OUR TEAM
Andraea Sartison
Co-Director/Co-Owner
Andraea is an award-winning event producer specializing in programming, content creation, logistics, and community engagement. She is recognized for her leadership, innovation, and ability to bring clients' big ideas to life through collaboration. As a theatre artist she has captained the creation of 40 original plays, TV shows, audio dramas and festivals; and traveled internationally as a performer and director across Canada and to Broadway, New York.
What makes Andraea kick-ass? “I am a member of Manitoba's Master Angler program.”
Jennie O’Keefe
Co-Director/Co-Owner
Jennie O loves to work alongside clients to realize their goals and dreams and especially loves it when she can infuse art and creativity in the events they are collaborating on. Jennie O is also a multimedia artist that has exhibited throughout Canada, the U.S. and Europe and has been featured in several publications including Craft, Border Crossings, Jezebel, Dwell, Lonely Planet, The Guardian and featured in a short doc for CBC Arts. Her favourite group exhibition she’s been in was her favorite artist Kiki Smith. Her most notable projects of late are Huttie for the Warming Huts International Competition v.19 and Spruce Woods for ICEHOTEL V29 in Sweden- created in collaboration with her husband Chris Pancoe.
What makes Jennie kick-ass? “I can make anything out of cardboard and a little duct tape.”
Cali (On Leave)
Event Manager
Cali is a queer artist from Métis and settler ancestry who loves using her multidisciplinary and academic approach to help make your ideas and events a success. As a theatre artist, Cali works primarily in directing, dramaturgy, producing and education and has worked across the prairies on over a dozen shows spanning from new work to classical text.
What makes Cali kick-ass? “I have delusionally manifested my way into running a half marathon and hiking many tall mountains”
Christine Leslie
Marketing & Communications Manager
From conceptualizing marketing strategies to designing visuals, Christine works behind the scenes to ensure your event is shared with the public in a meaningful and impactful way. Christine (she/her) is a graphic designer and theatre artist. She is an active member of the Winnipeg theatre community as a director and actor and is a graduate of Toronto Film School’s Interactive Media and Graphic Design program and The University of Winnipeg’s Honours Bachelor of Arts Theatre and Film program.
What makes Christine kick-ass?
Tanner Manson
Event Manager
Tanner Manson is an award-winning arts manager who has helped produce all sorts of events and projects: from large-scale musicals, to contemporary dance festivals, to intimate coffee houses. Onsite, Tanner will ensure to bring good vibes (and good puns) while making sure everything is smooth sailing. Tanner's theatre and dance work has taken him across the prairies- often working with communities and artists to create new work. He is honored to be amongst the beautiful constellation of artists in this province that make it a vibrant place to be.
What makes Tanner kick-ass? “In high school me and my best friend were Student Council Co-Presidents. We ran unopposed.”
Shira Newman
Event Manager
With a passion for creating welcoming, inclusive community events, Shira brings over 15 years of experience producing festivals, arts programming, and cultural events. She specializes in building strong relationships with artists, vendors, community partners, and stakeholders while ensuring every event is thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed. Drawing on her background in film production, arts administration, and community development, Shira combines creativity with exceptional organization to helpbring meaningful events to life.
What makes Shira kick-ass?