Rutger Hauer: Dr. Richard Nagel

The son of drama teachers Arend and Teunke, Hauer grew up in Amsterdam. He joined an experimental acting troupe, which he stayed with for five years before getting the lead role in the very successful 1969 television series Floris, which created a name for him in the Netherlands. His career changed course when director Paul Verhoeven gave him the lead in Turkish Delight (1973) (based on the Jan Wolkers book of the same name). The movie found box-office favour abroad as well as at home and within two years, its star was invited to make his English language debut in the British film The Wilby Conspiracy (1975).

It was in the Sylvester Stallone vehicle Nighthawks (1981) that he finally made his American debut. Cast as a psychotically cold-blooded terrorist named Wulfgar, he made a strong impression, which was confirmed by a major role the following year as the chief android Roy Batty (pitted against Harrison Ford) in Ridley Scott's science fiction film Blade Runner (1982). Italian director Ermanno Olmi mined the gentler, more mystic and soulful side of Hauer's personality in The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1989), the story of a lost soul who dies from the drink in Paris while attempting to pay a debt of honour in a church.

By the 1990s, Hauer was as well known for his humorous appearances in Guinness commercials as for his screen roles. It seemed that he had increasingly become involved in lower budget films, including Split Second, which was set in a flooded London after global warming, Omega Doom, another post-apocalyptic story in which he plays a soldier-robot, and recently New World Disorder, opposite Tara Fitzgerald. In between these lower budgeted films, he appeared in the music video "On a Night Like This" by Kylie Minogue. In the late 1980s and 1990s, as well as 2000, he also appeared in several British and American television productions, including Inside the Third Reich (as Albert Speer), Escape from Sobibor, Fatherland, Hostile Waters, Merlin, and The 10th Kingdom.

He has recently been on the comeback trail as small parts in big films, again playing villains with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2003), Sin City (2005) and Batman Begins (2005).

Warren Christie: Tom (Tamino)

Warren Christie's acting career got of to a late start, but he has done more than "catch up" ever since. In 2005, Warren found himself in the ABC/Touchstone pilot Introducing Lennie Rose created by Krista Vernhoff and directed by Ken Olin. He followed that up with the soon to be released romantic comedy Gray Matters working opposite Heather Graham. Switching gears, his next project was the psychological thriller Beneath produced by the group responsible for Napolean Dynamite in conjuction with MTV Films/Paramount Classics.

Warren has also been very active in television. These credits include recurring and guest star roles on Supernatural, The L Word, Battlestar Galactica, and the ABC series The Days. Warren's most recent work was on October Road (ABC/Touchstone pilot) in March 2006.

Mireille Asselin: Masha (Pamina)

Mireille, received her Bachelor of Music from The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where the accomplished opera singer studied with Donna Sherman and Peter Tiefenbach. In the summer of 2005, she participated in the Centro Studi Lirica program in Italy, which presented an opera concert tour in the region of Le Marche. Her operatic credits include the role of Cobweb in Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, L’Enfant and Tasse Chinoise in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les sortilèges and Juliette in Roméo et Juliette by Gounod, to name just a few. She has performed some of Mozart’s most classic pieces including The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute, earning her rave reviews. Mireille also appeared in a Mozart concert at Stratford Summer Music in August 2006. She is currently a Master of Music candidate at Yale University and will soon be featured there in the title role of Stravinsky’s Le Rossignol and as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro. Sullivan Entertainment’s Magic Flute Diaries is her first film role.

Kelly Campbell: Sandra

Toronto native, Kelly Campbell, has distinguished herself as a much sought after actress, opera singer and producer. She made her acting debut in 1991 as “First Spirit” in Opera Atelier’s production of The Magic Flute and has made appearances in films such as Married to It, The Deadly Look of Love and Night for Day.

She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Toronto and trained in theatre at New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse. Her operatic background has taken her all over the world, most notably singing in a principal role in The Marriage of Figaro at Bunkamura Hall in Tokyo. She took on the role of Sandra in the Magic Flute Diaries.

Kelly now works out of New York where she produces “The Comedy Igoo” - a monthly comedy showcase.

Olivier Laquerre: Papageno

The young bass-baritone Olivier Laquerre won prizes at the Paris and Verviers international voice competitions and has been in great demand as a soloist since winning the prestigious Joseph-Rouleau Prize (1st Prize) at the Jeunesses Musicales of Canada Voice Competition in 1999. He is studying with the well-known teachers Jan Simons in Montreal, as well as Patricia Kerne and Marlena Malas in Toronto.

On stage, Mr. Laquerre performed among many roles the ones of Achilla, in Haendel’s Giulio Cesare, Don Alvaro in Rossini’s Il Viaggio a Reims, Andrei Shchelkalov in Boris Godunov, Angelotti in Tosca, Oronte in Médée by Charpentier, Ottone in L'Incoronazione di Poppea, Thoas in Iphigénie en Tauride by Gluck, the Messenger in Stravinsky's Œdipus Rex at the Edinburgh International Festival and in Toronto. Olivier Laquerre was warmly hailed as Medusa and Céphée in Persée and Leperello in Mozart's Don Giovanni with Opera Atelier.

He participated in the 2001 Boston Early Music Festival, in the role of ARCAS in Thesée by Jean-Baptiste Lully and in the world premiere of Johann Mattheson’s Boris Goudenow in June 2005 also in Boston, where he sang the role of Theodorus Ivanowitz.

Mr. Laquerre is a regular guest soloist with many Canadian orchestras, among them the Montreal and the Quebec Symphony orchestras.

Curtis Sullivan: Sarastro

Curtis Sullivan brings to life the character of Sarastro in Kevin Sullivan’s Mozart’s Magic Flute Diaries. Having performed in shows from Tokyo to Toronto, the New Brunswick native has been charming audiences with his charismatic and distinctive baritone voice for years. The accomplished performer has been in several memorable plays, including Giuseppe in The Gondoliers and Giorgio in the innovative Passion.

He has also appeared in the classical kids production of Tchaikovsky Discovers America with the Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

Curtis’ first film debut came in the 2002 feature Avenging Angelo, starring Madeleine Stowe and Sylvester Stallone. The same year, he appeared in The Merry Widow episode of Great Performances, playing the Vicomte Cascada. Curtis has also appeared as himself in the television program Rebirth of an Opera: Persée in the Court of Atelier. He played the character Grand Pretre/Cyclope.

Erin Windle: Queen of the Night

Erin Windle has captivated audiences with her feisty personality and dazzling coloratura voice in roles such as Norina in Don Pasquale (Virginia Opera, Cincinnati Opera), Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute (Opera Memphis, Orlando Opera, Lincoln Center’s Mozart Bicentennial), Adele in Die Fledermaus (Cincinnati Opera, Opera Memphis, National Grand Opera), Blonde in The Abduction from the Seraglio (Syracuse Opera), Musetta in La Boheme (Opera Delaware, Harrisburg Symphony), Gretel in Hansel and Gretel (Dayton Opera, Madison Symphony), Emily in Help, Help The Globolinks! (Opera Delaware, Madison Opera), Marie in The Daughter of the Regiment (Orlando Opera), Glauce in Medea (Boston Symphony Hall), Zemire in Gretry’s Zemire et Azor (Opera Memphis), Tytania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Opera Festival of NJ), and her signature role of Olympia in The Tales of Hoffmann which she has performed to critical and popular acclaim -- heralded by Opera News as having a “fine soprano,” with “superb intonation, remarkable coloratura,” “Erin Windle's Olympia offered the evening's most outrageous performance.”

Ms. Windle recently made a notable debut with Toronto’s Opera Atelier as Queen of the Night in their production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. She also sang Olympia in The Tales of Hoffmann (Opera Memphis), and was guest soloist in Mahler’s 4th Symphony (Texas Symphony and Abilene Philharmonic), a Three Sopranos concert (Northern Kentucky Symphony), and Handel’s Messiah (El Paso Symphony). Her recent appearances include the New Year’s Eve concert with Pensacola Symphony and a recital in the Artist Series of Sarasota (FL).

Daniel Kash: Monostatos

Born in Montreal, Daniel Kash continues the artistic tradition established by his mother, world-renowned opera contralto Maureen Forrester, and his father, Eugene Kash, a concert violinist/conductor. After studying at the Drama Centre in London, England, Kash returned to North America, appearing in numerous television productions including Law and Order, Me and my Shadows, Haven, Sleep Room and Due South, in which he appeared as a series regular. His feature film work is extensive with credits including Mike Figgis' Devil’s Throat, Lasse Hallstrom's Shipping News, James Cameron's Aliens, Don’t Say a Word, starring Michael Douglas, Inferno, starring Ray Liotta and the DreamWorks action/comedy The Tuxedo starring Jackie Chan. Kash also stars in acclaimed Canadian director Atom Egoyan's feature film, Gross Misconduct.

His work in the theatre is equally comprehensive with credits including The Beggar’s Opera (Macheath: Soulpepper), End of Civilization (George Walker: Factory), Life is a Dream (Segismund: Skylight), Streetcar Named Desire (Stanley: Crucible, Sheffield), Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love (Bernie: Crow's), School for Scandal and Schillar's Joan of Arc (World Premiere: Glasgow Citizen's), Macbeth and Arturo Ui Sratford Festival, Ratbag (Rathead: Canadian Stage), Donut City (Canadian Stage), Girls in the Gang (Martha Henry: Grand), Blood Brothers (Canadian Stage), Comedy of Errors (Canadian Stage) and The Tempest (Magnus). This accomplished actor has lent his talents to both theatrical and film directing and counts Kiss Me My Stomach Hurts (Dogtooth) and Security (Tarragon Theatre) among his theatrical directorial credits.

Kevin Sullivan: Executive Producer, Writer, Director

Kevin Sullivan is the President of Sullivan Entertainment Inc. which he and his partner, Trudy Grant, founded in 1979. Internationally recognized as one of the leading producers of high quality entertainment and renowned for his directorial ease with children and top performers, Mr. Sullivan has achieved myriad accolades and awards over the past two decades. His ability to consistently produce top-notch entertainment as well as to attract big name stars has enhanced the image of Sullivan Entertainment throughout the world.

Under Mr. Sullivan’s guidance Sullivan Entertainment has developed a distinctive brand of story-telling. Lavish productions that are emotionally compelling and entertaining have become the hallmark of the company Mr. Sullivan founded more than 20 years ago.

Mr. Sullivan recently produced the TV-movie “Sleeping Dogs Lie”, starring Joel Keller and Wendy Crewson. He is also in production on the fifth season of his critically-acclaimed television series, “Wind At My Back”.

Sullivan Entertainment is currently in pre-production on a new feature film based on Timothy Findlay’s “The Piano Man’s Daughter”, which Mr. Sullivan adapted and will direct. He is also the Executive Producer of “P.R.”, a new half hour series, starring comedienne Diane Flacks. Other projects in the works include two new children’s series: “Space Trap” and “Super Hero”. Mr. Sullivan has also written an adaptation of another Timothy Findlay novel, “Famous Last Words”, set for production in 2000.

Trudy Grant: Co-Executive Producer

Trudy Grant is the President of Sullivan Entertainment International, which she founded in 1981. Through her leadership, the company has emerged as a major player in the world marketplace and particularly in the television arena.

Her involvement in distribution prompted her to form Sullivan Entertainment International to better administer the Sullivan product. The company’s penetration into many of the world’s less accessible markets makes it one of the few companies that can truly be considered international, having developed key relationships with buyers and financiers for various co-productions. One of Ms. Grant’s main achievements is the sale of the mini-series “Anne of Green Gables” to more than 120 countries around the globe.

Ms. Grant has evolved into the guiding light behind the company’s financial success. By strategically maximizing financial opportunities, Ms. Grant has built a very successful international business around the Sullivan brand.

Thom Best: Director of Photography

A veteran of the film and television industry, Thom Best has been a fixture behind the scenes of some of today’s TV and movie favourites for many years. Nominated for a prestigious Genie Award in 2002 for Best Achievement in Cinematography for the film Ginger Snaps, he brings his keen eye and attention to detail to Mozart’s Magic Flute Diaries.

In addition to being an accomplished cinematographer, he has also worked as a director on several episodes of the popular Showcase drama Queer as Folk. Some of his other credits include the film Men with Brooms, starring Paul Gross, and the television series Instant Star, Billable Hours and Being Erica.

Benno Tutter: Production Designer

The task of recreating 18th century Salzburg and bringing to life its complex vision was no easy assignment. However, production designer Benno Tutter was able to create a vision that was true to the character of the era, by using his years of experience in the industry.

Some of his previous projects include working on The Border, F/X2 and The Wishing Tree. Tutter was also part of the Gemini Award-winning team for the film Away from Her, which was directed by Sarah Polley.

Joyce Schure: Costume Designer

Joyce Schure has received two Gemini Award nominations in recognition of her great talent for costume design. Her first nomination came in 1992 for Battle of the Bulge, which also won a Genie Award for Best Live Action Short Drama that year. This was followed by a nomination in 2008 for her costume design in the critically acclaimed Shake Hands with the Devil – the film adaptation of General Romeo Dallaire’s autobiography.

Some of Joyce’s many other credits include Shania: A Life in Eight Albums, Billable Hours, M.V.P and most recently, The Good Times Are Killing Me.

Peter Breiner: Composer

Composer, conductor, pianist and arranger, Peter Breiner was born in the city of Humenné, in the former Czechoslovakia. He attended the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava where he studied composition and graduated with a Master’s Degree in 1982. His extensive work as a composer, conductor and performer have made him one of the world’s most recorded musicians and Czechoslovakia’s most famous composer/conductor. Breiner has collaborated with director Kevin Sullivan on several of his projects, including Love On The Land (1999), Anne Of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000), Wind At My Back (1997-2001), Anne: The Animated Series (2000), The Pianoman’s Daughter (2003) and The Magic Flute Diaries (2007). Peter Breiner’s music can also be heard in episodes of numerous popular television programs such as CSI, Bold and the Beautiful and 60 Minutes.