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
- 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
Commercials
2000, Metrin Skincare, spokesperson
- 1999, Kokanee, TV commercial actor
- 1999, Toyota, TV commercial actor
- 1999, Disney World, ride actor
