Tempest Theatre is sustained by a remarkable community of artists and collaborators. Our company draws together professional actors, directors, writers, filmmakers, and instructors who share a commitment to craft and curiosity. Each brings distinct experience and perspective, contributing to a creative culture that values both excellence and experimentation.

Guest artists join us from across disciplines and regions, enriching the work with new voices and approaches. Their presence keeps Tempest connected to the wider artistic conversation, fresh, dynamic, and evolving with every project.

Behind the scenes, an exceptional team of volunteers supports the day-to-day life of the theatre: greeting audiences, managing production or event details, and keeping the building humming.

Together, these people make Tempest what it is: a meeting place for talent, dedication, and imagination.

Instructors

  • Denise Kenney

    Guest Artist | Guest Instructor
    Denise Kenney has worked as a theatre performer, creator, and director and has written, directed and produced narrative and documentary film and television.
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  • Brittany Clough

    Guest Artist | Guest Instructor
    Brittany Clough is so excited to be joining the amazing Tempest Theatre as an instructor. As an actor, Brittany has worked professionally all across the U.S.A. and Canada, and also in the UAE.
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  • Kate Twa

    Board Member | Artistic Director | Instructor
    Kate is a founding Board Member and Artistic Director of Tempest.
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Guest Artists

  • Denise Kenney

    Guest Artist | Guest Instructor
    Denise Kenney has worked as a theatre performer, creator, and director and has written, directed and produced narrative and documentary film and television.
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  • Heiko Ryll

    Photographer | Visual Collaborator
    Heiko brings over twenty-five years of creative arts and storytelling experience to Tempest, working at the intersection of commercial photography, documentation and strategic narrative development.
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Operations

  • Dawn Bassett

    General Manager
    A graduate of Studio 58 and SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts, Dawn considers herself a “Jill of all trades” in the theatre world having performed, directed or stage managed for Many Hats Theatre, The Ryga Arts Festival, Summerland Singers and Players, Showtime Theatre Company and Cat’s Paw Productions. 
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