The Fredericton Playhouse is pleased to announce producer and musician Tom Hoyt as the 2026 recipient of the Playhouse Honours. This award celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact on the region’s performing arts community. Hoyt is being recognized at a significant moment, as he concludes his long-standing role as producer of the New Brunswick Country Showcase, which presented...

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...