Meet the Chair of Music Theatre Mississauga and the Presidents of the four production companies in Mississauga.

David Charchalis — MUSIC THEATRE MISSISSAUGA

Originally began in Community Theatre with Clarkson Music Theatre in 1983.  He started his own company Theatre Unlimited in 1989.  David was President of Theatre Unlimited for 14 years.  He sat as Chair of the Steering Committee for MTM and for the past 10 years has been the Chair of MTM.  David has directed, choreographed, produced, designed, acted and danced in numerous musical and plays over his 26 year theatrical career.

Michael Buchert  — THEATRE UNLIMITED

As Chair of Theatre Unlimited, Michael brings a wealth of experience to the Board of Theatre Unlimited.  He has worked with Brampton Music Theatre, sat as a Board Treasurer for Meadowvale Theatre and now runs Theatre Unlimited.  His producing skills and outgoing personality have brought back to the group a sense of belonging and more importantly, a sense of “family”.  Being a part of something and feeling like you belong and is Michael’s mantra.  He continues to support, assist, grow and nurture the group's members and is always welcoming new member into the fray to learn, experience, grow and have fun.

Rita Ferguson — CLARKSON MUSIC THEATRE

President of CMT since 1994, Rita has fulfilled its aim of excellence, having produced 21+ shows - some of Clarkson's very best. Rita is not new to theatre, having emigrated from Ireland an accomplished actress with several roles to her credit, one of which garnered her a Waterford Glass from the Dundalk Maytime Festival Pub Drama for best actress. Other favourite roles include: Mrs. Battersby, Peep Bo, Mama and Mother.  Most importantly, Rita values people.  Hers is the face with which newcomers to the group have come to associate the "warm CMT welcome".   She continues to offer her unique brand of Irish welcome to all who join Clarkson.  For that reason, she is much loved by her many friends in Mississauga, and personifies all that is good in community theatre.

Nancy Reed — MEADOWVALE MUSIC THEATRE

Nancy started singing using a vacuum cleaner as a microphone and has not stopped since.  Nancy has had the privilege of being president of MMT since 2006.  She has worked with groups in Scarborough, Etobicoke and London, Ontario after graduating from the Sheridan College Music Theatre program (several years ago).  Nancy has taken a turn at performing, directing, producing, and many back stage duties and loves them all.

Paul Fletcher — CITY CENTRE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS

Paul first got hooked on musical theatre over 40 years ago in high school and for the past 20 years, he and his wife and 3 kids have been “treading the boards” at Meadowvale Theatre. His multiple lead roles range from The King in “The King and I” to Captain Hook in “Peter Pan”. Paul has twice been voted Encore Subscriber’s Favourite Actor as Fagin in “Oliver!” and Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady”. In addition to performing, Paul serves as co-producer for CCMP shows and chairs the Meadowvale Theatre Advisory Board while living vicariously through his kids who now have gone on to professional careers in the performing arts.