Polka Dot Door

On Stage / Music, Theatre

Date(s)

Jul 16, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026

Time(s)

11:00am

Venue

Outdoor Amphitheatre

Peep through the Polka Dot Door with us this summer at the Confederation Centre Amphitheatre!

Polka Dot Door is a FREE outdoor family musical inspired by one of Canada’s most beloved children’s shows. Join Polkaroo and friends for a joyful adventure filled with sing-along songs, playful storytelling, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Perfect for young audiences and the young-at-heart, this fun and educational show brings the magic of the classic series to life in a lively outdoor performance the whole family can enjoy together.

Performances run Monday–Saturday.
*No performance on July 21–22

In association with TVO Media Education Group

Charlottetown Festival · Summer 2026

📅 2026 Festival Schedule

●Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™
●Come From Away
●C’mon In! An Island Kitchen Party
●Polka Dot Door

Complete calendar of performances at the Sobey Family Theatre, The Mack, and Outdoor Amphitheatre.

View Full Calendar →

“The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.”

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Cast

Eric Cerisano

FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Little Women (8th Ave Players); Godspell (8th Ave Players); Performer, three seasons (Feast Dinner Theatre) Outside of performing, he works in film and television and creates independent short films. He is thrilled to be part of this year’s company and grateful to collaborate with such a talented cast and creative team.

Julia Cerisano

FOR THE CENTRE: The Creators Plan THEATRE: Mary Poppins, Little Women, Godspell (8th Avenue Players); Anne & Gilbert (Island Theatre Festival); Storms A Brewin’ (Feast Dinner Theatre); Heathers (Black Box Theatre Co.) “I’m so grateful to be returning to the Centre! I feel so blessed to be spending my summer doing what I love with amazing people. Enjoy the show!” IG: @julia_cerisano

Cat Cummins

FOR THE CENTRE: Munschables, The Creators Plan THEATRE: Anne & Gilbert (The Guild Theatre) TRAINING: Currently studying Musical Theatre Performance (Sheridan College) “I’m so so so grateful to be back in my hometown doing what I love most! Big thanks to my family & friends for all the love and support! Enjoy the show!” IG: @cat_cummins24

Kathleen Henthorn

FOR THE CENTRE: Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™, Cinderella: A Fairly Tall Tale THEATRE: The Children’s Hour, Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre@York); The Witch of Edmonton: Staged Reading (Soulpepper); The Penelopiad, Concord Floral (York Studio Productions); Anne & Gilbert, Beauty and the Beast (The Arts Guild) FILM/TV: Sunshine on His Face, Edna (Film PEI & Film4Ward) TRAINING: Honours BFA in Acting and Performance (York University) Kathleen is thrilled to return to her home, Prince Edward Island, to join the Young Company after just completing her Acting degree in Toronto. She first began performing as a Child of Avonlea at 9 years old in Anne of Green Gables at the Festival, so this is a full circle moment for her. She is over the moon to get to learn, play, and grow with this fantastic team of creatives in the place she loves most! Love to her family and friends for their endless support! IG: @kath1een_h

Samel Sunil

FOR THE CENTRE: The Creator’s Plan, Munschables, Anne of Green Gables, Holiday Spectacular. THEATRE: Next to Normal (Bowtie Productions); Little Women (8th Avenue Players); Newsies (Colonel Gray); Descendants (Havenwood). TRAINING: Music Theatre Performance (Sheridan); Vocal training with Marcus Nance. Acting training with Amir Haidar, Suzanne Bennett, and Robert Gontier. AWARDS: National Music Festival Emerging Artist, NATS National Finalist, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and PEI Youth Talent winner. “I am excited to be back home on PEI, doing what I love with this beautiful cast and crew. Thank you for all your support and love.” IG: @samel_sunil

Kaitlyn Thompkins

FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: S.T.O.P/Animal Farm (TOURCo); Something Missing (Unnatural Disaster Theatre); (Half!)Sisters (The Meeting) TRAINING: BA in Theatre (Dalhousie Fountain School of Performing Arts) AWARDS: Outstanding Original Script (Halifax Fringe 2025); Outstanding Direction (Halifax Fringe 2025) “I am beyond excited to get a chance to spend my summer on the island! Thank you to every person who has helped me get here. I believe that theatre for young audiences is so important: it introduces children to the magic of theatre, and it allows older artists to return to the magic of childhood. I am so incredibly excited to create with an amazing group of artists, I am sure it will be magical!” IG: @kaitlyn.thompkins_03

Ryan Whitty

FOR THE CENTRE: Debut THEATRE: Bert (8th Ave); Tom Collins (ACT); Roy Gardener/Gilbert US (Island Theatre Festival) FILM/TV: The Snake (Club Red Productions); Love in Ashes of Us (Sleepy Bear Productions) TRAINING: Prep Program (Sheridan College) Ryan is excited to be involved in this year’s Young Company production. IG: @whittyryan

Adam Brazier*

Director

FOR THE CENTRE: Director:  Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia!, Bittergirl, Jersey Boys, Million Dollar Quartet, Spinning Yarns and many more. Writing credits: Tell Tale Harbour, The Polkadot Door, The Munchables, Voices of Canada, Cinderella, Robin Hood, Aladdin, and Founding Father.  As an actor Adam has worked throughout Canada, Broadway and London’s West End. Adam’s been nominated for Dora Awards as an actor, director, and producer.

Morgan Saulnier

Musical Director

FOR THE CENTRE: Jesus Christ Superstar, Tell Tale Harbour, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Alice Through the Looking Glass, I’m Every Woman, Maggie, Munschables THEATRE: Songs for a New World, The Princess and the Handmaiden (Kitbag Theatre); Into the Woods in Concert, The Happy Prince, Anne and Gilbert (The Guild); Associate Music Director for Craig Fair Productions TRAINING: Masters of Music in Performance (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Bachelor of Music (University of Prince Edward Island) Morgan is the principal flautist for the University of Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra, and a sessional instructor in the University of Prince Edward Island music department. “I am so excited to be a part of the magic-making that is live theatre!” IG: @mlsaulnier

Holly Meyer-Dymny

Set and Costume Design

FOR THE CENTER: Debut THEATRE: The Wizard of Oz, The Full Monty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Neptune Theatre); The Wizard of Oz, The Music Man (Stage Prophets); Winter Moons (Nestuit’asi Storytelling); Dance Nation (Keep Good/HEIST); In My Own Little Corner (EveryBODY on Stage); The Wind in the Willows (Two Planks and a Passion); Into The Woods (The Grand Theatre); Angel’s Bone (Sound The Alarm, Loose Tea); Llandovery Castle (Opera Laurier), La Traviata (Loose Tea Musical Theatre) Holly Meyer-Dymny is an award-winning theatre designer, artist, mentor, and educator. They create Set, Lighting, and Projection Designs for theatre, dance, opera, musical theatre, and beyond. They are a proud board member of the Associated Designers of Canada. They are delighted to be joining the team for Polka Dot Door. WEB: hollymeyerdymny.com

Kristen Pottle*

Choreographer

FOR THE CENTRE: 10 Seasons, 9 with Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™, Tell Tale Harbour, Jesus Christ Superstar, I’m Every Woman. THEATRE: Tell Tale Harbour (Mirvish);Wizard of Oz (Mirvish and US National Tour); West Side Story (Banff/Citadel Program and Vancouver Opera); Matilda, Newsies, Addams Family (Choreographer); Associate Artistic Director (Craig Fair Productions); Owner (Blossoming Heart Yoga). “Always a joy to be back home in Avonlea. My 9th production and I somehow love it more each time. We couldn’t have a better cast to do it with! This season is dedicated to my incredibly supportive family, to Simon, and to my favourite redhead, Clark.” IG: blossomingheartyoga

Olena Polyvach

Stage Manager

FOR THE CENTRE: The Creator’s Plan (Stage Manager) THEATRE: Fairytale of New York (Feast Dinner Theatre); Anne and Gilbert (Anne and Gilbert Inc); Elf The Musical (Revolution Dance Studio); Annie Jr. and Fame Jr. (Director)(Broadway Kids Studio); Shrek The Musical, Seussical Jr., Matilda Jr., Wizard of Oz (Managing Director)(Havenwood Dance Studio); Singer with Retro Party PEI TRAINING: Masters, Television Directing. Broadway Teachers Workshop (MTI) 2020, 2022. Backstage Training at Stage Management, Props. “Let’s Create some magic!” IG: @retropartypei WEB: olenapolyvach.com

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