Bil Antoniou as Charles Chamberland
Bil Antoniou is an actor, playwright and podcaster. Theatre includes Spend Your Kids' Inheritance (Toronto Fringe 2019), A Christian Turn'd Turk (PLS), Hairspray (Curtain Call Theatre), Arcadia (Hart House). As writer: The Best Men, Operation Impervious, We Say Such Terrible Things, Heart of the Storm. Currently the co-host of the podcast Bad Gay Movies.
Bil Antoniou is an actor, playwright and podcaster. Theatre includes Spend Your Kids' Inheritance (Toronto Fringe 2019), A Christian Turn'd Turk (PLS), Hairspray (Curtain Call Theatre), Arcadia (Hart House). As writer: The Best Men, Operation Impervious, We Say Such Terrible Things, Heart of the Storm. Currently the co-host of the podcast Bad Gay Movies.
Rizwan Dar as Jean Boucher, Dr Hippolyte Rossignol, and Dr Henri Toussant
Rizwan (Riz) came to Toronto from his native Pakistan in 1997 and has been active exploring the arts scene since his arrival. He is an avid swing dancer, and his interest in singing, acting, and improv has led him to acting. He made his debut with 42nd street in 2022 with Etobicoke Musical Theatre. As a singer, he performs as a soloist and in choirs. Riz loves being part of the theatre community, socializing, volunteering and working together towards a common goal of bringing theatre to life. His two daughters, aged 18 and 6, ensure Riz has a full and challenging life.
Rizwan (Riz) came to Toronto from his native Pakistan in 1997 and has been active exploring the arts scene since his arrival. He is an avid swing dancer, and his interest in singing, acting, and improv has led him to acting. He made his debut with 42nd street in 2022 with Etobicoke Musical Theatre. As a singer, he performs as a soloist and in choirs. Riz loves being part of the theatre community, socializing, volunteering and working together towards a common goal of bringing theatre to life. His two daughters, aged 18 and 6, ensure Riz has a full and challenging life.
Diana Di Mauro as Mme Marie Pasteur
Diana Diana Di Mauro is a mezzosoprano from Toronto. She debuted in the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s, Le Nozze di Figaro, at Teatro Mancinelli in Orvieto, Italy, and has since performed the roles of L’Enfant in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortileges, in Mrs. Nolan in Menotti's The Medium, Lola in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, Clarina in Rossini's La Cambiale di Matrimonio, Zerlina, in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Serpina in Pergolesi’s, La Serva Padrona, Susanna in Mozart’s, Le Nozze di Figaro, and Mary Magdalene in Frisina’s, Emmanuel God with Us, in Toronto and New York. She recently had the pleasure of Musical Directing the full-length opera Conan and the Stone of Kelior by Kyle McDonald in Toronto.
Diana Diana Di Mauro is a mezzosoprano from Toronto. She debuted in the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s, Le Nozze di Figaro, at Teatro Mancinelli in Orvieto, Italy, and has since performed the roles of L’Enfant in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortileges, in Mrs. Nolan in Menotti's The Medium, Lola in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, Clarina in Rossini's La Cambiale di Matrimonio, Zerlina, in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Serpina in Pergolesi’s, La Serva Padrona, Susanna in Mozart’s, Le Nozze di Figaro, and Mary Magdalene in Frisina’s, Emmanuel God with Us, in Toronto and New York. She recently had the pleasure of Musical Directing the full-length opera Conan and the Stone of Kelior by Kyle McDonald in Toronto.
Austin Larusson as Prof Louis Pasteur
Austin most recently appeared in DON GIOVANNI as Masetto and TOSCA as the Sacristan. He
was pleased to return to the stage this past season as Shem and Patho in CONAN AND THE
STONE OF KELIOR with Mightier Productions, John Sorel in the THE CONSUL with Summer
Opera Lyric Theatre, covering Conte Di Luna in IL TROVATORE with Opera Sustenida,
Montschi in A WALTZ DREAM and Mars in ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD both with
Toronto Operetta Theatre, Fiorello in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA with the Mississauga
Symphony, and Priest/Armed man in DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE With Opera York.
Austin most recently appeared in DON GIOVANNI as Masetto and TOSCA as the Sacristan. He
was pleased to return to the stage this past season as Shem and Patho in CONAN AND THE
STONE OF KELIOR with Mightier Productions, John Sorel in the THE CONSUL with Summer
Opera Lyric Theatre, covering Conte Di Luna in IL TROVATORE with Opera Sustenida,
Montschi in A WALTZ DREAM and Mars in ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD both with
Toronto Operetta Theatre, Fiorello in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA with the Mississauga
Symphony, and Priest/Armed man in DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE With Opera York.
Johnny McGroarty as Adrien Loir and Dr Henri Bouley
Johnny is thrilled to have the opportunity to join this talented artistic team and help bring the Legend of Louis Pasteur to life on stage. Some past theatre credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Back to the 80's, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins (Theatre De La Salle 2012-2019), Oliver and The War Show (Curtain Call Players 2016-2017), Tony Tony Tonys (Toronto Musical Productions 2019), 42nd Street (Etobicoke Musical Productions, 2022) and U of T Engineering's sketch comedy revue show Skule Nite (2014-2019).
Johnny is thrilled to have the opportunity to join this talented artistic team and help bring the Legend of Louis Pasteur to life on stage. Some past theatre credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Back to the 80's, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins (Theatre De La Salle 2012-2019), Oliver and The War Show (Curtain Call Players 2016-2017), Tony Tony Tonys (Toronto Musical Productions 2019), 42nd Street (Etobicoke Musical Productions, 2022) and U of T Engineering's sketch comedy revue show Skule Nite (2014-2019).
Manuele Adrian Mizzi as Dr Emile Roux
Jamaican-Italian tenor, Manuele Adrian Mizzi discovered his love for performing at a very young age. Growing up in Markham he attended Unionville High School for the Arts later obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from York University under the tutelage of renowned Canadian operatic soprano Stephanie Bogle and having also studied with renowned European soprano Galina Lumkosky.
With a repertoire ranging from pop to musical theatre to opera and classical, he has performed in a wide variety of venues throughout North America. His musical theatre credits include performing the roles of Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Japheth in Two by Two, Thomas in Emmanuel the Musical (New York City), Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Shrek in Shrek Tateh in Ragtime, The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and Dickon in The Secret Garden among many others.
As a soloist, Manuele Adrian Mizzi has performed with The Neapolitan Connection, Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir, Greater Toronto Philharmonic, All the King’s Voice’s and the Burlington Civic Choir among others.
Manuele Adrian Mizzi also has a long career of teaching under his belt. As an avid pianist, accompanist, musical director and director, he has been working with all ages from 3-99 for the last 23 years. His directing and musical directing credits include musicals, plays, pantos and recitals.
Jamaican-Italian tenor, Manuele Adrian Mizzi discovered his love for performing at a very young age. Growing up in Markham he attended Unionville High School for the Arts later obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from York University under the tutelage of renowned Canadian operatic soprano Stephanie Bogle and having also studied with renowned European soprano Galina Lumkosky.
With a repertoire ranging from pop to musical theatre to opera and classical, he has performed in a wide variety of venues throughout North America. His musical theatre credits include performing the roles of Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Japheth in Two by Two, Thomas in Emmanuel the Musical (New York City), Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Shrek in Shrek Tateh in Ragtime, The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and Dickon in The Secret Garden among many others.
As a soloist, Manuele Adrian Mizzi has performed with The Neapolitan Connection, Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir, Greater Toronto Philharmonic, All the King’s Voice’s and the Burlington Civic Choir among others.
Manuele Adrian Mizzi also has a long career of teaching under his belt. As an avid pianist, accompanist, musical director and director, he has been working with all ages from 3-99 for the last 23 years. His directing and musical directing credits include musicals, plays, pantos and recitals.
Anusha Ramesh as Dr Jacques-Joseph Grancher, Dr Robert Koch, and George Belliveau
Anusha is pursuing a double major in Nutritional Sciences & Physiology and a minor in Psychology at the University of Toronto. She has been a part of the theatre community throughout her life and is especially proud of her experience through campus theatre. She has been a part of various shows including Into the Woods (SMCT), Carrie (TCDS), High School Musical (VCDS) and WANT: A New Musical (VCDS). Anusha is thrilled to be a part of this project as it combines two of her passions: musical theatre and science! She cannot wait for everyone to see this piece of work come to life!
Anusha is pursuing a double major in Nutritional Sciences & Physiology and a minor in Psychology at the University of Toronto. She has been a part of the theatre community throughout her life and is especially proud of her experience through campus theatre. She has been a part of various shows including Into the Woods (SMCT), Carrie (TCDS), High School Musical (VCDS) and WANT: A New Musical (VCDS). Anusha is thrilled to be a part of this project as it combines two of her passions: musical theatre and science! She cannot wait for everyone to see this piece of work come to life!
Sophie St Jean as Louis Thuillier, Joseph Meister, and Dr Michel Peter
Sophie is a performing artist based in Toronto. Her credits include “Unleashed” with Ballet Jorgen, “42nd street” with Emp, “Sunshine Boy” and “Dispute” with Randolph Theatre, a short movie where she had the opportunity of playing the lead “Could You Leave” and she recently had the pleasure of performing with Canada’s Wonderland for Winter Fest. She is also a part time Disney Princess and can be spotted singing at Comicon or Fan Expo. Sophie is thrilled to be in a show again and hopes you enjoy this presentation.
Sophie is a performing artist based in Toronto. Her credits include “Unleashed” with Ballet Jorgen, “42nd street” with Emp, “Sunshine Boy” and “Dispute” with Randolph Theatre, a short movie where she had the opportunity of playing the lead “Could You Leave” and she recently had the pleasure of performing with Canada’s Wonderland for Winter Fest. She is also a part time Disney Princess and can be spotted singing at Comicon or Fan Expo. Sophie is thrilled to be in a show again and hopes you enjoy this presentation.
Trisha Talreja as Camille Boucher and Bernice Montfort
Trisha is a singer, dancer, and actor based in Toronto. Throughout her youth, she
trained extensively in voice, classical piano, and various dance styles and was the
lead singer for the Etobicoke Jazz band. She is a graduate of Randolph College for the
Performing Arts’ Triple Threat training program. In 2022, she was selected as a quarterfinalist in
the American Traditions Vocal Competition. Past performance highlights include WaterFall
(Theatre Gargantua), The Secret Garden (Theatre Calgary), Seeking Refuge (Thick and Thin
Theatre Productions), Wizard of Oz (LOT), A Glass Hive, A Chorus Line, and Anne of Green
Gables.
Trisha is a singer, dancer, and actor based in Toronto. Throughout her youth, she
trained extensively in voice, classical piano, and various dance styles and was the
lead singer for the Etobicoke Jazz band. She is a graduate of Randolph College for the
Performing Arts’ Triple Threat training program. In 2022, she was selected as a quarterfinalist in
the American Traditions Vocal Competition. Past performance highlights include WaterFall
(Theatre Gargantua), The Secret Garden (Theatre Calgary), Seeking Refuge (Thick and Thin
Theatre Productions), Wizard of Oz (LOT), A Glass Hive, A Chorus Line, and Anne of Green
Gables.
