/Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) co-production and in Feb 2025 teamed up with Bukwildz for a Valentines Dinner Theatre & Brunch event for her production of 52-Pickup. Tanya is an acting teacher with SLT and taught Audition! in May. Coming up after Theatre Trail is her production of A Christmas Carol for Sylvan Lake Theatre in partnership with CAT. Watch for it in Sylvan Lake Dec 13 & 14 - two shows only! Tickets on sale now.

  • Erin is an advocate for new works across Central Alberta, with recent credits as a dramaturg, playwright, director, and actor. She has led previous playwriting programs for Sylvan Lake Theatre (Write It! and the Writer’s Gym) and continues to support emerging and established playwrights through both public programs (Red Deer’s Breaking Cover) and private consultation. Her approach focuses on removing creative barriers, sparking inspiration, and then stepping back to let the playwright uncover the play within.