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mEducation(He/Him)PerformerISAAC CUNNINGHAMBA (Hons) Theatre and PerformanceUniversity of Leeds, UKIsaac Cunningham is an actor, born andraised in Manchester, England. From theage of 15, Isaac attended the OldhamTheatre Workshop and later went on tostudy Theatre and Performance at theUniversity of Leeds. Since 2017, Isaachas been living and working in Toronto,strengthening his acting craft in classesfor stage and screen, and has appearedin several short films and digital projects.He is currently in rehearsals for We AreHere, a play directed by Judith Thompsonand will appear as a series regular in theupcoming Sloppy Jones show.Hopwood Hall College Performing Arts, Rochdale, UKOldham Theatre Workshop, Manchester UKAlza Acting Studio, Toronto, ONInstructor: Walter AlzaSavi Arts 2.0 Showcase, London, UKInstructor: Michelle PayneTHEATREWe Are HereEnsembleJudith Thompson/ Rare TheatreOur Day Out: The MusicalRonsonKevin Shaw/ Oldham ColiseumSomething RightHarryAlan Lane/ Dep ArtsThe 99%DaneTony Gardner/ University of LeedsProm! The MusicalKeithJames Atherton/ OTWAccording to Brian HawEnsembleJames Atherton/ OTWLeadPaul Hart/ Beevision ProductionsSupportingJared M. Valkki/ 48hr FilmTELEVISIONSpell BentFILMFoil BraThe Heroes ArtistLeadMalachi Ellis/ Broken MagnetAnansi and the Brother DeadLeadGregg Goulding/ Collage FossilA State of Temporal GraceSupportingSam Burton/ Begin TransmissionPretty in PinkLeadElena Browne/ University of SalfordAMP 2021–2022 EnsEMblE

NATASHA“COURAGE’’BACCHUSHair: blackEyes: dark brownHeight: 5’7.5Natasha “Courage” Bacchus(She/Her)PerformerACTRA appI am Natasha “Courage” Bacchus, I amformer 3 times Deaf Olympian Sprinter.Since 2019, I have participated as anactress for “The Black Drum”, “The TwoNatasha’s”, “21 Black Futures”, TV filmSeason 4 Netflix “The Corner”. I haveparticipated as an art collaborator withnumerous theatre and film productions inCanada as an interdisciplinary visual artist,art accessibility consultant, and activist forIBPOC Deaf art community and expandingIBPOC Deaf artists representation.THEATREWhisper lead/ solo monologue Black showcase performance by NAC Theater/ Black Theater WorkshopMonologue performance by Harbourfront Theater hosted by Syrus Ware as curator for partnership of The NewEmbassy event and CoMotion FestivalAunt Sihle lead by Performer Virtual Play Reading “I want to Οy” by Thembelihle Moyo and Bongani Musa byGlobe TheaterDeaf Performer Theater Interpretation for “ White Girls in Moccasins”By Bad Buddies Theater and “OurFathers, Our sons and Our Loves” by Tarragon TheaterActress for 21 Black Futures “Beyers” by directed Obsidian Theater by Meridian TheaterVirtual Ensambles for Rocky Horror by Deaf BroadwayActress as Tasha "The Two Natasha's Our life in Guyana" by Sound OFF Festival Fringe TheaterActress for Live Stream “The OPPEZ Show” and “The Five Reveal” and “MayFlies”by Theatre BreakingThrough BarriersActress as Squib ,"The Black Drum" by Soulpepper TheaterAMP 2021–2022 EnsEMblE

PAULSMITHPAUL SMITH Based: Tkaronto/Toronto (Treaty 13), Odawa/Ottawa (Treaty 27), ON. Email: paul.cec.smith@gmail.com Contact: (613) 981-7066 Union Status: Non-Union Age: 23 Vocal Range: Tenor Language Proficiency: EN / FR Pronouns: he/him/il, they/them/iel AS YOU READ(He/Him)PerformerPaul Smith is a Thursday-born performer,creator, and facilitator from Stittsville,ON., Treaty 27. A graduate of DanSchool of Drama and Music at Queen’sUniversity, he uses his intersectionalities tocreate non-hierarchical spaces for anew generation of artists. He exploreshow narratives that center marginalizedbodies can be adapted into stories ofreclamation, innovation, and protest. Whennot writing his autobiomyth “Anansi v.God(s)“, or thinking about the symbioticrelationship between theatre and film,Paul is developing his art practice throughthe principles of Sankofa, and listening toFrank Ocean (on repeat).My name’s Paul Smith and I am a Black Thursday-born artist from Stittsville, ON. on the unceded lands of the Anishinaabe AlgonquinNation. As a performer, creator, and facilitator, since studying Drama at Queen’s University and currently basing myself in Toronto, Iexplore how narratives that centre marginalized bodies can be adapted into stories of reclamation, innovation, and protest. As youread this, if I’m not writing my autobio-myth Anansi v. God(s) (2023) or talking about the symbiotic future of theatre & film, there is agood chance I’m either telling people to watch I May Destroy You or Abbott Elementary, thinking about Dixon Road and This Is How WeGot Here, or listening to Frank Ocean (on repeat).Acting – TheatreHalal (Staged Reading)Artist Mentorship Program6AM PRODUCTIONS (2020-2022)Makers & Shakers Society (Voice)Small But MightySociety of Hometown HistoriansHow Oscar Missed His Train (Staged Reading)My Korean Canadian FriendQVITTERS (2018-2021)The MeetingBonnidale: TOKENBlue Sunday (Film)A Great Big Beautiful TomorrowBox 4901Goodbye ParisThe Catarqui CometBeta’s Baby SisterThe FlickCabaretAnon(ymous)Superior ad eadEnsembleSupportingLeadPrincipalKais Padamshi, Mike Payette, Young Playwright’s Unit, Tarragon TheatreWarona Setshwaelo, Mariah Inger, Black Theatre Workshop, NACB.C. Gorrie, José Andres Bordas, 6AM Productions, Moniker PartnersClarke Mackey, Radioland Media CollectiveKemi King, New Harlem ProductionsAimee Bouchard, Julia Dickson, Single Thread Theatre Co.John Lazarus, Greg Wanless, DAN School of Drama and MusicGanesh Tharva, Lunar Way Studios, Toronto Fringe FestivalCallum McNeill, Queen’s Varsity Improv TeamRosemary Doyle, Theatre KingstonKodie Rollan, Logan Teske, Theatre BSMTSteven Griffin, Kingston Film Office, Queen’s Film DepartmentEvan Lepp, Kingston Storefront Fringe FestivalRob Kempson, Festival of Live and Digital ArtEda Holmes, Tim Fort, DAN School of Drama and MusicLiam Karry, Aimee Bouchard, Single Thread Theatre Co.Mitchell Kushman, Outside the March, The Kick and Push FestivalLiam Karry, Single Thread Theatre Co., The Kick and Push FestivalLizzie Moffatt, Queen’s Musical TheatreAmanda Lin, Vagabond Theatre Co.Mae Whalen, Kingstown PlayersMatt Salton, Kim Renders, Reelout Arts Project,Chipped Off Performance CollectivePerformance & CreationAnansi v. God(s)cepheloparty!GDC Afterschool Special (2021), BAD SHOW (2022)How Spider Helped Snake Swallow the Sun[GENESIS XI], Art is Water[to whom it may, or a way to restore amends][EXODUS VIII]Queen’s Players (2018-2021)Know Me Not, A Thesis PresentationExistere XXIII, XXIVPlaywrightDeviser, PerformerTroupe MemberStorytellerCreatorWriterCreator, PerformerPrincipal, ChoreographerCreator, PerformerPrincipal, DirectorKemi King, Theatre Artists Co-operative (TACTICS)Creators Unit, xlq, Paprika FestivalGood Daughter Comedy, The Toronto Sketch FestivalSandra Whiting, Storytelling TorontoSigny Lynch, d’bi young.anitafrika, Elena Reyes, Soulpepper Theatre Co.Adrienne Wong, Yvette Nolan, Festival of Live and Digital ArtSigny Lynch, Omari Newton, Obsidian Theatre Co., CBCArtsQueen’s PlayersMichael Wheeler, DAN School of Drama and MusicStudent Experience Office of Queen’s UniversityFacilitationProgram Assistant, Professional Association of Canadian Theatres . . November 2021 – currentMember, Kingston Theatre Alliance Artistic Council . . November 2019 – currentAssistant Production Manager & Artist Liaison, The Kick and Push Festival July 2019 – September 2021President, Queen’s Players . . May 2020 – May 2021Captain & Producer, Queen’s Varsity Improv Team (QVITTERS) . April 2019 – May 2020President (Drama), DAN School of Drama and Music Student Council . . . . April 2019 – April 2020Education & TrainingBLACK PenTHER, Cahoots Theatre . . . . . . January – December 2022Basic Intensive Clinic (Unarmed, Sword, & Staff), Rapier Wit Combat Training for Stage & Screen . . . . . March 2022Bachelor of Arts (Drama), DAN School of Drama and Music, Queen’s University . . . . . . September 2016 – April 2021Warrant Officer 2nd Class. (Drill Team Commander, Survival Instructor), Royal Canadian Air Cadets . November 2010 – June 2016Skills & InterestsImprovisation, Writing (poetry & sketch-comedy) Directing, Facilitating, Storytelling, Devising, Programming, Hosting, Moderating, Public Speaking,Administration, Casting, Producing, Dramaturgy, Choreography & Dance (HipHop), Survival Instruction, Volunteering & Community Outreach.* Can provide additional info on sections as well as references upon request. *AMP 2021–2022 EnsEMblE

PEACEAKINTADEARTIST CVINTERDISPLINARY POETPeace Akintade 306-227-7584 Peace.akintade@yahoo.com Saskatoon, SK Instagram: /s.ole.peace Mandate(She/Her)To introduce the power of traditional African (Yoruba) oral literature, storytelling,and performance art to the growing public of Saskatchewan and beyond.PlaywrightPeace Akintade is an African CanadianInterdisciplinary Poet, Public-Speakeron Immigration and Refugee Rights,and Thespian residing in SaskatoonSaskatchewan. Currently attaining anAnthropology degree at UofS, Peacevalues the influence of storytelling whenbridging cultural strife in foreign lands.Part of the Youth Speaker’s Bureau forthe Office of the Treaty Commissioner.Recently one of the 21 Black Playwrightschosen for the Obsidian Theatre’s 21 BlackFuture Project. Her play “Madness withRocks” can be found on CBCArts andCBCGem. Her poems focus on the impactof colonialization as a first-generationimmigrant, and the liberation and strengthof Black Joy.To make Poetry and Spoken Word accessible to youths by integratingthe creativity and resourcefulness of the poetry language to music,dance, plays, on stages with thousands, or inside the classroom.EducationGrace Christian School- High school Diploma: June 2020University of Saskatchewan Art Anthropology Major: 2020-2024Selected PublicationsVoices of Today Anthology, “Romantic Ditch”, “Ooma”, “Venefica”, August 2019CBC "Rainbow" and "Sunflower Grave": September 2020CBCArts and 21 Black Future Obsidian Theatre "Madness with Rocks": February 2021- February 2022St, Clair Detrick-Jules “My Beautiful Hair '' blog: October 2021CBCArts Free Up "Rooster Calls" : June 2021Creative City Centre, Praire People's Poetry, "Poet's Dying Monologue": March 2022Art Gallery of Regina "Do I Intimidate?": April- June 2022Awards and Honored PositionShort List IBPOC Commission with Persephone Theatre (2021)Saskatchewan Youth Poet Laureate (2020-July 2021)Creative Director Position (2018-present)Writer and Creative Director for, Living in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan History andFolklore Society "If Love was an Echo" (September 2019)Creative Director for Equal-ibirium, Saskatchewan Dance Project (2020-present)Co-Head Programming Team, Voices of Today (2019- present)Artist-in-Residence for the Forestry Farm (March 2021-December 2021)Creative Director and Writer for "Cosmos" with Shakespeare of Saskatchewan (20212022)"The Sun Hums" Outdoor Exhibition with Outsaskatoon “Winter Festival” (2021)"Do I Intimidate" Exhibition for Art Gallery of Regina (2021-2022)"Sleeping Lover" 525 Studio Art Exhibition (2022)Playwright and Actor (2016-present)Writer for Persephone Theatre, Young Company, Here (2016-2017)Actor with Romeo Project, Persephone Theater, Fringe Festival: Aug 2019Playwright with 21 Black Future with Obsidian Theatre "Madness with Rocks"(September 2020-February 2021)Producer and Writer of "Painted Elephant" for the 2021 Fringe Festival: July 2021Playwright Mentee with Black Theatre Workshop (AMP) : 2021- July 2022AMP 2021–2022 EnsEMblE

SASHAHAYDEN(She/Her)PerformerSasha Hayden is of Jamaican andCanadian descent. She’s committed andpassionate about her craft, and believesrepresentation matters. Sasha was bornin Calgary, Alberta. Her studies startedat Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio.Sasha is now based in Vancouver whereshe continues to take an array of classes.Currently, she trains online at TheImagined Life Studio in L.A. She’s hadappearances on networks such as Netflix,Lifetime, Hallmark and more.SASHA HAYDENEyes: BrownWeight: 129 lbs.FILM & TELEVISION:A Lethal LessonWendy Williams: The Hot TopicSugar and SpiceAn Aurora Teagarden MysteryTwilight ZoneFirefly LaneLove GuaranteedThe Healing Powers Of DudePoison Pen PalPsych The Movie 2Forever ChristmasSex, Lies & MurderAgelessVinoThe Shocking TruthKim’s KitchenGovernment Of AlbertaFaultlineSupportingPrincipalSupporting palActorHair: BlackHeight: 5’5”Reel One, Jason JamesLifetime, Darren GrantLifetime, Jennifer LiaoHallmark, Martin WoodCBS, Mathias HerndlNetflix, Vanessa PariseNetflix, Mark Steven JohnsonNetflix, Richie KeenMy Life Productions Inc., Danny J BoyleUSA Network, Steve FranksPender Productions Inc., Christie Will WolfPyramid Productions, Buddy DayAny Road Productions Ltd., Naddine MadellHumainologie, S. Harrison, S. Stanley-BhanjiPyramid Productions, Geordie DayIn-House Productions, Randolph WestI4Life Studios, Ryan SauveGutterball Productions, Matthew ClarkeCOMMERCIAL (List Available Upon Request)THEATRE:TwentysomethingDa’ Kink In My HairUnganishaFirst And LastLe Mere/La MerEmerge 2018ErinMiss EnidMotherRefugee 2MarineRogues Rep.Go Studios, Carmel AmitPacific Theatre, Gaven CheemaMount Royal Wright Theatre, Chibie OkoyePumphouse Theatre, Joe Norman ShawJust Acts Play Festival, Jessica BruhnVarscona/Big Secret Theatre, Joe Norman ShawTRAINING:Acting ClassesDiana Castle – The Imagined LifeAction Scene Hand 2 Hand CombatLevel 1ProCastingApril Telek – McIlroy & AssociatesImprovBlind Tiger ComedyScene Study/On Camera WorkGina Chiarelli – Private CoachingPrincipals Of The CraftJessica Aquila Cymerman and Eanna O’Dowd – Untold Wants TheatrePilot Season Warm UpJeb Beach – Jeb Beach & AssociateCommercial WorkshopLaura MacDonaldAct.ivate Actors StudioAlison ArayaCasting Director WorkshopsJudy Lee, Candice Elzinga, Paul Weber, Rhonda Fisekci, Ann Forry, Sharon ForrestVoiceoverChristian Goutsis – Six Degrees StudiosVoice TrainingJane MacFarleneMaster Class (2-Year Program)Company of Rogues Actor’s StudioAdvanced Meisner, Advanced Scene Study, Advanced Film and Television, Voice and MovementSPECIAL SKILLS & INTERESTS:SPORTS: Yoga, Fitness ClassesDANCE: Hip Hop (Intermediate), Choreographed StepsOTHER: Valid Driver’s License#104 – 1020 Mainland Street Vancouver BC V6B 2T5 Tel 604 915 6888 www.performersmanagement.comAMP 2021–2022 EnsEMblE

TARA L.TAYLORTara L. TaylorACTRA Full ck5’7”Film and TelevisionTara L. Taylor – East Preston, NS; LightHouse GO Manager; Festival Director –Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival; CBCArts & Cultural Columnist; PlaywrightAtlantic Resource and Women in Film& Television – Atlantic board member;Inaugural Artist in Residence for theHalifax Public Libraries; 2021 Winner ofthe African Nova Scotian Music AwardsIndustry Development Award for her bodyof work in presenting musical theatre andfilm; a Proud Mom of four; a playwright,filmmaker, multimedia artist, singer,actress.Make Your Move NSSwearnetDiggstown - IIBooks of BloodThe Difference you makeDivert Nova ScotiaTogetherThe Gospel ChallengeThe RivermanPrincipal – ActorPrincipal – ActorActorActorActorVoice ActorDirectorPrincipal - SingerStunt PerformerAccompliceSwearnet StudiosFrog Lake Productions Inc.20th Century Film corp.AccompliceAccompliceAndrew MortimerRiddle Films Inc.Bill pportingCharles Taylor TheatreEastern Front TheatreObediya Jones-DarrellCharles Taylor TheatreBroadway in the HoodCharles Taylor TheatreIntro to Directing Course &Director’s Lab WorkshopAFCOOPHalifax, Nova ScotiaCostume DesignWriting workshopSinging - projectionLeesa HamiltonWriters FederationShauntay GrantHalifax, Nova ScotiaHalifax, Nova ScotiaHalifax, Nova ScotiaTheatreHood HabitsLove, Peace & HairgreaseJacket of BlueViola: the MusicalThe WizDreamgirlsTrainingSpecial SkillsSinging (Alto – Tenor)Visual ArtistAMP 2021–2022 EnsEMblE

ABIGAILWHITNEYHENRY AUSTINSHIKONGO(She/Her)(He/Him)directorAbigail Whitney is an award-winningstage director, an internationally awardedfilmmaker, an actor, a fashion model, anartist educator and a youth mentor. Shehas studied at UofT’s Centre for Drama,Theatre & Performance Studies, andabroad in London, UK at Queen MaryUniversity of London.PerformerAbigail was listed as “100 Black Artiststo support this Juneteenth” by NewYork’s Gritty Vibes Magazine. She wasalso featured on CBC’s q, ByBlacks, CBC’sOurToronto, Eboss Canada and BroadwayWorld.She wrote, produced, and directed herdebut short film “Seule” which premieredat Paprika’s 2021 Festival and went on towin Best Amateur Film at the Short To ThePoint International Short Film Festival andthe Best Experimental Film Award at the2021 Austin Micro Film Festival.Henry Austin Shikongo is an actor who hasperformed in Canada, the United Statesand has toured internationally. Henry is agraduate of the Ottawa Theatre School,studied physical theatre at Dell ArteInternational, and holds an MFA from theAmerican Repertory Theatre Institute atHarvard University. He is just about tobegin a level 2 Intimacy Direction courseand is on full scholarship for a 3-yearAlexander Technique Teacher Trainingcertification. He has recently become afull ACTRA and SAG-AFTRA member. Heis thrilled to join BTW’

Brooklyn Boom Supporting Dir. Jaydie Tatum Special Drink Guest Star Dir: Berline d'Orleans . JAMES TUPPER WORKSHOP ON CAMERA ACTING CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (2020) BFA IN ACTING VIEWPOINTS - LESLIE BAKER BIOMECHANICS - ROBERT REID . Hopwood Hall College Performing Arts, Rochdale, UK Oldham Theatre Workshop, Manchester UK .