We invite you to come into the parlour and spend an enchanting hour with the McKenna Boys. These two like nothing better than to enjoy a sweet song, a tall tale and the pleasure of fine company. If you’re of like mind, then come join in the fun as these young fellows sing the old favourites from the Old Sod! They seem charming enough, but be warned: They have a touch of the Blarney, the gift of the gab and it all comes with a wink and a twinkle in the eye. Don’t let them trick you into smiling or you’ll be stuck with a grin all day!
The Artists
Ryan McKenna
Ryan studied Theatre Arts and Vocal Performance at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario. Besides a host of casual dramatic involvements, Ryan has appeared as Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley in two different adaptations of what is certainly the obvious work. He has also appeared as Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls, Peer Gynt in Ibsen’s Peer Gynt, Jan Holten in the WWII drama Stranger in the Land, Jeremy Troy in Here Lies Jeremy Troy, Lazar Wolfe in Fiddler on the Roof and as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance. Ryan performed music with Joel in the award-winning Christian band, Father’s Property for several years. Then he and Joel performed professionally as a duo in pubs and restaurants for a few more years. With several albums to his credit, Ryan continues to write, record and perform original work, with his ever-loving brother Joel, all across the province.

Photos by Ang Nicholls.

 Joel McKenna
Joel has been involved with music since boyhood. A multi-instrumentalist, he devoted himself exclusively to music immediately after high school, giving lessons on his most prized instrument, the acoustic guitar. Besides being a prolific writer of music and poetry, Joel has applied his skills in the studio both as a guest instrumentalist and as an independent record producer. Joel has produced albums for a number of local and international artists. Joel performed music with Ryan in the award-winning Christian band, Father’s Property for several years. Taking leave of his senses, he then performed professionally with Ryan as a duo in pubs and restaurants for a few more years. With several self-produced albums to his credit, Joel continues to write, record, produce and perform original work, with his ever-loony brother Ryan, all across the province.
For More Information about Smile Theatre and about booking Into the Parlour please contact Kevin Etherington, by phone: 416-599-8440 or by email: kevin@smiletheatre.com