Stephen Walters is an ACTRA‑affiliated actor (Blackburn Talents, Montréal) from Kimpton, Hertfordshire, now based in Hudson, Quebec A long‑time member of The Kimpton Players, he honed his craft in UK community theatre before joining the Hudson Players Club. He portrayed Stephano in Shakespeare’s The Tempest (Hudson Players Club, 2018) and embodied the famously pompous Malvolio in Twelfth Night (Shakespeare by the Lake, summer 2024). Stephen brings strong comedic timing, classical training, and ensemble spirit to every performance, blending UK and Canadian stage experience with dedication and warmth. He is very excited to be in this show.

It’s with utmost pleasure that Ash takes on the role of Puck in this year’s HPC production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream. Theatre has been part of Ash’s life for many years, having made their debut in HVTs Holiday Panto production of Wizard of Oz back in 2016. Since then they have performed in several productions at John Abbott College such as Find Me (Multiple Roles), Tuck Everlasting (Constable), Richard the III will not take place (Zenaida) and in HPC’s SBTL such as Twelfth Night (Antonio), Much Ado (Hero), The Tempest (Spirit) and For the Love of Shakespeare, and many other Pantos such as Little Red Riding Hood Strikes Back, Puss in Boots among many others.

Jean-Frédéric has had the chance and privilege to take part in a number of the HPC’s productions such as in The Game’s Afoot (Felix), One Flew Over the Coo Coo’s Nest (Scanlon), META award winning Balconville (Gaetan Bolduc), Shakespeare’s, Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew), Much Ado About Nothing (The Priest), The Tempest (Antonio) and a multitude of HVT’s Holiday Pantomimes, most recently as Drizella in Cinderella, so it is with utmost pleasure that Jean-Frédéric embraces the challenge and opportunity of taking on the role of Oberon King of the Fairies in this HPC production of A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream.

David is a familiar figure on the Hudson Players Club stages in various roles onstage and backstage, whether building sets, designing and printing 3D props, pulling scenery up and down or acting.

Most recently seen as Egeus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Jack Layton Park, he returns to a role he played thirty-five years ago with Iona Players in Dorval.

Granted, he then had to spray some gray into his hair at the time, but this time around, he comes better prepared.

Having spanned over 15 years, Sharon’s passion for performing has taken her to quite a fewgreat stages. A study of the world of comedy at MSOPA took her to the stage of “Comedy Works”, favorite credits include “Female Domination”, “A Song from a Bridge to Your Heart”, “The question is Why” (MSOPA) & “You Can’t Take it With You”, “Sabrina Fair” (Lakeshore Players). Sharon is thrilled to be making her Shakespeare debut in Hudson Players’ production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Sharon would like to thank Raymond, Shelley, Alexandra, Karen, her fellow cast mates and crew, Mom, Dad, family and friends for all their love and support. Now without further ado, enjoy the show!

McKenna Hayden’s love for theatre began at age nine when she took the stage in her first Hudson Village Theatre Panto. Since then, she has performed in several of the theatre’s annual pantomimes, as well as multiple Hudson Players Club Shakespeare productions and continues to find joy in performing whenever she can. When she’s not on stage, McKenna is pursuing a degree in Veterinary Medicine in Scotland. She’s thrilled to be playing Moth in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and to be part of such a team.

Sebastian Legault is an actor making his debut in the Hudson Players Club With a strong foundation in both classic and contemporary theater, he has worked on a diverse range of material, from Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, Checkov, Ibsen and even occasionally dabbles in the realm of musical theater.

Sebastian trained at John Abbott College’s theatre program, where he developed an understanding of performance techniques and a passion for stage work. He’s also been in productions with Orion’s Belt Productions playing as Bill in The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals (2024) and more recently playing Hector Macqueen in Lakeshore Players Club’s production of Murder On The Orient Express (2025).

He is eager to further develop his skills and make lasting connections and major impacts in the world of theatre.

Genevieve rekindled her love for performing last summer in Twelfth Night (Fabian) during HPC’s Theatre by the Lake and is delighted to join the troop this year as Snout/Wall – such fun! Recently, Genevieve had the opportunity to play Madge on the HVT stage in HCP’s production of The Game’s Afoot – a most marvelous experience! Previous appearances from a lifetime ago include Lakeshore Players’ Club’s My Three Angels (Marie-Louise), Stepping Out (Andy) and Twelfth Night (Olivia) and 20 years dancing with Ballet Ouest. Genevieve has lived in Hudson for 23 years and participates in many arts and culture initiatives.

Amy Perez is first a Theatrical Designer who’s a graduate of John Abbott Colleges, Professional Theatre Tech and Design program. They’ve worked on full costume designs for shows such as, Goodnight Desdemona Goodmorning Juliette (2023), using their unique sense of fashion and design to give the costumes and characters the flair and personality they need.
Now Amy returns to John Abbott to complete the Acting side of the Professional Theatre program, and is currently making huge strides within their Acting career. Amy strives to become a jack of all trades within the theatre world, to truly broaden their horizons and opportunities.

Jennifer is a graduate of the John Abbott Professional Theatre Program. Most recently Jen had the pleasure of playing ‘Janine’ in Hudson Village Theatre’s production of Halfway There. Previous to that she played ‘Missy Hart’ in Encore Musical Theatre’s production of 9 to 5 – the Musical and ‘Big Jule’ in Lakeshore Players Guys and Dolls. Previous Shakespeare by the Lake credits include: Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Merry Wives of Windsor & Macbeth.

Performing in Midsummer Night’s Dream holds a special place in Jen’s heart and she hopes tonight’s dream lingers with you long after the final bow.

This production marks Alexandra’s return to the stage after 20 years. A theatre buff in her younger years, Alex hails from Richmond BC where she got her start at the Richmond Gateway Theatre. Acting credits include: Jane – The Chronicles of Jane Book 7; Titania – A Midsummer Night’s Dream; site-specific theatre with Miscellaneous Productions: The Reena Project & What You Carry With You; Wife #3– The King & I. Alex moved to Montreal in 2012, and to St-Lazare in 2019, and has been enjoying many a production at the HVT. She is thrilled to be in this production with its beautiful cast and crew. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of her favourite Shakespearean pieces – having first seen it in 1995 at Shakespeare on the Lake in Niagara.

Past credits include Feste in Twelfth Night, Macbeth in Macbeth, Thibault in Balconville (Hudson Players Club), Colonel Arthbutnot in Murder on the Orient-Express (Lakeshore Players), The Ghost and Player King in Hamlet (Shakespeare Project), Strephon in Iolanthe, the Mikado in The Mikado, Luiz in Gondoliers (Lakeshore Light Opera), Judd in Oklahoma!, Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone (Hudson Music Club)

Sage Clahane is a multi disciplinary artist based in Montreal who loves nuanced and layered art, which is what she aims to create. She has a love for all forms of art, but actively practices acting, movement/ dancing, writing, and dramaturgy. They are a recent graduate of John Abbott College from the Professional Theatre Program, and she is so grateful for everything they learned. They plan to put all of it to use with this production and can’t wait to hit the stage as Quince. Some of her other roles include Abraham Slender (Merry Wives of Windsor), Professor (Pity), and Judge Richard Enfield (Jekyll and Hyde). She hopes that this show will be one to remember, despite the poison ivy and mosquitoes.

Kelsey’s first love of theatre started at 16, where her first role was in her high school production of “Grease” as Sandy. She took Theatre Workshop  at John Abbott College where she starred in Kiss Me Kate, Flowers for Algernon and The Penelopiad. Since then, she has starred in HPC’s productions such as The Full Monty and Alice In Wonderland and Encore Musical Theatre’s Curtains and 9 to 5. She was thrilled to be in her first Shakespeare Play as Cobweb! She is delighted to star in HPC’s reading of Charley’s Aunt at Greenwood Center for Living History.

Konstantine is thrilled to be back in Hudson for his fourth season of Shakespeare by the Lake. Previous appearances include Sebastian in Twelth Night, Borrachio in a Much Ado about Nothing and Fenton in The Merry Wives of Windsor. He also appeared as Bobby in Curtains with Encore Musical Theatre and has done various productions in his native Peterborough and off-off Broadway in New York. Aside from Shakespeare by the Lake, Konstantine is excited to be taking part in a reading of Charley’s Aunt this August and to be part of a group launching a new theatre project High and Main Productions in Vankleek Hill, Ontario where he lives.

Polina Lopotova (she/her) is a Ukrainian-born interdisciplinary storyteller who has a background in acting, dancing, choreographing, and singing. She is a graduate of the Professional Theatre Acting program at John Abbott College with acting credits such as Grease (Cha Cha DiGregorio), Heathers (Heather Duke), The Crucible (Mrs. Ann Putnam/Susanna), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia/Mustardseed), The Madwoman of Chaillot (Irma/The Mute/Press Agent), and others. Polina has choreographed for multiple productions and has acted in a variety of short films. Most recently, she participated in the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival playing Zombie Odd in Better Off Dead (TwistedGifts Productions). Polina is passionate about bringing people together through her art, and she is very excited to be a part of this year’s
production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Hudson Players Club.

Tamara is stoked to be doing Shakespeare again, after having had a blast as Margaret in Hudson Players’ productions of Much Ado About Nothing, Anne Page in Merry Wives of Windsor, and Marina/Lychorida in the staged reading of Pericles: Prince of Tyre. Other recent theatre adventures include Jethro in Puss in Boots and Little Red Riding Hood in Little Red Riding Hood Strikes Back (Hudson Village Theatre), Candy Starr in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Hudson Player’s Club), and Penelope Ann in Bye Bye Birdie (WISTA). As an English Literature graduate, she’s thrilled to have a chance to geek out over the Bard’s work again, and hopes you enjoy this magical show!

Lexie Wood is a 12-year-old with a passion for the stage and a love for storytelling. She has been involved in theatre for the past two years through her school’s drama program, where she recently took on her biggest role yet. Lexie decided to audition for Shakespeare in the Park after being encouraged by her inspiring drama teacher, and she’s thrilled to be part of this production. When she’s not rehearsing lines, Lexie enjoys swimming, playing water polo, and spending time with friends. She’s known for her kind heart, outgoing spirit, and enthusiasm for all things drama.

This is my first experience in theatre, and I decided to audition out of curiosity after hearing about the production from a friend at work who had participated before. I’m currently a CEGEP student preparing to head to university, and I saw this as a fun chance to explore some hidden interests and try something new.

Always a theatre lover starting in drama class at school. Years as a stage Mom, fashion model and minor performances in local plays in Montreal. Enthusiasticly joining the summer theatre group for a new experience.

Raymond Yust brings over 25 years of experience as a director, acting coach, and producer to this summer’s Hudson Players Club production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Jack Layton Park. His past roles include Artistic Director of the Montgomery Theatre in North Carolina, where he directed productions such as Crimes of the Heart, The Sound of Music, and Nunsense. His regional theatre credits span New York, Chicago, and Kansas City, with projects ranging from Shakespearean classics to contemporary drama. He has taught acting and voice in both high school and private studio settings, and served as a Shakespeare text and dialogue coach at Royal West Academy. Raymond has trained under renowned directors including Patrick Tucker (UK), John Basil (American Globe Theatre), and Barbara Gaines (Chicago Shakespeare). He previously directed Twelfth Night in 2024 with the Hudson Players Club and is thrilled to bring new life to Shakespeare’s magical comedy in the heart of Hudson this July.

Alexandra is a Hudson Players Club board member whose contributions have included the 75th Anniversary celebration, a murder mystery night at Cardinal, and producing Dancing At Lughnasa. While a fan of daylight and reality, it’s been awfully nice to spend time with fairies and dreams in the Elizabethan moonlight.