Born and bred in Montreal, DEBRA KIRSHENBAUM worked many years in Toronto and across much of this beautiful country. Some favourites include playing Dromio in Comedy of Errors at Centaur Theatre in Montreal and National Arts Center in Ottawa. Teresa in the Crackwalker at the Tarragon theatre in Toronto and again for "Théâtre des Amériques" at the Centaur, En Pièces Détachées (First English Translation) at the Tarragon, Toronto. Lola Starr Build Her Dream Home for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, T.O. Serious Comedy for Oxymorons (ComedyImprov) T.O. Virgin Mary in The Mary Project by Laura Mitchell and Ann Lambert. Mtl. Two Short Women by Ann Lambert in Mtl. and Stockholm, Sweden. A Doll's House at the Segal Theatre in Mtl.
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​As an Actor/Writer some memorable pieces were Hurtin' and Hootin' and . Manicure & Set, Am I Beautiful Yet?, (both musical revues). Miller's Sweets, The Last Relay, and Sissy Wither's Song were readings for Theatre Ouest End, Montreal.

ANN LAMBERT (she/her) is the author of the Russell and Leduc mystery series, The Birds That Stay, The Dogs of Winter and Whale Fall, finalists for the Concordia Best First Book Prize, the Canadian Crime Writers Award of Excellence, and winner of an Audiophile award. All three books were released as audiobooks narrated by Ann herself. Ann has also written over 30 plays for the stage and radio, many of which have been  critically acclaimed and produced in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. 

Ann is the co-founder of Theatre Ouest End in Montreal, dedicated to producing new work that brings together an intergenerational community of both emerging and experienced theatre artists. 

Ann is also the vice-president of The Theresa Foundation, dedicated to supporting children and their grandmothers, the education of Malawian girls, and alleviating food insecurity in several villages in Malawi. 

​RYAN BOMMARITO is a bit of a rambling man, an actor-for-hire, a lover of a quick chess match, squinting to read because that sunray is sharp, and doing laundry at home. He is currently learning Spanish, the piano, and is tickled by the idea of making clothes but has no plan on how to actually do it. Freshly returned from Toronto and abroad, Ryan is excited to be participating in Theatre Ouest End’s smart and invigorating evening of new works.

​Award winning actress, LAURA MITCHELL, is the co-founder of Theatre Ouest End. She taught Literature at Dawson College where she founded and directed the Showtime Troupe. As half of the comedy duo ‘TITTERS’, she performed in Vancouver Comedy Festival, Seattle, Ottawa, and in and around Montreal. Laura performed as a storyteller for Blue Met, and as a southern evangelist for Theatre des Ameriques. She has written 1 feature film (7th Art), 1 documentary, (NFB, Pandora), 3 plays, 2 play adaptations, and is currently working on a collection of short shorties. She continues to act on stage and in film and TV.

BRIAN DOOLEY is an award winning actor and producer. During the last 45 years  Brian has worked throughout the country and abroad. His skills include directing, writing, producing and performing in a variety of media including radio, animation, film, television and the theatre. Brian was trained and educated at the National Theatre School and Bishop’s University.  Having relocated back to Montreal after a lengthy absence he looks forward  to engaging with new collaborators and audiences.    In the midst of these most unprecedented times, Brian is reminded of Richard Shechner’s  words : "Theatre is a peak experience and significantly different from other kinds of life because of its focus, intensity, and general visibility. But it is not separate from other kinds of life: It comes from them and blends back into them. To work from this perspective means to accept the audience as a potential ally, and to admit that without the audience's collaboration no performance is possible."