ONE COMPANY. MANY AGES. MANY TALENTS. ONE STAGE.
From the first rehearsal to the final curtain, this is everyone’s opportunity to be part of something bigger. Mountain Play Theatre Company provides opportunities for everyone in our community to experience theatre. From classes for children and youth, to adult improv nights, to community performances, we work with everyone from beginners to those with experience to make every star shine.
THIS IS MOUNTAIN PLAY THEATRE
MEET THE TEAM!
Experienced educators. Creative practitioners. Passionate performers.
Tara Whittick, Ellie Crabb and Leisa O’Sullivan bring more than 50 years of combined experience working with children, young people and adults through theatre, music, education and the performing arts. Together, they create a supportive environment where performers of all ages and abilities can explore their creativity, develop confidence and discover the joy of performing.
TARA WHITTICK
Theatre • Performance • Movement
Tara Whittick is an experienced educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience a degree in Theatre Arts and a degree in the Master of Teaching Program, both from the University of Calgary. Her teaching career has included working with children and young people from early childhood through age 18, as well as adults, in Western Canada and internationally.
Tara brings a strong background in theatre, music and creative education, with a particular passion for helping students develop confidence, self-expression and performance skills. She enjoys creating engaging, supportive environments where students can explore character, storytelling, movement and performance while learning to work together as an ensemble.
At Mountain Play, Tara leads students through theatre, acting, movement and basic choreography, helping them discover their own ways of contributing to a production.
ELLIE CRABB
Theatre • Applied Performance • Creative Learning
Ellie Crabb is a theatre practitioner and creative learning facilitator with a First Class BA (Hons) in Applied Theatre from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).
She has worked with people from ages 3–90 across Scotland, including youth theatre, community groups and adults with disabilities. Her professional experience includes working in the Creative Learning departments of the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh and Dundee Rep Theatre, as well as leading youth theatre programs and facilitating workshops for diverse communities.
Now based in Invermere, Ellie is passionate about making theatre accessible, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. At Mountain Play, she brings her experience in applied theatre, improvisation, ensemble work and creative learning to help students build confidence, explore their creativity and discover the joy of making theatre together.
LEISA O’SULLIVAN
Music • Voice • Instruments • Performance
Leisa O’Sullivan is an experienced music educator, musician and performer with more than 20 years of experience working with children and young people in the Columbia Valley.
She has taught music, dance and choir at J.A. Laird and Eileen Madson schools in Invermere and led the Silver Strings Ukulele Group for many years, helping young musicians develop their skills and confidence as performers.
Leisa is also an accomplished working musician and member of The O’Sullivans, who have performed extensively throughout the Columbia Valley. She has also performed with the family band Siofri and continues to offer private music lessons.
At Mountain Play, Leisa leads singing, voice, rhythm and introductory instrumental skills, bringing together her experience as an educator and performer to help students discover the joy of making and performing music.
