Welcome to Chase's website!
Chase Winnicky is a Canadian Performer, Director, Intimacy Director and Acting Coach based in his hometown of Winnipeg, MB. With his incredible versatility, perfect comedic timing, strong work ethic and huge heart he has become one to watch within the Canadian Theatre scene!
A graduate of Toronto’s Randolph College for the Performing Arts “Theatre Performance” program, Chase’s acting career has led to him doing shows with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Bad Hats Theatre, the Segal Centre, Dry Cold Productions, Rainbow Stage, Theatre by the River, Diversified Theatre, Dauntless City Theatre and the National Ballet of Canada. As a singer he’s travelled internationally overseas as a Lead Vocalist with Oceania Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has performed with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Jazz Orchestra and Juno award winning vocalist Stacey Kay.
As a Director he’s been mentored and taught by Thom Allison through the Royal MTC National Mentorship Program, which led to him assistant directing under Thom on the Betty Mitchel Award winning production of Million Dollar Quartet at Theatre Calgary. He’s also been mentored by Mark Bellamy through the inaugural Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and Choreographers mentorship program. Both of those mentorships prepared him for his directorial debut with the Canadian Premier of The Prom with Dry Cold Productions in 2023, followed by the hilarious two hander Murder for Two with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (which also went on tour!) this past season.
In an effort to create more queer representation within the intimacy field in Winnipeg, as well as add to his skillset and knowledge as a director, Chase studied and graduated from the “Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program” with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Inc. in 2024. He intimacy directed his first theatrical production this past summer, FIJI with Theatre by the River. He looks forward to working more in this field when the right shows arise!
Not just a familiar face on stage, Chase has also graced the small screen playing supporting roles in 6 Hallmark Channel original movies, guest starring on the first seasons of The Porter (CBC/BET+) and SkyMed (Paramount+) and appearing in multiple commercials for Manitoba Public Insurance.
Outside of performing and directing, Chase loves to coach actors of all ages and levels of experience, and help them feel confident and prepared when stepping into the audition room or filming a self tape! He’s also adjudicated at Music Festivals, and appreciates the opportunity to help artists grow and nurture their craft when it comes to storytelling. Reach out to him today if you’d like to schedule a coaching or have him adjudicate!
Work aside, Chase loves travel, dogs and Aperol Spritz’s.
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