Atomic Vaudeville creates and performs on the traditional unceded land of the Lekwungen people of the Songhees and Kosapsum Nations.
As a theatre company, we understand that merely acknowledging the land can feel performative if we don’t also actively work to dismantle the interlocking systems of capitalism, colonialism, white supremacy and hetero patriarchy. We hope that in our 90+ episodes, we have given you pause to think about how you can start to dismantle these systems within yourself and your community.
In the words of Fanny Lou Hammer, “Nobody is free until everybody is free”.
HOT HORSE DIRTY SNAKE
Main Arc Written & Directed by Britt Small
Additional Direction by Kathleen Greenfield & Tony Adams
Additional Writing by Tony Adams, Andrew Bailey, Jamal Broadfoot, Mandy Bee, Regan Chevalier-Shortt, Morgan Cranny, Claire Diamant, August Elzinga, Kathleen Greenfield, Finn Kelly, Louie Lang Norman, Jack LeMaistre, Dimitriy Matiienko, Aaron Nickol, Paul Henry Oppers, Alex Taylor-McCallum, Eddi Wilson
Tony Adams, Andrew Bailey, Lola Ball, Jamal Broadfoot, Regan Chevalier-Shortt, Nic Clark, Morgan Cranny, Emily deKorte, Claire Diamant, August Elzinga, Kathleen Greenfield, Finn Kelly, Louie Lang Norman, Jack LeMaistre, Chelsea MacEwan, Dimitriy Matiienko, Aaron Nickol, Paul Henry Oppers, Danny Saretsky, Alex Taylor-McCallum, Eddi Wilson
ENSEMBLE
TONY ADAMS
Tony is a creator and performer.
They will be performing in Montreal, Winnipeg, and Edmonton this summer, so if you know people in those cities, please send them to Tony.
ANDREW BAILEY
Andrew Bailey is a Victoria-based writer, performer, and published author who has worked with Atomic Vaudeville, Blue Bridge Theatre, Phantom Signal, and many others.
Watch out for his new show “Bad Stoic”, coming soon.
LOLA BALL
Lola Ball might want you to believe otherwise, but she’s passionate about two things: Subway sandwiches (specifically the cold cut trio) and The Beastie Boys (ideally the album Paul’s Boutique).
In her free time she’s been known to get into staring contests with most of the animals at the Beacon Hill Petting Zoo, but recently had to file a restraining order against one of the alpacas there (you know the one).
Her favourite colour is turquoise.
@lolarainbows
JAMAL BROADFOOT
He strips under the name Jamz Spreadworthy, when he is rapping you can call him Jamz.
Clown and Hip-hop are his foundation to understanding stage presence, as well as life.
You can book him at RubyEntertainments.com.
More Jamal here—->@thejunglerumbler
REGAN CHEVALIER-SHORTT
As a kid Regan had a recurring dream character who had a big dumb square head with red hair. This schmo probably showed up in 20 dreams or more but was never met in real life. Does that fact have anything to do with Regan in this show? No, but they thought you should know.
NIC CLARK
…I shouldn’t get into it
MORGAN CRANNY
Morgan likes making people laugh whether it be improv, sketch, standup or even farts. He’s done many things for money and many things for free.
Morgan has been part of AV since 2006.
When not making people laugh, he makes science in the government.
CLAIRE DIAMANT
Claire is known as Southern Vancouver Island’s Joan Baez. Don’t fact check that. Everything she does, she does for her homosexual cat.
AUGUST ELZINGA
August was born after someone attempted to create diamonds from a 5-minute crafts tutorial. They were so pleased to have been left on AV’s door step as they’ll do anything for a pot of Ben Nye Clown White Lite.
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KATHLEEN GREENFIELD
Kathleen is the Co-Leader of AV and the Co-Artistic producer of SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles with Ingrid Hamster Hansen.
Thleener has been making new art in Victoria since 2005.
@thleenered
ROBIN HARWOOD
Robin is the stinkiest guy in the west. If you are ever walking down the street and smell a bad smell, you just missed him. The great universal truth is hidden in a bad smell.
JACK
Jack is so very grateful to have a platform for their strange intrusive thoughts.
Your discomfort is their joy.
FINN KELLY
Finn is a Victoria based actor and performer best known for his dazzling stage presence, foreboding green glow, wicked scowl, oozing pustules, fetid odour, pallid complexion, wilted demeanor, horrific howling, trail of slime, and entourage of the foul, loathsome, and scorned.
@finklyful
LOUIE LANG NORMAN
He’s not a girl, not yet a woman, but a secret third thing: a part-time female impersonator. Catch him performing around town as drag queen Ket Bush when he’s not being himself. Louie likes horses, making strange performances happen, and loving you.
CHELSEA MACEWAN
When not choreographing for Atomic Vaudeville, she can be found.
And she will be.
@chelseadmacewan
DIMITRIY MATIIENKO
Dimitriy is an improviser, actor and comedian.
He likes to philosophize, tell stories and dance.
He grew up in Ukraine, so his face is naturally emotionless.
AARON NICKOL
A proud Indigenous performer with roots in the Kwak’wala-speaking peoples of the ‘Namgis First Nation, Aaron brings his whole self to the stage. He is an active costume designer, storyteller, producer, and drag artist.
PAUL HENRY OPPERS
Believes in Life after Love. If you threw a party and invited everyone you know, you would see the biggest gift would be from he, and the card attached would say, Thank you for being a Friend.
xo PHO
DANNY SARETSKY
When not performing, you can find him eating cereal on his couch, walking to the grocery store, or returning to his apartment with a box of cereal.
MEGS SCHNEIDER
Megs is just happy to be here.
ALEX TAYLOR-MCCALLUM
Alex Taylor-McCallum is a Kwakwa̲ka̲’wakw & Nuu-Cha-Nulth creative-native artist of many mediums who was born and raised upon lək̓ʷəŋən Territory (A.K.A the City of Victoria).
He is a Hip-Hop lyricist and M.C who performs under the alias of PINDN and his favorite place to be is… In the woods.
@pin.dee.in
EDDI WILSON
A polyamorous experience without the pricetag – Eddi is a silly little guy and a fiery ball of feminine rage, and that is enough.
Choreography: Chelsea MacEwan
Additional Choreography: Britt Small, Eddi Wilson, Regan Chevalier-Shortt
Choral Arrangement & Direction: Danny Saretsky
In the Woods: Co-Composed by Brooke Maxwell & Alex Taylor-McCallum, Produced by Brooke Maxwell
Production Managers: Kathleen Greenfield & Britt Small
Stage Manager & Sound Board Operator: Megs Schneider
Lighting Design & Board Operator: Robin Wood
Sound Technician & Follow-Spot Operator: Jared Sundberg
Sound Design: Britt Small, Regan Chevalier-Shortt, Finn Kelly, Chelsea MacEwan, Aaron Nickol, Megs Schneider, Eddi Wilson, Jamal Broadfoot
Head Carpenter: Stan Lloyd
Set Build: Tony Adams, Jamal Broadfoot, Nick Greeno, Paul Henry Oppers, Maddy Kirstein, Regina Rios
Set Decoration: Victoria Film Props
Tree Costume: Holden McKechnie
PR: Lola Ball
Poster & Ensemble Portraits: Britt Small
Photography: Colin Smith
Videography: Lesley Marshall
GUEST ARTISTS
Jozy (Thursday March 12)
Jozy is a multi-disciplinary artist living on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, but was raised on the traditional territories of the K’omoks First Nation on Vancouver Island. Their music is a pop-rap dedication to their stories, it circles themes of relationships, love, gender, social justice, healing and trauma. Their influences include Emily King, HAIM, Chaka Khan, Ashnikko, Missy Elliot, Peaches, TLC, Nelly Furtado, and so many more.
Jozy has been performing their music with a live band since 2015, and has been releasing music since 2017 with their first self titled studio album “Jozy”. Since 2017 Jozy has released two more full length albums, (“Ladystough” and “The Next Phase”) a handful of singles, and a few EPs. As well as featuring on many collaboration tracks with other artists.
A song from their first album, “To Let Go”, was selected for placement in a feature film in 2019, “Five Feet Apart” produced by CBS Films. They attended Nimbus School of the Recording Arts and media straight out of high-school with the intention of furthering their ability to document and create their own music.
Their live performance highlights include performing at Basscoast in 2017, and many other festivals including Cumberland Wild, Koksilah Music Festival, Arts Wells, South Country Fair, and Atmosphere Gathering. In 2019 they opened for Snotty Nose Rez Kids at the Waverley Hotel and Pub. In 2023 they performed at the Fox Cabaret, Tyrant Studios, Birdhouse Studios, Woodstove Music Festival, and the Cumberland Village Square Summer Concert series.
They are currently writing a grant to fund the recording of their next project, as well as booking gigs with their band, and writing new music regularly.
Kai Rae Khushi (Friday March 13)
Step into the mesmerizing universe of Kai Rae Khushi, a boundary-breaking artist who fuses cultural roots with electrifying storytelling. Her performances weave semi-classical Indian dance with vibrant, unapologetic self-expression. Every move pulses with energy, celebrating the beauty of freedom and the power of embracing your true self.
Prepare to be captivated by Kai Rae Khushi, where each performance is not just a show but an unforgettable journey.
The DeviANTS (October 30)
The DeviANTS are a performance group who gather under the auspices of Delusional
Theatre Society. The group presented THE GREAT BIG SHOW, with a run at the
McPherson Theatre in 2018 and have been performing together ever since.
With the support of mentors Wes Borg and Kathryn Popham, the DeviANTS are gearing
up to create a new theatrical presentation in 2026. Auditions are coming up for the
neurodiverse community to be a part of the creation and performance of the new show,
tentatively titled TOO FUNNY TO REMEMBER. Meanwhile, this neurodiverse group
meets weekly to write songs, devise sketches and eat a lot of snacks.
Thank you to Stuart Brown, Mike Ford & the Belfry, Urban Rebar, Ashtangta Yoga, Varsha, Sarah Murphy, Tig
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