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Please join us on September 28th at 7 pm at the Intrepid Studio for a reading of Niah Davis's new play "Anansi and the Hermit Crab".What: Play reading
When: September 28th @ 7 pm
Where: Intrepid Studio 2 (#2 1609 Blanshard St.)
FREE
“After the sudden death of his estranged father, Ky discovers he has living relatives from the small Caribbean island of Kiidadca: his grandmother Norma and her adopted daughter Chevelle. In an effort to reconnect with his new family, he decides to spend the summer with them in their home; but danger lurks in the town of Avebury. While sightseeing, Ky slips away from Chevelle’s watchful eye and explores the strange antique bookshop run by Se, a rumoured Obeah Man that deals in the darker sides of supernatural magic. That fateful meeting is what turns Ky’s life upside down. Ky is thrown into a world of magic and infamous folktale characters, all while having to grapple with his own internal dissonance in regards to his cultural identity and role within Norma’s life. Will Ky be able to overcome the scars of the past and heal the rift within his family, or will Se’s web of lies drive Ky away from Norma and Chevelle, causing history to repeat itself?”
CAST:
Ky - Dustyn Forbes
Norma - Tenyjah Mckenna
Chevelle - Julie McGuire
Se / Anansi - Everton Campbell
James / Monkey / Tiger - Gavin LeClaire
Narrator - Aida Rae
CREATIVE TEAM:
Dramaturge - Nicole Brooks
Cultural Consultant - Djennie Laguerre
SM, Director, Playwright, Producer - Niah Davis
Assistant Technician - Grayson Soetaert
BIOS:
Niah Davis is a nonbinary, mixed race, emerging artist based in Victoria BC (W̱SÁNEĆ and Lkwungen territories) Niah is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts’ Enriched Performing Arts, and Applied Performing Arts diploma program. There, they expanded their skills as a performer, playwright, and director, going on to develop original works as a part of the TD New Works Festival (CCPA) conVERGE (Puenté/Interpid Theatre), and WorkPlay (Puenté Theatre) residency programs. "Anansi and The Hermit Crab" is their second full length play which has been written with the guidance and mentorship of Dramaturge, Nicole Brooks and Cultural Consultant, Djennie Laguerre. It’s thanks to the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Puente Theatre, and Kaleidoscope Theatre that their work can be presented to you here today.
When they’re not writing or producing plays, you can find Niah performing on stage or voice acting in shows such as Netflix’s "Lego Ninjago: Dragons Rising".
Dustyn Forbes is a 25 year old queer, indigenous artist from Saint John, New Brunswick currently working in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Dustyn has been working in Canadian Television, Film, and Theatre for the past nine years. He completed his studies in Performance at the Canadian College of Performing arts in 2022, and prior obtained a BFA at St.Thomas University in 2020. His recent credits include Ippokrátis ("Gorgó" 2022) and Thomas Moore ("Implanted" 2023) Dustyn is currently working in TV and Film in North America represented by Ignite Artists.
Tenyjah has a deep passion and dedication to their career in the arts. Getting their start on stage and behind the scenes in Montreal, Quebec, her contribution to the education and the diversification of the Arts in Victoria BC, Tenyjah is the Youth Activities coordinator and 1/3rd of the driving force of Story Theatre, facilitating art access to young adults through programs and mentorship opportunities.
Julie McGuire is an actor and youth theatre educator based in Lkwungen Territory (Victoria, BC). They earned their BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria, focused on performance. After a summer dedicated to their work in theatre education, they are delighted to be back in the rehearsal room with such talented peers to present this beautiful new work. Recent credits include "Julius Caesar" (Teaching Assistant, Kaleidoscope’s Teen Shakespeare Intensive), "Survivors" (Victoria Holocaust Theatre), and "Bedsprings" (Victoria One-Act Festival, Best Performance).
Everton “Dwight” Campbell was born and raised in the greater Toronto area, to two Jamaican parents. He has an extensive musical background as he comes from a family of musicians. As a matter of fact, Everton has played the drums since the age of three. He is a versatile experienced Actor; with wide range of talents ranging from, but not exclusive to drumming, dancing and public speaking. He attended Oakwood University, in Northern Alabama, where he studied communications with a concentration in public relations and minor in political science. Everton has been cast as the lead in everything ranging from; Independent film, theater, movies and everything in between. Everton Campbell is a Toronto film school alumnus, who graduated with honors, and received his honorary diploma in the complete actors program, in acting for Film, Stage. While studying at Toronto Film School, Mr. Campbell was trained by industry professionals in; TV acting, film acting, voice acting and theater acting.
Gavin is delighted to be part of this rich and innovative project. They are a multi disciplined storyteller living and working in Victoria BC. Gavin is an actor who loves to sing and can be found most nights behind a mic, be it karaoke or comedy, and most days can be found exploring the hidden gems of this stunning city that he loves. They have performed on stages throughout the lower mainland and Victoria, as well as appearing on the big and small screen whenever the opportunity presents itself. Notable credits include, "Mary Poppins" with Vos, "The Games Afoot" and the "Xmas Panto" with St. Lukes, Cabaret and "Annie" with RCMT out of New Westminster.
Aida Rae (she/he/they) is a triple threat performer who has recently graduated from The Canadian College of Performing arts (CCPA) Studio Ensemble program. Aida not only has a love for the stage but also a passion for what happens behind the curtain. She finds herself creating costumes and different scene designs in her free time.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Intrepid Studio @ Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J5, Canada,Victoria, British Columbia
