(2025)

*East Van Panto: West Van Story*. Photo by Emily Cooper.

When a freak atmospheric tsunami strands West Van influencer Holly, and her curling crew deep in the wilds of East Van, she’s ready for disaster — but not the romantic kind. Enter Joes: charming, striking, and a proud member of The East Van Pets… their sworn enemies!

As Holly battles the expectations of her West Van mega-developer motherfather, Boberta Rainy, she finds herself caught between two cities, two families, and one seriously unexpected crush. Will she follow her heart — and Joes — into a new world of dance battles, civic resistance, and love? Or will Boberta’s towers and renovictions squash everything in their path?

Cast: Ben Brown, Ivy Charles, Meaghan Chenosky, Dawn Petten, Tom Pickett
Ensemble: Izel De Lara, Dylan McNulty and Tresha Thamilchelvan (Studio 58 Students)

Panto Kids: Rosalind Beaver, Greta Flinn, Noa Lin, Dexter Mackenzie-Deveau, Hayden Mangan, Lilah Margolis, Loa Martin, Noemi Martin, Bryony Martyn, Cluny Martyn, Akin Médiné-Glen, Marlowe Bea Petten, Tasio Pietropaolo, Jasper Podbrey, August Tyler-Hite

Playwrights: Marcus Youssef with Pedro Chamale

Director: Chelsea Haberlin

Music & Lyrics: Veda Hille

Orchestra: Veda Hille, Jami Reimer & Kate Johnson

Choreographer: Amanda Testini

Stage Manager: Yvonne Yip

Assistant Stage Manager: Victoria Snashall

Apprentice Stage Manager: Caroline Tang

Set & Properties Design: Shizuka Kai

Costume Designer: Donnie Tejani

Lighting Designer: Sophie Tang

Scenic Illustrator: Cindy Mochizuki

Props Master: Heidi Wilkinson/Flying Fox Prop Shop

Sound FX and Design: Brad Danyluk

Assistant Music Director: Jami Reimer

Assistant Director: Leslie Dos Remedios

Assistant Sound Design by: Micaela Peragallo

Apprentice Choreographer: Michelle Molina (Studio 58)

Understudies: Jason Sakaki & Christine Quintana

Head of Wardrobe Theatre Replacement: Sarah Sosick

Head of Wardrobe The Cultch: Oriana Camporese

Production Manager & Technical Director: Daniel O’Shea

Technical Director, The Cultch & The York: Kaden O’Reilly

Production Manager, The Cultch & The York: Andrew McCaw

Head Electrician/The Cultch ATD: Jude Weismiller

Head Fly/Carpenter: Adam Prokop

Head Audio: Neal Miskin

Producing Support: Anjela Magpantay & Avyen Von Waldenburg

Child Wranglers: Ethan De Hoog & L Danger

Producer: Jamie King (JK)

Photos by Emily Cooper

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