Philip founded and led Characters Incorporated, a youth-based performance troupe which produced high-quality music and theatrical productions. They travelled internationally, representing New Brunswick and Canada throughout the 1980s and 90s. In addition, he has worked on numerous other youth productions with Leo Hayes High School and the Theatre New Brunswick Theatre School. Countless young people have benefited from Philip’s leadership...

Walter Learning founded Theatre New Brunswick in 1968, creating the first professional theatre company in New Brunswick, and one of the longest running regional companies in Canada. He served as artistic director of TNB from 1968 to 1978 and returned as artistic producer from 1995 to 1999. An accomplished actor, director and playwright, Learning collaborated with critically acclaimed literary figure...

Mabel Doak is a gifted music teacher. Generations of her students have come to know her unwavering commitment to their own personal success. Her students attest to her high expectations and her extraordinary level of technical knowledge and musicality being paired with a teaching style that is marked with generosity, warmth, positivity, encouragement and patience. She began taking singing lessons...

Bonnie Kilburn is a dancer, a teacher, a leader and a friend. Considered Fredericton’s own “Dean of Dance,” she has been teaching for nearly five decades. A linchpin in the community, she has been a mentor, educator and a philanthropist to many, setting an example for students and parents alike about the importance of giving back to the community. Bonnie...

A gifted musician, composer, sound designer, producer and musical director, Michael Doherty’s artistic career has seen him playing in and leading award-winning bands, running his own sound-recording studio (SingingDog Studio), working as an educator in local high schools and universities and holding the position of resident composer/sound designer and music director for Theatre New Brunswick (TNB). A fixture in the...

Aida and Hrvoje Tisler have played a pivotal role in raising the standard of musical excellence within the city of Fredericton. Since immigrating to Canada from Sarajevo in 1994, the Tislers have used their considerable skills as string performers to teach new generations of musicians. Over the past two decades, the number of highly talented and well-trained young string players...

Peter Pacey is one of the most recognized theatre personalities in Fredericton, known for his work as an actor, director, writer and producer. Peter is often called upon to play a role at special events, but most would agree that his greatest contribution in the city of Fredericton is his role as a mentor and inspirational guru to young performers...

For 40 years, Lynn Addleman has worked diligently as a leader and supporter of the arts community in Fredericton. Much of this work has been behind the scenes in her volunteer role as costume designer and coordinator for Fredericton High School drama and musical theatre productions. Lynn crafted costumes for more than 100 students each year. The care she took...

A brilliant educator, director and performer, Breen has been a vital part of Fredericton’s performing arts community for the past 20 years. Breen recently finished her tenure as director of the Theatre New Brunswick (TNB) Young Company and Theatre School. Parents and former students alike will tell you that she not only inspired a lifelong appreciation for the arts in...

Maggie Paul is an Indigenous Passamaquoddy elder, teacher and song carrier who has travelled around the world to share Wolastoqey/Maliseet and Passamaquoddy culture. Known for her voice, Maggie has recorded two albums — capturing the traditional songs of the Passamaquoddy and Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet people. A leader in the community, Maggie uses song to mentor young people who are looking to find...