Meet the Artistic Team
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Matthew Atkins
Matthew Atkins is a musician, music director and teacher. He holds his B.Mus., B.Ed., and M.Mus. from Western University. Matthew has served as a worship leader and musician for various churches in London, ON. He is also an active member of London’s theatre community as a pianist and music director.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alexandra Kane
Alexandra Kane is a performing artist, music director, producer, equity transformation coach and activist. Alex holds a B.MusA (Piano) from Western University, a graduate certificate in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Fanshawe College and a graduate certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
George Carlson McLeary
George was born and raised in London, ON. He is a performing artist and choreographer.
George is the worship and creative director at Impact Church. He’s studied music theatre performance in highschool and post secondary. He is an active member in local community theatre.
ACCOMPANIST / BAND LEADER
Marque Smith
Marque was born in Toronto and studied classical piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music and jazz piano at Humber College. Since moving to London in 2007, he has been the musical director for plays with Musical Theatre Productions, London Community Players and Original Kids Theatre Company, to name a few. He is also a very experienced choral musician and has been a member of The Karen Schuessler Singers, The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, The Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir and The Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus. Marque was the Recipient of the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee.
DOCUMENTARIAN
Moses Latigo Odida
Moses Latigo Odida is a Ugandan-born filmmaker based in London, ON. Through his academic work, travel, and life experience, Moses has developed a critical awareness of local and global realities that complicate people’s lives. His belief that people experience a degree of liberation when their stories are amplified has refined his passion for storytelling.
Kigaana Productions was thus created to tell unique stories that seek to liberate people through the visual medium. Moses has created a wide range of fully produced films about individuals and communities working together to find liberation over such issues as mental health, refugee crises, systemic racism, as well as celebrating personal development and community flourishing, among others.