Ricardo Alvarado (he/they)

Ricardo learned at a young age that expressing themselves through sport was not an option; thus they took to exploring various other mediums to find a sufficient outlet. They grew up painting on their father's knee and began to look at the world with a sense of wonder and enthusiasm that most ppl seemed to leave behind as they got older. They studied at the U of S Drama Dept, are a proud member of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, and are happy to be a part of Saskatoon’s vibrant theatre scene. They have worked with most of the theatre companies in Saskatoon, whether on stage or behind the scenes.. including Persephone Theatre, SUM Theatre, Shakespeare on the Sk, Live Five, La Troupe du Jour, Greystone Theatre, Saskatoon Summer Players, and Saskatoon Opera.

Over the years, Ricardo found themselves consistently being cast as "the drag queen", which led them to develop their alter ego, Puffy von Pop-n-Fresh, who has held the titles of Miss Gay Saskatoon (twice), Miss Prairie Pride Diva, and Entertainer of the Year for Regina and all of Saskatchewan. Recently they had the privilege of being the instructor and mentor for “Drag CAMP!” at Persephone Theatre, which gave a group of teens the opportunity to not only create a drag persona but to learn all the tricks of the trade, ending with a heartwarming performance for friends and family. Ricardo still picks up the paintbrush in their spare time and has been an avid member of Artists Against Hunger for over 20 years. 

SELECT CREDITS: Iago Speaks (Stage Manager, Shakespeare on the SK) / The Revolutionists, The Mountaintop, It’s a Wonderful Life (A live radio play), Cottagers & Indians (Stage Manager, Persephone Theatre) / [Title of Show], Little Shop of Horrors, Avenue Q, The Rocky Horror Show, The Last 5 Years (Director, Ppl r Ppl Productions) / Wâhkôhtowin, The Other Side of the River, Turn Turn Turn, The Young Ones (Resident Production Stage Manager, SUM Theatre) / Reasonable Doubt, W.R.O.L (Without Rule of Law) (ASM, Persephone Theatre) / Annie, Cabaret, I Love You Because (Director, Saskatoon Summer Players), . UP NEXT: Hand to God (Director & Puppet Designer, Ppl r Ppl Productions) / The Fiancée, The Herd (SM, Persephone Theatre) / The Birds & The Bees (SM, Persephone Theatre and Globe Theatre Regina).

Ricardo has found not only a partner but a friend, in Kelsey Stone. She continues to inspire him and make him a stronger artist with every show they bring to life. They would like to thank their parents for always believing in them, and for providing such a chaotic atmosphere from which to discover a sense of self. 

Merde. 

Kelsey Stone (she/her)

Trained at La Danse in Saskatoon, Kelsey has participated in many exams, competed and adjudicated at different festivals across Canada and performed in musicals around the country. She is currently the Musical Theatre, Lyrical and Senior Jazz instructor at La Danse and has received many awards for her groups and solos. 

Choreo/Performance credits: Footloose (BNTC)  Annie (BNTC, SSP), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fireside), Aida (Fireside), Fireside Christmas Memories, Beauty and the Beast (Fireside), Oliver! (Fireside), Les Miserables (Fireside), Jesus Christ Superstar (Fireside), The Wizard of OZ (Fireside), The Hunchback of Notre Dam (Fireside), Evita (Fireside). Performance credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator, SSP), RENT (Maureen, SSP), Cabaret (Sally, SSP), Beauty and the Beast (Belle, BNTC), Footloose (Rusty, BNTC), Annie (Grace, BNTC)

Kelsey was founder and artistic director of Inspired Dance Company which enjoyed two sucessful seasons under her direction. Through contemporary dance, the company was able to tell stories through movement and toured to high schools and theatres around Saskatchwan.

Kelsey co-founded the award winning theatre company Ppl r Ppl Productions and credits include: The Last Five Years (Cathy), The Rocky Horror Show (Choreographer), Avenue Q (Kate Monster, Choreographer) and Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey, Choreographer), [title of show] (Heidi, Choreographer), Hand to God (sound/light design, stage manager).

Kelsey is determined to grow and foster the love for dance and musical theatre in Saskatchewan and especially help young people gain confidence through the arts.