The Met Live Theatre Company consists of a group very talented young actors who are exploring the acting possibilities available to them on the newly renovated concert stage at Metropolitan.
Our first production, Shakespeare's King Lear, was presented in February of 2024. This production took place on the concert stage, which we call the Metropolitan Main Stage. We followed with Fred Carmichael's Any Number Can Die. An hilarious takeoff on the murder mystery plays of the late 20s complete with secret panels, robed figures, and wills being read at midnight! This production was in the Metropolitan Underground Theatre. Our third show was Hamlet, again on the main stage.
Now we are excited to present And Then There Were None.
Director’s Note
And Then There Were None includes everything a good murder mystery should: mysterious guests, dark backstories, screams in the dark, an island in the midst of a storm, and, of course, a mystery to solve. Based on the nursery rhyme “Ten Little Soldiers”, And Then There Were None is one of the famous Agatha Christie's most popular, best-selling novels. There are two endings to this show (1939 and 1943), so although many of you may think you know how the story ends, you may be surprised!
Something unique about MetLive Theater and this production especially is the student involvement. Not only are our actors students, but our stunning set was designed and built by students, and leadership roles (Stage Manager and Director) were filled by students as well. Opportunities to get involved in backstage work allows our members not only to learn how to play a character onstage, but also develop an understanding of the ins and outs of theater and what it truly takes to put on a production. I take great pride in what I have learned on and off stage, and I am evermore proud of the cast and what we have accomplished.
Directing has certainly been a learning process, and I want to thank everyone, especially the cast and Mr. Cairns, for their patience and support. This is an experience I will carry with me for many years to come. If you are interested in more MetLive productions, we would love to see you all back in early 2026 for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
Thank you and enjoy the show! - Chloe
The Cast
(In order of appearance)
Thomas Rogers
Benjamin Zhang - A 15-year-old, grade 10 student portraying the character of Mr. Rogers. Benjamin is currently attending London Central. He has participated in many MetLive productions and looks forward to more in the future. Apart from theatre, Benjamin enjoys other forms of art, including music and visual arts. His hobbies also include reading, learning new things, photography, and spending time with friends.
Mrs. Rogers
Minh Le - A 16 year old student in Grade 10 playing the part of Mrs. Rogers, as well as taking on the role of stage manager in And Then There Were None. Minh is currently a student at London Central Secondary School and has participated in two other MetLive productions, both in the cast and as backstage. Minh’s hobbies include music, art, as well as leadership and student parliament at London Central.
Fred Narracott
Ralph Thompson is a 15 year old student at H.B Beal Secondary School. He played Naracott in “And Then There Were None”. This is his first time in a MetLive production. Ralph has participated in many plays and shows in the past from going to Lester B. Pearson, School for the arts. His hobbies include Guitar, music, coding, and playing video games.
Philip Lombard
David Weber is 15 years old and is currently attending H.B Beal Secondary School. He has been in theatre for a long time, and his next professional show is the Grand Theatres "Newsies". He is playing Lombard in And Then There Were None, and is in his second show at MetLive. David's hobbies include, lots of music, dance, and soccer.
Vera Elizabeth Claythorne
Lara Manocchi (16) is an enthusiastic and passionate actor and grade 10 student, currently attending London Central Secondary School. She has been a member of the MetLive Theatre Company since the beginning, performing in "King Lear" and "Any Number Can Die". Lara started her acting journey at Lester B. Pearson School, most notably performing in their grade 8 shows including "King Lear", and "Derailed", an original production. Outside of theatre Lara is also a dedicated musician, playing the tenor saxophone, and piano, as well as singing. She loves being a part of Central's jazz band and plans on taking music classes throughout her years in high school.
Anthony James Marston
Charlie Miksa is a 14 year old boy attending H.B. Beal Secondary School. He has recently joined Met Live Theatre Company. He has acted before as a part of several shows while attending his previous school Lester B. Pearson. He is an artist and part of the Beal Art program. He has had art in the Beal Art Show and the Tap Art Show.
William Henry Blore
James Scurr is a high school student at H.B Beal Secondary School and a graduate of Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts. He has taken part in other shows with Mr. Carins, including King Lear as Edgar (Poor Tom), an original Pearson show, Derailed as Elliot, and Any Number can Die as Carter Forstman. James is currently directing an original play that he also wrote called, 'Death is the Theme of the Day' in his Beal drama class. Outside of school He enjoys playing hockey, creating art, hanging out with friends, and listing to music from his CD collection.
General James Gordon MacKenzie
Samuel Craig - A 16 year old, Grade 10 student portraying the character of General Mackenzie. Samuel is currently attending Central Secondary School. This is his first performance with MetLive. Outside of school and theatre, Sam’s hobbies include cooking and baking, playing guitar and viola, and singing.
Miss Emily Caroline Brent
Chloe Kadour is 16 years old and currently attends South Collegiate Institute. Chloe is very excited to have directed her first show and will also be playing the role Emily Brent. She acted in as well as contributed to the set in many shows throughout grades 4 to 8 at her elementary school Lester B Pearson including original show De-Railed, and was part of South’s Billy Elliot the Musical. Chloe is now a part of the MetLive Theatre Company and has been part of 3 productions so far: King Lear, Any Number Can Die, and Hamlet. Outside of theatre, Chloe enjoys reading and volleyball.
Justice Lawrence Wargrave
Bennett Boisvert - A 16-year-old, Grade 10 student portraying the character of Sir Justice Wargrave. Bennett is currently attending Central Secondary School. He has participated in two MetLive productions before this and looks forward to doing more in the future. Bennett's hobbies and interests include piano, cello, trumpet, 3D printing, reading, and spending time with friends.
Dr. Edward Armstrong
Charlie Zhu - A 16-year-old, Grade 10 student playing the role of Edward Armstrong. Charlie currently goes to London Central Secondary School. He has participated in all MetLive productions and is passionate with acting. Charlie’s hobbies and interests include piano, music, writing, gaming, badminton and hanging out with friends.
STAGE DESIGN
Avery Audette (15) is a grade 10 student at London Central Secondary School. She is a set designer in "Hamlet" and also in MetLive's first production, "King Lear". Outside of this production, Avery spends her time playing piano, cello, and painting.
Rachel Chen is a 15 year old student in Grade 10 attending London Central. She is a set designer in “And Then There Were None”. She played Marcellus and set designed in “Hamlet”. Outside of school, Rachel enjoys playing the cello with the youth symphony, as well as playing piano, flute, and violin.
Alexis McKenzie (14) is a grade 9 student at London Central Secondary School. She plays "Sally VanViller" in the show "Any Number Can Die". She has been in both grade 8 shows at Lester B. Pearson, and "Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat" outside of school. She loves the arts and plays the cello, as well as sings in the Amabile choir.
Watch for WIlliam Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in the spring 2026!
