"I've always described theatre as a instinctual human experience. As a matter of fact, I consider all forms of art to be a vital human act. It allows for the subjective, psychic realm to play with the parameters and the dimensions of the concrete, physical realm. For me, the dance between these two planes is where art unfolds. And it's a necessary dance for my survival as a person."
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CREATION
The White Masc (2020) |
DIRECTING
Much Ado About Nothing - Assistant Director (theatre, 2019) The Green Line (theatre, 2019) (Un)Known Stories (theatre, 2016) Seven Jewish Children (theatre, 2014) |
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RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS
Alberta Queer Calendar Project 2020 Banff Centre Playwrights Lab 2018 RBC Emerging Playwrights Mentorship Program 2017 |
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in speaking English and Arabic + Drama/English Literature teacher training + Immense singing experience + Community based theatre devisor + Class 5 drivers licence + First Aid CPR-C certified |
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TRAINING
(2019) Master of Fine Arts in Performance/Creation Solo Creation, Erika Batdorf Neutral and Character Mask, Paul Lampert Theatre and Film Acting, Anna McCay-Smith Conceptual Directing, Paul Lampert Directing, Peter Hinton Research Seminar, Ross Stuart (2016) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Movement, Lin Snelling Dance, Marie Nychka Voice and Speech, David Ley Acting, Sandy Nichols, Acting, Mieko Ouchi Stage Combat, J.P. Fournier Singing, Kim Mattice Wanat Neutral Mask, Jan Henderson (2015) Bachelor of Education in Drama Play Analysis, Dr. Stefano Muneroni Dramatic Processes I, Robert Clinton Performance Analysis, Kristine Nutting Oral Communication, Michele Fleiger Scene Study I, Andrea Boyd Performer Created Theatre, Michele Fleiger Stagecraft and Design Community Based Theatre, Jane Heathers Modern Theatre History, Dr. Stefano Muneroni Community Based Theatre, David Barnet Shakespeare Acting, David Barnet Introduction to Directing, Jan Selman Intergenerational Community Based Theatre, David Barnet |
Awards and Recognitions
2019 - Shortlisted for Alberta Playwrights' Network's Playwriting Competition - "The Green Line" - Makram Ayache 2019 - Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award Nomination - Best Fringe New Work - "Harun" - Makram Ayache 2019 - Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Nomination - Best Fringe Production - "Harun" - In Arms Theatre Collective 2018 - Broadway World Regional Award Nomination - Best Performance Fringe Category - Makram Ayache - "Harun" 2018 - Broadway World Regional Award Nomination - Best Production Fringe Category - "Harun" - In Arms Theatre Collective |
