Who We Are

Brandon Caul is thrilled to be part of this year’s Fringe Festival as Technical Director. A backstage wizard with a love for problem-solving and making the impossible possible, Brandon has worked on everything from cue-heavy musicals to intimate one-acts. When he’s not wrangling cables or chasing down rogue lighting gels, he’s probably enjoying a strong coffee or fixing something that “wasn’t broken five minutes ago.” He’s excited to support this creative team and help bring the magic to life—one cue at a time! 

Trevor Neuman is a graphic design graduate from LaSalle College, where he earned honours in 2017. His creative work spans film, theatre, and publishing, comprising visual designs for movies, commercials, posters for short films screened at global festivals, stage productions, book covers, and corporate branding. A career highlight includes a multi-national project selected for an Oxford University Press textbook.

Trevor is currently the designer for the dynamic Nanaimo Fringe Festival. When not immersed in pixels and Pantones, he turns ocean-tumbled driftwood and salvaged material into handcrafted writing instruments—because yes, turning pens is a thing. Discover more at driftwoodpensbc.com.

Theo Christianson grew up immersed in the theatre scene of Nanaimo and is now returning home after building a successful career as a filmmaker in Vancouver. A graduate of Capilano University’s Motion Picture Arts program, Theo has spent many years working in the film industry, gaining experience across all departments—from pre-production to post-production—on projects ranging from short films to feature-length productions.

He is the director of Down Among the Dead Men, which earned a Leo Award nomination.  He has also worked as a lighting technician on major series such as The Last of Us, Wild Cards, and Fire Country (Season 2).

Nadia Fontaine is an aspiring writer and reporter interested in riveting stories from “everyday people”. Her writing interests are primarily in activism and human interest pieces.  Previously Nadia has written articles as a freelance journalist with The Sooke News Mirror and in the Lazy Dog Magazine. Currently she is pursuing a bachelor degree in sociology and a minor in journalism. While marketing is a newer aspect in her life she is thrilled for the opportunity to uplift, promote and provide an encouraging platform for creative artists at the Nanaimo Fringe Festival.

Brittany Gueulette has always been passionate about the arts; she is a VFS graduate and comes to Fringe with over 11 years’ experience both backstage and on-stage with live theater. 

Grace has been involved in theatre since she was seven years old but in recent years have found their love for tech. Grace has been sound operating at the nanaimo theatre group for three years, branching out to designing and keeping up with Wellington Secondary, helping set up equipment and teaching students sound operation. Grace is very excited to see fringe come to life!

Nisha Bherwani is a storyteller at heart and a people-person by nature. This summer, she’s diving into the wonderfully weird and wildly creative world of the Nanaimo Fringe Festival, helping behind the scenes and soaking up the magic. Whether it’s managing a stage, wrangling props, or guiding an audience to their next adventure, she brings heart, hustle, and just the right amount of sparkle to the Fringe fam.

When she’s not fringin’, you can find her dancing to Bollywood beats, championing newcomer entrepreneurship through LEAP, or sipping chai while dreaming up her next big idea.

Cindy Williams brings her love of theatre and deep sense of community to the Nanaimo Fringe Festival, where she’s proud to serve as a Venue Captain. A retired theatre enthusiast, Cindy has been volunteering with the Fringe since 2019, drawn to the energy, creativity, and fun that the festival brings to the city.

With years of experience both onstage and behind the scenes—working lights, sound, or acting with NTG (Nanaimo Theatre Group), Ladysmith, and Yellowpoint Theatre—Cindy knows how much passion performers put into their work. That’s why she’s dedicated to giving back by helping create the best possible experience for Fringe artists.