Close-up photo of two smiling adults, Sue Fowler and Elaine McCausland, wearing colorful clothing and jewelry, posed together against a plain plain background.

About Us

Suzart Productions is a non-profit, charitable musical theatre company specializing in affordable entertainment for the entire family. Sue Fowler (formerly Dacey) and Elaine McCausland started this company in 2003 with the goal of providing an opportunity for people of all ages to experience the world of theatre in all its aspects.

Suzart presents a chance for everyone, particularly youth, to enjoy musical theatre at an affordable price.

Staff and Board of Directors

  • Catherine Spear - A woman with long, dark, wavy hair and light-colored eyes, wearing an olive green top with gold buttons on the shoulders, standing indoors with a plain background.

    Catherine Spear

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

  • Chris Natuik - Black and white portrait of a smiling man with short, spiked hair and light facial hair, wearing a dark shirt against a dark background.

    Chris Natuik

    PRESIDENT

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    Kathleen Arbour

    VICE PRESIDENT & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

  • Jennifer Gabriel - A woman with short brown hair, wearing glasses, smiling, and dressed in a patterned black and white top against a plain light blue background.

    Jennifer Gabriel

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

  • Ken Alger - Portrait of a bald man in a suit and tie, smiling, indoor background.

    Ken Alger

    TREASURER

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    Ariana Barker

    SECRETARY

  • David Gabriel - Black and white portrait of a man with dark hair, side-swept, wearing a black shirt smiling slightly.

    David Gabriel

    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

  • Anne Payette - A woman with long wavy hair and light eyes, smiling slightly, in front of a brick wall.

    Anne Payette

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Liam Gosson - Black and white portrait of a person with glasses and short hair, wearing a checkered shirt, smiling slightly.

    Liam Gosson

    COSTUME DIRECTOR

  • Cheryl Cavell - A woman with short hair, glasses, and a dark patterned sweater smiling in a black and white portrait.

    Cheryl Cavell

    DIRECTOR AT LARGE

  • Isabella O'Shaughnessy - A young woman with long, wavy reddish-brown hair wearing glasses, a purple sweater, and sunflower earrings, smiling at the camera against a plain beige wall.

    Isabella O'Shaughnessy

    YOUTH DIRECTOR

Join our volunteer Board of Directors

The Suzart Board of Directors is now welcoming submissions of interest for the appointments of Equity Director and Fundraising Director

If you have the skills to be a Board Member, enjoy collaborating, and want to be a leading ambassador for one of the most exciting, innovative not-for profit charities in the city, please send a letter of interest along with relevant experience to president@suzart.ca.

Suzart’s Board of Directors requires a diverse group of people to lead the Company, particularly people from underrepresented and racialized communities, varying ages, shapes, sizes, genders, identities, abilities, and cultures. We welcome all people to apply for these positions, and we remain focused on having a Board that reflects Ottawa’s community. 

Suzart is committed to providing our teams with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Please advise us of any accommodation measures required which would enable you to apply for this position.