About CMTS
The Carleton Musical Theatre Society (CMTS) is a student-run organization dedicated to creating, promoting, and celebrating musical theatre at Carleton University. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space where students from all programs, and the greater Ottawa community, can collaborate, express themselves, and grow through the performing arts.
We strive to:
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Produce high-quality, student-led musical theatre that entertains and inspires.
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Empower students to develop skills in performance, leadership, technical production, and arts management.
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Foster a vibrant arts community on campus that values creativity, collaboration, and diversity.
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Connect Carleton students with the broader Ottawa arts scene, enriching both campus life and the community through accessible, engaging performances.
At CMTS, we believe the stage is more than a spotlight — it’s a platform for growth, a catalyst for connection, and a celebration of student voices.
Our Team
Kennedy Wormsley
President
Anthony Bathurst
Executive Producer
Shay Hammad
VP Equity & Accessibility
Going into her third year of the Women and Gender Studies program here at Carleton, Kennedy is so excited to take on the role as President of CMTS! She has a passion for theatre, including directing and backstage work, and is determined to make this year amazing! Her drive for inclusivity, diversity, creativity, and partnership will help to bring CMTS to a whole new level!
Anthony is excited to be the Executive Producer with CMTS again, for the final time! Anthony is graduating this year from the Criminology program at Carleton. He hopes you enjoy all the fun that is to come from CMTS for the 2026-27 school year!
Shay is a forth year Bachelor of Arts student with a double major in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies, and a minor in Disability Studies. Their musical theatre obsession began in high school after experiencing playing in the pit and they have been an avid theatre nerd ever since. His favorite musicals are Hadestown and Into The Woods.
Nigella Singh
VP Outreach
Nigella is a 4th year Psychology and Gender Studies student and is the VP Outreach again for her second year with CMTS. They are still new to the Ottawa theatre scene and are so excited to start getting involved. Her current favourite musical is Cabaret!
Alex Becke
VP Finance
Alex is a second year Health Sciences student at Carleton, and thrilled to be on the board of CMTS this year! You may have seen her around Ottawa as Emma in The Prom or Annabeth in The Lightning Thief (Suzart), or as Judy in 9 to 5 (CMTS), or most recently in Singing in the Rain (Orpheus). She’s excited for a great season!
Kate Minter
VP Marketing
Kate Minter is a third year student majoring in Applied Linguistics with a minor in Drama Studies. This is her second year on the board, along with appearing in multiple CMTS shows including Legally Blonde and 9 to 5. She is so excited for this upcoming season!
Blaire Palmer
VP Marketing
Lenora-Maureen
Borthwick
VP Events
Jana Abu-Hamdan
VP Events
Blaire Palmer is a fourth year bachelor of music student with a minor in English literature. Blaire has been doing music theatre since the age of 10 with her most recent show being 9 to 5 with CMTS. Blaire is so excited to be a part of the CMTS board as the co VP of marketing!
Lenora is in her third year of a bachelor’s in communications and media studies with a minor in design. She has had a fascination with music and musical theatre since she was young. She continues to privately sing to this day and hopes to get better in the future. She is very excited for her role in this years committee and hopes to use her perspective for the good of CMTS.
Jana is a high achieving student athlete who has always had a love for musical theatre. She is a third year student with a lot of experience and passion for theatre and music. She is looking forward to working with such a talented and hard working team!
Chelsea Kingerski
VP Internal
Chelsea is a third year Political Science student and is so excited to be returning to the CMTS board, this year as VP Internal! She has been involved with musical theatre since she was nine years old and has not shut up about musicals since! She is looking forward to this upcoming season!
