Erica Peck Explained

Erica Peck
Birth Place:London, Ontario, Canada
Education:Sheridan College
Occupation:Actress, singer, entrepeneur
Years Active:2007–present

Erica Peck is a Canadian actress, singer, and entrepreneur. In 2007, she originated the role of Scaramouche in the Canadian premiere production of We Will Rock You at the Canon Theatre. Peck also appeared in the Canadian premiere production of Kinky Boots, and in the North American tours of We Will Rock You and Kinky Boots.

She has appeared in several musical theatre productions across Canada, mostly in Ontario. Peck has appeared in 5 productions with Stratford Festival, including You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Rocky Horror Show, and Rent.

Early life and education

Peck was born in London, Ontario, but grew up in Mississauga where she attended Cawthra Park Secondary School.[1] [2] She attended the musical theatre program at Sheridan College, but did not graduate as she left to star in the Canadian production of We Will Rock You with Mirvish Productions.

Career

Theatre

Peck made her professional stage debut when she starred as Scaramouche in the original Canadian production of We Will Rock You. The musical played at the Canon Theatre in Toronto between March 2007, and June 2009. After this, Peck played Mary McGuire in the original Canadian production of The Boys in the Photograph, a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which played at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

She made her Stratford Festival debut in 2012, when she played Lucy in a production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.[3]

In 2013, Peck joined the North American tour of We Will Rock You, where she played the dual role of Meat/Oz.

Peck was cast in the Canadian premiere production of Kinky Boots.[4] She was a member of the ensemble and an understudy for Lauren and Nicola in the musical, which played at the Royal Alexandra Theatre between May 2015 and June 2016. She later joined the first national tour of Kinky Boots.

In 2018, Peck played Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show at the Stratford Festival.[5] The show was extended three times before eventually closing on December 2, 2018, which made it the longest running show in Stratford's history.[6]

In 2023, Peck played Maureen Johnson in a production of Rent at the Stratford Festival.[7]

Business

Peck is the founder and owner of "WILDTHINGVINTAGE", a vintage clothing company that operates on Etsy and at various markets and festivals in Toronto.[8] Her clothing appeared in the movie Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Her other notable clients include Marc Jacobs, Frances Bean Cobain, and Feist.[9]

Theatre credits

YearProductionRoleTheatreCategory
2007–2009We Will Rock YouScaramoucheCanon TheatreMirvish Productions
2009The Boys in the PhotographMary McGuireRoyal Alexandra Theatre
2012You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownLucyAvon TheatreStratford Festival
WanderlustEnsembleTom Patterson Theatre
2013–2014We Will Rock YouMeat/Oz First National Tour
2015–2016Kinky BootsEnsemble, u/s Lauren, NicolaRoyal Alexandra TheatreMirvish Productions
2016SeussicalBird Girl / Mrs. MayorRegional: Young People's Theatre[10]
2016–2017Kinky BootsEnsemble, u/s LaurenFirst National Tour[11]
2017Maddie's Karaoke Birthday PartyCaseyToronto Fringe Festival[12]
2018The Rocky Horror ShowMagenta / UsheretteAvon TheatreStratford Festival
2023RentMaureen JohnsonFestival Theatre
A Wrinkle in TimeAunt BeastAvon Theatre

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2007Dora AwardsOutstanding Female Performance in a Musical We Will Rock You[13]
2023BroadwayWorld AwardsBest Supporting Performer In A Musical Rent[14]

References

  1. Web site: Posner . Michael . Erica Peck: 'She's had a magical run' . The Globe and Mail . 9 August 2024 . 23 September 2009.
  2. Web site: Ouzounian . Richard . Erica Peck is older, wiser but still rocking . Toronto Star . 9 August 2024 . 1 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Peck stars in Stratford show . Mississauga News . 9 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Gans . Andrew . Tony-Winning Hit Kinky Boots Opens in Canada . Playbill . 9 August 2024 . 28 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Sharkey . Jackie . 'Weird is welcome' at Stratford Festival's Rocky Horror Show . CBC . 9 August 2024 . 8 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Rocky Horror history: Musical will be Stratford's longest-running show ever . London Free Press . 10 July 2024 . 31 October 2018.
  7. Web site: Nestruck . J. Kelly . Rock musical Rent resurrected in a loving production to convert the skeptics at Stratford Festival . The Globe & Mail . 9 August 2024 . 3 June 2023.
  8. Web site: Cornblum . Marcy . Celebrity Spaces: Erica Peck . Toronto Sun . 9 August 2024 . 13 October 2015.
  9. Web site: The Reseller Series: The Business of Cyclical Fashion . The Vintage Seeker . 9 August 2024 . 7 February 2022.
  10. Web site: Bedard . Kelly . Oh the Thinks YPT Can Think . MyEntertainmentWorld . 9 August 2024 . 25 November 2016.
  11. Web site: Brand New Photos Released from the National Tour of Kinky Boots . BroadwayWorld . 9 August 2024 . 13 February 2017.
  12. Web site: Gienow . Lauren . Review: MADDIE'S KARAOKE BIRTHDAY PARTY at the Toronto Fringe Festival is a Party Not to be Missed! . BroadwayWorld . 9 August 2024 . 10 July 2017.
  13. Web site: Jones . Kenneth . Scorched, We Will Rock You, Four Horsemen Are Among 2007 Dora Winners in Toronto . Playbill . 9 August 2024 . 26 June 2007.
  14. Web site: Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards . BroadwayWorld . 9 August 2024 . 27 November 2023.

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