Crew

"Life laughs at you when you are unhappy. Life smiles at you when you are happy. But life salutes you when you make others happy."

– Charlie Chaplin, Comic Actor, Filmmaker, and Composer

Eduard Ponomarev, Ha Ha Theatre Founder, Producer, and Actor.

Eduard graduated from Vancouver Film School. His documentaries were screened at Museum D’Homme, Paris; The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, New York, and many others. Email: haha@hahatheatre.com   

Bill Newton, Actor.

The brilliant voice of Mr. Wellborn. Bill is known for LEGO Marvel Avengers: Loki in Training (2021), Monster Beach (2019) and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (2010). Website: https://www.bill-newton.com

Maria Marlow, Actor.

An inimitable voice of Ms. Gloom. She is known for Riverdale (2022), Sabrina (2020), Motherland (2019), Colony (2018), Timeless (2017),  Arrow (2016), and many others.

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Natalie Moon, Actor, Voice Over Coach, and Acting Teacher.

The charming voice of Ms. Honey. Natalie’s recent works include Space Force starring Steve Carell and John Malkovich and the hit Hallmark Television series Chesapeake Shores in which she plays Peggy Lucas. Website: https://nataliemooncoaching.com

Chris Lockhart

A native Vancouverite, he lends his skills as an outstanding multi-voice performer to the voices of God, Mr. Golden, and “the narrator”. As an event and Film&TV industry professional, Chris has been on both sides of the microphone and camera. https://www.facebook.com/chris.lockhart.73/ https://www.instagram.com/lockhart7910/

Matt Beebe, Actor, Musician, Songwriter, and Composer. 

He created the unique and powerful voice of Mr. Unstoppable. He’s scored several full-length films, and shorts and produced his own short film in 2016. Website: https://www.audiobeebe.com                                     

Taisiya Rybakova, Designer 

The concept designer who worked closely with Eduardo to bring his vision for the puppets to life. Taisiya is a 3D Animator working in the Film & TV Industry, with work on shows such as LEGO: Ninjago and Fireman Sam. https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/trybakova

Victor Barkar, Talented Artist, Showman, Puppet Maker, and Puppeteering Instructor.

He produced and run a lot of his own unique shows. Website: https://vancouverpuppet.com

Janna Sonich, Office Manager.

Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and Diploma in Accounting. She provides high levels of management and accounting. Email: haha@hahatheatre.com   

Vladimir Gladkochekov, Composer.

Outstanding multi-instrumental musician, he creates beautiful music in all genres.

Slava Dragun, Stage Technician. Creative, highly professional Foreman of Scene Building and Lighting.

Gleb Esman, Professional WEB systems architect and developer.

His IT consulting and support are irreplaceable.