Our Team
Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People's success in producing high-quality and meaningful work for children and their families is due in no small part to the remarkable staff that makes up the organization. The team at Kaleidoscope is a diverse and dedicated group of theatre artists, makers, youth arts educators, and administrators who share a common passion for creating and promoting exceptional theatre experiences for young people.
Administration
Pat Rundell
Executive & Artistic DirectorPat Rundell (he/him) is an award-winning theatre director, actor, and arts leader. As the Executive & Artistic Director of Kaleidoscope Theatre, Pat brings his passion for the arts and leadership skills to guide the company towards continued success. Pat’s work as a director and performer has been widely recognized across the region. Personal highlights include: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (KTYP), The Addams Family (KTYP), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (LCT), 9to5 and A Christmas Story (VOS), Blink! (Puente Theatre), Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh (Urban Arts), and Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (Black Box Productions). As a performer, Pat has worked in Canada and the United States, performing on stages, under tents, outdoors at parks, at National Historic Sites, and even inside an inflatable igloo!
Pat was appointed Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People in 2018 and first joined the organisation in 2011. Pat was the Co-Chair for the Theatre for Young Audiences Caucus for the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres from 2020-2024 and currently sits on the association’s Advocacy Committee. He is a past Board member of The Victoria Pride Society and the Victoria Operatic Society, a current board member of the Professional Arts Alliance of Greater Victoria and a member of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
Photo: Veronica Bonderud Photography
Amanda Sayad
Director of Business & DevelopmentAmanda (she/her) joined Kaleidoscope Theatre in January 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles at the Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver. Amanda’s academic credentials include a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria, a Certificate in Business Administration from Camosun College, and an Advanced Certificate in Arts & Entertainment Management from Capilano University. With six years of experience in arts administration, specializing in fundraising, events and marketing, Amanda is committed to fostering a vibrant arts community in Greater Victoria and give back to the community that started her love of theatre.
Photo: Christine Pienaar Photography
Shea O'Connor
Education DirectorShea is an actor, teaching artist and arts administrator originally from Mohkinstsis, (Calgary, AB). After graduating from the theatre program at the University of Victoria with a specialization in acting, she continued her training at Canada’s National Voice Intensive (now the Moving Voice Institute/MVI) in Toronto. She is now an Associate with the MVI and a founding member of the MVI Alumni Committee. Shea is passionate about theatre education for youth and was an Associate Instructor at Carousel Theatre for Young People, as well as a part of the Riotous Youth Internship Program at Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival before joining the faculty at Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People. In addition to teaching weekly classes and camp programs, Shea has co-directed the Kaleidoscope Young Company (2021) and created an exciting new program; the Teen Shakespeare Intensive. Performance credits include Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, UVic Phoenix Theatre, Langham Court Theatre, Bragi Theatre and the UBC Brave New Playwrights Festival.
Performing Arts Studio
Board of Directors
Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People is a charitable not-for-profit organization known as Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions Society. The Society is governed by a volunteer board of directors who passionately guide and support the society. The society is committed to the fulfillment of its mandate and mission and has assembled a strong and unique team able to reach those goals.
Yvette Guiguneo
Vice PresidentYvette Guigueno is director of development at Pacific Opera Victoria where she oversees philanthropic and corporate relationships. She previously spent five years at Royal Roads University leading the fundraising team. Yvette began her career in fundraising in 2007 at the Victoria Symphony and worked in audience development before settling into sponsorship management. Yvette is active in the community and sits as a board member for Kaleidoscope Theatre. She also works with youth as a skating coach. Yvette earned an M.B.A. in executive management from Royal Roads University and holds a CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive). Her heritage includes Kanaka (Hawaiian) and Stó:lõ ancestry.
Erica Kjekstad
TreasurerErica has loved dance, music, and the theatre since she owned The AlliHippoRhinoCrocoDilligator. Her years of performing in choirs, school musicals, and local theatre hold fond memories of inclusion, joy, and community, opportunities she is honoured to foster for the youth of Victoria as Treasurer of Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions Society. By day, Erica is a management consultant, with a practice focused on strategic operations, stakeholder engagement and organizational behaviour. After hours, she is a passionate member of the local field hockey community and enjoys spending time with her family.
Laura Silva
SecretaryLaura currently works for Provincial Government, for the past 36 years. Laura has been very active in the Vancouver Island community volunteering at the YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island, sporting events and theatre productions. Laura is a long time Board Member and is excited to be part of the Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People as they celebrate 50 years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, long walks and spending time with family.
Donna Jones
DirectorDonna Jones is an investment professional with over 25 years experience in financial services, relationship management and investment management in the public and private sectors. She has guided clients’ investment decisions across a wide range of issues such as capital markets, investment performance, ESG, asset allocation and risk management. She served as President of the CFA Society Vancouver and CFA Society Victoria and leadership roles for over 10 years. CFA Institute leads the investment profession by promoting the highest standards for ethics, education and professional excellence. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family.
James Murray
DirectorJames is a born-and-raised Victorian and currently acts as Vice President at Avison Young Victoria: a commercial real estate services firm specializing in sales and leasing for office, retail, industrial and multifamily properties throughout Vancouver Island.
Following his representation of Kaleidoscope Theatre in leasing their new facility/home at 613 Pandora Ave, James joined the board of directors in early 2023.
In his spare time, James is an enjoyer of art in all its forms and can likely be found enjoying a meal in one of Victoria’s many excellent restaurants, playing golf (poorly), or strumming away on his guitar at home.
Get Involved
Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People is always looking for individuals eager to participate in championing the vision of Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People. You support helps to ensure this important institution reaches its full potential. We have many volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.
Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People is one of BC's leading companies creating theatre for young audiences, currently producing and presenting a 3 play season and operating a theatre school that educates over 500 young people annually. Administratively housed in Victoria’s Old Town District, Kaleidoscope works throughout the Capital Region, entertaining and inspiring young people and their families.
For More Information on how you can volunteer, please contact us at 250.383.8124
