Spotlight
Kate Hennig is currently appearing in the sold out Broadway production of BILLY ELLIOTT, playing Billy’s dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson to standing ovations every night.
Richard Binsley flies to Regina in February to fill the title role in TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at the Globe Theatre, and then back to Toronto in April for HANA’S SUITCASE at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People.
Kevin Bundy is currently at Soulpepper in PARFUMERIE, then reprising his brilliant turn as Lingk in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, followed by a summer appearance in JITTERS.
Michael Hogan continues to explore the American TV market. Watch for him in an upcoming episode of NUMBERS, and as he continues to grow his cult status as Colonel Tighe of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA fame.
C. David Johnson is just back from his triumphant appearance in THE HEIRESS for Drayton Theatre. 
Sarah Polley stars with Adrien Brody in the Sci-Fi thriller SPLICE, slated for release in 2010. She is currently shooting a feature length documentary for the NFB, and prepping her next feature film, TAKE THIS WALTZ.
Ted Dykstra continues to direct some of the best productions of the year. Upcoming projects include the new Pantomime ROBIN HOOD at the Elgin , opening on November 26, 2009. He will reprise his brilliant production of BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR for Soulpepper in January 2010, and will continue his stellar work with David French’s wonderful plays when he directs JITTERS in July.
Billy Merasty is having the time of his life in Malta shooting MOBY DICK, and will be on stage next year in WHERE THE BLOOD MIXES both in Vancouver and Toronto.
Brigitte Robinson is still loving her role as Frau Schmidt in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, which sadly closes January 3, 2010. Don’t miss it!
Richard Greenblatt is working hard onstage in THE MILL and YICHUD, both scheduled for the winter of 2010.
Jonathan Scarfe has wrapped Season 2 of RAISING THE BAR on TNT co-starring with Jane Kcazmarek, and is looking forward to the revelations of Season 3.
Nancy Beatty appeared recently on an episode of REPUBLIC OF DOYLE
Michael Blake takes a turn with the National Arts Centre Company A CHRISTMAS CAROL in December 2009, and MOTHER COURAGE in January 2010.
Inga Cadranel has just wrapped the first season of THE BRIDGE. She also managed to squeeze in a guest star appearance on the new CBC series REPUBLIC OF DOYLE.
Rejean Cournoyer will star in the title roles of SWEENEY TODD and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. Catch him right now on stage at the Arts Club in WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Ari Cohen, fresh from his guest appearances on THE BORDER, COPPER and LIVING IN YOUR CAR, also stars in Ed Gass-Donnelly’s latest feature SMALL TOWN MURDER SCENES. Look for him in at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre this coming February in Michael Healey’s newest work, COURAGEOUS.
Matthew Ferguson guest stars on the popular CBC series MURDOCH MYSTERIES.
Barry Flatman has had a busy summer, shooting episodes of BEING ERICA, HAPPY TOWN and CRASH AND BURN. He will also be reprising his role as “The Colonel” in the US Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS.
George Harris is currently shooting the last installment of the HARRY POTTER series.
Michael Healey’s newest work COURAGEOUS opens in Toronto in the new year at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto and the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.
Tanja Jacobs will appear in the title role of MOTHER COURAGE this coming January for the National Arts Centre / Manitoba Theatre Centre co-production.
Nicola Lipman stars in DOUBT at Theatre Aquarius this season.
Tom McCamus will headline next season at Stratford as “Valmont” in DANGEROUS LIAISONS opposite Seanna McKenna, and also as “Hook” in PETER PAN.
Peter Mooney was recently featured in the CBC series BEING ERICA, and HARRIET THE SPY.
Tony Nappo just wrapped filming leading role in MOTHER’S DAY
Stephen Ouimette stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the National Arts Centre production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He returns to Chicago Shakespeare Theater next season for productions of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and ROMEO AND JULIET.
Robert Persichini is currently onstage in Toronto in Necessary Angel’s HAMLET. Next season, he returns to Stratford to star in TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
Jordan Pettle will appear in Theatre Passe Muraille’s production of YICHUD and reprises his role in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Soulpepper in 2010.
Julian Richings has a recurring role on the CBC series HEARTLAND.
Rick Roberts has a recurring role in Showcase’s series CRASH AND BURN. You can also catch him in WHEN LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH: THE LOIS WILSON STORY, coming soon to CBS.
Scott Speedman is currently featured in the screen adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s BARNEY’S VERSION from Serendipity Point Films.
Raoul Trujillo is currently shooting the mini-series MOBY DICK opposite Ethan Hawke and William Hurt.
Kenneth Welsh, currently starring in ROCK N ROLL at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, will return to the Soulpepper Theatre Company in their production of David Fench’s JITTERS in 2010
Wes Williams is currently shooting the Showcase series CRASH AND BURN.
Stephen Amell is heading to L.A. for pilot season. He will reprise his role in WHEN CALLS THE HEART in the spring of 2010.
Barbara Barnes Hopkins will again appear in the remount of the very successful A RAISIN IN THE SUN, a Soul Pepper production, in the fall of 2010.
Shaun Benson is playing a lead role in Breakthrough Films’ WEDDING FOR ONE.
Walter Borden will next appear in LKTYP’s production of EL NUMERO UNO
Andrew Bush has just been scouted by The Mosaic Media Group, Will Ferrel’s managers (among many other comedians), for his work as creator/writer/actor and director for the sketch comedy troupe, PICNICFACE.
Lara Jean Chorostecki is a series regular on DAN FOR MAYOR, airing in 2010. She will also be making several guest star appearances on various shows this coming year.
Gavin Crawford will be starring in Theatre Calgary’s production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE right after his 7th season on THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES.
Alexander DeJordy stars in HUNGRY HILLS, a feature shooting in Regina, directed by Rob King. Premiered at TIFF 2009.
Paul Fauteux is a series regular on AFGHANADA
Allan Hawco is creator, writer, producer and series lead on REPUBLIC OF DOYLE, a new series for CBC going to air in January, 2010.
Bruce Hunter will be reprising his role of Captain Claw for CBC Kids. He recently won a Gemini for his work on the animated series, ATOMIC ROOSTER.
Harry Judge is performing the role of Peter Pan in The Globe Theatre’s production of the play closing January 3. 
Michelle Latimer is busily working on the development of her new series for The Movie Network. 
George Leach is putting the finishing touches on his brand new CD to be released in 2010.
Jeff Lillico is next appearing in PARFUMERIE, Dec 2 to Dec 24 and will be playing the lead role in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA opening January 30
Jeff Madden is playing the role of Fankie Valee in JERSEY BOYS in Dancap’s Toronto production now extended to March 21, 2010.
If you missed Jonathan Malen’s guest star appearance on THE BORDER, you will get a chance to see him again on CBC’s THE REPUBLIC OF DOYLE in 2010
Steven McCarthy/a> is finishing the Director’s program at the National Theatre School of Canada.
Stephen McIntyre, followed up his critically acclaimed turn as “Bug” in HIGH LIFE with a supporting lead in SMALL TOWN MURDER SCENES, currently in post production.
Araya Mengesha won his first Gemini this year for his work hosting MYSTERY HUNTERS. He also completed his first season at the Stratford Festival and will be starring in THE AFRICA TRILOGY (Volcano Theatre) later in 2010.
Keon Mohajeri wrapped work on his supporting role in CIRCUMSTANCE (shooting in Lebanon). He will be seen as a recurring character on BLOODLETTING AND OTHER MIRACULOUS CURES in 2010.
Ellen Page just wrapped a starring role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Chris Nolan’s WB feature, INCEPTION. She is set to shoot the comedy SUPER opposite Rainn Wilson and Liv Tyler
Aaron Poole just wrapped CIRCUMSTANCE in Lebanon and SMALL TOWN MURDER SCENES in Toronto. You will also see him in CRASH AND BURN and LIVING IN YOUR CAR. He is also in the process of developing a couple of features.
John Ralston just wrapped his first season as the series lead on LIVING IN YOUR CAR. HE has never worked so hard in his life as he is in almost every scene of the show.
Amy Rutherford is reprising her role in Goodness in Rwanda in January, 2010, this time in Winnipeg.
Eliza-Jane ScottEliza-Jane Scott will be next seen in February in ASSASSINS, directed by Adam Brazier and produced by TALK IS FREE Theatre.
Graeme Somerville just finished THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LENANE and will start rehearsals for HUSH, at the Tarragon in January. He will then return to the Shaw Festival starring in JOHN BULL’S OTHER ISLAND and SERIOUS MONEY.
Peter Stebbings is doing the festival circuit with his directorial debut on DEFENDOR, also written by Peter. You will see him as a recurring guest star in both THE MURDOCH MYSTERIES and CRASH AND BURN. He is also scheduled to shoot a lead in a feature, Money, Money, in 2010, in Argentina. He already has another two features films in development.
Dylan Trowbridge is continuing with Dirty Dancing this year but moving to the UK in London’s West End.
Nicolas Wright is enjoying working as a series regular with Jenna Elfman on the CBS/Paramount pilot ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE.Allan Hawco stars as Jake Doyle in THE REPUBLIC OF DOYLE that premiered to the highest ratings ever for a CBC launch.