Cast Announcement: THE PRINCESS & THE HANDMAIDEN
- chelseabmcfadden
- Aug 6
- 3 min read
The South Simcoe Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for their upcoming production of The Princess & The Handmaiden, written and composed by Leslie Arden.
We thank everyone who took the time to audition and extend a warm welcome to our incredible cast, including 7 newcomers, to The South Simcoe Theatre stage!
Congratulations to the following people:
*An asterisk denotes a new member of The South Simcoe Theatre family - welcome!
Cast
Tom Mercer as Narrator/King/Guard
Keli Jay* as Princess
Michelle Greig as Handmaiden
Brie Taylor as Conrad
Nancy Chapple as Player 1
Walter Stewart as Player 2
Chris Rapin* as Player 3
Brent Campbell* as Player 4
Ipshita Roy Burman* as Player 5
Rebecca Kratky as Player 6
Production Team
Rae Smith – Director
Alondra Vega-Zaldivar – Music Director
Mel Hinch – Producer
Dave Kouhi – Stage Manager
Sandi LaPlante - Costume Designer & Choreographer
Lucas LaPlante – Sound Designer
Jason Silzer* – Lighting Designer
Janet Stinson* – Set Designer
Tony Stinson* – Set Designer
Lee Clements – Set Designer
Leslie Velazquez – Prop Master
Richard Newton – ASM
Cathy McCauley – ASM
Jennifer Noel – Lighting Operator
Gord Hebert – Lead Builder
Meet the Cast
(Listed in Alphabetical Order)
Meet the Crew
(Listed in Alphabetical Order)
About “The Princess & The Handmaiden”
Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Arden
A musical adaptation of The Goose Girl, by the Brothers Grimm.
This delightful family musical is about loyalty, friendship, magic potions and talking sheep! When the Princess is sent on a mission outside of her castle walls, the Handmaiden called to accompany her challenges their friendship amidst a dark and dangerous forest. Touching on themes of love, responsibility, persistence and being true to oneself, this story will delight theatregoers of all ages. Originally commissioned and produced by Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre. Nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical. 🇨🇦
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
The Princess & The Handmaiden runs November 21* - December 7, 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Order your subscription for our 2025-26 Season today!
*Please Note: Saturday, November 22 will be a matinee performance (due to the Light Up Night festivities).
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