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WINNER OF THE GERALD OSBORN PLAYWRITING AWARD
"One of the most multifaceted artists in the industry." - Liz Nicholls
“Rebecca exhibits all of the qualities
that herald the arrival of an artist to
be taken seriously, and of whom we can expect great things.” - Darrin Hagen
The Unsyncables Nominated for Outstanding Fringe Production 2017
Rivercity the Musical
Nominated for Outstanding Fringe New Work 2018
5 South
Nominated for Outstanding Fringe New Work and Best Dramatic Performance by an Actor 2020
Jesus Teaches Us Things
Nominated for Outstanding Fringe New Work, Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance 2023
Most Recent Credits Include
Name, Title
LEAD VOCALIST
RuPaul's Drag Race: “Thorgy & the Thorchestra."
Found Festival: “Off’d on Whyte.”
Catalyst Theatre: “4Play.”
Guys in Disguise: "Klondykes."
Originals in The Edmonton International Fringe Festival (details below).
LOCAL COLLABORATIONS
Guys in Disguise, Cardiac Theatre, Theatre Network, The Fox Den Collective, Punctuate! Theatre, Wild Side Productions, Impossible Mongoose, Whizgiggling Productions, Promise Productions, Theatre Yes, Broken Toys Theatre, Capitol Theatre, Skirtsafire, Trunk Theatre, Workshop West and The Citadel.
DIRECTING & WRITING CREDITS
DAMMITAMMY PRODUCTIONS
“5 South."
“The Unsyncables.”
“Rivercity the Musical.”
“Merk du Soleil.”
“Bountiful.”
"Scoobie Doosical."
"Jesus Teaches Us Things."
Rebecca has been nominated for seven Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards for her work as a writer, producer and performer and is the proud recipient of The Gerald Osborn Playwriting Award.
THE STORY OF THE DAMMITAMMY NAME
There was this girl in high-school named Tammy. Tammy, was not good at sports. I on the other hand, was a very passionate athlete and much to my chagrin, was paired with Tammy during our school's badminton tournament. Not wanting to fail gym, I coached dear Tammy on her "technique". After a few dozen failed attempts to hit the birdie I finally snapped and said, "Damnit Tammy! Are you even trying?!" It was the meanest thing I've ever done.
I decided to name my company in honor of Tammy: the girl who couldn't hit the shuttlecock.
Artistic Statement
The mission of Dammitammy Productions is to foster an environment of equity and inclusivity. We deeply appreciate the richness that diverse perspectives bring, and we are committed to upholding the human rights of every individual. We enthusiastically welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds embracing the full spectrum of ethnicities, cultures, gender expressions, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities. We are dedicated to working collaboratively with you to ensure a suitable and accessible experience!
- Rebecca Merkley
CAST & COLLABORATORS
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The Unsyncables Original cast
Brianne Jang
Madelaine Knight
Alyson Dicey
Kristin Johnston
Stage Manager: Robyn Kumish
The Unsyncables Tour
Gabby Bernard
Molly MacKinnon
Jaimi Reese
Laena Anderson
Stage Manager: Steven Sobolewski
Stage Manager: Erin Valentine
Christmas Play
Chiara Tate-Penna
Laena Anderson
Calla Wright
Cody Porter, Erin Pettifore
5 South
Rebecca Merkley
Director: Emma Ryan
Stage Manager: Roxanne Côté
Rivercity the Musical
Molly MacKinnon
Vanessa Wilson
Kristin Johnston
Josh Travnik
Stage Manager: Kiidra Duhualt
Band: Scott Shpeley
Chris Wiebe
Bountiful
Jameela McNeil
Kayla Gorman
Laura Roboud
Emma Ryan
Stage Manager: Roxanne Côté
Merk Deux Soleil
Rebecca Merkley
Emma Ryan
Josh Travnik
Jake Tkaczyk
Andrew Brostrom
Merk the Halls: a Holiday Soleil
Rebecca Merkley
Kristina Hunszinger
Josh Travnik
Sammy Lowe
Andrew Brostrom
Scoobie Doosical
Cameron Chapman
Bella King
Yvonne Boon
Natalie Czar
Andrew Cormier
Little Barbershop of Horrors Workshop
Sue Goberdhan
Priya Narine
Brittany Hinse
Kristina Hunszinger
Rebecca Merkley
Scoobie Doosical Workshop
Chris Bullough
Meegan Sweet
Bella King
Molly MacKinnon
Yvonne Boon