A Midsummer Night's Dream
2025 Shakespeare Canada School Tour Cast
Stephanie Murphy
Titania / Helena / Snug / Theseus
Assistant Stage Manager
Stephanie is a graduate of John Abbott College’s Professional Theatre Program. This will be her eleventh production with Shakespeare Canada. Some of her previous credits with the company include Trinculo, Viola, Lady Macbeth, all three witches, Helena, Snug, Luciana, Prospero, Lady Capulet and the Nurse. She’s excited to start working on a new tour, and to continue sharing her love of theatre, and Shakespeare with students of all ages!
Samantha Cicchino
Hermia / Snout / Peaseblossom
Samantha is a recent graduate of the Professional Theatre Acting Program at John Abbott College who recently discovered her passion for Shakespeare. She has been in numerous Shakespeare shows including “Twelfth Night” where she had the best time playing Viola!
Samantha fell in love with musical theatre at a young age and has been training in that field ever since she was 12 years old. She is now a singer, actress and dancer, who recently produced, choreographed and performed in “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” put on by her theatre company Orion's Belt Productions.
Samantha is now beyond excited to once again perform Shakespeare and share her passion with others!
Samantha fell in love with musical theatre at a young age and has been training in that field ever since she was 12 years old. She is now a singer, actress and dancer, who recently produced, choreographed and performed in “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” put on by her theatre company Orion's Belt Productions.
Samantha is now beyond excited to once again perform Shakespeare and share her passion with others!
Marc-Andre Dagenais
Demetrius / Quince / Cobweb
This is Marc's 9th tour with Shakespeare Canada and his third time tackling a Midsummer night's dream.
Previous roles with the company include, Tybalt, Demetrius, Alonzo, Malcolm, Flute, to name a few.
After having done 2 tragedies back to back Marc is excited to get back to comedies with one of his favorite Shakespeare plays, and looks forward to sharing the bard's work with students all across Canada
Previous roles with the company include, Tybalt, Demetrius, Alonzo, Malcolm, Flute, to name a few.
After having done 2 tragedies back to back Marc is excited to get back to comedies with one of his favorite Shakespeare plays, and looks forward to sharing the bard's work with students all across Canada
Leo Filion
Oberon / Bottom / Egeus
Born and raised in a small town in Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Leo moved to Montreal in 2019 to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. After a rough two years of learning theatre during the pandemic, Leo got accepted into the Dawson College Professional Theatre department from which he graduated in May 2024.
Shakespeare Canada is giving an opportunity to a young new actor who is honoured and enthusiastic to make his debut on the professional scene with the company.
Shakespeare Canada is giving an opportunity to a young new actor who is honoured and enthusiastic to make his debut on the professional scene with the company.
Patrick Martel-Eastmond
Lysander / Francis Flute
Patrick fell in love with theatre during high school, where he made a memorable debut as the title character in Don Juan. This formative experience ignited a passion that led him to pursue a professional theatre education at John Abbott College. There, Patrick honed his craft through performances in The Crucible, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Heathers: The Musical, among others.
With a rich background in both classical and contemporary works, Patrick is now eagerly anticipating his upcoming tour with Shakespeare Canada. He looks forward to bringing the Bard’s timeless works to young audiences, sharing the magic and relevance of Shakespeare’s stories with the next generation.
With a rich background in both classical and contemporary works, Patrick is now eagerly anticipating his upcoming tour with Shakespeare Canada. He looks forward to bringing the Bard’s timeless works to young audiences, sharing the magic and relevance of Shakespeare’s stories with the next generation.
Sammuel Martin
Lysander / Francis Flute
Sammuel has always been passionate about the arts. He first discovered his love for Shakespeare’s works during his time in Dawson College’s Professional Theatre program. He recently decided to get back into acting after a short hiatus and was lucky to find a place within Shakespeare Canada’s wonderful team!
In the meantime, his love for the performing arts never stopped growing. He worked several positions in which he could showcase his interests, such as game master in escape rooms, where he frequently embodied different characters. He is thrilled to be a part of this year’s school tour, and to make a debut in his first professional production. Past roles as a student include Ed in Fourteen Hundred Thousand, Jedadiah Schultz in Laramie Project, and Jason Wilette in Rabbit Hole.
In the meantime, his love for the performing arts never stopped growing. He worked several positions in which he could showcase his interests, such as game master in escape rooms, where he frequently embodied different characters. He is thrilled to be a part of this year’s school tour, and to make a debut in his first professional production. Past roles as a student include Ed in Fourteen Hundred Thousand, Jedadiah Schultz in Laramie Project, and Jason Wilette in Rabbit Hole.
Amanda Gabriela
Puck
Amanda Gabriela is an actor who started her career at Teatro Oficina, one of Brazil's most renowned theater companies known for its innovative and boundary-pushing productions. In São Paulo, she also contributed to film productions as an actor, producer, and costume designer.
Now, she is bringing her talent to Canada, joining Shakespeare Canada for her first season, where she is thrilled to continue to explore new roles and challenge herself.
Now, she is bringing her talent to Canada, joining Shakespeare Canada for her first season, where she is thrilled to continue to explore new roles and challenge herself.
Daniel Wan
Oberon / Bottom / Egeus
Daniel Wan is an Asian/Italian actor who is based in Montreal, Quebec. Ever since he was young, Daniel was always in love with the art of acting. Performing in his first theatre play at the age of 8, he realized that being able to step into someone else’s identity and showcase to the community different stories that other people in the world live, is something that brings him amusement and drive.
Graduating from The Dawson Theatre program (DOME), Daniel is excited to be working with the Shakespeare Canada Theatre company and to start his journey of acting and playwriting to give voice to his Asian/Italian heritage while also giving the community entertaining and creative storytelling.
Graduating from The Dawson Theatre program (DOME), Daniel is excited to be working with the Shakespeare Canada Theatre company and to start his journey of acting and playwriting to give voice to his Asian/Italian heritage while also giving the community entertaining and creative storytelling.