A holiday favorite comes alive on stage! New Vintage Theatre celebrates Rudolph's 50-year TV legacy with a lively musical. Enjoy beloved characters in a colorful show that highlights individuality. A perfect family event to cherish the season's spirit.
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Amber has been doing theater for a few years with new vintage, doing shows like Freaky Friday, Grease, Rock of Ages and now Rudolph, where she plays Clarice and Charlie-in-the-box. Her passion for music and acting started in Kindergarten with an amazing music teacher who ran shows that Amber performed like the Grinch, Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast which she proudly played Belle. She would like to thank all the people that made this beautiful show possible including family, friends and the amazing cast and crew who put this all together.
Bonnie is an actor - director - playwright - teacher with over 35 years of experience in theatre and film. Her work has been toured and performed at theatres throughout Western Canada. Bonnie thanks her family and her collaborators for all of the incredible work that they have put into this holiday spectacular. Bonnie is a proud member of the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors & Choreographers, PGC and LMDA.
Welcome to Rudolph!
Charlotte is thrilled to be part of this amazing team bringing the show to life. She plays Ms. Donner, Rudolph’s mother, and is excited to take on a role that’s a little different from what she usually performs. Charlotte hopes you enjoy the show—and don’t forget to sing along!
Chuck is no stranger to Kelowna stages having appeared previously in New Vintages "A Kelowna Christmas Carol" as the Marly-esque AB Knox including "Mousetrap" as Mr Paravicini, "North Pole Stories" as Kris Kringle and in "Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" as Aslan.
Sit back and enjoy as we transport you back to the Christmastown of your childhood where its residents learn what benefits can be achieved by embracing diversity.
Chuck dedicates this performance to his lovely wife Barb without who's assistance his appearance would not be possible.
Derek is pleased to be Bonnie’s partner in life and in theatre. Derek is a graduate of Art Centre College of Design in Pasadena and has designed sets and props for stages throughout Western Canada over 35 years. He hopes you have a Holly Jolly Christmas-it's the best time of the year!
Eddie, an actor and drummer from Oyama, has been with New Vintage Theatre since he was five. You may have seen him in “A Kelowna Christmas Carol”x2, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, “Elf the Musical”, and most recently as Rudolph in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. Eddie hopes you enjoy the show and that you have a Merry Christmas!
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer is Ella’s first professional production with new vintage theatre and she is playing the roles of fireball and dolly! Outside of theatre she loves baking and playing ringette. One thing she hopes for you is to have a great time at the show and to have a spectacular Christmas!
Hamish is very excited to be in this show. He has been in many shows with new vintage and this will not be his last. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Lemon is very excited to be part of such an amazing production! She has previously appeared with New Vintage Theatre as Marty in Grease and Bickle in Footloose. Everyone in the cast and crew has worked very hard and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Matt is thrilled to be stage managing this amazing show. Matt has stage managed shows in the past including Narnia, Cabaret, The Mouse Trap, Elf the musical, The Rocky Horror Show and A Streetcar Named Desire. They also teach fun and exciting teen classes! They hope you enjoy the show!
Matt Gunn is an esteemed Kelowna based actor and artist. Matt Gunn brings all of his talents and extra esteem to his most challenging role yet - the role some say he was born to play - Sam The Snowman. This will be Matt Gunn’s sixth New Vintage production, and the one he is easily most proud of. Have a joyous, safe and exuberant holiday season!
Nate Buschel (Rudolph) is delighted to bring his holiday cheer to the North Pole! Favorite past shows are Charlie Brown’s Christmas, Beauty and the Beast and Hamlet. Nate is in grade 7 at CMS and when not flying with Santa, he enjoys playing soccer. He wants to thank Mrs Gratz for giving him this opportunity and his family for their endless support!
Reid is a UBCO student studying history and political science. Reid was last seen in Senior Prom (Blaine), A Streetcar Named Desire (Doctor), A Kelowna Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past), Elf (Police Officer) and has worked on most New Vintage Theatre productions. He is very happy to have worked on this play with this incredible team.
Sammy is indubitably ecstatic to be playing the role of Boss Elf/Ensemble in Rudolph. Samy was last seen as Ariel/Ensemble in Footloose and in A Kelowna Christmas Carol. Samy is also very involved in the triple threat program at OKM so be sure to check out their upcoming shows!
Sara is an actor, singer and just recently a choreographer who is thrilled to be back in her hometown of Kelowna making theatre! Sara is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and has played such roles as The Dragon in Shrek the Musical and The Usherette in Rocky Horror. Sara is thrilled to be a part of bringing this festive tale to life and hopes everyone enjoys this show of holly jolly cheer!
Tai Gonzales has starred in previous New Vintage Theatre shows such as Grease, Rock of Ages, Freaky Friday, and I Don’t Know what you did Last Summer. Recently he’s been involved with stage crew in Dial M for Murder and Rocky Horror Picture Show. He is obsessed with Christmas and cannot wait to bring Rudolph to life!
Tammy Wyatt is a local actor for film and theatre, recently featured in 2 thrillers. She began her love for theatre after taking classes with Bonnie Gratz at New Vintage theatre and was cast for Senior Prom and Rudolph. She is delighted to play Mrs. Claus and looks forward to bringing joy to all ages. Come see the magical production of Rudolph filled with music, dance and laughter.
Zach Fisher is a 12-year-old middle school student who is thrilled to play Hermey in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Some of his favorite past roles include Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Zach loves acting with New Vintage Theatre and enjoys volleyball and soccer when he’s not on stage.