Meet Our Team

Christina grew up with one foot always in the theatre, and began performing at age 5. Throughout her youth Christina competed in speech arts and singing, winning many awards, including at the provincial level. In her adulthood she earned an ARCT in speech arts, and gold medal from RCM for the highest mark in Canada. Christina went on to enjoy 20 years of teaching speech arts, singing, and group arts, adjudicating across BC. Christina has fond memories of directing Carmen Arts Group productions, especially when during the opera Carmen, the lead soprano lost her voice, and Christina sang the role from behind the scenes. Christina holds a Master of Arts from TWU, and is completing a Master of Education, where her research focuses on youths' resilience and leadership growth through theatre experiences. Christina is a Métis citizen and her family is connected to the Kitselas nation. She is excited to cheer on the next ten years of productions!

Meet Rebecca, a performance enthusiast with quite a story to share. Back in Grade 8, her class performed a roadshow along the infamous Alaska Highway. Rebecca was part of the band, skillfully playing the flute. But, when one of the actors suddenly lost their voice, without missing a beat, Rebecca swooped in to save the day. Without a single rehearsal, she fearlessly took on the role of Abbott in an Abbott and Costello skit. Talk about a spontaneous performance that would make even the most seasoned actors tremble with envy! That unforgettable moment on stage ignited a spark within Rebecca, causing her to fall head over heels in love with everything related to theater. Throughout high school, she gracefully danced her way through the halls, and when she entered university, she decided to take up Ballroom Dancing. But Rebecca's theatrical adventures didn't stop there. In high school, she secured minor roles in iconic productions like "Calamity Jane" and "Funny Girl." And let's not forget her shining achievement as the mischievous Cheshire Cat in the whimsical Missoula Children's Theatre performance of "Alice in Wonderland." It's safe to say that Rebecca's talent and passion for the stage were unstoppable. However, as she ventured into university, Rebecca's love for the limelight took a surprising twist. She found herself drawn to the behind-the-scenes magic of theater and became the stage manager for not just one but two productions: the uproariously funny "Arsenic and Old Lace" and the soul-stirring "Godspell." And if that wasn't enough, she even took on the role of choreographer for the latter, making sure every dance move was a dazzling spectacle. But life has its own twists and turns, and after university, Rebecca's stage career took an intermission. She packed her bags and embarked on a twelve-year adventure abroad, showcasing her culture to the world. Finally, nine years ago, she returned to the embrace of Canadian soil, accompanied by her partner and two adorable children. Now a proud mother of three, Rebecca has instilled her love for the arts in her children from a tender age. Whether it's singing in a chorus, playing music in the school band, creating masterpieces with a box of crayons, or captivating audiences with children's drama productions, the arts have always been a central part of their lives. And while Rebecca may prefer the magic that happens backstage, you may have caught a glimpse of her passing a child around in the charming Carmen Arts production of "Anne of Green Gables." Today, you can find Rebecca inspiring and igniting the spark of passion within the students in her classroom. Armed with creativity, talent, and infectious enthusiasm, she encourages her students to pursue their artistic dreams. -- A little sunshine means a lot of smiles!

Having completed her Bachelor’s of Music Education at the University of Victoria, Paige is excited to bring everything that's she has learned back to the North. Originally from Stewart BC, Paige was born and raised in Northern BC and is enthusiastic about fostering high-quality arts education in remote, Northern communities. In addition to 12 years of private musical training, her involvement in local music also includes leading roles in three productions with Caledonia Senior Secondary, three productions with Carmen Arts Group, including the role of “Anne” in Anne of Green Gables: The Musical, as well as the role of “Maureen” in RENT at the Comox Valley Youth Music Center. Off the stage, Paige has a passion for teaching youth music, her past projects include Assistant teaching Suwilaawks Community School’s Elementary Choir, and leading a 6-week Youth Musical Theatre Intensive through the Terrace Homeschool Co-op. Having participated in local music festivals from the ages 10-16, Paige has had the honor of receiving the Horizon Dental Senior Scholarship for Voice from the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, as well as being selected to represent the Lakes District Music Festival in Musical Theatre at the BC Performing Arts Provincial Festival. In university, she has been fortunate to receive a number of awards and scholarships including the Don Wright Scholarship in Choral Music Education, School of Music Women’s Choral Scholarship, Evelyn Marchant MacLaurin Memorial Scholarship in Music, Bea Scott Scholarship in Voice, Pacific Edge Choral Scholarship, and the Alan J. Hodgson Memorial Scholarship in Music. Paige is excited to return to Victoria in the fall of 2025 to persue her BEd.

Since moving to Terrace in 1972, Jose has been an asset to our musical and educational community. Growing up in Antwerp, Belgium, he studied piano and pipe organ privately as well as through The Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp starting at age 6. Since moving to Canada, Jose has earned a Masters of Education from UNBC, and has taught extensively in schools and privately. An essential supporter of Terrace’s musical community, Jose has been a part of the Terrace Symphony Orchestra since the 90s, and conducted the ensemble for 6.5 years, as well as conducting the Terrace Community Band for 3 years. In addition, is also integral to local youth music programs, being involved with Robin Hollett’s Inverary Music for over 30 years, Caledonia’s Choir and Musical Theater program for over 10 years, the Terrace Little Theatre, Centennial Christian School’s Band and Musical Theatre Programs, and the Pacific Northwest Music Festival since 1974 as an accompanist, teacher, and competitor. Jose became involved with Carmen Arts in 2016 as a rehearsal pianist and voice coach, and has been an asset to team ever since, going on to conduct Carmen Arts’ Anne of Green Gables: The Musical the following year. Since coming to Canada, he has also been a supporter of local indigenous musical ensembles including playing euphonium with the Gitwinksihlkw Brass Band for over 12 years, and drumming, dancing, and singing with the Gitlaxdax Cultural Dancers for almost 20 years. Being a lifelong learner, Jose never stops challenging himself to reach new musical milestones. Recently, he completed his RCM Grade 8 Exam in Euphonium, earning top marks in BC. In addition to being a musician, and mentor, Jose also champions himself as an environmentalist, spending much of his time outside of music in one of his wild “bush gardens”.

Giebette is long time Terrace resident and health care professional whose children have been involved in the Terrace performing arts and sports communities for many years. Her family believes in the benefits and importance of sports and performing arts programs for youth and their business, Horizon Dental, is a sponsor of many local arts and sports organizations including the Carmen Arts Group. She is an active ringette coach, and has many years of local sports board experience; she is currently a director with Ringette BC.

Cameron Peal (he/they) is a Vancouver based (Musqueam, Squamish, and Tseil- Waututh territories) theatre artist, from the Nisga'a Nation of Northwest BC. He is currently the Indigenous Outreach Coordinator at The Cultch. His current passion is in exploring the abstract; “how can I express something beyond the boundaries of what’s literal, what’s already clear?” His work looks to blur the boundaries between art forms and genres. To date he has worked as an actor, director, writer, dancer, in community outreach, some minor producing, and offered dramaturgical support to friends and colleagues for film and theatre from time to time. He has had the pleasure of working, so far, for companies such as The Cultch, Urban Ink Productions, Electric Company Theatre, Savage Production Society, Zee Zee Theatre, Pi Theatre, Raven Theatre, Neworld Theatre, Pacific Theatre, Raven Spirit Dance, Rumble Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Ruby Slippers Theatre, Firehall Arts Centre, and Studio 58 (to name a few). Studio 58 graduate