Meet Uncle Mo, the elder statesman

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Carlos Morgan to the principal role of Uncle Mo in the musical Who Is Esther! A multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, Carlos brings a remarkable depth of talent and star power to a role that sits at the very moral heart of this production. Uncle Mo is Esther’s uncle and mentor, the wise … Read More

43 collaborators

What’s special about the number 43? Well, I’ll tell you: it’s very different from the number one. When you take a look at Who Is Esther and you look at who wrote the music – well, that was me. Who wrote the lyrics? That was me. But to get it to where it is today, that was NOT me. There … Read More

Meet Contestant #1

We are thrilled to welcome Sedona Jones (Any/All) to the stage in not one, but three exciting roles! As Contestant #1 in the “Talent Stadium”, where hopefuls compete for attention and the coveted title of VP in a high-stakes singing contest. She then turns up the intrigue as a Schemer, where she sets her sights on deposing the CEO. And … Read More

Unfavourable Outcome

Linda here. At Randall’s hospital meetings, twenty people sat around a conference table discussing leukemia protocols. As a businessperson, I noticed something unsettling: unlike other processes with clear endpoints, this one had two paths – continue treatment or face an “unfavorable outcome.” I had to ask what that meant, an “unfavorable outcome.” It meant death. They were coating a bad … Read More

Meet the Characters: The back-room whisperer: Meet Ham

We are thrilled to welcome Tommy Amoroso to the role of Ham in Who Is Esther! A Singer/Actor with an impressive and wide-ranging stage career, Tommy brings a wealth of experience and natural charisma to this production. His theater credits are truly remarkable for their breadth – spanning beloved musicals and dramatic works alike. Audiences may recognize him from standout … Read More

Meet our Costume Designer

Sometimes the perfect person comes along at exactly the right moment and that is precisely what happened when Temima Rocklin reached out during our casting call to offer her help with costumes (and props). Temima brings hands-on experience in sewing and costume drafting, with training at George Brown College, and Young People’s Theatre Drama School. She is currently pursuing her … Read More

Meet Ham’s Wife

Meet Tikka Smiley, who brings warmth and joy to the stage in the roles of Ham’s wife and Contestant #2. Tikka has been delighting audiences of all ages with her dynamic and soulful music, and it is easy to see why: her live performance credits include Sing Baby Sing!, HavaN’Ranena, the “Hava N’ranena: the soulful song circle ensemble”, and Skinnamarink … Read More