Joan L. Gunness

In memory of Joan Lizbeth Gunness. Adored yoga teacher, dance instructor and blueberry lady of Bonny Slope Blueberry U-Pick Farm in Portland Oregon. Beloved sister to Marget Davis, brother-in-law Roger Pearson and loving aunt to Floyd Davis, Hannah Marchand and Lindsay Adey. She will be sorely missed.

Our Lady Macbeth, Janet Edmonds

Janet was a leading lady on stage and off and that was best summed up in her performance of Lady Macbeth in 2015 where she stepped onstage and transported the audience with her electrifying portrayal of Shakespeare’s most complicated Lady. Janet worked hard through long rehearsal days, in all weather, at all times of night, […]

Ross Leslie

Ross was a friend, volunteer, board member, and passionate supporter of Perchance from 2014 – 2018, rapidly earning him the nickname of The Duke of Leslie.  He was a part of the fabric of the company, helping us in many ways, big and small: photography, acting, fundraising, parties, and even helping with costumes.  His sudden […]

Ian Watson

Ian was a dear friend and mentor to some of us here at Perchance. And through those of us who were his students – his knowledge, passion, and electricity touches all. He was an actor, director, teacher and coach, with a specialization in classical text. He worked at the Stratford Festival, the National Theatre School […]