ROLE: John

ROLE: Rai

As a Veteran-lover of all art forms, Sharlyssa has devoted her passions towards the Performance Arts. Having demonstrated commitment to stages, on a much smaller scale, for a duration of 10 years while teaching in front of the classroom. Making a mark for herself in noteworthy Netflix productions, such as; Dare Me, Grand Army, Work it, Tiny Pretty Things, and Madame CJ Walker...Not to go without mention, Amazon successes such as: American Gods, and Cross. 
Sharlyssa can accredit her educational standing towards the training that she obtained while studying at the Toronto Academy of Acting for Film and Television. Sharlyssa uses her time and skillset towards enhancing the lives of many within her community; through assisting in various cultural projects, to elevate self acceptance and love: for each community member, one at a time. Sharlyssa prides herself on her various contributions to community upliftment supported on the mere good graces that life can provide for all. 

ROLE: Edie 

 Kim is excited to join her first production with Toronto Irish Players. Kim recently returned to the stage as Mrs Weston in Scarborough Theatre Guild’s 2026 production of Jane Austen’s “Emma”. Kim has had an extensive professional career spanning theatre, film, television, and radio. Her stage credits include Toronto’s longest-running production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Move Over Mrs. Markham, Pull the Other One, and A Bedfull of Foreigners. Kim is a member of ACTRA, holds a B.A. in Drama from the University of Guelph, completed further study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England, and appeared in the CBC Radio Drama series Afghanada.

ROLE: Sean

Chris is a veteran of over 30 years in Toronto community theatre. He first appeared with TIP in 2016 as Anthony in their Theatre Ontario award-winning production of John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar. In 2019, he was Andy in the comedy Nobody's Talking To Me, and in 2022 played Mr. Lockhart (the Devil) in Conor McPherson's powerful drama The Seafarer. Recently, Chris performed as Tyrone Power in George F. Walker’s Filthy Rich for the Bloor West Village Players. Chris’s dad, who passed away earlier this year, would’ve loved this play, and he dedicates this fatherly performance to his memory.

ROLE: Tara

Long-time community theatre actor (Libby, Innocence Lost; Smiley, Point of Viewing; Dee, Stag and Doe), first-time Toronto Irish Player. Monique is excited to be working with this distinguished group and, most especially, the talented and friendly cast and crew of The Buddhist of Castleknock. Friends and family, heartfelt thanks for your continued love and support. Means the world! Much love to all, and hope you enjoy the show!

ROLE: Edward

Pol Cooney (they/he) is an Actor, Teaching Artist, Fight Choreographer, and Fight Instructor with the Fight Directors of Canada. A recent transplant from Chicago they are making their Toronto debut and are pleased to be part of the Irish Players production of Buddisht from Castlenock. From 2014-2024 Pol lived in Chicago where they were involved in the theatre, the stage combat and teaching artists community. In Chicago some of their favorite roles include Orsino from Twelfth Night (Midsummer Flight), Toadvine from Hell Followed with Her (WIldclaw Theatre), Moth/Demetrius U/S from Midsummer Nights Dream (First Folio Theatre) and Dromio of Syracuse from Comedy of Errors (Shakespeare All Stars). Pol has been training at the Rapier Wit School for Combat for Stage and Screen since 2014. This past January they received their Fight Instructors certification. Some of their favorite Fight Direction productions include How Does the Necromancer Have to Report His Minions to the CRA (Ottawa Fringe), HOA (Factory Theatre), Wendigo (Three Brothers Theatre) and Henry the V (First Folio). Slainte. 

ROLE: DJ Jules

Kayne is returning for his third production with TIP. A graduate of Humber's AFTV program, his credits include: 1920's Walking Around in a Dream (Unspoken Theatre), Oscar (The NAGs Players), On the Air (The Village Players), Stealing Home (Spangle Theatre), The Hostage and Brownbread (Toronto Irish Players), Things We Lost in the Fire (Promise Productions), and The Great Kelleys (Alumnae Theatre). Kayne thanks his family and friends for their support.

ROLE: Uncle Jimmy

Steve is excited to be part of the Buddhist of Castleknock ensemble; his second appearance on the TIP stage following his appearance in Pygmalion earlier this year. He has been acting since his early teens and has appeared in a string of British farces, short films and commercials. His name has become a household word, in his own household. He sends his love and thanks to Laura, Jeff and the Goose.

ROLE: Auntie Kathleen

Molly is new to the Irish Players. But she is not new to performing. She has performed with Stage Centre Productions, The Scarborough Theatre Guild, and has done a few Shakespeare in the Parks. Favourite roles include Vernadette: "Sweet Delilah Swim Club"; Ms. Bates: "Emma"; Morgan le Fey: "Camelot"; and Lucille: "The Cemetary Club". Molly would like to thank Scott, Laura and Michael for their tutelage, and Maureen, for her great direction. 

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