Sean Brennan

Bio coming soon!

Nicole Milne

Nicole is a Winnipeg born, Ottawa based musical theatre performer who has been performing with Zucchini Grotto since their inaugural production, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (National Arts Centre). Selected credits with the company include: Centre Stage: Modern Broadway; Centre Stage: Divas (NAC) and the role of Cathy in The Last 5 Years (U of O Alumni Theatre). Nicole performs regularly with the Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, most recently appearing as Miss Adelaide, in Guys and Dolls. Other selected credits include: Charity Hope Valentine, Sweet Charity; Rizzo, Grease; Amy, Company; Val, A Chorus Line; Dainty June, Gypsy and Kathy Selden, Singin' in the Rain. Nicole has been performing in professional and community musical theatre productions for almost 30 years. 

Sarah Lynn Strange

This show marks Sarah's OLT debut, and it is her third cabaret with Zucchini Grotto. She is ridiculously happy to be back amongst the Zucchini crew. She started her career as a sequin-clad show-girl aboard cruise ships. Previous roles include many many many auditions in New York City, and singing with some random jazz trio in Atlanta, Georgia . Most of the time, she waits tables with flair in Toronto. She is currently working on building a show of her own! She hopes you enjoy this show as much as she enjoys performing it.

Shaun Toohey

Shaun is a familiar face with Zucchini Grotto from both runs of their production of I Love, You You're Perfect, Now Change and both of the Centre Stage Cabarets at the NAC last year. As an actor Shaun has appeared locally with Orpheus, OLT, ACTco as well as touring through Quebec with Township Stages, and with the Cow Patti Theatre Company in Cornwall. Shaun was recently nominated for Best Actor by the Capital Critics Association as "Nicely Nicely" in the Orpheus produced Guys and Dolls. When not on stage Shaun can be found teaching Drama and Geography at D'arcy McGee and Symmes Junior High in Aylmer.

Wendy Berkelaar (Piano, Musical Director) |
Pierre Huneault (Percussion) | Pierre Monfils (Bass)

Wendy Berkelaar (piano, musical director)

Originally from the maritimes, Wendy has been involved in Ottawa's musical theatre scene since 1998 and has been musical directing for Zucchini Grotto since its inception in 2003. While musical directing gigs have taken her from the Townships Stage in Quebec to the Okanagan Stage in BC, to Spotlight Theatre on the Gold Coast of Australia, she's always thrilled to return to her fellow Zucchinis where she feels most at home. Many thanks go to the cast, Maria, "The Pierres", Natalie, and Kris & Troy for their commitment, their time, their talent, and most of all for so many great laughs while putting this show together. Thanks also go her family for their understanding and support, and to Tina and Gary for being Tina and Gary.

"Happiness is anyone and anything at all that's loved by you."

Pierre Huneault (percussion)

Pierre Huneault has been a performing musician around the Ottawa area, with a number of theatre groups and various music ensembles, for more than fifteen years. He is a graduate of the Department of Music and the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. In addition to performing, Pierre has been the Musical Director for several local high school productions, including the OCCSB presentation of The Music Man. He is currently a Music teacher with the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board.

Pierre Monfils (bass and guitar)

A retired music teacher, Pierre spends most of his free time playing music. The 2007 production of Centre Stage Cabaret at the NAC 4th Stage was his first playing experience with the Zucchini Grotto Theatre Company. His recent musical activities also include playing bass for the Outaouais R n B band Mixed-Nuts, the Ottawa Jazz Festival (2004, 2005) with Dominique Forest and Friends, playing guitar/bass with the Trio Maria Leger, the Duo Caprice and various free-lancing projects. A graduate of the University of Ottawa (Honours B.A. Music 1972) Pierre enjoys private teaching, the great outdoors and traveling to Europe.

Natalie Joy Quesnel (Staging Director) |
Maria Mespolet (Choreographer)

Natalie Joy Quesnel (staging director)

Bio coming soon!

Maria Mespolet (choreographer)

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