Frank has performed percussion, keyboards & electric bass for more than 15 years while concurrently studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music program. He recently music directed/arranged York University’s Mock Trial Law School Revue and Queen’s Players Toronto’s The Apprentice Bride. Frank’s passion for performing has translated into a talent for arts management. He holds an M.B.A. in Arts & Media Management and has been the General Manager of numerous arts organizations. Frank would like to thank Anne-Katherine Dionne for her musical wisdom and guidance over the years. This is Frank’s first musical.

Melissa is a graduate of Queen’s University with a double major in both Music and Theatre. EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL is her second musical production, also having composed a musical adaptation of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. She is also an actor and singer, performing in Ontario and internationally. Melissa also loves teaching and inspiring young people to perform.

Keystone Entertainment Group presents the live performing arts throughout Canada and other parts of North America. From BOB DYLAN to VAN MORRISON, TONY BENNETT to VIDEO GAMES LIVE, Keystone endeavours to bring quality artists and productions to our audiences. The Theatricals Division of Keystone looks to compliment and diversify the company to focus on the development and presentation of theatre in our markets. After a successful run of CATS and CHICAGO this past season we thought we would try something completely different…….and now for something completely different: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL with Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions…..may we all live forever!

This is Kevin’s fifth production with Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions having previously directed URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL (with Mark Bellamy), THE PILLOWMAN, THE FULL MONTY, and THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE. Kevin works as a freelance director and producer; as well as teaching acting at Mount Royal University and the University of Alberta. Selected directing credits include: FROZEN (Sage Theatre), THE MERRY ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (ATP), GLENN (Blacklist), BOY GETS GIRL, THE GOOD LIFE, and ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD (Theatre Junction), and OEDIPUS (Pumphouse Theatres). His productions of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL, BOY GETS GIRL, and THE GOOD LIFE were all honored with Betty Mitchell Awards for Outstanding Production. Kevin has been nominated eight times for Betty Mitchell Awards in Calgary. He has also worked at Persephone Theatre (Saskatoon), Western Canada Theatre (Kamloops), Fringe Theatre Adventures (Edmonton) and Damfino Theatre (Vancouver). Kevin will next direct SPEED THE PLOW also for Ground Zero Theatre/Hit and Myth Productions. Kevin would like to thank his partner Leslie and daughter Jesse for all of their love and support.

Glenda Stirling is delighted to be back with Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions again! Glenda is a Calgary-based freelance director, playwright, choreographer and movement instructor at Mount Royal College. Currently she is completing an MFA in Theatre Studies at the University of Calgary, focusing on Laban Movement Analysis. For Ground Zero Theatre: THE MERCY SEAT, BLUE SURGE Elsewhere: UNITY 1918, RABBIT HOLE, VINCENT IN BRIXTON, GET AWAY (Alberta Theatre Projects), MUSIC FOR A CONTORTIONIST (Sage Theatre), WAIT UNTIL DARK (Vertigo Mystery Theatre), LILLIBET (Ship's Company Theatre), COME FLY WITH ME, CHEEK TO CHEEK (Lunchbox Theatre), DOLPHIN TALK (Betty Mitchell award – choreography - Quest Theatre). In 2004 Glenda participated in the Shaw Festival's Directors Program. The following year she returned to assistant direct & assistant choreograph FLOYD COLLINS for The Shaw. She has also choreographed for Springboard Dance and everything she directs – so it is very exciting not have to do both at once!

Broadway: REASONS TO BY PRETTY; A CATERED AFFAIR, XANADU; RADIO GOLF (Tony nom.); COMPANY; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (2006 Tony Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards); GEM OF THE OCEAN (Tony nom.); DROWNING CROW; MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM; DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE; THE SMELL OF THE KILL; THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLE (also London); KING HEDLEY II; EPIC PROPORTIONS; VOICES IN THE DARK; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN; LITTLE ME; THE LION IN WINTER; A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE; MORE TO LOVE; JACKIE: AN AMERICAN LIFE (also London); and HUGHIE. Off-Broadway: THE THIRD STORY; EVIL DEAD, SHOUT!, THE WILD PARTY; JITNEY (also London); WONDER OF THE WORLD; A NEW BRAIN; BUNNY BUNNY: JAR THE FLOOR; MACHINAL; and BLUE MAN GROUP (NYC, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas). International: DER SCHUH DES MANITU, ICH WAR NOCH NIEMALS IN NEW YORK, THE WIZ, and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST FOR STAGE ENTERTAINMENT as well as SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS and CINDERELLA for Broadway Asia. Mr. Gallo is the recipient of numerous awards including Drama Desk, American Theatre Wing, Lucille Lortel, Hewes Design, Outer Critics Circle, Ovation, FANY, NAACP, AUDELCO, Barrymore and Eddy Awards and nominations. He was selected to represent American set design at The Cooper-Hewitt Design Triennial and is a recipient of the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Set Design. His work is part of the national archive at The Smithsonian Institute.

Jeff is thrilled to take on a project that encompasses his two favourite passions, theatre and the macabre! Since graduating with honours from the Theatre Arts – Technical Production program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario Jeff has never looked back. He literally worked his way “around the world in 80 days” as Lighting Engineer for the Maiden World Cruise on Cunard’s legendary QUEEN MARY 2. It has been Jeff’s privilege to do lighting for THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS, CUNARD, ONTARIO BALLET, SUZIE MCNEIL, OUTERBRIDGE MAGICAL MOMENTS IN TIME, GEORGE FOX and JOHN MCDERMOTT and to design lighting for KISS ME KATE, CITY OF ANGELS (Arts Huron) and MUSIC MAN, CATS (Marquee Theatrical). Jeff also carries an extensive background in special effects including designing for JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL TORONTO, MMVA 2008 (Toronto), NEW YEAR’S EVE (City of Brampton) and as a Production Manager for FESTIVAL OF FIRE (Toronto), JUST FOR LAUGHS (Montreal/Toronto) and WINTERCITY (Toronto). Active in promoting his love of live entertainment, when time permits, Jeff returns to the local high schools to tutor students in his craft. Heartfelt thanks go to the production team, cast and crew of Evil Dead - The Musical and the beautiful city of Vancouver.

Off-Broadway; SILENT LAUGHTER, GARLAND, EVIL DEAD:THE MUSICAL. Theme Parks; WDW 14+ dance shows, TARZAN ROCKS. Universal Studios attraction with Christopher Walken, Universal Studios Japan; 3 parades, and PETER PAN’S NEVERLAND SPECTACULAR (THEA award winner 2007) Cynthia recently finished design work on DISNEY ON ICE-WORLDS OF FANTASY, which is currently on tour in the US.

Dan is very happy to be back with EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL for his third Canadian engagement, this time as the company’s Production Manager. Dan graduated from Humber College’s Technical Production program in 2003 and has spent the better part of his professional career in the Theme Park and Corporate/Rock n’ Roll world. Based out of Toronto, Ontario, Dan has spent the last 8 years at Canada’s Wonderland where he held the positions of Production Manager of Kingswood Music Theatre, and later, the Senior Operations Supervisor of the Technical & Event Services Department. Dan has also spent his entire career working for his good friend, the owner of Tekwurk Productions, as a Senior Technician, Crew Chief and Head Rigger. Big thanks to Ground Zero Theatre, Hit & Myth Productions and Keystone for bringing us crazy Toronto kids back to their Cabin In The Woods!

Chris Scott is excited to be back for his third production of Evil Dead: The Musical. Along with this run of EDTM, Chris has been the audio engineer for over 20 different musicals and live concerts including: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat with Theatre Aquarius, Hair at BISHOP STRACHAN Theatre, and The Canadian Tenors at MARKHAM THEATRE. He is the Head of Audio at Canada's Wonderland and was the Technical Director for the Paramount Stunt Spectacular. Chris wishes the cast and crew a long and successful run!

Heather is thrilled to be joining the Deadite entourage for the second time around, coming from the 2008 production of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL at the Diesel Playhouse in Toronto. She has spent most of her career sidestage at the wonderful Kingswood Music Theatre, as well as getting her double dose of gore building Halloween Haunt - both for the Technical and Event Services department at Canada’s Wonderland. She holds a BFA from Ryerson University for Technical Theatre Production, and is also a certified Make-Up Artist graduating from Complections International Academy.

The Adventures of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL in Vancouver marks Michael’s seventh collaboration with Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions, most recently as sound designer and engineer for the Calgary Production of EVIL DEADTHE MUSICAL. Some favorite sound credits include; BLOOD RELATIONS & THE MOUSETRAP (Vertigo Mystery Theatre), ONE FLEA SPARE, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, LION IN THE STREETS, TRAINSPOTTING (Sage Theatre), THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, ONE HIT WONDERS (Stage West Calgary), POLITIKO (Ghost River Theatre), THE DISHWASHERS (Downstage Theatre), among others. And a few favorite stage management credits include THE LEUITENANT OF INISHMORE, COCKTALES (‘07 & ‘08) & THE PILLOWMAN (Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions), MACBETH, AS YOU LIKE IT, THE TEMPEST & THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (Shakespeare in the Park 07&'08), THE FIELD (Quest Theatre), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH & THE TRESTLE AT POPE LICK CREEK (Sage Theatre), as well as 3 seasons as assistant stage manager for Theatre Junction.

EVIL DEAD in Vancouver marks Emma Brager’s seventh foray with Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions, and she could not be more thrilled to be making this crazy, blood-soaked mess happen all over again with such exciting and insanely talented people. Some favorite past stage management credits include, EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL (Calgary), THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE, COCKTALES – 2008, WRITER’S BLOCK, DRUNKEN FUCKER and TROUT STANLEY (GZT/H&M), JAKE & THE KID (Theatre Calgary) QUEEN LEAR (Urban Curvz), SHERLOCK HOLMES – THE FINAL ADVENTURE (Vertigo Mystery Theatre), MID-LIFE: THE CRISIS MUSICAL (Stage West Calgary), OEDIPUS TYRANNOS, ANTIGONE, THE CHAIRS, and A HARD HEART (University of Calgary, Drama Department). Emma is immensely thankful for her understanding and supportive family, her excellent friends, and her own patient and loving guy-with-the-gun. Enjoy the splatter!