Our Team
Beanstalk Theatre Company is a local theatre company and performing arts training organization based in the qathet Regional District (qRD).
We have been producing live musicals and showcases since 2023. Past musical productions include Mary Poppins (2023), Beauty and the Beast (2024), The Wizard of Oz (2025), and The Little Mermaid (2026). In addition to being a full-fledged theatre company, we are proud to be the qRD’s premiere theatre training program for youth. We offer a variety of weekly classes for students ages 4-18.
Creativity, Respect, Empathy, Artistry, Teamwork, and Enjoying oneself
These values are the cornerstones of our teaching method that we strive to impart on all of our students in a safe, challenging, and fun environment.
We can’t wait to see you in class or at the theatre!
SHARING THE MAGIC OF THEATRE SINCE 2023
Sydney discovered her passion for the performing arts when she was young, and has stuck with it ever since. She has been working as a Musical Theatre instructor and
choreographer for 11 years. Sydney designed a Musical Theatre program from the ground up while working as an instructor at Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy (2015 - 2023). She also worked for Brooks’ Secondary School as their resident choreographer from 2018-2022. She is IDTS certified and has trained with NYFA’s Conservatory of Musical Theatre. NYFA’s program gave her the opportunity to further her training by learning from and working with Broadway professionals including Nick Cartell.
Sydney loves her job. Growing up in Musical Theatre are some of her fondest memories from childhood. Sydney officially founded Beanstalk Theatre Company in 2022, and couldn't be happier with the community it has formed. She is so excited to give the youth of our community the amazing experiences she had at their age.
Sydney Spenst
Owner / Artistic Director
Delaney Long
Deputy Director
Sydney discovered her passion for the performing arts when she was young, and has stuck with it ever since. She has been working as a Musical Theatre instructor and choreographer for 11 years. Sydney designed a Musical Theatre program from the ground up while working as an instructor at Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy (2015 - 2023). She also worked for Brooks’ Secondary School as their resident choreographer from 2018-2022. She is IDTS certified and has trained with NYFA’s Conservatory of Musical Theatre. NYFA’s program gave her the opportunity to further her training by learning from and working with Broadway professionals including Nick Cartell.
Sydney loves her job. Growing up in Musical Theatre are some of her fondest memories from childhood. Sydney officially founded Beanstalk Theatre Company in 2022, and couldn't be happier with the community it has formed. She is so excited to give the youth of our community the amazing experiences she had at their age.
Delaney has been a part of Beanstalk since it was founded in 2022. When she isn’t busy with administration, she can be found painting sets,
designing props, and managing costumes for both our Musical Theatre Company and Performance Skills programs.
Delaney received an Office Assistant Certification through Okanagan College. She has always enjoyed organization, as well as helping others, which are things she puts to good use for Beanstalk and its company members.
Delaney loves everything about Beanstalk. She is yet to find another environment like the one created here. The students are kind, respectful and passionate about the work they are doing which makes her job so rewarding. Delaney is grateful to be a part of bringing Beanstalk’s productions to life this season and for many seasons to come.
Neave Fitzgibbon
Neave has been dancing since she was 3 years old, with a passion for musical theatre.
She has been able to continue exploring her passion for singing, dancing and acting with Beanstalk over the past 3 years.
Neave has had the pleasure of taking part in 5 of our live shows so far! She is looking forward to being apart of our 2027 productions as a Level 7 in our Performance Skills Showcase, and as Alice in our production of Alice in Wonderland.
Neave has been assisting in the Level 2 & 3 Performance Skills classes for 2 years and she is thrilled to join our staff this season, as an instructor for our Level 2 & 3 Performance Skills classes alongside Ashland Bratseth.
Neave is so grateful for the opportunity to inspire her students to pursue their dreams with the same passion she has always embraced.
Delaney has been a part of Beanstalk since it was founded in 2022. When she isn’t busy with administration, she can be found painting sets, designing props, and managing costumes for both our Musical Theatre Company and Performance Skills programs.
Delaney received an Office Assistant Certification through Okanagan College. She has always enjoyed organization, as well as helping others, which are things she puts to good use for Beanstalk and its company members.
Delaney loves everything about Beanstalk. She is yet to find another environment like the one created here. The students are kind, respectful and passionate about the work they are doing which makes her job so rewarding. Delaney is grateful to be a part of bringing Beanstalk’s productions to life this season and for many seasons to come.
Performance Skills Instructor (Level 2 & 3)
Ashland Bratseth
Ashland began dancing when she was 7 years old. She has always had a special love for musical theatre. This is Ashland’s second season at Beanstalk.
She enjoyed performing in Showcase 2026, and is excited to participate in our Performance Skills Showcase 2027 as well as our production of Alice in Wonderland.
Ashland is looking forward to teaching our Level 2 & 3 Performance Skills classes alongside Neave Fitzgibbon.
Ashland feels that Beanstalk is based on having fun, learning and growing together. “I am so happy to be here because every class is a fun experience that everyone involved is so grateful to be apart of.”
Ashland hopes to provide her students with a safe and supportive place where they can be themselves, and not feel judgement.
Performance Skills Instructor (Level 2 & 3)
Neave has been dancing since she was 3 years old, with a passion for musical theatre. She has been able to continue exploring her passion for singing, dancing and acting with Beanstalk over the past 3 years.
Neave has had the pleasure of taking part in 5 of our live shows so far! She is looking forward to being apart of our 2027 productions as a Level 7 in our Performance Skills Showcase, and as Alice in our production of Alice in Wonderland.
Neave has been assisting in the Level 2 & 3 Performance Skills classes for 2 years and she is thrilled to join our staff this season, as an instructor for our Level 2 & 3 Performance Skills classes alongside Ashland Bratseth.
Neave is so grateful for the opportunity to inspire her students to pursue their dreams with the same passion she has always embraced.
Michelle Morris
Artistic Associate
Bio Coming Soon!
Aaron has been a member of our creative team since Beanstalk was founded in 2022. He has built sets for every show we have brought to the stage with many more to come.
Aaron founded his first business, Integrity Building, in 2007. Since then, he has founded Integrity Drywall in 2020, and purchased Constellation Countertops in the spring of 2026.
Aaron balances managing his businesses while somehow carving out time to conceptualize, construct and design sets for both our Performance Skills and Musical Theatre Company programs. He has enjoyed the creative transition from creating houses, to creating immersive scenes on stage.
Aaron is grateful for the opportunity to support his wife’s dream of creating a safe and supportive space for the youth of Powell River to experience pre professional live theatre.
Aaron Gurney
Artistic Associate
Bio Coming Soon!
Lydia Parsons
Choreographer / Instructor
Bio Coming Soon!
Aaron has been a member of our creative team since Beanstalk was founded in 2022. He has been building and designing our sets since our very first show! He has now built sets for every show we have brought to the stage with many more to come.
Aaron founded his first business, Integrity Building, in 2007. Since then, he has founded Integrity Drywall in 2020, and purchased Constellation Countertops in the spring of 2026.
Aaron balances managing his businesses while somehow carving out time to conceptualize, construct and design sets for both our Performance Skills and Musical Theatre Company programs. He has enjoyed the creative transition from creating houses, to creating immersive scenes on stage.
Aaron is grateful for the opportunity to support his wife’s dream of creating a safe and supportive space for the youth of Powell River to experience pre professional live theatre.
The Wizard of Oz (2025)
Wrenwin Angell
Performance Skills Assistant (Level 5)
Bio Coming Soon!
The Little Mermaid (2026)
Ella Querin
Performance Skills Assistant (Level 4)
Bio Coming Soon!
Bio Coming Soon!
Charlie Hildebrand
Preschool Dance Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Crew / Creative Team
Beauty and the Beast (2024)
Mary Poppins (2023)
The Wizard of Oz (2025)
Bio Coming Soon!
Bio Coming Soon!
Ashland began dancing when she was 7 years old. She has always had a special love for musical theatre. This is Ashland’s second season at Beanstalk. She enjoyed performing in Showcase 2026, and is excited to participate in our Performance Skills Showcase 2027 as well as our production of Alice in Wonderland.
Ashland is looking forward to teaching our Level 2 & 3 Performance Skills classes alongside Neave Fitzgibbon.
Ashland feels that Beanstalk is based on having fun, learning and growing together. “I am so happy to be here because every class is a fun experience that everyone involved is so grateful to be apart of.”
Ashland hopes to provide her students with a safe and supportive place where they can be themselves, and not feel judgement.
The Little Mermaid (2026)
Bio Coming Soon!