Almost Blue

	Rick Bel as Phil Rick Bel is pleased to be given the chance to work with a new and exciting company. After seeing " ‘night, Mother", he was sold on Altera Vitae - a company who touches real life issues and helps give back to the community. Selected credits include: Henry V October 1970, Gayanashagowa and Au Dela de la Ville with Gravy Bath; Glengarry Glen Ross with Purple 9; Surviving Wor(l)ds and Voices with Step Dans Fuego and Fallen Angel Productions' A Lie of the Mind and Heaven.
	Anisa Cameron as Liz Anisa is thrilled to be working with Altera Vitae and the inspiring cast of Almost Blue. She studied acting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and received her BFA in Theatre and Development from Concordia University. Anisa has worked as an actor, dancer, choreographer and director in both Canada and the United States. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and Carolyn for giving her this opportunity. Thank you for coming out to support The Arts in Canada and NEO-DEP, a fledgling program with a worthy goal.
	Patrick Goddad as Blue Patrick Goddard has graced the MainLine stage as Tesman in Hedda Gabler, Adam and Silvius in As You Like It, Sebastian Loré and Oatsie Carewe in Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, and Lorenzo and Pax in Johnny Canuck and the Last Burlesque. In January, he'll be in The Real Inspector Hound. Patrick has a B.F.A. from Concordia University, studied with the One Yellow Rabbit ensemble in Calgary, and was totally horrible (top level) with Philippe Gaulier in Paris. Patrick sunlights as the General Manager of MainLine Theatre and the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival: your Fringe application is due December 1st.
	Vance De Waele as Steve A graduate from Concordia’s Theatre Performance program, Vance is excited to take on this thrilling role. His other recent productions include Saving Céline (C’est Cheese Productions), Quills, A Lie of the Mind ( both from Fallen Angel Productions), I See London, I See France (CETM) and Transhumain (Doc. Theatre). Vance would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support throughout the years.
	Carolyn Fe, Director & Artistic Director of Altera Vitae This is Carolyn’s directorial debut and 2nd production under the Altera Vitae Productions banner. As an actress, you may have seen her as the Mothers in Teesri Duniya Theatre’s Miss Orient(ed), Justine and Victor’s Mother in Fallen Angel Productions’ Monster and Berthe in MainLine’s staging of Hedda Gabler). As a singer, she co-founded the local band DD Swank and is also a solo blues/jazz singer with an album on the way. Carolyn likes to stay focused by keeping things moving, paying it forward and being grateful for the strength, tolerance and perseverance to take on interesting opportunities that come her way.
	Mindy Sirois, Stage Manager This is Mindy’s second time stage managing for Altera Vitae and is very pleased to be back. Mindy is a graduate of the John Abbott College Professional Theatre Program. Past theatre credits include: Stage Manager for ‘Let Me Go’ by Noah’s Ark Production, Sound designer for Persephone Productions’ ‘Spring Awakening’, member of the Montreal’s Just For Laughs and of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival technical crew. She has worked for Tangente – Lieu de diffusion en danse contemporaine. Mindy was also the Stage Manager and head technician for the Just for Laughs "Best Montreal Fringe Festival Comedy" award winners ‘Boy Groove.’
	Vladimir Cara, Technical Director & Fight Choreographer Vladimir believes that one is as free as his mind lets him be. He doesn’t like to say, “I can’t” because he believes that anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it. Guided by this motto, he was part of several productions this past year: A dancer in the contemporary piece Keeping Your Eyes Gently Closed, Studio 303, a fight choreographer for Jehanne of the Witches, production assistant and prop designer for Quills, assistant stage manager and production assistant on Hedda Gabler, and choreographer for The Elusive. Vladimir would like to thank Altera Vitae for the opportunity to work once again with its wonderful crew (the first was Night Mother). Enjoy the show!
	Dan Legault, Sound Designer & Musician Dan has been in the music industry way before the internet was a viable medium for musicians. He has worked for R.I.O. which was owned by Bob “Rags” Ramaglia (manager for Corey Hart, April Wine). As a musician, his live experience with various bands has him performing on TV, music videos, opening for major recording artists as well as headlining festivals in front of 30,000 people and a tour of Africa. Owning and operating a multimedia company, Dan has 2 full length albums completed that has gained attention from the industry. He is currently working on Carolyn Fe’s blues album and doing tracks for an upcoming release for Universal Music. Dan has teamed up with Altera Vitae Productions in recording voice demos for actors.

Naveen Uttamchandani, Assistant Sound Design & Musician

Naveen Uttamchandani is a singer and piano player who has entertained audiences as a performer all over the world. Naveen also owns his own production company "Apricot Productions" and has recorded and mixed albums for various Canadian recording artists such as "Voodoo Jazz" and "Tribal Groove". In his spare time, he teaches piano to the next generation of musical virtuosos.

Yves Jacquier, Musician

A French import, Yves is a mix between the old and new world; European words on American music, classical notes on a modern tone. Co founder and composer for local band DD Swank his cumulated experience gave him the opportunity to collaborate on many musical projects for TV and theater (“Conte Africain”, “Mae Day” and most recently Altera Vitae Productions’ ‘Night Mother. Yves is currently working on a new album. (www.yvesjacquier.com)