The Board of Directors
committed to helping us realize our mission…
Sue Pyke (She/Her)
President
Sue has been involved with VOS for several years. Her first production was Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and was active on the Board of Directors until she took a break to raise her children and participate in activities they enjoyed. Sue works full-time at DND and brings her skills in administration and business planning to the board, as well as her belief that the arts are a critical part of our community.
president@victoriaonstage.ca
Doug Crockett (He/Him)
Vice President
Doug has been a part of VOS since relocating to Victoria in 2011. Originally from the Okanagan, he grew up in Southern California, where he worked as a Senior Publicist for Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. After retiring, he returned to acting, landing notable roles in productions such as Damn Yankees, Pirates of Penzance, Romeo & Juliet, and Sweeney Todd. Local audiences may remember him from VOS productions like Annie, where he played Daddy Warbucks, and The Sound of Music, where he took on the role of Uncle Max. Locally, he has also portrayed Matthew Cuthbert in Anne of Green Gables, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown, and Larry in Company. In addition to acting, Doug has directed productions of The Little Mermaid, Nunsense, and Rent.
vicepresident@victoriaonstage.ca
Quinn Stevens (He/Him)
Treasurer
Quinn most recently performed in the VOS productions of Les Miserable and Miss Saigon, and as Santa in the livestreamed fundraiser, Home for the Holidays With VOS. He got his start in Vancouver with the Gateway Theatre productions of Oklahoma! and Hello Dolly! and performed for many years in the Greater Vancouver area including the gala opening of Sunset Boulevard at the Ford Centre and the 1998 Juno Awards. In his spare time, Quinn can be found at the hockey rink, on the golf course, or spending time with his wonderful wife, Jessica, and their children.
Rae Paxton (She/Her)
Secretary
secretary@victoriaonstage.ca
Francesca Bitonti (She/Her)
Past President
Fran became part of the VOS family in 1998 during her first production, Legends of Broadway. She is passionate about performing but felt a strong desire to contribute to the Society in other ways. She was elected to the Board in 2004 and is still here. She continues to balance her passion of performing with that of promoting the growth and sustainability of this wonderful arts organization!
Kelsey Bushey (She/Her)
Member-at-Large / Future Shows
Kelsey is a performing artist who graduated with her diploma from the Canadian College of performing arts. Dancing since the age of 5, Kelsey has been fortunate enough to study ballet, tap, jazz, modern, musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary styles. Kelsey is passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of performer, and knows that everyone is capable of being an incredible artist given a positive, inviting foundation.
In addition to performing, Kelsey completed her Education Assistant certificate through SD62 – focusing on providing tools and resources for children with learning disabilities. She continues to support families in our local community as a behaviour interventionist. Kelsey’s passion for musical theatre continues to grow and is proud to be a member of Victoria On Stage. Recent credits include: Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, The Rocky Horror Picture show, Mary Poppins and recently the Sweeney Todd mentorship program
futureshows@victoriaonstage.ca
Barbara Clerihue (She/Her)
Member-at-Large / Operational Planning
Barbara is an accomplished set designer who has contributed to numerous VOS productions, including RENT, 9 to 5, Mamma Mia!, The Rocky Horror Show, and The Wizard of Oz, as well as to many other theatre companies in Victoria. As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA-CA) with a unique blend of professional experiences, she bridges the worlds of finance, leadership, and academia. Barbara served a career in the Royal Canadian Navy and is currently a PhD Candidate in Theatre Studies at the University of Victoria. Certified in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), she actively works to create inclusive spaces in all her endeavours. Her specialized consulting practice provides expert military career loss assessments for motor vehicle injury claims, supporting fair and informed resolutions. Barbara is the recipient of numerous awards including appointment as an Officer in the Order of Military Merit, and The Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals.
planning@victoriaonstage.ca
Caitlin Dowe (She/Her)
Member-at Large / Fundraising
Caitlin is an accomplished stage and production manager, graduating with a BFA from York University’s Theatre Production program in 2014. Whilst Caitlin is a recent addition to the VOS family (stage manager for The Wizard of Oz, 2023), she has been heavily involved in Victoria theatre scene since she moved here in 2010. Caitlin spends most of her free time with her two girls and their dogs, either at the hockey rink with her youngest or riding horses at the barn with her oldest.
fundraising@victoriaonstage.ca
Brodie Nicholls (He/Him)
Member-at-Large / Marketing
Brodie has been a VOS member since 2010, debuting in The Wizard of Oz and contributing to many productions since. Recent credits include Bert in Mary Poppins and the Tinman in The Wizard of Oz (performing for a second time). His involvement with VOS inspired him to pursue further training, graduating from George Brown Theatre School’s Classical Conservatory in Toronto. Now a Program Analyst with the BC Government, Brodie focuses on reducing carbon emissions and advancing climate action. Equally passionate about fostering growth in Victoria’s theatre community, he is honored to join the board and looks forward to supporting the continued growth of VOS
marketing@victoriaonstage.ca
Emma Wilde (She/Her)
Member-at-Large / Tech
Emma’s first show with VOS was Les Misérables in 2015, and since that time she has been involved in nearly every show as a performer, crew member, choreographer, and pit musician. She has worked and collaborated with many groups on Vancouver Island including the Victoria Symphony, Pacific Opera Victoria, Phoenix Theatre, CCPA, Comox Youth Music Centre, and many local schools and dance studios. Emma holds a BFA in Theatre and BEd from the University of Victoria and works as a high school theatre and music teacher. Emma is excited to serve VOS in a new capacity as a member of the board, and looks forward to many successes as a society.
tech@victoriaonstage.ca
Bret Newton (He/Him)
Member-at-Large / Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
edi@victoriaonstage.ca