Erica Peck

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Erica Peck
Born1986 (age 37–38)
London, Ontario, Canada
Education Sheridan College
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, entrepreneur
Years active2007–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.

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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. [1]

Career

Theatre

Peck made her professional stage debut when she starred as Scaramouche in the original Canadian production of We Will Rock You . [1] 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. [1]

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. [2]

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

YearProductionRoleTheatreCategoryRef.
2007–2009 We Will Rock You Scaramouche Canon Theatre Mirvish Productions [1]
2009 The Boys in the Photograph Mary McGuire Royal Alexandra Theatre
2012 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown LucyAvon Theatre Stratford Festival [3]
WanderlustEnsembleTom Patterson Theatre
2013–2014 We Will Rock You Meat/OzFirst National Tour [2]
2015–2016 Kinky Boots Ensemble, u/s Lauren, Nicola Royal Alexandra Theatre Mirvish Productions [4]
2016 Seussical Bird Girl / Mrs. MayorRegional: Young People's Theatre [10]
2016–2017 Kinky Boots Ensemble, u/s LaurenFirst National Tour [11]
2017Maddie's Karaoke Birthday PartyCasey Toronto Fringe Festival [12]
2018 The Rocky Horror Show Magenta / UsheretteAvon Theatre Stratford Festival [5]
2023 Rent Maureen JohnsonFestival Theatre [7]
A Wrinkle in TimeAunt BeastAvon Theatre

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2007 Dora Awards Outstanding Female Performance in a Musical We Will Rock You Nominated [13]
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Supporting Performer In A Musical Rent Nominated [14]

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