Kevin McDonald

Playwright/Director/Producer

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe’s television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring characters, such as the King of Empty Promises, Sir Simon Milligan, and Jerry Sizzler. McDonald went on to appear in a variety of films including Boy Meets Girl, Lilo & Stitch, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, and Epic Movie.

On television, he has appeared on “The Martin Short Show,” “Ellen,” “That ‘70s Show,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “NewsRadio,” “MADtv,” “Arrested Development,” and “Corner Gas.” McDonald has also done voice work for various animated series, including Nickelodeon’s “Invader Zim,” “The Angry Beavers,” “Catscratch,” and “Clerks: The Animated Series.” He also played an imaginary friend named Ivan in the episode ‘Sight For Sore Eyes’ on “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,” appeared in the music video for “Roses” by Outkast, and made an appearance in “Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show.”

In 2006 McDonald hosted a CBC Television special, featuring several of Canada’s best-known sketch comedy troupes. “Sketch with Kevin McDonald” won a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Taped Live Performance – The Minnesota Wrecking Crew). He was recently at the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of Kids in the Hall, and also with his show “Hammy and the Kids” with Craig Northey, based on his two dysfunctional families, his father (“Hammy”) and the Kids in the Hall, as well as “Death Comes to Town” on CBC.

Along the way, Kevin was also in the movies, Sky High and Galaxy Quest. He did his podcast from 2016 to 2020. Just recently, he and the Kids in the Hall did another season of their sketch show for Amazon Prime. He has also done a bunch of things that he forgets. And the world is better off for that.

Allison Crowe

Corner Brook’s Allison Crowe is an accomplished singer-songwriter, musician, actor and writer – from recording for her own original albums (http://allisoncroweband.com), creating music for documentaries (Ashley MacDonald’s “September 7, 2012”) and feature films (Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Man of Steel, and Army of the Dead), film composition (Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon) to performing on stage (Squeamish directed by Adam Brake, Hard Ticket Theatre’s The Weir directed by Mark Bradbury, GMTF multiple seasons including Supper Club by Willow Kean and directed by Nick Leno, various roles in Newfoundland Rocks which she co-wrote with Adam Brake, The Birds directed by Varrick Grimes, Jewel directed by Nicole Rousseau and Bingo Ladies directed by Pamela Halstead and Jerry Etienne) – she’s been an active multi-faceted artist since the 1990’s.

Christa Borden

Christa Borden loves Kevin McDonald, Andy Jones, and—above all—Dolly Parton, so she’s feeling pretty delighted with herself these days. In November 2025, Christa launched Christa Borden Productions and debuted her first sketch musical, A Jolly Dolly Christmas, at the Majestic Theatre. Written, directed, produced, and starring Christa, the show played to sold-out audiences and rave reviews. She’ll be bringing back the iconic Kenny-and-Dolly Christmas magic in November 2026—stay tuned for showtimes!

Christa is a regular performer with Spirit of Newfoundland Productions and Perchance Theatre Company. She will be playing Queen Iduna in TaDa! Events’ production of Disney’s Frozen, running March 8–14 at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s. All of these things are wonderful, but getting to share the stage with Andy Jones and Kevin McDonald is the real winner here—thank you to RCA Theatre Company for making this dream come true!

Aaron Tarnow

Aaron Tarnow (he/they) is a freelance theatre technician based in New York City, where he works most regularly at the Green Room 42 and at the Magnet Theater, where he is also the house drummer. He has also done a lot of work in Pittsburgh, PA, where he went to school, including building multiple comedy theatres and works of immersive theatre (back when they were cool, he swears). His passion is at the intersection of musical theatre and comedy, so his favorite career work (besides Kevin McDonald Superstar, of course) has included such unacclaimed shows as the Justin and Jerome Experience and JFLE – neither

RCA Theatre Academy

Starting on March 2 and running for 8 weeks, the RCA Theatre Academy is a new, engaging program for kids and youth. The perfect opportunity for young folks with a budding interest in theatre – both on and off the stage. No experience needed, our classes cater to all interests and comfort levels, with sessions for ages 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17. Email Nora (youthcoordinator@rcatheatre.ca) for more information.

Join Us for the Long Hall!

RCA has embarked upon an ambitious fundraising campaign to build on its remarkable history. Our commitment to the pillars of Live, Local, and Creative, have resulted in some of our province’s greatest theatrical works, by artists who have gone on to national acclaim.

We offer meaningful engagement and full expression of the diverse voices that make up our province today: some have been here for many years, some we are just welcoming now, and some were here long before us.

We are seeking investment to continue telling our provinces unique stories in a facility that is both historic and yet fully equipped to meet the needs of today’s creative producers and the audiences that gather to experience their work.

Specifically, RCA is seeking funds to deliver on three important and necessary objectives: Live Theatre, Capital Improvements, and Building a Creative Workforce, with the ultimate goal of raising $500,000.

To date we have raised over 20% of those funds, starting with a most generous donation from the Perlin Family Trust. Join us to ensure that live theatre, of the caliber RCA is known for, continues its remarkable history.

For more information about this campaign and how to get involved please contact Suzanne Mullett at generalmanager@lspuhall.ca.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Allison Kelly
Chair

Janice Connors
Treasurer

Jennifer Walsh
Secretary

Courtney Brown
Cass LaCosta
Morgan MacRae
Alison Stoodley
Dan Lasby
Ciarán Dyke

RCA MISSION STATEMENT

The Resource Centre for the Arts aims to provide accessible, supportive and well-resourced programs and venues, with primary focus on the creation, development, and advancement of the performing arts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

RCA THEATRE COMPANY MANDATE
RCA Theatre Company provides resources and supportive environment for the production and promotion of theatre in St. John’s and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.