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Mat has been living and working in Edmonton as a professional actor for the best part of two decades. He's spent time on many stages around Edmonton and throughout Canada. He spent a good deal of time at the Varscona theatre working in many productions there (most recently in last summer's THE ODD COUPLE).  In recent years he has partially stepped back from theatre to focus on raising his three daughters, but is thrilled to have the chance to spend some time with the wonderful people at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre.  

Jamie Cavanagh is thrilled to be making his Mayfield Dinner Theatre debut. Originally from Edmonton and now based in Toronto, Jamie is an actor, improviser, and theatre creator whose work spans stage and screen. Recent film and television credits include BOSTON BLUE, THE VAMPIRE LESTAT, and MURDOCH MYSTERIES. Selected theatre credits include PETER PAN GOES WRONG, VENUS IN FUR, and ROMEO AND JULIET at the Citadel Theatre, as well as MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Crow's Theatre, along with work at Theatre Network, Shadow Theatre, Rapid Fire Theatre, Die-Nasty, and Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Jamie is currently the Artistic Director of Knifefight Theatre in Toronto and helps manage The Assembly Theatre in Parkdale. Follow Jamie on Instagram @thejamiecav.

Kristi was last at the Mayfield in 2011 with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and in 2009 with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Other acting credits include SNOW WHYTE (Spotlight Cabaret); THE INVISIBLE (Catalyst Theatre); MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (Bard on the Beach); CANDIDE (Edmonton Opera); THE BEAR & THE PROPOSAL (Caravan Farm Theatre); BEAUTIFUL SCARS (Theatre Aquarius); DEAR RITA (The Confed Centre); SWEENEY TODD (Plain Jane Theatre Company); JONI MITCHELL’S SONGS OF A PRAIRIE GIRL (Theatre Network/Wild Side Productions); SOUND OF MUSIC, THE SILVER ARROW, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (Citadel Theatre); COMEDY OF ERRORS, HAMLET, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, KING LEAR, ROMEO AND JULIET and LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST (Freewill Players); A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, 10 OUT OF 12, and PASSION PLAY (Wild Side Productions).

Paul-Ford Manguelle is a dynamic Canadian actor of Cameroonian heritage whose commanding presence and emotional depth continue to distinguish him across stage and screen. Fluent in both French and English, he brings a rare blend of cultural richness, vulnerability, intensity and humour to every performance. Audiences have seen him in acclaimed productions at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, including A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, LITTLE WOMEN, and THE THREE MUSKETEERS. His growing screen career includes appearances in TWENTY SOMETHING and the short film PERFECTION, with an exciting new chapter ahead as he takes on a role in the highly anticipated upcoming MGM+ Prime video television adaptation of CARRIE. Driven by a passion for storytelling that transcends borders and generations, Paul-Ford continues to emerge as a bold and compelling voice in a new era of Canadian and American performance. Grateful for the unwavering support of his family, he carries their love with him into every role and every stage of his artistry.

Jenny is delighted to be making her debut at the Mayfield! Some favourite credits include: AS YOU LIKE IT (Citadel Theatre/Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre/Theatre Calgary/Grand Theatre); THE FIANCEÉ (Citadel Theatre); ROB AND CHRIS (BOBBY + TINA) - A NEW MUSICAL, A NEW BRAIN (Plain Jane Theatre); THE ODD COUPLE, THE EXQUISITE HOUR, FEVER LAND, PITH and MARVELOUS PILGRIMS (Teatro Live!); MARY POPPINS (Globe Theatre); OUTSIDE MULLINGAR (Shadow Theatre); AIRSWIMMING (Praise Doris Productions), THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, HAMLET (Free Will Players); YOU ARE HAPPY, THE CABIN ON BALD DUNE (Blarney Productions/Dogheart Theatre) and LEGOLAND, BRIGHT LIGHTS (Blarney Productions). Jenny received a Sterling Award for her performance in YOU ARE HAPPY and Sterling nominations for her work in PITH, MARVELOUS PILGRIMS and AIRSWIMMING.