Instructor – University of Windsor, Faculty of Education, Drama Department. Full time artistic director, producer, playwright, project facilitator, public speaker, and educator.

Started ACT 2014

Communications Manager – National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP), University of Windsor, Faculty of Law.

Joined the Board January 2016.

Manager – Personalized Solutions
(Personalized Gifts, Personally Special)
Receptionist/Scheduler – Meloche Windows & Doors.

Joined the Board April 2019

Manager, Homelessness Special Projects, Housing Hub – City of Windsor.

Joined the Board June 2023.

Constituency Assistant – Lisa Gretzky MPP.

Joined the Board 2015.

Retired BSR Driver – 30 Years with Chrysler Canada, Inspection Department.

Joined the Board April 2019.

Retired Nurse – Hotel Dieu Hospital.

Joined the Board April 2019.

Retired Industrial Mechanic – Lambton Generating, Ontario Power Generating.

Joined the Board April 2019.

Medical Receptionist – Grand Marais Medical Clinic.

Joined the Board June 2023.

Chris is honoured to be part of the ACT family. As a community-engaged artist and advocate, he’s had the great fortune to work as a director, producer, performer, playwright, and educator with various communities, not-for profit organizations and educational institutions in Windsor – Essex County, creating theatre-based performances and projects that address social justice issues.

ACT’s programs showcase the importance of promoting and encouraging artistry and he believes it is important that we support, mentor, and enrich the lives of Windsor Essex through the arts.

Moya’s passion for the arts is what pushed her to become a part of the ACT family, and she is honoured to lend her expertise to the growth and development of the organization.

Moya is a full-time marketing professional, a not-for-profit Management Consultant, Board Secretary for the Black Women of Forward Action, Co-Host of the YourTV Cogeco talk show “Talkin’ Real Melanin” and she sits on multiple committees for not-for-profit organizations in Windsor-Essex County.

What Moya loves most about ACT is that it truly represents and is reflective of the community in which we reside. It strives for excellence in everything it produces and each artist who works with us, always leaves saying we’ve changed their lives in some way and tell us how much they’d like to work with us again.

I enjoy working as a mentor with Arts Collective Theatre for several reasons. First, the “team” is outstanding! I think the artistic director is brilliant! Chris Rabideau is one of the most talented young directors I’ve ever worked with. His vision and artistry as a director are refreshing, plus he knows how to surround himself with people who aspire towards excellence in their craft.  I like that a high level of commitment and performance is expected form the young people that are involved so that they are prepared and know what will be required if they choose to compete in “the real world” of performing artistry. Finally, as a Black Canadian, I like that there is the practice of “non-traditional” casting. Too often people of colour are left out when casting decisions are based upon what is “normal” and ACT makes it a point of trying to blur those lines by casting without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, etc. Ultimately, I am proud to be a part of a program that produces some really good material while discovering and developing some fantastic local talent!

I am an actor and improvisor, born and raised in Windsor. I studied improv with The Second City (Detroit) where I graduated from the Improv Conservatory. I later went on to study and complete the Improv and Sketch Writing programs with The Planet Ant Theatre (Hamtramck MI). I have been working on stage for the past 35 years and Improvising for the last 17 years. I have written, produced, and performed collectively in numerous shows and as a solo artist in both Windsor and the US. I have a one woman show called CRISTINA NO h that I wrote, produced, and performed both in Windsor and Detroit. When I am not on stage, you can catch me in the kindergarten classroom as an ECE with GECDSB. Sharing the gifts that Improv provides as a mentor with ACT has been an absolute game changer for me. The feeling of ensemble grows exponentially with each rehearsal under the direction of Chris Rabideau and the team of ACT. Chris Rabideau moves from audition to stage with a solid integrity that creates not only a safe space but one of diversity. Watching Chris “empty his jug” as he workshops through each rehearsal has been a unique experience that has helped me grow as an artist, which I can then share with those that I mentor. Working with ACT is a definite win win situation for the team, cast and the audience.

Ian McGregor Smith is a composer and performing artist of amazing diversity. Whether it be composing music for a film, conducting a full-scale musical theatre production or playing with his own jazz trio, Smith can be found at the helm, creating excellent music.

As a performer Ian has travelled to many different parts of the globe performing his own music at various festivals, concert halls, and clubs as a featured performer/artist. He has composed music for film, theatre, advertising jingles, festivals, musical artists, municipalities and more.  His innovative, cross-cultural musical collaboration with the traditional Japanese Ensemble “Shikandaza” explored the new musical language of “Japanese Jazz”.

In April/May of 2023 Smith will be an “Artist in Residence” in Kyoto Japan composing new music for his collaboration with Shikandaza. Smith now focuses his career on composition for film, television, animation and other media. If you are looking for original music for your project Ian McGregor Smith may have just what you need. please visit www.ianmcgregorsmith.com

Tiffany Chan has been the Artistic Director and co-founder of Windsor Dance eXperience since 2003. She has also had the opportunity to work with and choreograph for the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Theatre Alive, Riverfront Theatre Company, Ballet Jorgen and now Arts Collective Theatre! After studying dance since the age of 10, Tiffany found a love for combining dance and theatre. She strives to enhance each dancers’ unique abilities and teach them to embrace their individuality.

Valentine is a fashion designer based in LaSalle, Ontario. She’s a woman passionate about her work and has owned and operated her own small business for over a decade. Valentine specializes in costume, evening, and bridal design for clients of all ages. She loves being able to engage in her local community through costume design for ACT Windsor. She has thoroughly enjoyed being able to assist in the costume department over the last few years.