Stories

Like others in Onalee’s classes, Winnipegger Neil McRae first became interested in acting in high school.

Joey Harris was born in Chicago to Ukrainian-Canadian parents and has been performing in front of people his whole life.

Not all of Onalee’s students are new to acting. Take Kelley Hirst of Winnipeg, a stage veteran of some 35 years.

Students in Onalee’s classes come from all walks of life, but almost all share a lifelong fascination with acting. That is certainly the case with Patrick Sokoliuk.

Winnipegger Andrea Canak wanted to be an actress since she was very young, and her dedication has carried her all the way to the Master Class.

Candace Heyliger of Winnipeg appreciates the supportive environment of Onalee’s Master Class.

As Winnipegger Lexie Cypurda will be the first to tell you, preparing to act for the big screen is not the time to become self-conscious.

Growing up in Lac du Bonnet, Brody Pargeter says he originally came to Winnipeg to study justice and public safety, but he couldn’t quite get the idea of film acting out of his head.

Chantal Kuegle was born in Winnipeg but grew up in Springfield, and first got interested in acting at 15, studying with Onalee Ames.