It is with heavy hearts that WCT announces the passing of long-time
company member Lanni McInnes Shupe. From her time studying under founder
Tom Kerr, Lanni was an integral part of WCT for several decades,
contributing as an actor, director, and Associate Director, among other
roles, including co-Artistic Directo.
Lanni and her husband, Honourary Life Board Member Terry Shupe, have
played an essential role in WCT's success since the beginning. In the
words of former Executive Director Lori Marchand, "It's not a stretch to
say that without Lanni and Terry Western Canada Theatre and
professional theatre in Kamloops would not exist".
Our condolences to Terry and the rest of Lanni's family and friends. She
will be missed.