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Josue Lara

Josue Martinez Lara

Originally from El Salvador, and as part of a musical family, Josue performed alongside his dad and sister and trained in voice since the age of 6. In Canada he trained in voice performance as a tenor at the Royal Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Regina. He has performed with companies such as Opera Saskatchewan, Regina Lyric Light Opera, and in many classic and new musical theatre productions all over Canada. For the last 8 years Josue has been teaching full time in the Lower Mainland and has had the great opportunity to work as a performance consultant with “Brisas de Titicaca” Dance Company and the National Children’s Choir in Lima, Peru. Most recently assessed the teaching staff and worked as a vocal coach with some of the principal vocalist and scholarship students at Opera El Salvador.

Angelo Moroni

Angelo Moroni

Performer/Creator/Actor: solo performances, SITE Theatre
Social theatre facilitator for children, teenagers, adults and for the visually impaired.
Musician, Composer, Performance Artist & Actor
Assistant Supervisor for Dunbar Kids Club OSC | Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Art Starts – Artist in the Classroom educator 2015 – present
Summer Camp Counsellor-Theatre Assistant/Facilitator | RMCS | Richmond July 2014
Acting Teacher for Kids and Teens | Kids Zone | Vancouver School Board Sept. 2013– May 2014
Popular/Social Theatre Facilitator | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Present
Social Theatre Instructor for Theatre Terrific March- May 2012
Assistant Childcare Supervisor | Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (NH) 2012- Present

Maritama Carlson is a local Vancouver actress born and raised into a family of performers. She taught dance and musical theatre at her grandmother’s dance school. She has been involved in the entertainment world for many years dancing, singing, modelling and also acting in various film and tv roles such as: “Outer Limits”, “Beggars and Choosers” and a lead role in the feature film “Carmilla”. She is co-creator for “So Called Friends” a short film inspired upon real life events. As an experienced teacher, Maritama has worked with local youth, with her resume including teaching at Stevestons’ Arts Connection.

A working actor for over 10 years:

Film and Television

2009, Director, actor and producer of film short, So Called Friends
2004, Principal, “Tyrell’s”, film Human Nature, Producer Vince D’Amato
2004, Principal, “Carmilla”, film Vampires vs. Zombies, Producer Vince D’Amato
2000, Principal, “Waitress #1, TV series The Naked Truth, “Beggars and Choosers”, Producer Richard J. Lewis
2000, Lead, “Hostess Jamie”, docu-drama film Tokyo Girls, Producer Penelope Buitenhuis
2000, Lead, “Dax”, internet series Daxula, Producer Penny Green
2000, Actor ,“Bionic Girlfriend”, film The Sixth Day, Producer Roger Spottiswood
1999, Principal, “Alien Woman Flashback”, TV series, The Outer Limits, Producer Neil Fearnley
1996, Principal, “Purple Crystal Woman”, film Listen, Producer Gavin Wilding
1991, Principal, “Agency Secretary”, TV series Fishing for John, Producer John Luri
1982, Principal, “Dorm Girl”, film The Dorm, Producers Stephen Carpenter and Jeffrey Obrow