Catalyst Theatre

Last month, we wrapped up our tour of THE INVISIBLE in Ottawa's National Arts Centre. Being in Canada's centre of government, we were honoured to have met a number of arts supporters from here at home, and around the world! 🍁

Thank you to the special guests who visited us at National Arts Centre: MP Heather McPherson, MP Matt Jeneroux, High Commissioner Wendy Matthews of New Zealand, and Ambassador Hanne Ulrichsen of Norway. We deeply appreciate you making time to speak with us, and greet our team.

Our artists also received a very special tour of the Senate from self-proclaimed Catalyst fan-girl, Senator Paula Simons! Thank you, Paula!

📸: Photos featuring actors Chariz Faulmino, Katie German, Kristi Hansen, Henna Matharu, and Melissa MacPherson, stage manager Frances Bundy, assistant stage manager Molly Pearson, audio engineer Michael Caron, partnerships manager Mel Bahniuk, and Catalyst Theatre Artistic Director, Jonathan Christenson.

Costume design by Bretta Gerecke.

THE INVISIBLE have taken their final bows in Ottawa 🌹

Our heartfelt thanks to our partners at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts for bringing us to your beautiful venue. We are honoured to have been part of the NAC English Theatre season, and be supported by the NAC's incredible team of administrators, technicians, crew members, and volunteers. To everyone who made this tour possible, and to all who came to see the show from near and far ... merci beaucoup 💐

Bringing this show to life is no small feat, and it cannot be understated how lucky we are to work with such an outstanding team. Much like the agents of THE INVISIBLE, every person in this squad has brought their tremendous talent, passion, and collaborative spirit to the fore. Thank you to this team for every moment of the journey. V for Victory ✌

THE INVISIBLE – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Christenson

CAST
Chariz Faulmino
Katie German
Kaleigh Gorka
Kristi Hansen
Melissa MacPherson
Henna Matharu
Justine Westby

CREATIVE TEAM
Set, Lights, Costume and Projection Designer - Bretta Gerecke
Choreographer - Laura Krewski
Sound Design, Additional Music, Music Production and Programming - Matthew Skopyk
Music Director (Vocals) - Ruth Alexander
Dialect Coach - Doug Mertz
Dramaturge - Sarah Garton Stanley
Directed by Jonathan Christenson

PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager - Rae McCallum
Stage Manager - Frances Bundy
Assistant Stage Manager - Molly Pearson
Front of House Audio Engineer - Michael Caron
Associate Lighting Designer - Jeff Pybus
Associate Projections Designer - Frank Donato
Wardrobe Assistant - Lieke den Bakker
Partnerships Manager - Mel Bahniuk
Associate Producer - Jessica Glover
Produced by Tracy Carroll

Photos by Curtis Perry

In memory of Melanie Piatocha, Ray Christenson, and Debbie Hansen.

Learn more about THE INVISIBLE at National Arts Centre here: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/notes/38316

On this, the last day of THE INVISIBLE at Canada’s National Arts Centre, we’re looking back on the last six weeks of creation, touring, and performance from Edmonton to Ottawa 🍁

Thank you to our partners at ’s Department of Theatre for hosting rehearsals in Edmonton, and to .cna English Theatre for giving us such a special place to land.

And of course, all the gratitude in the world to our unbelievable team, who make it all possible 🥂

THE INVISIBLE – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Christenson

CAST
Chariz Faulmino
Katie German
Kaleigh Gorka
Kristi Hansen
Melissa MacPherson
Henna Matharu
Justine Westby

CREATIVE TEAM
Set, Lights, Costume and Projection Designer - Bretta Gerecke
Choreographer - Laura Krewski
Sound Design, Additional Music, Music Production and Programming - Matthew Skopyk
Music Director (Vocals) - Ruth Alexander
Dialect Coach - Doug Mertz
Dramaturge - Sarah Garton Stanley
Directed by Jonathan Christenson

PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager - Rae McCallum
Stage Manager - Frances Bundy
Assistant Stage Manager - Molly Pearson
Front of House Audio Engineer - Michael Caron
Associate Lighting Designer - Jeff Pybus
Associate Projections Designer - Frank Donato
Wardrobe Assistant - Lieke den Bakker
Partnerships Manager - Mel Bahniuk
Associate Producer - Jessica Glover
Produced by Tracy Carroll

"THE INVISIBLE is storytelling at its finest." - Broadway World Ottawa 💥

Audiences are already making repeat trips to witness his harrowing and high-octane production "unlike any other piece of musical theatre you’ll see this year." Don't delay - you only have FIVE more chances to see this multi-lingual, genre-defying mash up of film noir, spy thriller, and history at Canada's National Arts Centre. Running until May 9!

Tickets available at https://arts.nac-cna.ca/en/production/10389

THE INVISIBLE
Written, Composed & Directed by Jonathan Christenson
Production Design - Bretta Gerecke
Choreography - Laura Krewski
Sound Design - Matthew Skopyk

Photos by Curtis Perry:
1 - Chariz Faulmino, Kristi Hansen, Kaleigh Gorka & Henna Matharu
2 - Justine Westby, Henna Matharu & Kaleigh Gorka
3 - Cast of THE INVISIBLE
4 - Katie German

As “Alberta’s most successful and travelled theatrical export” with credits from New York’s Broadway district to London’s West End, Catalyst Theatre is excited to share our decades of theatre experience with young actors through our second annual Musical Theatre Bootcamp! 🎭

Musical Theatre Bootcamp trains young performers at the cusp of their post-secondary and real-world theatre paths as they explore original, award-winning productions from the Catalyst canon. Through our distinct creative approach, Catalyst prepares participants with tools that will serve their artistic endeavours for years to come.

"The most supported I have ever felt as an actor, dancer, and singer." – 2025 Participant

🌟 Want to make a difference in the journey of Edmonton's young artists? Donations are gratefully accepted as we prepare for our second year of this one-of-a-kind program. Donors will receive a tax receipt, as well as an invitation to the final performance showcase! 🌟

NEW THIS YEAR: Donors also have the opportunity to specifically sponsor a faculty member, studio space, or our final performance showcase! Become a donor or sponsor today by visiting www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/128550

Ferocious. Fearless. Bold beyond belief. Meet the agents of THE INVISIBLE – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare 🫥

Tickets for THE INVISIBLE at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts with NAC English Theatre are going fast - get your tickets while you still can! Playing in the Babs Asper Theatre until May 9.
🎟 https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38316

THE INVISIBLE
Written, Composed & Directed by Jonathan Christenson
Production Design - Bretta Gerecke
Choreography - Laura Krewski
Sound Design - Matthew Skopyk

Photos by Curtis Perry:
1 - Kristi Hansen & Kaleigh Gorka
2 - Henna Matharu
3 - Katie German
4 - Justine Westby
5 - Kristi Hansen
6 - Chariz Faulmino
7 - Melissa MacPherson

THE INVISIBLE opens tonight at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts / NAC English Theatre! 🌹

This ferocious, suspenseful, one-of-a-kind musical spectacle has been seen on stages across Canada, and we are honoured to share our heroines in that nation's capital.

Want to know more? Catalyst Resident Designer, Bretta Gerecke and Managing Director, Tracy Carroll talked all things THE INVISIBLE with CTV morning live!

CTV News The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare at the NAC

We're just ONE WEEK away from Opening Night of THE INVISIBLE at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts! Meet our top-notch team who bring every soaring, stylish, and super-heroic element of this production to life!

Due to high demand, an additional performance has been added on May 2! If you're in the Ottawa area, don't miss your chance to see experience this musical marvel.

"Inspiring female characters, a gripping storyline drawn from real events of World War II, an immersive soundscape that sometimes rumbles and vibrates throughout every corner of the theatre, film-noirish lighting, and Broadway-style songs that swing from catchy to soaring: THE INVISIBLE - Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare is brilliant ... unlike any other piece of musical theatre you’ll see this year.” - Stir Magazine

🎯 CAST 🎯
Chariz Faulmino
Katie German
Kaleigh Gorka
Kristi Hansen
Melissa MacPherson
Henna Matharu
Justine Westby

💡 CREATIVE TEAM 💡
Jonathan Christenson - Book, Music, Lyrics & Director
Bretta Gerecke - Set, Lights, Costumes & Projections Designer
Laura Krewski - Choreographer
Matthew Skopyk - Sound Design, Additional Music, Music Production & Programming
Ruth Alexander - Music Director (Vocals)
Doug Mertz - Dialect Coach
Sarah Garton Stanley - Dialect Coach

🧨 PRODUCTION TEAM 🧨
Frances Bundy - Stage Manager
Rae McCallum - Production Manager
Molly Pearson - Assistant Stage Manager
Michael Caron - Front of House Audio Engineer
Jeff Pybus - Associate Lighting Designer
Frank Donato - Associate Projections Designer
Lieke den Bakker - Wardrobe Assistant