artist cv
artist cv
Highlights of qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the theatre industry
Ability to research, develop and create scripts on any topic
Resourceful, self-motivated and exceptional leadership qualities
Member in good standing with SOCAN, ACTRA, Equity, and Playwrights Guild of Canada
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
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Canada Council Grants to Individuals/Playwright In Residence
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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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