SnEAK peek: HAIRSPRAY
Directed by Wesley J. Colford
Music Directed by Chris Tsujiuchi
Choreographed by Aaron Aquino-Annobil & Nicole Rosove
You can't stop the beat!
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire - to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!
This beloved Broadway sensation comes to Cape Breton for the first time in a stunning local production of incredible talent. Join us in Summer 2025 for.. HAIRSPRAY!
CAST & CREW
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Wesley J. Colford (they/them) – DIRECTOR
Favourite HAT Credits:
The Wakowski Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Heart of Steel, Dream, Disco Nights, She Loves Me, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jack & The Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime, Funny Girl, TomorrowLove TM, Blow Me: A Big Bad Musical Comedy, A Mirror (Director)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Annie, Matilda the Musical (The Savoy Theatre)Training:
Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance, George Brown Theatre School -
Chris Tsujiuchi (he/they) - MUSIC DIRECTOR
Favourite HAT Credits:
Jack and the Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime, Blow Me: A Big Bad Musical Comedy (Music Director)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Mamma Mia (HAT/Savoy Theatre), Escape to Margaritaville (Theatre Calgary), Alice in Wonderland (Manitoba Theatre for Young People / Bad Hats Theatre), Into the Woods (Talk is Free Theatre), Parade (Toronto Musical Concerts) The Last Five Years (YRG Productions), Onegin (Musical Stage Company / National Arts Centre / Arts Club Western Canada Tour) -
Aaron Aquino-Annobil (he/him) - CO-CHOREOGRAPHER
Favourite HAT Credits:
HAT Debut!Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Chiaroscuro (MadeWithPurpose)Other:
Originally from Montreal, QC, Aaron Aquino-Annobil is a sought after dance educator, choreographer and performance artist. His credits include; Lupe Fiasco, Toronto Kardinal Offishall and Jully Black. He has also had the privilege of performing alongside Old Spice and Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine Nine).Aaron has been a guest master class instructor at Culture Shock Canada’s International Showcase, where he has taught alongside internationally recognized choreographers including Arnel Calvario (Kaba Modern, Kinjaz). In 2017, he was on faculty for Full Out Dance Camp in Nova Scotia, where he also worked as an assistant choreographer on the full-length production, “Chiaroscuro”, choreographed by Thomas Colford. He has been a judge for many dance competitions including, O.U.C.H. Aaron is well-known for his unique teaching methods and his ability to help everyone in his class feel confident and find their inner dancer. He is one of the Co-Founders of Run The Flex.
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Nicole Rosove (she/her) - CO-CHOREOGRAPHER
Favourite HAT Credits:
HAT Debut!Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Chiaroscuro (MadeWithPurpose)Other:
With over a decade in the dance industry, as a choreographer, Nicole is skilled at making the vision of those she works with a reality, with a detailed and focused approach. She has an exceptional level of expertise across a wide range of dance genres including, but not limited to Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Ballet.Having spent time living in the UK, and now based in Toronto, Canada, select credits include Billie Eilish, Drake, Netflix's Locke & Key, The Umbrella Academy, Grand Army, Amazon Prime's The Boys, the Toronto Raptors, TIFF, ScotiaBank's Nuit Blanche, Fashion Art Toronto, and more. She has worked with brands including Snapchat, Hershey's Chocolate, Goldwell, and Redkin, and has worked as a choreographer and movement coach for Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Laila Biali, Sogand, Shaun Frank and Bedhead.
Nicole is a Co-Founder of Run The Flex.