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
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ~Drayton Entertainment
June 22th - Sept 3rd, 2023
Ashley had a summer filled with new and old friendships and adventures. She got to cross another show off her bucket list. This show was a cardio workout, quick-paced and busy ensemble track. The show ran in St. Jacobs and Penetanguishene with sold out audiences. Ashley played the role of the Apache, which she got to perform beside her partner Evan Benyacar. She was also the Dance Captain and was trusted with maintaining the show for both the cast and 4 children chorus teams. She reblocked and helped re-stage the show in our transfer. She is thankful and forever grateful to Drayton Entertainment for making this happen
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy
July 2023
Ashley got to work with the next generation of musical theatre artists. She had a superb time working in the space. The camps had two divisions: Kids (8-12) and Teens (13-18). She would choreography 2 combos per an age division per a week. The future is so bright!
The Prom ~Drayton Entertainment
April 27th - June 11th, 2023
Ashley felt all the emotions with this beautifully crafted script and daily performances. Watching the audience come with us, think, feel, and express has been so magical and amazing to see. She was trusted as the dance captain, her first time on an equity production. This production was the Ontario Premiere of this show. It was an honour to have wore the original Broadway costumes of such legends! The world needs more theatre like this! This show ran at the St. Jacobs Playhouse Theatre and received positive raves.
Schmicago 2023
Welcome to Schmicago! Catch Ashley as Chorus Performer on Apple Tv Plus. Ashley was happy to return, this time sharing the experience with her brother Joshua St. John. You won't want to miss these new 6 episodes. Starring: Cecily Strong, Keegan Michael Key, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Clumming, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron, and more.
Melissa and Josh, now married, find their lives monotonous as doctors in New York City; they search for the quaint village of Schmigadoon but instead arrive in Schmicago, a world that pays satirical homage to sexy, dark 1960s and 1970s musicals; to escape, they are told, they must reach a happy ending.
Premiered: April 5th, 2023
Created by: Cinco Paul; Ken Daurio
Directed by: Robert Luketic & Alice Mathias
Choreography by: Christopher Gattelli
Assistant Choreography: Jennie Ford
Music by: Cinco Paul; Chistopher Willis
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!
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:
Ashley is beyond excited and grateful for this opportunity. This is a dream job for her and one for her bucket list.
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.
Save the Arts
Save the Arts
If the World Was Ending...
Like It's Christmas
I Like Me Better
Celebrity Equniox 2020 - Specialty Dancer - Celebrity Cruise Entertainment
Ashley spent seven weeks in the Royal Caribbean Studios in North Miami where she learned 3 production shows and 3 theme nights. She boarded the ship on February 29th, 2020 and completed 2 out of 3 weeks of install before the ship was halted due to the outbreak of the pandemic: Covid-19. What started as a one month hiatus without guest aboard, turned into 72 days stuck at sea, isolation to a guest cabin, 5 ship transfers and 0 ports seen. She arrived home safely on May 24th, 2020 on a Canadian Embassy Flight from Barbados. During this time she got creative and explored some new choreography and ideas through dance, movement and editing.
Tinker's Toy Factory/Les Production Haul-Vol 2019
Ashley spent her holidays spreading joy at Winterfest. She was the dance caption alongside Cirque Du Soleil's choreographer Julie Perron (Choreographer of Volta). Ashley played the character Bow, where she was singing, acting, dancing, and tumbling her way to the true meaning of the Christmas.
Charlottetown Festival 2019
Ashley spent four beautiful months on the Island in one of her favourite spots with her partner Evan Taylor Benyacar. She performed in Kronborg: The Hamlet Rock Musical, played Gertie Pye in Anne of Green Gables and made her Swing debut in Mamma Mia. She performed 16/30 shows covering 5 out of her 7 tracks. Ashley was the first female to tumble in Anne. She was awarded the 2019 Don Harron Scholarship a part of the 43rd annual Maud Whitmore Scholarship Fund Variety Concert for acting classes on camera.
Special Golden Summer Project
West Side Story 2018
Ashley played the role of Velma and got to be both a Jet and Shark in the production with the help of costumes and wigs. She started rehearsals at the Cambridge dorms and performed at both St. Jacob's Country Playhouse and Huron Country Playhouse 2.5 months. This was her debut show for Drayton Entertainment and she really hopes she will get to do more for the company down the road.
Charlottetown Festival 2017
This was Ashley's first golden summer on the island. She played the role of Tillie Boulter in Anne of Green Gables. The Festival has a huge history to it's name. When walking down the rehearsal and backstage halls, it is filled with memories of the photos and names of every past performer. A lot of familiar faces, teachers, role models and people who have transitioned from performer to part of the creative team have walked those halls. It's a magical place to work for and indeed she fell in love with the island in the short four months.
Special Project
Beauty and the Beast 2016
This was Ashley's first experience on the East Coast and was it ever beautiful; surrounded by water, colourful houses and historical landmarks. Ashley was the first female to be cast as the Carpet. The role has traditionally been cast as a boy for the tumbling aspect. She also took part of the Open Stage Night Cabaret performing original choreography.
Young Frankenstein - Stage West Calgary 2016
This was Ashley's first experience on the West Coast where she spent three months. She got to explore the beautiful Banff mountains, cities gems and cowboy scene. This was her first time away from home working on a professional project. She was a last minute addition when a cast member turned down a role for another one week before rehearsals started. She was honoured to be selected via asked to submit a last minute self tape.
Canadian Opera Company 2015
Ashley was selected as 1 of the 4 dancers in the production La Traviata. She performed the role of both the Gypsy and the Matador on the famous Four Seasons Stage. This was her first time working on a raked stage. She got to work with Austin McCormick who is the founder, choreographer and director of Company XIV Theatre.
Pan American Games 2015
Ashley got to be a part of two special projects during the celebration of the Pan Am Games. She played the role of Arial in the Thirst for Love and Water. She flew over thousands of people daily portraying a touching story/message and delivering love letters. It was Dora nominated for Best Performance by an Ensemble. She also got to dance in the opening ceremony broadcast on live television for millions of viewers in a Peace Segment Contemporary/Hip Hop Celebration Piece about overcoming obstacles and perseverance.
Jiggijump: The World's Greatest Machine 2014/2015
Ashley got to perform in this energetic kid show at the Ontario Science Center for seven months. She co-stared as the role of herself. Each show brought the young children on their feet on an adventure to find the World's Greatest Machine (A.K.A our brains) while singing and dancing along. The program was designed to motivate and encourage active learning.
Cats - Sillabub 2013
Ashley performed her first Equity production in Toronto on a Mirvish stage (Panasonic Theatre). She played the role of Sillabub, an innocent kitten that shines hope of the community. It was nominated for a Dora Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble. The show closed after four solid months of sold out audiences. Her cast was invited to perform the Jellicile Ball at the Chandelier Gala for the 100th Anniversary of the Elgin Theatre. She learned and grew a lot on this contract and will always remember the heartwarming feeling of the numerous of standing ovations the cast received.
Canada's Wonderland/Les Production Haut-Vol
Ashley starting performing professionally at sixteen for Cedar Fair Entertainment. She did a total of six seasons. Four Main Stage Productions: Signed Sealed Delivered, Start Me Up (Twice) and British Invasion. She also did four Halloween Haunt shows: Dead Awakening, Fangs, Psycho Circus and Beyond the Grave. She began collaborating with the circus company (Les Production Haut-Vol) and completed three more shows: Into the Underworld, Toxicity and Tinker's Toy Factory, which she was the Dance Caption. She has had the pleasure to work alongside Cirque Du Soleil's Choreographer Julie Perron (Choreographer of Volta) several times. This sparked the belief in the performing career that she has continued to pursue!
