our work
Starcatcher Productions is a non-profit community theatre company aimed at promoting English dramatic arts within the Kahnawá:ke, Chateauguay and Montréal communities. We ensure that our productions, volunteer work, and outreach events can be accessed by everyone regardless of artistic experience, training, or background.
The cast of Curtains (2023).
our mandate
Our objective is to build and present accessible and collaborative artistic works with members across communities and cultures by exploring the virtues, connections, and spirit of the performing arts.
Urinetown: the Musical (2022) rehearsal.
our vision
We are committed to inspire a new generation of artists who will take the virtues of performing arts and apply them to everyday life. We believe live theatre develops artistic awareness and exchange, learning and social skills, and a sense of respect for oneself, the environment, and others.
Into the Woods (2024) first read-through with cast & crew.
our values
Working with Starcatcher Productions means being a part of a collaborative atmosphere. We foster high degrees of trust, honesty, patience, communication, and acceptance to fulfill our mandate to make performing arts accessible for all.
we value...
Curtains (2023) rehearsal.
We strive to be sincere, respectful and playful in our relationships and working environments.
RESPECT
APPRECIATION
We like to encourage, support and empower our friends in all endeavors.
ideas
We are eager to share, explore and stimulate new ideas with the others around us.
We strive to be helpful colleagues and good people within our field and in our communities beyond.
responsibility
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is filled with passionate, hard-working and theatre-loving artists from our communities.
= Favorite Musical
Kirk Elsmore
President / Artistic Director
Kirk is a full-time elementary music teacher and an award winning director and musical director. In 2018 he established Starcatcher Productions out of his love for musical theatre, which sparked when he was casted in a community theatre production of Les Misérables in 2013.
Into the Woods
Dennen Phillips
Vice President
Dennen began performing in theatre in his mid 20's. In 2018 he began to establish Starcatcher Productions to pursue his passion for the theatre! Currently, he works in Kahnawà:ke with Turtle Island Theatre as a youth program animator.
Les Misérables
Ainsley Tsokwenion
Executive Administrator
Ainsley has been doing musical theatre in Kahnawà:ke & in Tiohtià:ke for over 15 years. Her greatest hope in joining Starcatcher's Board of Directors is to be able to give a voice to those who feel like they haven't been heard and create a safe space where everyone can feel confident to be their truest selves.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Brandi Jacobs
Treasurer
Brandi wears many hats as a parent, actor, and radio host. For her day job, she pulls double duty as Production Assistant & Administrative Assistant at CKRK K103.7FM Mohawk Radio. Her evenings are either spent with her 6 year old daughter, or at rehearsals for upcoming shows. She shows just as much pride in her work as Treasurer. She’s worked with Starcatcher since 2022 as a performer, and this is her second year as a member of their Board.
The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
Gio
Associate Artist
Gio is a theatre-maker, storyteller, writer and dedicated friend. He is a graduate of JAC’s Professional Theatre Acting Program and holds a BFA in Performance Creation from Concordia University. He carries a childhood fascination for stories and the way we tell them in all of his work, including Assistant Producing the 2024 Montréal Fringe Festival and bringing his wonder for theatre to children on the 24/25 Geordie Theatre Company's 2Play Tour. He is thrilled for any opportunity he gets to say "Yes" to a crazy idea.
Ride the Cyclone