HEARTBREAK HOTEL

Mark Kazakov as Elvis

Mark graciously welcomes you to the wonderful and mysterious
world of Heartbreak Hotel. This is Mark’s 22nd show contract
with Celebrations Dinner Theatre. When he’s not touring with
the company, Mark is an Extreme Stilt Performer with Green
Fools Theatre, an Improviser with Loose Moose Theatre and of
course very much a clown at heart and in practice. “I am elated,
humbled and honoured to have had the marvellous challenge of
conceiving this show, writing it (my first professional show) and
of course, being able to actually play “The King”! Thank you
so much, our audience, for being here in person to support us and live theatre as a whole.                                                                                                                                                     As I see my own dreams beginning to come true, I wish the very same for you. Enjoy.”
My sincere thanks to Bob, key friends, co-workers and family for their belief and support.

LOUISE DUFF as Marilyn Monroe

Louise has just moved to Canada from England after a long
3 year wait due to the pandemic. As a lover of all things
performing, she graduated with a first from the Royal
Conservatoire of Scotland and holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Musical Theatre. She is overwhelmed with excitement to be
joining the Celebrations family in her first tour. Thank you to
everyone who helped bring her here, she cannot wait to see
what Canada has in store for her! Favourite previous credits
in England include: Jan in London Road, Miss Hannigan in
Annie, The Bearded Lady in Sideshow and Lead Vocalist/Vocal Captain for Tui Gold
Hotels and Haven Holidays. Sit back and enjoy your time at the Heartbreak Hotel. If you
want to follow along on all her crazy adventures, find her on instagram @louise_duff.

GRIFFIN KEHLER as Charles Grady

Griffin is a recent graduate from the University of Winnipeg’s
Honors’ Theatre Performance program and current student of
the Village Conservatory, where he studies music, dance and
theatre. You may have seen him understudying as John Lennon
in The Beatles Back in Time, but he is very excited to have a role
of his very own at Celebrations for the first time! Other credits
include Tybalt in a fringe festival production of Romeo & Juliet,
and an upcoming role as Pastor Chad in a new local TV show,
Maria and the Mennos!

KAT FULLERTON as Luci

Kat couldn’t be happier to be taking the stage here in
Winnipeg once again! You may remember her most
recently as Rhonda in Summer of ‘69 or as Della in Old
Time Rock and Roll. If your memory is longer you may
also recall her roles as Gloria in Modern Family Vacation
and Lady Gaga/The Devil in Night at the Museum of
Country Music. She can also be seen in the Hallmark
movies Planning For Joy and A Great North Christmas,
which was filmed in her hometown of Prince George, BC!
She is so grateful to be back with her Celebrations family and sends all her love
back home to Mum and the dogs.

CALANTHA JENSEN as Josephine Lafitte

Calantha welcomes one and all with great joy to Heartbreak Hotel, her Celebrations mainstage debut! In just over a year with the company, Cali has worn many hats; she has served, choreographed dance routines, painted wall murals, stage managed, understudied roles, and is now onto performing as an actor, dancer and vocalist. It’s been a very exciting journey! You may recognize her from several of our Celebrations Junior shows as well! She has an extensive background in Ukrainian folk dance and has recently branched out into multiple dance styles, including aerial hoop, lyrical, contemporary jazz and burlesque fusion. Cali is thrilled to return to her hometown after months of being in Alberta chasing this dream! Enjoy the show and thank you for being here!