We would like to thank our hardworking and dedicated staff: Adina Hildebrandt, Christina Penhale, Maggie O’Scalleigh, Sue Newman, JD Hutchinson and Jen MacLellan; and our board: Mackenzie Williamson, Metta McNairn (aka Metta Rose), Gwenyth Dobie, Heather Stone, Sue Lehmann, Chloe Haigh & Emma Thomas.
Every year many hands contribute to the creation of our shows. StageCoach parents, family members and friends step up to the challenge of finding props and costumes, helping behind the scenes, and overall adding to the magic of our production. We feel such gratitude to our volunteers and parents for their support and hard work.
We have a deep appreciation for the many individuals and businesses who donated to our silent auction, we would also like to thank:
Apple Photo, All Saints by the Sea, Chloe Haigh,
Contour Grafix, Edgar & Gloria Hildebrandt, exitStageLeft Productions,
Gail Sjuberg, Gretta Hildebrandt, Kate Bragg, Lochinvar Roome,
Michele Mackenzie, Maureen Mackay, Robert Steinbach,
Salt Spring Books, SSIMS, Salt Spring United Church, Susannah Devitt, Wendy Beatty, Anonymous Angels, Our incredible family and friends!
An Extra Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors
BC Gaming
Country Grocer
Salt Spring Island Foundation (FOY)
Salt Spring Island Literacy
A Message from our Instructors
As we reflect on the years we've spent teaching theatre to children, we are
filled with a profound sense of gratitude and awe. Much like reading, theatre
has the unique power to spark imagination, expand vocabulary, inspire
creativity, empathy, and self-expression in young people. We've witnessed
countless transformations on stage as children discover their voices, embrace
their talents, and build their confidence. This year is no exception, the
students on this stage tonight have grown so much, they are not the same
students that entered our classrooms in September. It’s such a privilege to be
a part of this process, to help them find the courage to step into the spotlight
and share their voices.
We are so incredibly grateful for your love and continued support over the
years. Thank you for supporting island youth.
A Message from our Artistic Director
It is with such gratitude and humility that I step into the enormous shoes of
those who have come before me; Simon Henson, Margaret Jardine, Lynda
Jensen, Sue Newman, Don Keith and last but certainly not least Adina
Hildebrandt. Adina served as AD of StageCoach for 15 years, it is an
incredible legacy to follow. I will strive to serve our community and the
youth in our community with as much thoughtfulness, passion, love, deep
caring and dedication as she does. I love you Adina.
Christina Penhale - Artistic Director
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