By John Murrell • Directed by Yo Mustafa
Cast
Luis Arrojo
Timmie
Luis is excited to work with WEST for the first time, and to get the closest to being in a Hallmark script! Recent credits include Mr. Smith (The Fortune Teller), Narrator (The Poppy Whorer Picture Show), Jafar (The Descendants), Reggie (First Date: The Musical) and many Hamilton Fringe Shows not only as an actor, but writer, director, producer, and stage manager. Luis is especially proud of his Fringe Show Another Birthday At the Buffet as it was a production of his theatre company Mixed Theatre Hamilton which aims to do shows showcasing BIPOC artists in Hamilton. Luis hopes you enjoy the show and to have the best holidays this year!
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Nectaria Bogdanis
Nan
Nectaria is thrilled to return to WEST to reprise the role of Nan and would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Favourite roles include Becca (Rabbit Hole), Maureen (The Beauty Queen of Leenane), Amanda (Private Lives), Catherine (The Heiress), Suzy (Strictly Murder), and Truvy (Steel Magnolias) which earned her an ACT-CO nomination for Outstanding Performance. Nectaria is an entrepreneur in Oakville, building her business, Soapfistication, and wants to take this opportunity to remind everyone to support their local small businesses. Nectaria sends her love and thanks to Peter, who didn’t really know how often he’d be home alone with Albie while Nectaria goes to rehearsal.
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Maureen Dwyer
Miss Packer
Moe Dwyer is excited to be appearing as Miss Packer, the eternal school marm. Other West End shows include Trojan Women and Waiting for the Parade. It is always a gift to work with Yo Mustafa, and such a beautiful cast!! Happy Holidays one and all.
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Gabriela Hurd
Miriam
Gabriela is thrilled to be part of Home for Christmas. She has worked with WEST on other productions including Our Town and Talking With.... She thanks her family and friends for their support and Yo for the opportunity to be part of such a special show. Enjoy!
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Kelly Kimpton
Gertrude
Kelly is delighted to return to WEST, reunited with Yo and the wonderfully talented friends she first met while playing Sonia in Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike and Hecuba in Trojan Women. She is equally excited to join the cast of God of Carnage this coming spring. Home for Christmas carries a message that feels especially meaningful to her this year, and she feels truly blessed for her supportive family.
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Bev Mattson
Ellen
Bev Is excited to be in this production of Home for Christmas and on stage with so many amazing fellow actors. Many thanks to our production team, without their time and commitment we would not have a show, so kudos to all our behind-the-scenes crew. Special thanks to our director Yo Mustafa. So, relax and enjoy the show.
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West Plains United Church
December 4-6, 2025 at 7:30 pm
December 6-7, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Rod McTaggart
Mr. Clayton
Rod is delighted to reprise this role again with this cast and under Yo's direction.
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Brian Melanson
Jim
Brian is honoured to be back for this remount of Home for Christmas, playing the role of Jim. Brian has been involved with community theatre in the GTA for over 30 years, most recently playing Juror #10 in 12 Angry Men and the frustrated Vanya for WEST’s production of Vanya, Sonya, Masha & Spike. Past favourite performances include Mortimer in Arsenic and Old Lace for Dundas Little Theatre, Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Moises in The Laramie Project, and Marc in Art (all with WEST).
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Braden Worton
Jack
Braden is excited to be back with WEST doing Home for Christmas a third time. He has also done multiple productions throughout the GTA and Hamilton. Big thanks to Yo, Laura, his family, and the rest of his friends at WEST for their support.
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Carla Zabek
Jean
Carla is very happy to play Jean in this touching family Christmas play. Her Polish-Canadian heritage instilled in her the importance of family. Carla fondly remembers large extended, multi-general family gatherings at her parents' house to celebrate both traditional Polish Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Carla wishes everyone a festive holiday season full of peace, joy, and love.
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Bernard Applewhaite
Dr. Collins (Villager)
Bernard is pleased to be involved in his first Christmas show with West End Studio Theatre. He has been involved in various community theatre roles in the Oakville, Burlington, and Hamilton area for the past several years.
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Jessica Buckerfield
Sue Apple (Villager)
Jessica is excited to participate in her second WEST production, having previously been a member of the Chorus in Trojan Women. She is grateful to Yo for the opportunity, the cast and crew for their hard work, and her family and friends for their love and support. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season.
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Saghar Darabnia
Mrs. Dutton (Villager)
After stepping away from the performing arts for many years, Saghar proudly returned in January 2023 as a student of WEST. She is honoured to be part of Home for Christmas and deeply appreciative of Yo for his inspiring mentorship and exceptional direction. This production has been a meaningful and joy-filled experience.
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Camille Glover
Mrs. Collins (Villager)
Camille is delighted to make her stage debut with West End Studio Theatre. She has studied acting at WEST for several years and previously took local improv classes. Camille thanks director Yo Mustafa and her fellow actors for their ongoing support and inspiration."
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Jonah Hill
Villager
He may have a famous name but Jonah is excited to make his acting debut in Home For Christmas. He is grateful to the talented cast and everyone at WEST for welcoming him onto this production.
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Nick Mann
Sam Bailey (Villager)
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Lisa Monks
Villager
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Bruce Pringle
William Dutton (Villager)
Bruce was first on stage at the age of eight - now after twenty years in film he is delighted to be part of this talented ensemble on stage. A big thank you to Yo Mustafa for asking him to be a part of this production.
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Suzanne Tierney
Mrs. Bailey (Villager)
It's been a pleasure to be a part of Home for Christmas with this talented crew and cast. I've been a student of WEST for the past few years, and have also been in It's a Wonderful Life, the One Act Festival, and the two previous versions of Home for Christmas.
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Cynthia Ulba
Villager
Cynthia has appeared in numerous GTA productions and is pleased to be performing with WEST in this heartwarming holiday classic.