David returned to acting and theatre in 2016 after a two-decade absence. He has since appeared regionally as Caliban in The Tempest (Shakespeare by the Lake), Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (Hudson Players), Percy Knobbs/Andrew in Pheobe’s Gift (Theatre Panache), Spike in Vanya, Sonya, Masha & Spike (Lakeshore Players) and Reginald Fessenden in Fessenden Follies (Clockmaster Productions). This is David’s third appearance at the Hudson Village Theatre and second production working with director Donna Byrne.

David is thrilled to be part of this talented cast in his first work with Hudson Players. Trained by John Strasberg, this versatile Montreal actor has appeared on stage in such diverse roles as Peter Quince in a French adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as Sheriff Peach in Paul Van Dyke’s Blood Wild, as Ivan in Lakeshore Player’s Drinking Alone, and Don Vito Genovese in les Grands Ballets recent production Vendetta. TV and film credits include roles in La Dame de cent ans, CBC/Radio Canada; Struggle for Justice – The Donald Marshal Story, CTV; Prank Patrol, YTV; The Greatest Game Ever Played, Disney/Fairway Film; Recon 2023, Seals Prod. The role of Cheswick suits him well.

Simon’s past credits include The Lounge Singer in Snow White: The Panto (Hudson Village Theater), Thibeau in Balconville and Borrachio in Much Ado About Nothing (Hudson Players Club), Jud in Oklahoma! and Underling in Drowsy Chaperone (Hudson Music Club), Chief of Police in The Inspector General (Lakeshore Players), Javertin Les Misérables (Productions Coracole), Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, Wilfred Shadbolt in Yeomen of the Guard, Strephon in Iolanthe, The Mikadoin The Mikado, Dick Deadeye in HMS Pinafore (Lakeshore Light Opera), Antonio in Much Ado About Nothing (Snowglobe Theatre), Macbeth in Macbeth, Ghost and Claudius in Hamlet (staged reading), Gloucester in King Lear (staged reading) for his own company, Base, Common & Popular. Many thanks to our director and the inspiring cast and crew of Cuckoo for a great experience and to the lovely Heather Hanks-Côté for everything else.

Karen has been involved with theatre since 2008, and has appeared in many Christmas pantomimes and several Hudson Players Club productions in diverse roles. Most recently she performed in Clockmaster Productions Fesseden’s Follies directed by Glen Robinson. She is very grateful for the help and support for her acting passion from her husband Stephane and her son Kyle.

Originally from New Jersey, Joe has performed in numerous Off Broadway productions in New York, including Enter Laughing, Chorus Girls on Mars, Half Deserted Streets and Short Time. He has appeared in many Lakeshore Players and Hudson Village Theatre Panto productions over the years. He also played in Hail to the Chief and Sylvia, both from Brave New Productions. In the summer of 2017, Joe appeared in the Hudson Players Club Shakespeare-by-the-Lake production of Romeo and Juliet. He also appeared in the film The Game Warden.

Nick’s involvement in the dramatic arts dates back to the somewhat tender age of 11, where he first walked onto the planks in a community theatre production within his hometown of Laval. Twenty-four years later, he makes an appearance in such a show again – though it isn’t to say that nothing has happened in between. A recent graduate of John-Abbott College’s professional theatre program, Nick has had the opportunity to further his handle on the craft, all the while partaking in the fun of learning through theatre’s soul-vivifying potential. More recent credits include Get Off My Chest (Sipo-Matador Theatre), Slaying In Suburbia (Project Aliencat) and A Number (McGill Drama Festival 2018). Otherwise, Nick is thrilled to be part of the staged adaptation of one of America’s most infamous novels, and hopes you’ll have just as much fun watching the play as he will playing his character!

Phil started his theatrical involvement painting sets for the Hudson Village Theatre pantomime and graduated to designing and building sets for Hudson Players Club. In 2012 he made his stage debut as an ugly sister in Cinderella. Since then he has performed in a number of HPC and HVT productions and with this show combines his experience by effectively becoming part of the set in the role of Ruckly. Phil is also currently vice president of Hudson Players Club.

Although Alan’s been acting for 30 years, this is his first show with Hudson Players, and he’s thrilled to be a part of it. Alan began taking acting courses at montreal school of performing arts,and has appeared in both big and small-budget films. He’s also performed in numerous stage productions his most recent performance was the character victorio in a production of ”leave the therapy,but take the cannoli”. Alan would like to thank Donna for giving him the role of martini, and for allowing him to work with this terrific cast. Thanks also to Darlene, Elizabeth, and Shelley for all their dedication and hard work. Enjoy the show, everyone!

Tamara is excited to be in her first production with Hudson Players Club! An English Literature and Psychology graduate, she is thrilled to come back to her roots of drama and mental health advocacy with this show. Theatre credits include Penelope Ann in Bye Bye Birdie (WISTA), Mrs. Cohen in RENT(Hillel), Aunt Martha in Arsenic and Old Lace (Queen of Angels Academy), and Dr. Greaves in Haven’t Got A Clue (Cote St Luc Dramatic Society). When offstage, she works in virtual rehab, hangs out in cafes, and enjoys reading up on gender relations, sexuality, and accessibility.

Roxane’s love of theatre dates back to childhood when she performed in many school and summer camp plays. She studied theatre for several years at the Montreal School of Performing arts. While living in Madrid, she was part of a British theatre club performing skits in various venues around town. She also has worked as a voiceover narrator for many educational and some film productions. With the Hudson’s Players Club, Roxane has also performed in the Christmas Panto and Shakespeare in the Park productions. When she is not working as a Training Manager, Roxane is an avid yogi and is a certified yoga instructor. She is a world traveler who speaks English, French & Spanish fluently, and is conversant in Italian.

Jean-Frédéric is delighted to take on the role of Scanlon in this production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. His credits include The Magic Mirror in Snow White and Seven Dwarves (Hudson Village Theatre PANTO), Antonio in The Tempest (Hudson Players Club), Valerin the Vicious in Camelot (Hudson village theatre PANTO), Gaetan Bolduc in Balconville (META award-winning Hudson Players Club production) among others.

Kyle Shillibeer recently discovered the stage. Acting the role of Prince Charming in Hudson Theatre’s 2018 Snow White and the Seven Dwarves pantomime was so fulfilling he ran straight to audition for other plays. Now considering going to acting school, he feels this is the beginning of a life-long passion. Playing Billy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is an unexpected honour and he’s proud to be part of this wonderful production.

Marc has been a part of the amateur theatre scene for many years both on and off stage. Some of his favourite roles include; Lesgate in Dial M for Murder (Hudson Players Club), Gunther in Puss in Boots, Anistasia in Cinderella, Will Scarlet in Robin Hood (for Hudson Village Theatre in their Holiday Pantomime), and most recently Trinculo in The Tempest (Shakespeare by the Lake for The Hudson Players Club). Marc has also appeared in various short films and a music video, (Rubicon Pictures; ILL Vibe – Let’s get rich). Marc is very happy to be working with the Hudson Players Club once again, playing Turkle with this fabulous cast in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Lisa is so excited to be playing Nurse Ratched in Hudson Players’ production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Lisa previously played Miss Bent in Clockmaster Productions’ Fessenden Follies, Nurse Harper in Jack of Diamonds. She also played Lady Capulet in Shakespeare by the Lake’s production of Romeo and Juliet. She has played locally in Pantomimes at Hudson Village Theatre as Toto in Wizard of Oz, and Tinkerbelle in Peter Pan. She also played Frances in No Sex Please, We’re British, and Irene in Balconville. Lisa studied Theatre Performance at Concordia University. Select roles are Marie-Adèle in Rez Sisters, Greta in After Easter, and various characters in Daniel MacIvor’s House-Humans. Thank you cast, crew, and production team for making this show such a fun, and memorable experience. Thank you, Donna, for your guidance, and total dedication to us all.

Dan fairly recently rediscovered his interest in live theatre when he was invited into a production of Hudson Music Club’s Oklahoma! in 2014. That interest has developed into a passionate hobby, and he has performed in a dozen amateur theatrical productions and concerts since then. He’s honoured to be part of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, his third role with
the Player’s Club.

Jasmine Winter is a Montreal based actress and creator. She made her stage debut in elementary school where she played Colombina in a Commedia dell’Arte piece. During her time at Dawson College, studying professional theatre, she got the opportunity to interpret such classic characters as Romeo (Romeo and Juliet), Mrs. Bennett (Pride and Prejudice), and Alice Sycamore (You Can’t Take it With You). More recently she appeared in the Montreal FRINGE Festival as Jen in James and Ziggy, in the Montreal Bloomsday Festival as Eve in Godot at the Coconut Grove, and was fortunate enough to work with Cirque-du-Soleil on their new show Juste une p’tite nuite: an hommage to Les Colocs in Trois-Rivieres. When she isn’t on stage, she enjoys teaching a theatre/improv class to kids aged 4-12. Winter is thrilled to be a part of such a dedicated and passionate team for the Hudson Player’s Club’s production of ne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Donna has directed over 36 plays. One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is her most current project. Others include, Lakeshore Players Production of The Miracle Worker (2018), Love Potion (2018), Meditations of Guido Kowalski (2017) both in the Montreal Fringe Festival written by Irene Saharov. The META nominated The Great Gatsby, Always A Bridesmaid by Jones, Hope, Wootenand, Waiting for the Paradeby John Murrell, produced by Stone Soup Productions where she was co-founder and Artistic Director for two years. The Widow Schwartz, written and directed by Donna, produced by Hudson Players Club in 2012. Assistant Director,The Carpenter (2007) Centaur. Lakeshore Players Staged Play Readings of Original Works Festival 2017 (2018). Film credits include; Fatal Vows (CMJ) as Barbra Brown in season 6, Actor role in Art of More (tv series Muse), Court Clerk in 19-TWO (tv series,), Neighbour in Game On (YTV).Written and directed screenplays include; Help Wanted (An Orkville Production) other shorts include, Confessions, Chilli Night, Hospitality, Nowhere. Theatre roles include; Orkville (written/produced by Donna), Galileo, Sins of the Mother, Peter Pan, California Suite.

Elizabeth studied at John Abbott College in the Professional Theatre program in the 80’s then performed in some small productions with local companies in Montreal. She joined the Hudson Players Club family in 2014 and then was in the highly successful HPC spring production of No Sex Please Were British. She then joined the HPC Board in the Role of Publicity chair and is currently acting President of Hudson players Club. This is not the first time Elizabeth enjoys the the role of Producer, acting as Co-Producer for The Great Gatsby and Producer for the Meta Award Winning Balconville by David Fennario. She is excited to be Producer of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with such a talented group of Actors and such a dedicated production team.

Shelley’s husband, Steve Walters, tried for many years to get her involved in community theatre both here and in the U.K. Eventually she gave in, and auditioned for a role in the Hudson Village Theatre’s Panto of Cinderella, and got a lead role. She has Stage Managed for No Sex Please We’re British, Midsummer Nights Dream, Whose Wives Are They, For the Love of Shakespeare, Balconville, Jack of Diamonds and The Tempest. It has been a great pleasure working and making friends with a variety of actors and directors within our community.

A graduate of McGill, Université de Montréal and the National Theatre School of Canada, his work as scenic artist and set designer has been seen across Canada for more than forty years. Awards: Ovation Award (2006 Best Scenic Design for Peter Pan, Vancouver BC), 2006 Jessie Award nomination for Peter Pan, and a second Ovation Award (2008 Best Set Design for The Drowsy Chaperone, National Arts Centre/Vancouver Playhouse). Recent set designs: Jack of Diamonds, Savannah Sipping Society and Snow White the Panto (Hudson Village Theatre). This year’s Thespis for the Lakeshore Light Opera is his thirty-fourth set design with this company.

Adam Walters has been in theatre since he was 8 years old. Starting off as an actor he eventually became more interested in the design aspect of theatre. He has since graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in Production Design and Technical Arts with a focus on Lighting Design for Theatre. He has since worked with award winning directors Alisa Palmer, Anthony Black and Djanet Sears. His most recent design was for the world premier of David Fennario’s new play Fessenden Follies. He is delighted to be joining the Hudson Players Club for their production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest and hopes that you have a lovely evening.

Andrew Studied to be a theatre technician for three years in John Abbott College’s professional theatre technical and has been working primarily as HVT’s Head Technician since 2017. He has worked on Jack of Diamonds (Players Club), Into The Woods and Once Upon A Mattress (both Hudson Music Club). He has aslo worked for the Upper Canada Playhouse.

After taking a couple of years break from back stage manager in The Village Theater’s annual Pantomines, The Hudson Player’s Club asked Amanda if she would return once again to her headset to support the cast and crew in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The answer was an easy “yes”. The last time she worked with the HPC was as Stage Manager for their production of Alice and Wonderland and it was a fantastic experience for all. Now she gets to do it again! Thank you all involved for an awesome team experience! Break a leg!

Catherine Forbes has been an active volunteer in the Hudson Theatre scene since she moved from Vancouver to Hudson in 2008. Catherine first got involved in theatre as a backstage mum/seamstress when her two daughters performed in the annual Hudson Village Theatre Pantomime. Always taking on “behind the scenes” roles, last year she was surprised to find herself acting, singing and dancing(!) on stage in the role of the scullery maid Emily in the HMC’s Once Upon a Mattress. While she enjoyed the opportunity to be onstage with her talented family, she is loving her role this year in charge of Box Office.