Jennifer Brewin joined Regina’s Globe Theatre as it's 5th Artistic Director in 2020. Prior to the move to Saskatchewan, she was the Co-Artistic Director of Toronto’s Common Boots Theatre, Artistic Associate at the National Arts Centre, and Co-Artistic Director of B.C.’s Caravan Farm Theatre.
She is a director, playwright, and producer specializing in new works.
She has staged large-scale works for outdoor stages across the country and overseas, including Ottawa’s Experimental Farm, the Canadian war memorial in Vimy, France, numerous productions on Caravan’s 80 acre farm in B.C’s Okanagan Valley, as well as six outdoor winter walking shows in Toronto at Evergreen Brick Works and Christie Pits Park. Most recently, she was part of an international collaboration with the Little Amal team as part of the 2023 Luminato Festival.
She has directed premiers of new plays by Marjorie Chan, George F. Walker, Natasha Greenblatt, Martha Ross, Michelle Riml, and Haley McGee as well as the classics including Cymbeline for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan.
As a writer, she co-authored several collective creations including, The Election, The Public Servant, and The Attic, the Pearls and 3 Fine Girls, all for Common Boots Theatre.
She is the recipient of a Dora Mavor Moore Award, a Jessie Award, and The Armstrong Award of Excellence (with Estelle Shook).
Heather Ervin is a culture, communications, and community development specialist with over fourteen years of working in the not-for-profit arts and culture sector. For almost eight years she worked for Arts Etobicoke, a community arts organization in the west end of Toronto that focuses on arts-based community development through creative exploration. She is proud to have contributed to the community in which she lives and support the great people who call Etobicoke home.
She enjoys researching and securing funding for creative community-based programming that benefits local communities. In addition to grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and creative outreach methodology, Heather has managed communications for such companies as Theatre Passe Muraille, Theatre Columbus (now Common Boots Theatre), Blyth Festival Theatre, The Toronto Fringe Festival, and Tarragon Theatre.
Originally from Saskatchewan, Heather moved to Ontario to attend the University of Toronto’s joint theatre program with Sheridan College. After university, she worked as an independent theatre producer and actor before finding her passion in creative storytelling and arts administration. Heather ran her own small publicity and communications company supporting innovative and alternative theatre in Toronto before focusing on community development through the arts. Heather is an accomplished public speaker and is often engaged in hosting events, speaking on panels, and moderating discussions. Most recently speaking at Humber College, the Dream Warrior Arts Marketing Podcast, an ArtsUnite Augmented Reality and the Arts panel discussion, the National Craft Federation conference, Bereavement Ontario annual conference, and Centennial College. Heather is passionate about creating access to the arts for everyone and ensuring that local communities see themselves reflected in their arts and culture community.
Director of Production Kenilee is an enthusiastic theatre enabler. Whether it be in her current position as Director of Production, or previous roles as Stage Manager, Company Manager, lighting crew, Box Office staff, or helping in the production shops, Kenilee’s passion is to help fellow artists create professional, exciting work for the people of Saskatchewan.
After being bit by the theatre bug as a child, Kenilee took drama classes throughout adolescence. Then, after completing a Bachelor of Education at the University of Regina, she went back to the U of R for her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre and Stage Management; she has been proudly working in the arts ever since.
As a Stage Manager Kenilee has worked on over 30 Globe Theatre productions including, I Call myself Princess, Cinderella, Chicago, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Gracie, The Hobbit, Mamma Mia!,Shrek The Musical, Us,A Christmas Carol, Bittergirl – The Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Salt Baby (2017, 2015), Million Dollar Quartet, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline (2016, 2012), and Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash along with many others. Outside of the Globe, Kenilee has worked on shows throughout Saskatchewan and the country, including shows at the Stratford Festival and Dancing Sky Theatre. She moved into her current position of Director of Production in August 202.
Outside of the theatre, Kenilee enjoys gardening, reading, quilting, crafting, spending time with family and, most importantly of all, Kenilee is a proud crazy cat lady.
Jayme (she/her) has worn many hats in the last 10 seasons with Globe Theatre, starting as Front of House Manager, then Company Manager and now Director of Sales and Patron Services. In her time with Globe she has worked with countless artists and enjoyed connecting with patrons, donors, and the wonderful Globe volunteers. Jayme spends most of her spare time with her Beagle Paisley, partner Donny and watching Netflix.
Devon is the Technical Director at Globe Theatre, as well as an actor and theatre designer whose work has been seen on the Globe Theatre and Sandbox Series stages. This is Devon’s 10th season with the Globe, and he has performed many duties over the years. He has been the; Technical Director, Touring Production Manager, Interim Head of Sound, Interim Head of Lights, and Sandbox Studio Technician. He has also worked as a Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Director and Performer. He was co-creator of last years ‘Behind the Screams’ Ghost Tour and is a graduate of the 2016 Globe Theatre Acting Conservatory.
I first got involved with theatre in grade school and have been involved ever since. Our school would put on plays, like most schools do, and at a young age; I found all the aspects of creating the production fantasticating and engaging (and I still do). I usually got involved through performing, but when the A/V company showed up to set up their lights and sound equipment, or the shop crew started setting up the stage and set; I was interested, and I followed them around watching over their shoulder. They took note of my interest, and started showing me around, and giving me tasks to get involved. This allowed me to get a taste of all aspects of theatre, and I was hooked. From there, I continued to be involved both in front of, and behind the scenes, in high school. I studied theatre, and theatre performance, at the University of Regina, and Audio Engineering and Production at PAVI, in Vancouver. Returning home from Vancouver, I started working at the Globe Theatre, and have been here ever since.
The thing I like most about the theatre industry is that there are so many different jobs and ways to get involved. If you don't want to act; you can still find a creative and fulfilling place in theatre.”
Ketan Chavda is the Accounting Manager at Globe Theatre Society. He completed his bachelor’s in commerce in 2007 and got certified for an MS office advanced course. He loves to work With MS excel and create a new excel base program to make work easy and error free. He always enjoys using his skills to contribute to the performing arts. He has more than 10 years of working experience in the accounting & finance field. He believes that organizations who trust their employees matter a great deal- and the opportunity to set his own work-life balance is immense. He has performed as a GHOST for a Globe 2020 Halloween show and that was most amazing experience of his life. Fun! He is very glad to be a part of the GLOBE staff and is very excited to see the NEW GLOBE BUILDING.
Arunpreet is pursuing her master's degree in public administration from Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy ,University of Regina. She holds a bachelor's degree in medicine and has 12 years' experience of working as a practitioner in India. She is working with Regina immigrant women Centre. Arunpreet feels that her experience in different fields of medicine and nonprofit will help her to excel in this new role with a fresh perspective. She is excited to work with the diverse group of people in the Globe .
Greg Ochitwa is a member of CAEA & ACTRA, a Globe Theatre Conservatory graduate, and a University of Regina graduate (BFA - Theatre Acting). Globe Theatre Writer/Director credits: G-RAM; Root, Hog, or Die- a gritty western musical (co-created with Kaitlyn Semple); three seasons of FUSION; Bittergirl-the musical (Director). Actor credits: ASoldier's War; Metamorphoses; Snow Queen; title role in Robin Hood (Globe); The Aliens (Persephone); Twelfth Night; Richard III; A Midsummer Night's Dream; The Comedy of Errors; The Tempest - Roving Show; Macbeth; As You Like It; title role in Hamlet (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan). Most recently with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, he Directed The Merry Wives of Windsor. Sum Theatre credits: #consent (creative contributor). He wrote and starred in the award winning hip-hop musical, COPE (SATA award for Composition and Performance), which had a sold-out two week run in Regina (Globe Theatre Shumiatcher Sandbox Series), followed by a two week run in Saskatoon (LiveFive), before being picked up for a province wide high-school tour (Persephone Theatre). Greg has worked province wide as youth drama instructor. A well known lead teacher with the Globe Theatre School, he has created original works with over a thousand young theatre students. He also works with at-risk youth as a lead Instructor/Mentor at Paper Crane Community Arts Centre, where the focus is on using the arts as a catalyst to well-being in our daily lives.
Greg and his wife, Kaitlyn Semple, are Regina based artists who have been working with the Globe since 2009.
Caleb looks after payroll and accounts payable for the Globe. He graduated from the University of Regina in 2018 with a degree in business administration and a certificate in economics. Shortly after graduation he began working for the accounting firm Chalupiak & Associates. While at the firm, he was assigned to the Globe Theatre on a part-time basis to assist the accounting department. In early 2020 he joined the Globe full-time, right before our season was cancelled due to covid. His favourite part of working at the Globe is being able to impress his parents with tickets to shows; he can’t wait to continue to do so after renovations of the theatre are complete. Outside of the Globe, if Caleb isn’t at the gym, it’s because he spends too much time playing video games and not enough time at the gym.
Carissa earned her business certificate in 2008 and a Marketing certificate in 2010. With a rich entrepreneurial background, she is the proud owner of K2 Creative and K2 Overhead Door.
Boasting over 14 years of experience in fundraising and communications, Carissa has made significant contributions to the advertising, retail trade, and nonprofit sectors. Her direct involvement with major Canadian charities such as The MS Society of Canada and Special Olympics Canada has been marked by her ability to craft fresh and highly creative copy. Carissa's proficiency extends to developing successful fundraising campaigns, and event management, with demonstrated expertise in crafting successful grant proposals and a proven track record in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with donors.
In blending her entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for creative communication, the arts, and supporting local charities Carissa continues to make a meaningful impact in both the business and nonprofit realms.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Carissa, her husband Brett, and their three children Kyden, Draeden, and Kohen enjoy spending time outdoors, snowboarding in the winter, and boating in the summer. Their family is completed with their dogs, Güs and Grace.
