In 2020, I curated and produced Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre’s first ever showcase for queer youth. Both years, taking place at the height of the pandemic gave young aritsts a platform to showcase their mixed media and theatre prowess, blending the artistic feats with a live streamed final product.

The artists were paired with mentors in their fields that could help guide and shape their piece for final presentation.

Soulpepper has continued this program a mainstay for their company, and it is now in its 7th Edition in 2026.

Producer and Project Manager: Jacob Kay
Director: Kenneth Collins
Artistic Director: Weyni Mengesha
Company: Soulpepper Theatre Company
Partners: RBC

CBC Arts Feature 2021

CBC Arts 2020

Credits: Kenneth Collins (video), Dhanu Chinniah (left), Aria Evans (centre), G’rilla Theatre (right)