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PIERRE ALAIN TRUDEL* – Originally from Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Pierre has lived and worked as an actor in Toronto since 1985. As well as his many television appearances, you may recognize Pierre as one of the members of Men in Tights, the hilarious comedy trio that uses improv and audience participation to spoof Shakespeare and other classic tales. Pierre is thrilled to be working with Mysteriously Yours… |
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BARB SCHEFFLER* – Barb is an actor, singer, writer and director/choreographer. She is devoted to theatre, music and….EVIL! Some of her more diabolical roles include DeeDee in Suds, Mrs. Martin in The Bald Soprano, Yum Yum in The Mikado, Ella Hammer in The Cradle Will Rock, Florence Vassy in Chess, and Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense II. She also wrote the Fringe hit Road to Muskoka in collaboration with her nefarious sidekick Michael Harms, and then added loyal henchman Pierre Trudel to the mix to write Marjorie’s Wedding. She has enjoyed a terrific relationship with Mysteriously Yours… over the last 15 years, playing many, many roles, pausing only to spawn her evil offspring, Simon, Nicholas and Olivia! Murder at Twilight is the first time she has been able to sink her teeth into writing a script for the company.…and it’s delicious! Mwa ha ha ha ha! |
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LAURENCE PRANCE* – Larry has been with Mysteriously Yours... for more than 22 years. He has performed as numerous characters including: “Ricky Ratchett” in Murder on the DisOrient Express!; “The Incredible Blade” in Boom... You're Dead!; “Professor Plum” and “Inspector Clueseau” in Tangled Web!; “Kato” in Murder on Sunset Blvd!; “Colonel Mustard” in Dying For A Clue?!; and “Regis” in Who Wants to be a Dead Millionaire. Larry has also performed for Equity Showcase, and with the children's touring company, Erewhon Theatre. Film, television and radio credits include: Top Cops, Night Heat, Chasing Rainbows, The Edison Twins, and a radio version of Macbeth. He was also in two short films Heartbrake Verite and Small World's Momma's Boys. Larry studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. |
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IAN KEELING – Ian has had his poetry and short stories published in a variety of magazines and his first play, The Boys, came third in the 2003 Toronto Fringe Playwriting Contest. He has been improvising for over 15 years and currently teaches improv at various institutions throughout Toronto, including Second City and Bad Dog Theatre. As an improviser, his more recent credits include Harry Patter and the Improvisor's Stone and The Lord of the Things. His most recent stage productions include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Comedy of Errors. |
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KIMBERLY PERSONA – Kimberly is thrilled to again be performing with Mysteriously Yours. After completing her training at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC, she made the big move to Toronto. Since then she has worked with Gotta Getta Gimmick, Solar Stage, Ecce Homo, and has performed and stage managed in the Fringe Festival. Kimberly recently worked with Vital Theatre in their Canadian production of Pinkalicious the Musical. |
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IAN RONNINGEN* – Ian is a trained actor, having worked in every medium of the industry; Theatre, Film, Voice Over and Improvisation. Originally from Vancouver BC, the wide open space of the Ontario landscape gave Ian's personality plenty of room to grow. Ian is always grateful to get the chance to perform again, and couldn't be happier to be a part of Mysteriously Yours. |
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SIMON ESLER – Was born in Calgary, Alberta, but raised in Oakville, Ontario. Simon found his way into the Toronto Theatre scene after attending York University. Simon has worked with companies such as Clay and Paper Theatre, Back Burner Productions and Pregnant Pause Theatre. Simon is honoured to add Mysteriously Yours… to the list. |
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KEN MacDOUGALL* – Ken is a writer, actor and director, and has performed with Mysteriously Yours… for over 10 years. As an actor, Ken has appeared in theatres across Ontario and Nova Scotia including Stirling Festival, Collingwood, Port Hope Festival, Gryphon Theatre, Louisbourg Playhouse, Summerworks and the Atlantic Fringe Festival. As a director, Ken has directed Billy Bishop Goes to War (Gaiety Theatre), The Fourposter (SFT), and Rumpleforskin at the Toronto Fringe Festival (written by and starring Don Harron). His written work has appeared at Mysteriously Yours…, Marquee Productions, Feast of Fools and the Cape Breton Summertime Revue. |
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BIRGITTE SOLEM* – Birgitte has been with Mysteriously Yours... for more than 16 years, playing characters such as “Iffy” in Mystery of the Maltese Blue Jay; “Ilsa” in Murder in Casablanca; “Ginger” in The Love Boat Mystery; “Mary Crocker” in A Recipe for Murder; the “Countess Dragemov” in Murder on the DisOrient Express; and “Scully” in The Y2K Files... Millennium Factor. Theatre credits include Mom’s The Word (Magnus Theatre); The Rochdale Project (Theatre Passe Muraille); Filthy Rich, Anne, Stolen Lives, Sometimes Never (Blyth Festival); 15 Seconds (Great Canadian Theatre Company); and Fast Lane (National Arts Centre). Television credits include ReGenesis, Tilt, and Train 48. |
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DEBBIE COLLINS* – Debbie is thrilled to be back at the Limelight, now Mysteriously Yours…, as this is where she did her first musical show, Chorus Line. Other stage credits include: Mixed Doubles, The Producers, The Judy Garland Show, which she wrote and starred in, and Debbie’s one woman show Debbie Collins is: Faster, Louder, Funnier. Debbie would like to thank Randy Vancourt for introducing her to the Mysteriously Yours… company and bringing her back to the old Limelight. |
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DANNY WENGLE* – Danny is a Toronto based actor, writer and sound designer. He has appeared in Huron Country Playhouse’s production of Rumors, Lover’s and Madmen’s Kvetch, Sunshine Festival's Dial M for Murder, White Line Fever’s Girls We Have Known, as well as many shows for Mysteriously Yours over a 20 year period. Television and feature film credits include Doc, Exhibit A, Booze Can, and A Whisper to a Scream. |
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ANNE MARIE SCHEFFLER* – Anne Marie is an accomplished film, TV and Theatre actress. She has written and performed her 5 one woman shows across North America, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. Her fifth show "Not Getting It" was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and is now a one hour comedy special on CTV and The Comedy Network. Anne Marie was a regular on CBC's Street Legal and The Men's Channel's Real Men. She understudied the main stage of Second City and toured with The Second City's National Touring Company and can be seen in many TV commercials. |
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ADAM BRADLEY – Adam Bradley is an actor, writer, and director. Originally from Vancouver, he now lives in Toronto. He has trained in a wide variety of approach to theatre, all over the world: with the Atlantic Acting Conservatory in NYC, with Odin Teatret in Denmark, Dah Teatar in Serbia, at the Antonin Artaud Festival in Bali, at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, at Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary, and most recently in L.A. with Master voice teacher Catherine Fitzmaurice. Adam has appeared in a number of shows at Mysteriously Yours, including: Tangled Web; Hal's Kitchen; Dr. Jekyll, There's Nowhere to Hyde; Murder at Sea; Who Wants To Be a Survivor?; and Murder on the Disorient Express. |
(*appears through the courtesy of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association)
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Mysteriously Yours... Mystery Dinner Theatre
2026 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4S 1Z9
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