Rock 'n' Roll is Here to Stay — Digital Programme

Starring Leisa Way
& The Wayward Wind Band

Concert is licensed by SOCAN · Musicians appear courtesy of AFM

The Band

Leisa Way

Originally from Sudbury, Leisa got her start at age 12 singing for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. At 20, she was cast as “Anne”of Green Gables, a role she played for 6 seasons at the Charlottetown Festival, including tours of Canada, the U.S. & Japan, taping for CBC Radio, filmi

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Bruce Ley

Piano, Guitar, Vocals

Arranger & Musical Director

Born in Hamilton, Bruce is a man of many talents having enjoyed a long and steady career. A regular on television for many years, he played piano for both The Tommy Hunter Show, and The Ronnie Prophet Show. He has also worked with many Nashville artists including Don Everly, Che

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Bobby Prochaska

Bass, Vocals

Bobby, a native of Toronto, had his life-long love for music fostered early, studying voice and piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music. He picked up other instruments along the way, and has enjoyed a versatile career in show business. His own band, Silent C, released an album

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Adam Koopmans

Guitars, Vocals

Adam is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and producer born in Guelph, ON. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has a master’s in music education, and completed Somatic Voicework™ at Baldwin Wallace University. He has collaborated with musicians from Canadian bands such as

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Tyler Check

Guitar, Piano, Vocals

Tyler is an actor, singer, musician, director, teacher, producer, and writer originally from Kingston Ontario. Previous theatre credits include: The Buddy Holly Story (Mayfield Dinner Theatre), Mamma Mia (Stage West), Canada 151 (Mayfield Dinner Theatre), Million Dollar Quartet (

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Don Reid

Drums, Vocals

From Goose Bay Labrador to Los Angeles, Don has traveled much of North America starting in the early 80s as a professional musician. Don has worked with Orchestra London, Marie Botrell, Terri Sumsion, The Dublin Corporation, Pauly and the Goodfellas, Old Chicago’s Blues Band and

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Thanks to

Christina J Clare, Featured Lobby Artist

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Production

Beckie Morris

Production Manager

Specializing in design and building, Beckie has held positions in multiple venues including Props Master, Head of Carpentry, Project Manager, Technical Director, and Production Manager. She has been part of Theatre Orangeville’s family for over a decade. Working as a...

Lisa Lahue

Technical Director

Lisa is an experienced Technical Director, Carpenter, Scenic Artist, and Fabricator. She also dabbles in props, wardrobe, electrics and furniture making/upholstery when the skill is needed. As a dedicated life long learner there is nothing she won’t try her hand at least once...

Dan Palmieri

Assistant Technical Director

Daniel Palmieri is in his fifth professional season here at Theatre Orangeville. With two years of experience as Opera House Technician, Dan has moved into the position of Assistant Technical Director. He is now closely involved with set construction and sound design. Dan has...

Sara May

Videographer

Sara is a videographer and musician from Mono, On. Since graduating from Ryerson's Film Studies program in 2013, Sara has worked with a variety of small businesses, artists, and organizations to create captivating video content with honest story-telling at its core. She has perfo

Jory McLean

Camera Operator

Jory McLean has been working as a Stage Manager for the past six years and is thrilled to be back at Theatre Orangeville again. It is an exciting feeling having the opportunity to once again be in the room creating theatre, especially for a live audience. It's always a treat to b

Patrick Morrison

Audio Engineer

In the middle of his sixth decade, struggling to embrace his mortality, Pat finds comfort in feeding his addictions which include playing squash, chasing Doritos with Jägermeister, serving as the minister at Grace United Church in Sarnia, operating a production company, and desig

Bradley Stone

Audio Engineer

After seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, I immediatly started a rock n roll band. It didn't take long to figure out I was much better at lights and sound than being a performer. Over the years I have worked with many infamous (and a few famous) artists. It is going to be treat to

David Nairn

Artistic Director

David is enjoying his 24th season as Artistic Director of YOUR theatre. David continues to share his extensive theatre experience and unparalleled professionalism, having directed more than 80 plays and musicals here at Theatre Orangeville. He remains passionately dedicated to...

Sharyn Ayliffe

General Manager

Sharyn has been with Theatre Orangeville for a decade now, first as Programs Manager and stepped into the role of General Manager in March of 2020. A life-long resident of Orangeville, she is committed to the advancement of Theatre Orangeville as a leader of equity, acceptance,

Paula Stewart

Office Manager

Paula is thrilled to begin her fourteenth season with Theatre Orangeville as a stage manager and continue as the new officer manager. Since graduating from the Ryerson Theatre School in 2009, she has been painting sets and stage managing performances across the province...

Diane Bator

Box Office Manager

Diane Bator took over as Box Office Manager four years ago and also looks after Group Sales. She sells tickets and answers phones by day. While spending time working from home, she took a workshop with Norm Foster and is currently working on a few play ideas. In her spare time...

Ingrid Watt

Development Manager

Ingrid brings over 25 years’ experience in building and fostering partnerships with both corporate and community stakeholders, patrons, and donors. She believes strongly in the significant role that arts & culture plays in making our communities strong and strengthening the...

Teena Avery

Marketing Manager

Teena is a lady always on the go. From marketing to event planning, hosting a local cable TV talk show and Chair of the Dufferin Women in Business Committee. She loves meeting new people and working with so many outstanding individuals and organizations that make this...

Kim Dinnick

Financial Coordinator

Kim has called Orangeville home for the majority of her life. She brings 15 years of accounting experience — specializing in Small Business and Not for Profits. While her education from York University focused on psychology, her career of choice rests in the realm of...

Kait Gallant

Program Coordinator

Kait Gallant is an artist and facilitator based out of Dufferin County and has been curating her artistic practice for the past several years. As a graduate of York University, Kait is trained in devised theatre and community facilitation. She is passionate about education...

Colin Simmons

Graphic Design

Colin Simmons is an actor, singer, and creator currently based in Toronto. A proud Theatre Orangeville Academy alumni, he last appeared on the main stage in Little Women, and prior to that directed A Midsummer Night's Dream. He's excited to return to Theatre Orangeville...

More Confessions from the Ninth Concession Programme

The Band

Leisa Way

Bruce Ley

Bobby Prochaska

Adam Koopmans

Tyler Check

Don Reid

Thanks to

Production

Beckie Morris

Lisa Lahue

Dan Palmieri

Sara May

Jory McLean

Patrick Morrison

Bradley Stone

Administrative

David Nairn

Sharyn Ayliffe

Paula Stewart

Diane Bator

Ingrid Watt

Teena Avery

Kim Dinnick

Kait Gallant

Colin Simmons

Sponsors

Cornerstone Partners

Canada Council for the Arts

Downtown Orangeville BIA

Dufferin County

Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Town of Orangeville

Township of East Garafraxa

Season Champions

Bin There, Dump That

Blackies

BookLore

Central Counties Tourism

Country 105

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

FM 101 Orangeville Today

Lavender Blue Catering

Lite 88.5

Lord Dufferin Centre

MacMaster Buick GMC

Mount Alverno Luxury Resorts

Music 21

Orangeville Chrysler

Orangeville Home Hardware

RBC Foundation

Royal LePage RCR Realty

Shelburne Home Hardware

Performance Sponsors

Barth's Cleaning Centre

Bolton Mills Retirement

Carters Law Firm

Clorox Canada

Criterium Jansen Engineering

e.Hofmann Plastics

Gourmandissimo

Greenwood Ready Mix & Aggregates

In the Hills

Ledson Investments

Mark's Work Warehouse

Orangeville Banner

Orangeville Citizen

The Grime Team

Season Supporters

Aart's Hair Studio

Barley Vine Railway

BDO

Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn & Suites

Black Birch Restaurant

Bluebird Café & Grill

Boston Pizza

Bryan's Fuel

Citrus Dance