Role: Jimmy Burgesss 

Karl has a Masters Degree in Tv & Radio Broadcast Production from The National Film School, in The Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT), Dun Laoghaire. I also have 11 years of experience as a freelance photographer and videographer, and years of martial arts experience, having competed around Ireland at an amateur level. In Canada, I have worked as a grip on the set of Star Trek, in Pinewood Studios. I have gratefully, been given the role of Jimmy for what will be my first acting performance. I am very excited to bring Jimmy to life on the stage this October.

Role: Miles O'Riordan 

Role: Andrew Johnson 

Eric makes his Toronto Irish Players debut as Andrew. An alumnus of Humber College’s theatre performance program, he brings six years of Gaulier-style clown training to the role, having performed both solo and ensemble work at Theatre Passe Muraille, Sweet Action Theatre, and Alumnae Theatre. Beyond acting, he improvises with woodwinds and electronics in experimental ensembles. Grateful to the creative team for their shared focus. 

Role: Olivia Territt 

Andrea Healy has been a member of the Toronto Irish Players since 2024 and this will be her second production. Acting has been something she has loved yet didn’t have the courage to persue and has loved the opportunity to lean into this creative art form more and more with the players. Andrea is a trained clown, intimacy coordinator, stage manager and all round arts admin expert. She hails from Galway and has been in Toronto almost 10 years!! She is excited to be apart of The Lobby and loves the community the players has developed.

Role: Una Murphy

Cailin moved to Toronto in 2018 from the hills of Donegal. This will be her debut performance on a Canadian stage. Her love of film, theatre and performance brought her to the Toronto Irish Players.

Role: Tomas O'Callghan (Tock)

Liam has been part of the theatre scene for several years. He studied with Second City Toronto, and is an accomplished Stand-Up Comic and MC. You may recognize him as Martyn in “Dublin by Lamplight” (2024), or as Reverend Berkeley in “The Veil” (2017). He has also performed with other companies throughout the GTA. Enjoy the show.

Role: Barney Reid 

Role: Mrs. O'Riordan 

Maureen Lukie directed 2024's production of Dublin by Lamplight and now appears at Mrs. O'Riordan in The Lobby. Celebrating her 30th year with TIP, she has also been seen in Hen Night Epiphany, The Mai and The Veil. Past directing adventures include The Veil, An Ideal Husband, Moonshine, Same Old Moon and James Joyce's The Dead, the musical. Branching out, she has directed Educating Rita and Halfway There for Scarborough Players, Marjorie Prime for The Bloor West Village Players and she will direct an adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma for Scarborough Theatre in Spring 2026.

Producer

Geraldine is delighted to be producing this Irish classic The Hostage in TIP’s 50th anniversary year. She would like to thank all the behind the scenes crew for all their hard work in getting this show on the stage. Cheers to 50 more years.

Stage Manager

Stage Designer 

Kristen Douglas creates environments and artworks for performance, dance, music, and nature connection. She has also been an architect, writer, editor, and teacher. Kirsten lives in Toronto with her family and animals. This is her first production with the Toronto Irish Players.

Assistant Stage Manager

Sue hails from Drogheda, Co. Louth and is currently the Secretary of the TIP Committee for 2025-2026. This is her fourth production with TIP as ASM and she is delighted to help bring this show to life from behind the curtains!

Assistant Stage Manager