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Ashley is happy to share a glimpse into the adventures her career has taken. She has been lucky to travel around Canada, the States and on International Waters. 

 

She has had a lot of unique opportunities working with a broad range of companies in theatre, commercial, film/television and live performance. 

 

Along the way she has grown as a artist and ever more as a person. She shares her performing experience with her students and loves making original choreography. 

This page is a summary of the select productions she has been a part of. It features photos, videos and some special projects she captured, edited, been a apart of, and produced herself.                                 

Please Enjoy!

My Adventures

Mamma Mia ~Drayton Entertainment

Oct 27th - Nov 20th, 2022

Ashley was thrilled to be asked to join the Mamma Mia cast as an additional member. She and her team had a total of 4 days to learn the show. The fastest rehearsal process to date. The show is performing at St. Jacob's Playhouse Theatre until Nov 20th, 2022. The run has been pretty much sold out and the audiences have been full of life! She is happy to return and hopes to spend many more seasons with this company!

Schmigadoon Returns for Season 2: June13th - July 31st, 2022

For the next six weeks, Ashley will be back in Vancouver as a Chorus Performer singing and dancing in the musical comedy series: Schmigadoon. She will be working again with Tony Award-winning Choreographer: Christoper Gattelli and new to the team: Jennie Ford. This stellar cast is returning with a twist. More details can be found on: 

Schmigadoon! Announces a Second Season and Is Headed to Schmicago | Vanity Fair

Ashley is beyond thrilled to be asked back and this time gets to work with her brother Joshua St. John. She finally gets to cross that dream off her bucket list. 

Mamma Mia 2022

Ashley is happy to be back onstage in Mamma Mia at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre in Edmonton after two long years of a pandemic. She is thrilled to make her debut at the theatre and will be understudying both Ali & Lisa (both with set dates to go on). She opened the show as Lisa, as a cast member recovered from covid. She was extremely grateful for the support from her cast and crew. Hearing the live audience again has been surreal and rewarding. She is excited to spend three months in a new city. The show will run until June 26th. Come Check it out!

Canadian Tire Christmas Trail 2021

Ashley made this holiday season extra special working as the Ice Princess and Ballerina Tinsel on Canadian Tire's Christmas Trail. The trail ran 1.5km long and was drive-through only at $25 a car. All proceeds were donated to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Make sure to add this to the list next season. You won't want to miss this beautiful interactive experience.

Schmigadoon 2021

Catch Ashley as Core #9 dancing along with Core #10 Jak Barradell on Apple Tv Plus. You won't want to miss these 6 episodes. Starring: Cecily Strong, Keegan Michael Key, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Clumming, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron, and more. 

On a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship, a couple discovers a magical town living in a 1940's musical; they then learn that they can't leave until they find true love.

 

Premiered: July 16th, 2021

Created by: Cinco Paul; Ken Daurio

Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld

Choreography by: Christopher Gattelli

Music by: Cinco Paul; Chistopher Willis 

Jovi Photography 2021

Ashley and her partner Evan Won a "Couple Photoshoot Contest". She highly recommends this company. Micheal Aucoin brought out the best in them. He captured their artistry, passion, love, style, and connection towards each other. Here are a few favourites!

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 Give - A - Day Fundraiser

Enjoy this joyful, passionate piece created for a virtual show on March 25th, 2021.

Filmed and Edited by: Brick by Brick Studios. 

Music Written and Sung by: Evan Benyacar

Choreography by: Ashley St. John & Evan Benyacar

Schmigadoon: New TV Series Oct/Nov 2020

For the next two months, Ashley will be filming in Vancouver as a Chorus Performer singing and dancing in a new Musical comedy series. She will be working with Tony Award-winning Choreographer: Christoper Gattelli and a stellar cast. More details can be found on: 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/apples-cecily-strong-musical-comedy-fills-out-star-studded-cast?fbclid=IwAR2SR8-kdzX6mG67Z0tTyIWY5ew6g36f3O01Iyowts-5p05psg5GnO7G3h4

Ashley is beyond excited and grateful for this opportunity. This is a dream job for her and one for her bucket list. 

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Save the Arts

During these uncertain times Ashley has been finding new ways to connect with artists virtually. She has partaken in a number of projects and has been creating her own work.