CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / CO-FOUNDER

Jason Bakaas is an emerging performer, director, writer, and puppeteer in Calgary, Alberta. As a performer, Jason has been in productions all over the city. Some of his favourite credits include Benny (Rent) and Chadwick (Elf) with Storybook Theatre, one of Canada’s most successful TYA Theatre companies, and Princeton (Avenue Q) with Front Row Centre Players, a role for which he won an award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the Calgary ACTS annual CAT Awards. Other acting credits include The Prince/Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Prince Charming (One Bad Apple) with Morpheus Theatre, Peter and Others (The Rumble Follies) with Life Stages Theatre at the Calgary Fringe Festival, as well as roles in productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Annie, The Wedding Singer, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Footloose. On-screen, Jason has appeared in the first season of FX’s Fargo, and Vertical Entertainment’s Still/Born. As a director, Jason has led productions with Untold Stories Theatre for the past three years and has received accolades for several productions, including the winner of Outstanding Direction for a Musical and Outstanding Production of a Musical for The Wind in the Willows in 2022 and nominations for the same awards for Rodgers and Hamnmerstein's Cinderella in 2023.

Jason attended the Alberta University of the Arts (then known as the Alberta College of Art and Design) for a degree in Media Arts, with a specialization in Video and Sound design.

CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / CO-FOUNDER

Gad is proudly a Mexican performer and director in Canada and Mexico. In Canada he has been involved with many different companies. Select credits include: Storybook Theatre: Matilda (Rudolpho) and Annie (Ensemble). With FRC: Addams Family, The Wedding Singer, Avenue Q (Choreographer), Evita, Spamalot, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Jimmy). With Morpheus Theatre: HMS Pinafore, One Bad Apple (Choreographer), and Princess Ida (Guron). And with St. Peters Players: Mary Poppins (Choreographer).

In Mexico Gad worked as a director, performer, choreographer and stage manager. His select credits include: A Chorus Line, Rent, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast.

Gad studied ballet at UNAM, and holds a degree in Acting with a major in Dubbing. He was the Artistic Director of the Theatrical Company Gato Encerrado for 12 years. Through the years he has had the opportunity to be a television host for educational TV for the Secretariat of Public Education.

As a co-founder of Untold Stories Theatre, Jason is driven by the vision of cultivating an environment marked by inclusivity and artistic development. His passion for the theatre is what led to the need to create a safe space for those who have yet to be seen but deserve it nonetheless. With a lifelong dedication to the arts, Jason approaches his craft with a profound sense of enthusiasm, poised to infuse Untold Stories Theatre with a rich tapestry of experience, compassion, and creative ingenuity. With a comprehensive education spanning both Fine Arts and Performing Arts disciplines, Jason is eager to contribute vibrant narratives and new perspectives to the vibrant theatre scene in Calgary.

Nicole’s passion for the stage was ignited 20 years ago in a fourth-grade play, setting the foundation for a lifelong commitment to the arts. As a graduate from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama, Nicole excels in producing, directing, acting, and stage management. Beyond theatre, she actively contributes to film and television as a crew member on various sets and as the creative producer of a family-founded production company. Nicole is excited to bring creativity, industry insight, and a deep appreciation and love of the performing arts to the forefront of Untold Stories Theatre’s mission.

Britta grew up in the theatre community in Steinbach Manitoba performing on stage until finding her passion working behind the scenes in costume design and hair and makeup. In recent years she costume designed The Wind in the Willows and RH Cinderella with UST. Hair and makeup for The Boy from OZ and Avenue Q with FRC, and Shakespeare in Love with Morpheus. Britta is excited to be a part of UST and looking forward to helping with community theatre growth and support in Calgary.

Allie has been an active member of the Calgary arts community for many years. With a background in classical vocal performance, she has contributed both on and off the stage. For Untold, Allie has music directed R&H Cinderella and The Prom, and performed in Back to Square One and Into the Woods. She is passionate about watching others discover a love of theatre and helping them develop and hone their skills. Allie deeply values the Untold Stories community and mission, and is excited to bring that passion to the board of directors to ensure it continues for years to come.

Alina is thrilled to be on the Board of Directors for Untold Stories Theatre. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Alina has been a part of the Calgary theatre and arts community for over 20 years and has performed with the Youth Singers of Calgary, Storybook Theatre, Front Row Centre Players, Vocal Motion Chorus, Morpheus Theatre, YYC Princess, Cabaret Calgary and Maven Movement. She believes in the power of storytelling in live theatre, and advocates for the growth of the arts in Calgary.

Charmaine joined Untold Stories first as a performer for her debut in the Company’s 2022 production of ‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’. Though new to the community theatre scene, she quickly found her place, bringing energy and dedication to every project since. With 2 additional productions and a concert under her belt with Untold, she is now committed to supporting the growth and success of the theatre community on, and now off the stage as a Board Member. With a strong belief in the power of storytelling, Charmaine is excited to contribute her perspective and enthusiasm to help Untold Stories continue to create impactful, inclusive, and dynamic productions for performers and audiences of all backgrounds.

Gad is beyond excited to be joining the board of Untold Stories Theatre! Having worked in both Canada and Mexico, he brings a wealth of experience and continues to contribute his passion for the arts, with a strong background in performance, direction, choreography, and technical areas. Gad has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous companies such as Storybook Theatre, FRC, Morpheus Theatre, and St. Peters Players, where he was part of productions like Elf the Musical, Avenue Q, Mary Poppins and Annie. In Mexico, he worked on productions like A Chorus Line, Rent, and Beauty and the Beast. Gad is excited to continue seeking out and working on opportunities to bring talent to the stage and share their untold stories with the audience.