Artwork by Paul Nzalamba
Website Created by Suzanne Bastien
ROOTED: A Celebration of Black History
On February 13th & 20th, head down to
Calabash Bistro to enjoy a spicy mixture of Music, Dance, Theatre and Poetry with a side of flavourful Caribbean Food.
Creator/Producer: Marsha Regis
Director: Donny Lucas
Don’t forget to call Calabash to reserve a table for dinner (not included in ticket price).
604-568-5882
Rooted: A Celebration of Black History
WHERE: CALABASH BISTRO
428 CARRALL STREET
VANcouver, BC
WHEN: SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 13TH & 20TH, 2011
TIME: 7:00PM
COST: $10
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featuring
UK born actor, Suzanne Bastien is of Jamaican and Guyanese descent. She is a respected Film, TV and Commercial actor with over 12 years in the industry. Her directorial debut won her the "Pick of The Fringe" in 2009.
Alana Husband was born in Barbados, raised in Calgary, and moved to Vancouver in 2001. She has worked in theatre, film and TV for over 15 years, her favorite role being 'Sweet' in the award-winning series 'Intelligence'
Marsha Regis was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and has been acting on the stage, in film and television for the past 10 years. She believes that Art can change the world for the better, if we let it.
Montreal-born Omari Newton is a professional artist whose work can be seen on television, film and stage. He is a playwright, poet and actor who is fluently bilingual in both French and English.
Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise" serves as an anthem to Marcia to overcome hardships & live her dreams. Thank you for celebrating Black History Month with us.
Dancer, Dance teacher, Choreographer, Actor. All around amazing talent!
Kwesi has worked in film TV and theatre for the lpast ten years. He is pleased to be a part of this ensemble.
Chris, loves to dance and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He performs Tap, Hip Hop and also enjoys Contemporary. He started Tap dancing when he was six years old and it's taken him all over the world.
Donny hails from Montreal, and has been an actor since 1986. He is very proud to be a part of this production and of Rooted Theatre Productions.
Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains, Crystal Balint has been performing since she was a child. While working professionally acting and singing in film, TV and theatre for more than 10 years, she is fueled by a passion for the Arts.
Rukiya Bernard is a born and raised Torontonian. Trained at Ryerson Theatre School, she has appeared in numerous film, TV and theatre projects.
Hand Drummer Extraordinaire!
Welcome to the performer gallery!
To navigate, roll your mouse over the first portrait and click to expand to learn more about the artist. Then, use the arrows to go to the next performer.
Still want to learn more? When in the expanded feature look for the double arrows on the bottom right corner of the picture and click to be taken to their website!
Enjoy!
In Loving Memory of Denis Simpson, one of our Founding Members
