Cancan Show

Northern entertainment at its best!

Offering three different shows a night, you are sure to find yourself singing and dancing along with the Gertie and her Goldrush Girls all night long!

Diamond Tooth Gertie will dazzle you with her wit, charm and powerhouse vocals.  Wowing with you highkicks and splits, the Gold Rush Girls will certainly keep you captivated with their colourful skirts and hootin’ & hollerin’.

With a cast of professional singers and dancers accompanied by live musicians, these top-notch Klondike themed song and dance shows will have you tapping your foot in no time!

We suggest making a night of it and catching all three shows – with table service, games of chance, and shows like this, we’ll have you singing Gerties’ praises all the way home!

Midnight
The Gold Show

This show will be the ultimate end to a great night, and the beginning of the party for those with energy to burn under the midnight sun. It will have you dancing and singing in your seat to your favourite hits!

2025 Cast and Musicians

Karen Murray & Vanessa Engel

KareVan Productions

Paul Moody

Musical Director/Arranger/Pianist

Paul is thrilled to be back in Dawson City for the third time, first as a tourist and now as music director, pianist, and arranger at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Other selected credits include No One Is Alone and The Last Five Years (Stratford Festival); West Side Story (World Tour); Sweet Charity, Spring Awakening, (Shaw Festival), Chicago (Globe Theatre); We Will Rock You (Fallsview Casino); DisEnchanted (North American Tour), and The Ring of Fire (Charlottetown Festival). He is an educator at Toronto Metropolitan University and Sheridan College, a frequent performer with Second City and holds a Master of Music from University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Music from McGill University.

Kati Pearson

Diamond Tooth Gertie

Kati is thrilled to be returning for a second year as Diamond Tooth Gertie! A singer, dancer, actor, musician, and educator based in the Toronto area, Kati has performed on stages across North America and beyond. Her training includes Bachelor degrees in Classical Voice (Queen’s University) and Musical Theatre Performance (Sheridan College), as well as a Master’s degree in Musical Theatre Performance (The University of Montana). A current member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association, Kati has also worked extensively as a director, music director, choreographer, private music teacher, and audition coach. Kati thanks KareVan Productions, the Diamond Tooth Gerties team, and the Dawson City Community for the opportunity to bring Gertie Lovejoy to life onstage for a second season. Kati’s very first professional performing job was in Philipsburg, Montana (a former silver mining boomtown), and she can’t wait to continue transforming precious silver memories into performance gold in Dawson City. www.katipearson.com​

Liam McGibbon

Vocalist/Drummer

Liam McGibbon (He/Him) is a Hamilton-based performer, writer, and singer-songwriter. With a deep commitment to inclusivity, Liam channels his artistic passion into creating accessible theatre experiences for all. Liam is grateful to be back in Dawson City for another summer, extending heartfelt appreciation to the KareVan team for the opportunity. Noteworthy recent credits include: The Nine Lives of Ross Fordham (Theatre Aquarius), The Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Show (KareVan Productions) Jesus Christ, Superstar (The Brott Music Festival), The Sound Of Music (The Brott Music Festival), The StoryTeller (Hamilton Fringe Festival).

Grace Rockett

Alt. Diamond Tooth Gertie

Grace Rockett (she/they) is trained to tell stories and help stories be told (majoring in directing and writing at Sheridan College) and looks forward to being a part of a new world of theatre. Most recent: The Toronto Fringe Festival’s show “Crack of Doom”, “I Was Unbecoming Then” and Magnus Theatre/Garner Theatre Production’s show “Man of La Mancha”. Working as an Associate Producer for Unwrap Theatre, she acted, directed and wrote her short film “Weightless” in 2023 and looks ahead in her future with film.

Beauty is not a shape, it’s an attitude, and as a full-bodied artist Grace is excited to showcase their temple as a strong, curvy, hilarious, and well-rounded woman. Through song, dance and art, Grace will strive to challenge the stereotypes surrounding gender, sexuality and body image that have historically placed them into a box. Now is the time to change, now is the time to have some fun! This time, in Dawson!

Aidan Reimer

Alt. Volcalist

Aidan Reimer is a Graduate of Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Musical Theatre Program. He has years of experience singing in choirs all across Canada including the National Youth Choir and The Nathaniel Dett Chorale. He is thrilled to be making his debut appearance in the esteemed production at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Some of his recent credits include “Bill” in “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” (The Playhouse Collective), “The Fate Singer” in “Floating Flowers Cabaret” (Greenhouse Festival), and “Axel’s” understudy in “The Storyteller” (No Strings Theatre). He is also a Voice Actor appearing in various commercials and video games. Aidan loves the outdoors and is overjoyed to be spending the summer in the legendary Dawson City!

Sydney Sudmals

Dance Captain/Swing

Sydney Sudmals is a performer from Toronto, Ontario. She is very excited to be returning to Dawson City in her second season at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Sydney started dancing at the age of 4, attended the Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School as a Dance Major, and is a graduate of the Musical Theatre Performance Program at St.Lawrence College in Brockville, Ontario. Past Credits include: Dancer/Vocalist onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Adventure of the Seas, Cats (Dance Captain, Mistoffelees), Pippin (Dance Captain Ensemble). Sydney is proud to be represented by DaCosta Talent Management and would like to thank her agent Cat and her family for their continued support. IG: @sydneysuds

Rowe Demers

Dancer

Rowe (she/her) is thrilled to join the team for her first season and first time in Dawson City. She is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Musical Theatre. Originally from Montreal, where she began her artistic career in dance, Rowe has had the opportunity to work with l’École supérieure de ballet du Québec, Boston Ballet, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Ouest de Montréal and others. Today, when she’s not on stage, she shares her passion for the arts by teaching dance and theatre to up-and-coming dancers. She just recently made her professional theatre debut in French in Les Zinspirees: Le Nombre Sublime at the Berkeley Street Theatre in Toronto. Her most recent credits include Foreman/Juror #1 in Twelve Angry Jurors and Patsy in Crazy For You.

Kyra Harris

Dancer

Kyra Harris is a triple threat artist from Regina, Saskatchewan. She fell in love with performing from an early age, and went on to complete her Advanced 2 RAD, Advanced ADAPT, and CDTA exams. Kyra moved to Toronto to attend Randolph College for the Performing Arts where she graduated with honours. Since then, she has done various works both in and out of Toronto including, The Asia Cup Opening Ceremonies, Netflix: The Bridgerton Experience, The Inspire Awards, and Divulgence to name a few. Kyra is thrilled to be returning to the stage in Dawson City for her 2nd season as a Gold Rush Girl! She is grateful for everyone who has helped and supported her dreams along the way!

Holly Plett

Dancer

Holly is an athletic and musical dancer from Winnipeg Manitoba. She is accredited in the Cecchetti style of ballet and studied at George Brown Dance in partnership with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen. An entertainer at heart, Holly has expanded her expertise into aerial arts, and fan dance, working in film, musical theatre, and cabaret shows. Holly enjoys coaching and choreographing for all levels of students, and has trained and worked in an array of dance genres, spanning classical and street. This is her first season at Diamond Tooth Gerties.

Floriane Gerard

Pianist

Belgian born Floriane Gérard has over 20 years of experience studying and performing as a pianist. With a Master’s degree in Piano under the direction of notable pianist Rosella Clini, she honed her skills across Europe, performing solo and as part of an ensemble. Now calling Dawson home, she enjoys a life of adventure, full of snow, music and splitting wood. At the end of the 2024 season, Flo loved working for Karevan as a stagehand and is very excited to be this year’s pianist.

Jon McCann

Drummer

Accomplished drummer with 40 years of performance experience, boasting a diverse and dynamic career. Summers spent entertaining in Bermuda at Flanigan’s Irish Pub in Hamilton (2003-2005) showcased versatility and adaptability. As a member of The Step Crew (2008), a fiddle and dance group featuring Jean Butler’s (Riverdance) choreography and featuring touring members of The Chieftains, Jon’s musical talents reached new heights.

Additional highlights include:
– Touring cast member of Tartan Terrors, a Celtic theatre act (2010-2014)
– Commercial jingle work, including nationally syndicated Tetley Red Tea commercial (2008)
– Countless performances at clubs, weddings, corporate, and private functions.

Jon is a seasoned performer with a wealth of experience, bringing energy, passion, and dedication to every musical endeavor. This is his first season with the Diamond Tooth Gerties show.

Kurtis Hall

Alt. Pianist

My name is Kurtis Hall, and I am a Pianist located in The Lower Mainland. Playing solo piano weekly at Sossys Saloon in Agassiz is my gig, as well as working with various bands around BC on playing shows and releasing original / cover music. My main influences are Rock & Roll, Jazz and classic hits!

They call me Mr Fish & Chips & Mr Wednesday Night at the saloon because my weekly gigs are on a Wednesday, and the special is Fish & Chips! This is my first season with KareVan Productions.

Creative & Crew

Paul Moody

Musical Director/Arranger/Pianist

Paul is thrilled to be back in Dawson City for the third time, first as a tourist and now as music director, pianist, and arranger at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Other selected credits include No One Is Alone and The Last Five Years (Stratford Festival); West Side Story (World Tour); Sweet Charity, Spring Awakening, (Shaw Festival), Chicago (Globe Theatre); We Will Rock You (Fallsview Casino); DisEnchanted (North American Tour), and The Ring of Fire (Charlottetown Festival). He is an educator at Toronto Metropolitan University and Sheridan College, a frequent performer with Second City and holds a Master of Music from University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Music from McGill University.

Liam McGibbon

Vocalist/Drummer

Liam McGibbon (He/Him) is a Hamilton-based performer, writer, and singer-songwriter. With a deep commitment to inclusivity, Liam channels his artistic passion into creating accessible theatre experiences for all. Liam is grateful to be back in Dawson City for another summer, extending heartfelt appreciation to the KareVan team for the opportunity. Noteworthy recent credits include: The Nine Lives of Ross Fordham (Theatre Aquarius), The Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Show (KareVan Productions) Jesus Christ, Superstar (The Brott Music Festival), The Sound Of Music (The Brott Music Festival), The StoryTeller (Hamilton Fringe Festival).

Aidan Reimer

Alt. Volcalist

Aidan Reimer is a Graduate of Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Musical Theatre Program. He has years of experience singing in choirs all across Canada including the National Youth Choir and The Nathaniel Dett Chorale. He is thrilled to be making his debut appearance in the esteemed production at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Some of his recent credits include “Bill” in “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” (The Playhouse Collective), “The Fate Singer” in “Floating Flowers Cabaret” (Greenhouse Festival), and “Axel’s” understudy in “The Storyteller” (No Strings Theatre). He is also a Voice Actor appearing in various commercials and video games. Aidan loves the outdoors and is overjoyed to be spending the summer in the legendary Dawson City!

Rowe Demers

Dancer

Rowe (she/her) is thrilled to join the team for her first season and first time in Dawson City. She is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Musical Theatre. Originally from Montreal, where she began her artistic career in dance, Rowe has had the opportunity to work with l’École supérieure de ballet du Québec, Boston Ballet, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Ouest de Montréal and others. Today, when she’s not on stage, she shares her passion for the arts by teaching dance and theatre to up-and-coming dancers. She just recently made her professional theatre debut in French in Les Zinspirees: Le Nombre Sublime at the Berkeley Street Theatre in Toronto. Her most recent credits include Foreman/Juror #1 in Twelve Angry Jurors and Patsy in Crazy For You.

Holly Plett

Dancer

Holly is an athletic and musical dancer from Winnipeg Manitoba. She is accredited in the Cecchetti style of ballet and studied at George Brown Dance in partnership with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen. An entertainer at heart, Holly has expanded her expertise into aerial arts, and fan dance, working in film, musical theatre, and cabaret shows. Holly enjoys coaching and choreographing for all levels of students, and has trained and worked in an array of dance genres, spanning classical and street. This is her first season at Diamond Tooth Gerties.

Jon McCann

Drummer

Accomplished drummer with 40 years of performance experience, boasting a diverse and dynamic career. Summers spent entertaining in Bermuda at Flanigan’s Irish Pub in Hamilton (2003-2005) showcased versatility and adaptability. As a member of The Step Crew (2008), a fiddle and dance group featuring Jean Butler’s (Riverdance) choreography and featuring touring members of The Chieftains, Jon’s musical talents reached new heights.

Additional highlights include:
– Touring cast member of Tartan Terrors, a Celtic theatre act (2010-2014)
– Commercial jingle work, including nationally syndicated Tetley Red Tea commercial (2008)
– Countless performances at clubs, weddings, corporate, and private functions.

Jon is a seasoned performer with a wealth of experience, bringing energy, passion, and dedication to every musical endeavor. This is his first season with the Diamond Tooth Gerties show.

Creative & Crew

Andrii Krupnyk

Lighting Design

Alessandra Grossi

Additional Choreography

Jackie English

Backstage Co-ordinator

Aidan Reimer

Stagehand