Amanda Lisman, narrator
Amanda is a graduate of the University of Victoria (BA in Anthropology), the University of Alberta (BFA in Acting), the Citadel/Banff Theatre Program, and the Stratford Festival’s Birmingham Conservatory. Her acting credits include three seasons at the Stratford Festival (Titus Andronicus, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Tempest), Alberta Theatre Projects (Betty Mitchell Award for Venus in Fur), Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Winnipeg Theatre Award nomination for 23.5 Hours), The Segal Centre (Montreal English Theatre Award nomination for Noises Off!), Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre (Critic’s Choice Spotlight Award and M Award for My Fair Lady), and roles with Theatre Aquarius, the Arts Club, the Citadel, Canadian Stage, Western Canada Theatre, Atomic Vaudeville, the Great Works Theatre Festival, and the Belfry Theatre. Her television credits include Suits, iZombie, Supernatural, Private Eyes, and several Hallmark Christmas movies. Amanda is also an educator, teaching acting, voice, Shakespeare, and public speaking at institutions including the University of Victoria, the Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lifetime Networks, and the Stratford Festival’s Teaching Shakespeare Program.
Bob Singleton, composer
Bob Singleton is an award-winning, classically trained composer, producer, and arranger whose work spans classical, popular, and children’s music. A GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum artist, he has created music for more than 70 PBS episodes, over 60 albums, and numerous television, film, and live productions, including a sold-out run at Radio City Music Hall.
Singleton has been commissioned by major orchestras including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and Savannah Philharmonic, with additional performances by ensembles such as the Nashville Symphony, Detroit Symphony, and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. His family concerts, When Instruments Roamed the Earth! ® and The Unicorn’s Birthday ®, have been widely acclaimed.
A leading figure in children’s music, he served as music director for Barney ®& Friends for a decade, with his work reaching audiences in over 100 countries and earning multiple awards, including GRAMMY Award nominations, four Dove Award nominations, a triple platinum album, and a platinum album.
Singleton’s extensive career also includes composing for major brands and organizations, including Marvel Animation and Sony Entertainment, as well as producing music across a wide range of genres. He continues to create new work from his studio in East Texas.
