artist cv

artist cv

Highlights of qualifications

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Extensive knowledge of the theatre industry

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Ability to research, develop and create scripts on any topic

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Resourceful, self-motivated and exceptional leadership qualities

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Member in good standing with SOCAN, ACTRA, Equity, and Playwrights Guild of Canada

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Playwright, producer, creative consultant, acting coach, editor

television experience

 

Martin Luther King Celebrations

Being Black in Canada    

Handmade Hand held

Spin Off    

The Waiter

November 1946   

Poet Feature

Poet Feature

Host

Feature

Lead-Rebecca

Lead

Rogers TV

CBC TV

CBC TV

CBC TV

CBC TV

Independent Film

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Artist Accomplishments

Why Black Woman Whisper – (Playwright, Director) Imani Enterprises/Virtual WebEx Public Reading of Script in Progress, directed by Anne-Marie Woods, Youth Production Assistant, Kelisha Daley

December 4, 2022

Why Black Woman Whisper – (Playwright) Play Reading of Script in Progress for Luminato – Illuminating Works at The Theatre Centre

June 17, 2022

Why Black Woman Whisper – (Playwright, Director) Piece of Mine Arts/Tribute to Black Women in Theatre, directed by Anne-Marie Woods, Youth Assistant, Carvela Lee –  20 Minute Excerpt

February 6 – 8, 2020

Spoken Soulfest TO – (Featured Poet)

2019

Scotian Journey – (Playwright) World Premiere produced by Black Theatre Workshop, Montreal QC, directed by Jamie Robison – School Tour

February 4 – March 2, 2019

The Three Friends – (Playwright, Director, Co-producer) Co production with Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as part of their Education Series directed by Anne-Marie Woods

February, 2019

Jazzetry Spoken Word and Music Showcase – (Curator, producer, performer) for 120 Diner in Toronto

January, 2019

Black Like She all Black female comedy showcase Volume 2.0 Curator, MC, performer for 120 Diner in Toronto

October, 2018

The Three Friends – produced by the City of Barrie for the Georgian Theatre, Barrie, ON directed by Anne-Marie Woods

February, 2017

The Three Friends –  Co production with Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, ON, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

February, 2017

She Said/He Said – Toronto Premiere, produced by Imani Enterprises at Native Earth AKI Studio, Toronto, ON, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

September 14 – 18, 2016

Scotian Groove Gospel, Jazz and Spoken Word Showcase – Curator for Harbourfront Centre’s Shield to Shore Festival

July, 2016

WORD UP Youth Spoken Word Showcase – Curator for Harbourfront Centre’s Shield to Shore Festival

July, 2016

She Said/He Said  – Co production with STAGES Festival, Eastern Front Theatre, Halifax, NSand Imani Enterprises, Toronto, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

June 15 – 19, 2016

She Said/He Said – (Playwright) World Premiere produced by Black Theatre Workshop, Montreal, QC, directed byQuincy Armorer

April 13 – May 1, 2016

Black Like She Premier Comedy Showcase – (Curator, Co producer) for Harbourfront Centre’s Kuumba Festival

February, 2016

The Journey (Co Writer, Artistic Director) – produced by Daniels Corporation at Daniels Spectrum, Regent Park, ON, directed by Anne -Marie Woods

June 19 – 20, 2015

She Said/He Said – Staged Reading Prismatic Arts Festival – Dartmouth, NS, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

August, 2014

The Journey (Co Writer, Production Coordinator) – produced by Daniels Corporation at Daniels Spectrum, Regent Park, ON, directed by Anne -Marie Woods

November 28 – 29, 2013

Word Up “Why I Write”, (Co writer, Editor) produced by Young Peoples Theatre, Toronto, ON, directed by Anne-Marie Wood

November, 2011

Word Up “Bring on Da Love” (Co Writer and Curator) for Harbourfront Centre’s  Kuumba Festival, Toronto, ON, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

February, 2013

Word Up “Community”, (Co writer, Editor) produced by Young Peoples Theatre, Toronto, ON, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

April, 2011

Afro Celtic Jam Showcase– (Curator) for Harbourfront Centre’s Atlantic Canada Festival

August, 2005

Sittin at the Derby- (Playwright) produced by Harbourfront Centre’s Omiala Festival, Toronto, ON, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

July, 2004

The D Word – Diversity Vignettes, Curator, producer, creative director for Winners Diversity Days, Brampton, ON

November, 2009

True Confessions of a Single Woman – (Playwright) produced by Rock Paper Sistahz Festival, Toronto ON directed by Anne-Marie Woods

May, 2004

Waiting to Explode, (Playwright) produced by National Black Theatre Festival, Winston Salem, NC, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

August, 2001

The Search for the African Princess – (Playwright)produced by Eastern Front Theatre for On The Waterfront Festival, directed by Anne-Marie Woods

August, 1998

Grants & Awards

2022

  • Canada Council – Explore and Create 
  • Polaris Music Heritage Prize for ‘We’re Still Standing’ by Four The Moment
  • Nova Scotia Music Week FTM Award

2021

Ontario Arts Council Theatre Projects

2020

Ontario Arts Council Creators Reserve Grants for Young Peoples Theatre and Obsidian Theatre  

2019

  • Toronto Arts Council Individual Playwright Grant
  •  Successful Canadian Women’s Honour – Adsum House – Halifax, NS

2015

Canadian International Black Woman Event – One of 100 Black Women in Canada to Watch

2013

Black Business and Professionals Association Harry Jerome Award for Excellence In Entertainment 

2012

Ontario Arts Council Word of Mouth Grant

2010

  • Canada Council Grants to Individuals /Artist in Residence Program – 3-month      Residency with University of the West Indies Dept. of Festival and Creative Artist
  • Ontario Arts Council International Residencies Program – 3-month Residency UWI

2009

  • Ontario Arts Council Word of Mouth Grant  
  • Canada Council Travel Grant for Spoken Word and Storytelling

2007

  • Canada Council Travel Grant for Theatre
  • Ontario Arts Council Word of Mouth Grant  

2006

Bob Marley Day Award for Community Outreach and Youth Work

2004

Canada Council Travel Grants to Individuals/Storytelling

2003

Canada Council Storytelling/Spoken Word Grant

2000

  • Canada Council Grants to Individuals/Playwright In Residence

  • African Nova Scotia Music Assoc. Pioneer Artist Award

1999

African Nova Scotia Music Assoc. Artist Of The Year Award  

1998

  • East Coast Music Award for African Canadian Artist of the Year  
  • Rebels With A Cause Community Activism Award

1997

  • Nova Scotia Talent Trust (scholarship)    
  • Canada Council Long Term Grants to Individuals /Theatre Arts  

1994

YTV Vocal Spotlight first place award winner

1987

Twin City Motors Talent Contest first place award winner

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Published Materials

2023

Artist Gillian Mapp finds a piece of home on The Esplanade – article (The Bridge Community News)

2020

Covid Plus Protests Plus Personal Grief – column (By Blacks.com Online)

2017

Jordan’s Rap 100 Dragons Documentary for CBC TV

2014

Poetree Huggin Spoken Word CD

2012-Present

Single With Baggage (Travel Blog)

2011-2012

Column Goin Places Single (Sway Magazine Online

2009-2010

Column Single With Baggage (Afrotoronto.com)

2009

I’m A Caribbean (Carysma Magazine – Trinidad, West Indies)

2005-2008

On My Mind Column (Afrotoronto.com)

2007

Amani the Words, the Rhythm, the Music CD

2000-2001

On My Mind Column, (Today’s Canadian Black Woman (Newsletter)

2001

And I Will Paint The Sky (anthology of autobiographies)

1987

We’re Still Standing CD

1992

Four The Moment Live CD

1995

Four The Moment In My Soul CD