Team

Kathleen Henry

Director

Kathleen Henry has many years of experience teaching children and adults of all ages in ballet and acting.

She has taught in California for San Jose Ballet, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, and Ballet Arts Centre. In Winnipeg for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Contemporary Dancers Canada and Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Her directing credits are extensive and have mainly focused on children's theatre and dance. She has directed and choreographed theatre productions and ballets in California at the Henry Mello Performing Arts Centre, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, and San Jose Performing Arts Centre. Kathleen also worked as dance teacher for Balmoral Hall School. Kathleen was performance director for a children's television show on Discovery Channel. She has written and directed in film. Kathleen served as the artistic director for Santa Cruz Performing Arts Alliance in California, working with Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Kathleen studied her dance training with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Contemporary Dancers, York University, and with Kristine Elliot (Former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre). Kathleen also holds a degree in Theatre and Film from the University of Winnipeg.

Maggie Dalke

Musical Director

Maggie has been immersed in the world of theatre since she was a small child, cultivating a deep passion for performing and the performing arts. After earning a performing arts scholarship for the University of Winnipeg, she went on to graduate from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

In 2015, Maggie began her journey with All About as an Assistant Musical Director for the productions of Into the Woods Jr. (2016) and Alice in Wonderland (2017). Her expertise as an instructor flourished when she led the Broadway Voice Competition class to claim gold at the Winnipeg Dance Festival in 2018. Since then, Maggie has served as Musical Director for several productions, including Les Misérables Jr. (2018), Newsies (2019), You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (2019), and Into the Woods (2021).

Most recently, Maggie has been the Musical Director for Finding Nemo Jr. and contributed to Mean Girls: The Musical for the 2024 season. She continues to foster her passion for theatre by guiding young and adult performers alike, all while performing with All About Theatre's Adult Company.

Maggie is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of performers, sharing her extensive experience, and nurturing their talent in both musical theatre and stage performance.

Katie Skwarchuk

Ballet/ Musical Theatre

Katie has been involved in music and dance since the age of 3. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Music at the University of Manitoba, specializing in both education and performance.

Katie grew up studying ballet and Ukrainian folk dance at Rusalka UNF, and has been a member of the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble since 2021. She has explored many dance styles, including jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, and lyrical under the tutelage of Kathleen Henry at All About Theatre and her teachers at Karen Luba School of Dance. You can spot Katie dancing in many performance opportunities throughout the year, such as the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Folklorama, and the All About Theatre company productions.

Katie has completed her Level 1 Orff certification, an internationally recognized approach to teaching music and movement. Katie has been a part of the teaching faculty at Rusalka UNF and All About Theatre since 2020. She is looking forward to meeting all of her students and for another exciting year of exploration and learning.

Andrew Doerksen

Musical Director

From a young age Andrew has loved the stage. He has a passion for learning and is always looking for opportunities to grow as a performer. In high school he took part in school musicals and drama clubs and toured with his choir across western Canada and to Chicago. Andrew rediscovered his love for theatre in college and went on to complete a practicum with Candlewick Productions in Morden. He has continued to perform in plays, musicals, and dinner theatres.  Recently, Andrew joined All About Theatre for their 2023 Winnipeg Fringe production.

Rebecca Driedger

Six Musical Director

Rebecca is a theatre creator based in Winnipeg, MB that has been performing for as long as she could walk and talk. Originally from Brandon, Rebecca has performed in several community theatre productions as well as in Neelin High School’s major productions. Some stand out roles for her have been playing Patrice, her first leading role from 13: The Musical and Lisa in Mamma Mia. She was even awarded a Performing Arts certificate when she graduated high school for the number of courses she took in band, choir, dance, drama and theatrical design. 

After high school, Rebecca attended Brandon University to pursue a Bachelor of Creative Arts, allowing her to obtain a dual major in Drama and Visual Art and a double minor in Music (voice) and Psychology. During her university education, Rebecca received several awards and trophies for her musical theatre performances at the Brandon Festival of the Arts. Following her graduation in 2019, Rebecca performed as the Manitoba representative for Musical Theatre at the National Music Festival that took place in Saskatoon. 

Since moving to Winnipeg, Rebecca obtained a diploma in Creative Communications and then started her position as the Venue Technician & Media Coordinator for The Gargoyle Theatre. She’s a freelance photographer, videographer, podcast producer and graphic designer when she isn’t performing or creating. She has continued to sing as an alto in the NUOVOCE Chamber Choir while she pursues playwriting, directing and designing for the theatre. 

Salina Lupu

Assitant Youth Musical Director

Salina is excited to join the teaching team at All About Theatre, a place she has called home since 2015. Over the years, she has grown as both a performer and a director, most recently serving as the Musical Director for Into The Woods Jr. at École River Heights School. Salina’s passion for the stage shines through in her notable performances, which include playing Donkey in Shrek, Crutchie in Newsies, and Lefou in Beauty and the Beast.

Her love for theatre extends beyond performing, and she is eager to continue learning and growing in her craft. In the upcoming 2024/2025 season, Salina will be stepping into the role of Assistant Director for SpongeBob the Musical at ABT. She is thrilled to collaborate with the team, sharing her enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication with students and fellow artists alike. Salina looks forward to inspiring others while continuing her journey in theatre.