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.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Amanda Atkins
Amanda is the content creator and social media manager for LGC. She has been a member of choirs during high school and undergrad and a supporter of LGC since the beginning!