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Community Theatre for the Love of it

Perth County Players was formed in 2008 by five community members; Aaron Kropft, Chris Leberg, Greg Morris, Steward Robertson and Jenn Zutt. The ultimate goal was to provide local actors and artists with a supportive, collaborative community to join.

Our tag line says it all; whether on stage, backstage, or as a part of the management team, we all volunteer our time because we love theatre. As an organization, we have put on over 20 productions from large-scale musicals to little-known pantomimes. Some audience favourite highlights of our 18-year run include Anne of Green Gables, Miracle on 34th Street, and Hello Dolly!

We take great pride in being a part of many Perth County's residents' annual traditions of performing, volunteering, attending performances, and celebrating the artistic talents of countless Perth County locals.

Meet the Management Team

With a collective 150 years experience in both professional and amateur theatre, our Management Team is made up of individuals dedicated to upholding PCP's core values.

Management Board Chair

Tony Benton

At 11, Tony became a chorister at his local church St. Paulinus and at Westminster Abbey Special Choir in London, England until age 15. Other than top billings in the shower, the next time Tony performed in public would be 25 years later in the Stratford Community Players' 1997 production of Oliver.

Whether hero or villain, he always looks forward to the challenge of finding that character and bringing them to life.

Another great part of community theatre for Tony is working with and getting to know like-minded people who come from all different walks of life.

Treasurer

Michelle Cutts

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto in Theatre and English Literature. She then went across the pond to London U.K where she worked professionally in theatre and acquired a Masters in Theatre Directing from the Central School of Speech and Drama.

Michelle comes to Perth County Players with over 20 years of experience directing and choreographing children for the Canadian Children’s Theatre Co. as well as teaching at Unionville H.S. musical theatre program. Michelle was General Manager of First Light Theatre in Guelph from 2014-2016.

Over the years Michelle has directed, produced and choreographed such PCP productions as Anne of Green Gables, Pink Panther and Once Upon a Mattress.

Board Member

Jenn Zutt

Jenn holds an Honours Bachelor of Music (Vocal) from the University of Windsor. She is a teacher in Perth County and has been involved in community theatre all her life, growing up in Port Colborne.

As well as on stage experience, she has served on the Board of Directors for Stratford Community Players and has been musical director for a variety of productions as well as taking on other production responsibilities like costumes and props.

In 2024, Jenn directed and was Musical Director on PCP's Once Upon a Mattress.

Board Member

Kate Beath

Kate has been involved in community theatre all her life, including Oshawa Little Theatre and Whitby Courthouse Theatre in her youth. She attended a performing arts highschool focusing on voice, musical theatre and bassoon. Kate had the pleasure of attending one of the first Shakespeare Theatre School summer intensives at the Stratford Festival, working under the guidance of Peggy Coffey.

Often seen on stage, you may recognize Kate from recent roles such as Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress and Miss Stacey in Anne of Green Gables. She was a board member of Stratford Community Players, taking on the responsibility of social media. Most recently, she took on the role of Assistant Director and Assistant Stage Manager of PCPs first panto, Spiderella and the Pantomime Villain Academy. Theatre is one of Kate's greatest loves in life and where she has made some of her most cherished memories and friendships.

Board Member

Jeff Palmer

This guy called "Jeff": Well, he has been involved in Community Theatre since 2017.

He is competent with a hammer and soundboard. (Not generally at the same time). In his off time, he builds sets and does grip & gaffer work for a local Movie Company. In his other spare time, he records old-time radio plays with friends and develops software on the side.

Board Member

Kevin Foad

Kevin moved to Canada from Wales, UK in 2019 and has been an amateur dramatist since 1996.

He began with Caerphilly Players, where he acted, directed, and volunteered for 22 years. He was Treasurer 2009-2012 & Committee member 2008-2012. In 2010-2012 he also held a board position for the revitalization of the Caerphilly Workmen's Hall - a local theatre that had been left to ruin.

His UK theatre highlights include Charles Condomine in Blithe Spirit, Eric Birling in An Inspector Calls, Badger in The Fantastic Mr Fox, Dame Judy Stench in Adventures in PantoLand and directing two Terry Pratchett/Stephen Briggs plays.

In Canada, Kevin has worked with Guelph Little Theatre, Elora Community Theatre, and most recently with Perth County Players performing as Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress and Aladdin in the 2024 Pantomime Spiderella and the Pantomime Villain Academy. To pay the bills, Kevin is an Software R&D Manager.

Board Member

Alexandria Vivian

A lifelong performer, Alexandria first stepped on stage at the age of 6 and never really stopped.

Starting with Children’s Theatre in Goderich, Alexandria has performed with numerous theatre companies through the years. Some of her favourite roles include Helena in A Midsummer Nights Dream, Mephistopheles in The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus, and Tanis in an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad.

Relatively new to Perth County Players, Alexandria made her PCP debut as Doris in Miracle on 34th Street in 2022 and has since become a season regular.

A corporate event planner by day, Alexandria brings her educational background to assist in PCP’s marketing efforts. Theatre has been a light in Alexandria’s life, and she’s thrilled to work with PCP to bring the joy of theatre to the community.