By Jordy Kieto

Obsidian Theatre’s Philip Akin steps down as artistic director

In an exclusive interview, the leader of one of Canada's biggest Black theatre companies talks role models, mentorship, funding and being unapologetically Black

Apr 11, 2019

Jordy Kieto

Obsidian Theatre’s Philip Akin steps down as artistic director

Philip Akin is stepping down from the helm at Obsidian Theatre, one of Canadas most successful Black theatre companies.

Apr 11, 2019

Jordy Kieto

Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape is loud, in your face, pro-feminist Black expression

ORALTORIO: A THEATRICAL MIXTAPE by Motion and DJ LOqenz (Obsidian/Soulpepper).

Oct 10, 2018

Jordy Kieto

Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape is loud, in your face, pro-feminist Black expression

Motion and DJ L'Oqenz's revolutionary theatrical mixtape uses hip-hop and spoken world to explore Black womanhood

Oct 10, 2018

Jordy Kieto

Fringe review: Movin’ Melvin Brown A Man, A Magic, A Music

MOVIN' MELVIN BROWN A MAN, A MAGIC, A MUSIC (Movin Melvin Brown).

Jul 10, 2018

Jordy Kieto

Fringe review: Movin’ Melvin Brown A Man, A Magic, A Music

MOVIN' MELVIN BROWN A MAN, A MAGIC, A MUSIC (Movin Melvin Brown).

Jul 10, 2018

Jordy Kieto

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