Mad as Hops was founded in 2015 to provide opportunities for young people to participate in significant, modern pieces of theatre. Founded by directors John Bowden and Trevor Menchions, the company is known to just as likely produce shows by internationally-known playwrights as shows with samurai and robots.

Tanner Hudson is a writer and actor from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland. After telling his drama teacher he was only going to be in the one production, Tanner has since acted in several local shows over the last five years. Some of his credits include Paris in “Romeo & Juliet” (Shakespeare By The Sea), President in “Project Murder” (Whadda Ya Call It? Productions), and Ernie in “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Theatre CBS). He is beyond excited for his first time acting with Mad As Hops Productions and welcomes you to Camp. Take a seat by the fire. Kick back, relax, and pass over the marshmallows, will ya?

Sharissa Gosse is a 17 year old actress based in St. John’s Newfoundland and has previously been trained and featured in shows produced within the Holy Heart Of Mary Performing Arts Program such as Clue on Stage as the Cook, Miracle on 34th Street as Janet, as Betty in The Crucible, Dwarf in Narnia and the Audrey II puppet for Little Shop of Horrors, as well as Radium Girls playing Irene.

Addison Brooklyn is a 19 year old singer/songwriter who is currently doing music in post secondary. She released her debut album titled “Let It Sink In” in 2022. Her album, along with many other singles, can be found on all streaming platforms. Addison writes music in hopes of bringing people together. “There is no better way to express yourself than through the arts.” Not only does Addison love music but she has participated in many plays and musicals, such as “The Lion King”, “ITSELF”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, and most recently, “The Play That Goes Wrong”.

Luna Foote has done many productions ranging from stage and film and everywhere in between. On stage, they have portrayed a variety of roles such as Emi Edwards in Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin with Mad As Hops, Christie in Aftershocks, a Dog With Two Tales original play, written and directed by Cameron Johnston and Noah Johnston and Bridey in Bridey’s Birth Control with PriniciPALs Productions. As for film, Luna has been so fortunate to have worked along side actors from such things as Deadpool and Frontier, as well as acting in Hunting Pignut, written and directed by Martine Blue and starred in Perfect Family as Nadia, also written and directed by Martine Blue. Doing other projects such as various Jungles Jim’s commercials and plenty of stage productions, Luna would like to thank Mad as Hops Productions for this opportunity, and Donna and Bill Foote for their unconditional love and support.

Cameron Johnston is a 22 year old film student at the College of the North Atlantic. He is returning for his 7th year with Mad As Hops Productions and couldn’t be more excited to be returning to camp this year. 

After studying theatre acting at the school of performance in Toronto for 2 years, Cameron is excited to bring his new knowledge and experience to the stage.

Ronan is a 16 year old stage manager based in Portugal Cove-St. Philips, Newfoundland. He has previously worked with Holy Heart of Mary Performing Arts Program assistant stage managing for “Miracle on 34th street,” Villainous,” and “Radium Girls,” The Grown Ups is his stage managing debut. 

Kathryn is 17 years old, based in St. John’s with previous theatre experience at Holy Heart of Mary. Shows including “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Villainous”, “Radium Girls”, and “A Christmas Carol”. This is Kathryn’s fifth show as an ASM and her first time doing sound.