Anna Mona-Pia (they/she) is a triple-threat performer/producer with the goal of creating a more inclusive and diverse drag community. They strive to create space for queer artists to explore and thrive while also tackling gender and sexuality issues through their art. She holds a B.Ed from Acadia University specializing in Drama and English. She is the Silver winner in The Coast for Best Drag Performer of 2022/2023 & and Silver award winner for up and coming Community Leader 2023.@anna.monapia

Stewart is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Punamu’kwati’jk/Dartmouth. He is the Associate Artistic Director of ZUPPA, co-Artistic Director of THE ACCIDENTAL MECHANICS GROUP, and is currently an artist-in-residence at THE THEATRE CENTRE in Toronto. He has released two albums: "Quiet the Station' (2017), and To the Bone: Songs from Splinters (2020). With ZUPPA he has co-created and toured over a dozen original shows, including “Poor Boy", “Pop-Up Love Party” and "The Archive of Missing Things". Solo work includes "El Camino or The Field of Stars" and "Let's Not Beat Each Other To Death." He has appeared in festivals and theaters across the country and internationally. He is fascinated with vulnerability, intimacy, the destruction of persona and the celebration of performance. 

Kailin is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and upcoming independent artist based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Kailin’s sound infuses smooth R&B vocals and sweet gospel melodies into crowd-engaging contemporary music and entertainment. Kailin’s first upcoming single “Turn This Maybe” is a contribution and love letter to his R&B and gospel roots. Starting as a Gospel singer at his local church, Kailin is currently a full-time student at the NSCC Ivany Campus, focusing on Music Arts and Performance.

Thaydra Gray has been surrounded by music since the beginning of her life. She began singing in her father’s church choir in Montreal, Quebec, where she grew up directed by her mother, even before she could put together full sentences. She grew up the youngest of four daughters, and through her sisters she found her deep love for RnB music. Because of her exceptional vocal gifts, commitment to her craft, and charming stage presence, she also got the opportunity to sing background vocals with the legendary Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd; and was honoured to perform a special song with gospel icon, Donny McClurkin. 

Becca Guilderson (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. She studied Classical Voice and Theatre at Mount Allison University 
and participated in the Musical Theatre Foundation Program at Neptune Theatre. An avid Dolly Parton fan, she’s thrilled to be revisiting “The Songs Of Kenny & Dolly” with her Kenny, Kyle Gillis, for the third time this December!
Previous Credits include: The Marvelous Wonderettes (North Stage); The Mountain And The Valley, Chased By The Bear (Two Planks); Cinderella, Peter Pan (Neptune); Anne & Gilbert, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline (Island Theatre Festival); Into The Woods, Simply Sondheim, The Happy Prince (The Guild); Hastings (Tweed & Co.); Sleeping Beauty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SBTS); The Marvelous Wonderettes(Chester Playhouse); Sweeney Todd, Spring Awakening, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Side-By-Side).​

Kyle Gillis is an accomplished performer, producer, and educator based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax.
Recent credits include: Assassins (HAT), Dance Nation (Keep Good/HEIST), Billy Elliot (Neptune Theatre), To Have and to Holiday (Hallmark), Cam Boy (OutTV), Sullivan’s Crossing (CTV/CW) and The Trades (Crave). He is the producer and host of Halifax’s hottest cabaret series, Broadway Brunch, at The Carleton, as well as A Tribute to Kenny & Dolly’s Christmas Album and Blue Monday Cabaret.

The Other Girlfriend is a musical duo based in Dartmouth, acoustically covering music from Fleetwood Mac to The Weeknd to Dolly Parton. Linda and Melissa have been making music together for over 20 years. They love doing unique acoustic versions of pop hits and creative mash-ups of their favorite tunes.

The MicroTones Vocal Ensemble are part of Halifax Regional Arts. HRA is a supplementary funded arts education program serving students in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. The supplemental funding is provided through an agreement with HRM City Councilors and HRCE. The mission of the arts educators of Halifax Regional Arts is to create high quality, barrier-free, equitable, and diverse fine arts experiences that are culturally responsive and welcoming for all students. Halifax Regional Arts delivers exciting programming to students, free of charge, in every school in HRCE, including music, visual arts, drama, and dance.

Meet the already iconic Dartmouth Geese, designed by Brenda Duran and Diego Cavedon Dias! We're absolutely delighted to have been funded by the Nova Scotia Cultural Innovation Fund to bring the iconic Sullivan's Pond geese to life, and you can expect to see them at community events and parades all over town. In fact, they were already awarded Most Creative Costume at this year's Halifax Pride Parade!