Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company
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The Toronto Premiere of Migraaaants
By Matei Visniec
Translated by Nick Awde
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainstage - January 13 to 28, 2024
CAST
Ahmad Meree (Boss)
Jamar Adams-Thompson (Fehed)
Daniel Motaharzadeh (Ali)
Andrew Chown (Balkan Man)
Mahsa Ershadifar (Balkan Woman)
Parastoo Amanzadeh (Elihu)
Garrett Mallory Scott (President)
Henry Oswald Peirson (Coach)
Keely Krall (Presenter)
Shannon Pitre (Presenter)
Jeffrey Auminio-Mesidor (Ensemble)
Jeysa Caridad (Ensemble)
Silvana Herrera (Ensemble)
Lean Jafari (Ensemble)
Eric Kinsella (Ensemble)
Henrique Santsper (Ensemble)
Jona Villa (Ensemble)
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Siavash Shabanpour
Stage Manager: Daniela Olmos
Assistant Stage Manager: Rose Mohammadi
Fight Coordinator: Nicole Moller
Costume Designer, Assistant Producer & Production Manager: Tessa Bourchier
Set Designer: Kadi Badiou
Sound Designer: Victoria Gallant
Sound Designer Consultant: Nariman Eskandari
Lighting Designer: Duncan Appleton
Dramaturge: Payam Saeedi
Photographer: Zahra Saleki
Publicist: Katie Saunoris | KSPR
Marketing Manager: Tushar Dalvi
Marketing Assistant: Masoud Shabestary
Assistant Painters: Renan Gonzalez Casados, Nafisa Rashid Issa, Spencer Mykes
House Technician: David Fisher
Director’s Note
As a poet-director, I'm drawn to Matei Visniec’s work because he is both a poet and a playwright, making his writing not just dramatic but also poetic. This affinity has led me to stage three of his texts so far, with Migraaaants as my fourth encounter. When I sought permission to stage my third play based on his work, he sent me Migraaaants and said, "Siavash, this is my last text. Read this too." The author’s note allowed any theatre group to perform the scenes in any setting, revealing a creative and different text. Matei wrote 30 separate scenes, each addressing challenges faced by refugees and immigrants. By piecing these scenes together, we could create a mosaic-like picture, revealing a text with a vital subject that concerns not only me as a Middle Eastern immigrant but every human being. Since 2017, Migraaaants has stayed with me, even during the COVID pause, fueling my eagerness to stage it. During my hours-long walks and quarantine days, I only thought about Migraaaants, and most nights I would discuss it with our dramaturge, Payam Saeedi, or work on its text, which has resulted in what you are about to see. Our talented and passionate team made the seemingly impossible task possible. Now, this realised dream stands before us, before you, and I hope you will love it as much as we do and think more about its important theme, just as we think more about it today than ever before. Here’s to a world where no one gets lost unintentionally.
Content Note: This show contains triggering subject matter such as coarse language and depictions of violence. Environmental Warnings: Strobe lighting, loud noises, flashing lights and haze.
Run Time: 80 minutes, no intermission.
The world premiere of Migraaaants was produced by Acti Teatro Independente in Turin, Italy in November 2016.
Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company is a proud member of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA). For this production Ahmad Meree, Jamar Adams-Thompson and Andrew Chown are contracted under the Dot Policy with Canadian Actors’ Equity Association (CAEA).
Company Biographies
Ahmad Meree (Boss)
Ahmad is a Syrian Canadian actor, playwright and producer. He is a graduate from the Higher Institute of Theatre Arts in Cairo. Winner of an Emerging Artist Award, Arts Awards Waterloo Region (2019); Best Director Award for Chekhov’s The Bear at Cairo’s Festival of International Theatre (2013); Best Actor Award, Central Theatre Festival in Syria (2008). Ahmad came to Canada as a refugee in 2016 and currently lives in Toronto. Selected credits: Director of Ionesco’s The Lesson in Egypt; writer and producer of several plays, including UNCIVILIZED (2023 work in progress), I Don’t Know (2021), Suitcase (2019) toured to JTC, Tunisia, Adrenaline (2017) toured to the NAC in Ottawa; the Ryga Festival in Summerland, BC; SummerWorks in Toronto; and UNO Fest in Victoria, BC. Adrenaline earned a Dora nomination for outstanding touring production in 2020. Suitcase/Adrenaline were published in book form by Scirocco Drama in 2020.
Jamar Adams-Thompson (Fehed)
From Mississauga, Ontario, Jamar is a Dora Award-winning actor, writer, and storyteller. He holds a BFA-in Acting honours degree from the University of Windsor. He clings proudly to his Jamaican-Canadian roots and has maintained an affinity and passion for theatre, storytelling, the creative arts and literature. Merci de soutenir Les Arts! Selected theatre credits: Three Ordinary Men (Cahoots Theatre), Moby: A Whale of a Tale (Art & Water), R + J: in Action (Shakespeare in Action), The Fiancée (Chemainus Theatre Festival). Selected film credits: Black Liberators WWII. Instagram: @Jamaremery.
Daniel Motaharzadeh (Ali)
Daniel is a trained theatre actor and a proud member of Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company. Daniel studied Theatre Studies at York University (BFA), where he acted in Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio). Daniel has worked with Two Thousand Feet Up since 2016 and has appeared in many of their productions including The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Case of Metranpazhe, and Shabe Hezarekom where he portrayed the role of Zahak.
Andrew Chown (Balkan Man)
Theatre credits include: Bad Roads (Crow’s Theatre); Spaciousness (Fort York); Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Modern Times/Crow’s Theatre); Mary Stuart (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Shakespeare in Love (MTC/Citadel Theatre); Vimy (Soulpepper); Romeo and Juliet, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Bard on The Beach), The Circle (NTS), and Harry The King (Repercussion Theatre). TV/Film credits include: Her Friend Adam, Burden of Truth (CBC), Nine Short Films About Technology (FXX/Hulu), Ghost Writer (Apple TV+), The Desperate Hour (Netflix), Hudson and Rex (CTV), Slasher (Shudder/Netflix) and Tales From The Void (Scream Box/Fuse TV). Upcoming: Hedda Gabler at Coal Mine Theatre. IG: @chown.andrew
Mahsa Ershadifar (Balkan Woman)
Mahsa is a multilingual performer, assistant director, stage manager and translator. She is the Associate Artist and Producer at Modern Times Stage Company. Mahsa’s passion for the arts began with her collaborating extensively with Aida Keykhaii and Mohammad Yaghoubi and the NOWADAYS Theatre Company, working on a wide range of projects including, but not limited to: The Only Possible Way (Canadian Stage, 2019), Swim Team (The Theatre Centre, 2019), Winter of ’88 (Next Stage Festival, 2020), Dance of Torn Papers (Fringe 2020), On The Shoulders of Antonio (2020), Heart of A Dog (Next Stage Festival, 2021). Mahsa has been a board member at Nowadays Theatre Company since 2020. Recent credits include Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Crow’s Theatre/Modern Times), Anahita’s Republic (Factory Theatre/Bustle and Beasts), and a participant in the Creator’s Bootcamp at Soulpepper’s Her Words Festival. Mahsa has collaborated with Two Thousand Feet Up on projects such as Chekhov in Compliance with Protocol and Chekhov on Shaw St., as well as The One Thousand and First Night by Bahram Beyzai. And today, she is one of the Migraaaants. @Mahsaerf.
Garrett Mallory Scott (President)
Garrett is a Mad, Disabled performer and writer who is not as mean as he looks, nor acts… In these times of international strife he believes the utmost in promoting cross-cultural communication and fostering kindness between diverse global peoples. The son of a migrant himself, he is overjoyed to be a part of this important production and learn more about his own role in the modern issues of human transnational movement. A veteran and historian, his ultimate goal is to wield art as a weapon against the evils of ignorance, and to help bring about the eradication of war. Previous theatrical roles include Romeo and The Big Bopper, with appearances in the Peruvian film Norte and the television show Hell On Wheels.
Henry Oswald Peirson (Coach)
Henry grew up amidst a hodgepodge of artists in Guelph, Ontario. Since graduating from George Brown Theatre School, he has performed professionally in multiple countries, most recently completing a nine-month German tour with White Horse Theatre. Recent credits: A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Green Knight (White Horse Theatre); A Boyfriend for Gwen (Grand River & Port Hope Arts Festivals); and Punch Up (Theatre on the Ridge). When not performing, Henry enjoys reminiscing at the piano, building his music collection, and diving into his ever-growing fascination with Cirque du Soleil. Love and big hugs to "the fam"! @henry.peirson.
Parastoo Amanzadeh (Elihu)
Parastoo, an Iranian actor and contemporary dancer based in Toronto, is a dynamic force in the world of performing arts. Having honed her skills at Sooreh Art High School, she continued her artistic journey by pursuing a degree in Theatre Art Performance at Humber College. Parastoo’s passion for storytelling through movement ignited at the age of 17 when she discovered the world of contemporary dance and physical theatre. Since then, she has collaborated with distinguished directors, dancers, puppeteers, and actors in both Iran and Canada, in both Farsi and English productions. Her artistic mission extends beyond borders, driven by a desire to make her work universally accessible. Parastoo believes in the power of body language as a medium to transcend linguistic barriers. Through her performances, she endeavours to share stories that resonate with people around the world, fostering connection and understanding. In the vibrant tapestry of her career, Parastoo continues to weave narratives with her body, embodying a commitment to inclusivity and the belief that art can speak to all, regardless of the language they speak.
Keely Krall (Presenter)
Keely is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in movement-based practices including dance, puppetry, physical theatre, stilting and clown. A graduate from Humber College’s Theatre Performance Program (2020), Keely has worked with Clay and Paper Theatre as a performer, studio assistant and builder for numerous works (2021-2023) including Art Ambulance, Journey to Luminous, and Night of Dread. She co-directed the physical theatre piece We are Humans, Aren't We at the Act Fast Festival, and created/directed art film Lob it to me (2020). She studied improv at the Second City, Film & Media at Queens University, and Makeup Artistry. She continues to work professionally as a makeup artist.
Shannon Pitre (Presenter)
Shannon is an interdisciplinary actor/creator and a graduate from the University of Windsor BFA in Acting program (2019). Her passions include new play development, devised and contact-based theatre, reimagining of classical works, and arts education. Shannon is inspired by art that is raw, uncomfortable, ugly, and spectacular. Recently: Procne in If We Were Birds (Alumnae), Amy/Helen/Jitters/Kyle in String of Pearls (Alumnae), and Vanessa in Inflections in Greatness (New Ideas Festival).
Jeffrey Auminio-Mesidor (Ensemble)
Jeffrey Auminio-Mesidor is an actor and stunt performer who studied at John Abbott College in the theatre program and at the Montreal School of Performing Art to further his acting skills. He pursued acting in various student films followed by a few independent short films, such as The Mugging, Dans les Yeux and Homegoing. He also started his career as a stunt performer in 2022 and has since been casted multiple times as a tactical unit member in TV series like Fear Thy Neighbor and See No Evil and has had the chance to be a stunt coordinator in the upcoming independent film: Rainbow Beach, written and directed by Adam Christopher Seward.
Jeysa Caridad (Ensemble)
Jeysa de la Caridad is a first generation Canadian of Cuban heritage. She is a multidisciplinary performance artist based in Toronto with a focus in voice and devised physical theatre. She has been a playwright resident at Factory Theatre, producer resident at Paprika Festival, and has collectively devised and produced pieces such as F*cking Perfect (Best of Toronto Fringe), DiablaDivina (Aluna Theatre), and Not Your Mija 1 & 2 (Paprika Festival & Aluna Theatre). She’s also a voice teacher training program graduate through Fides Krucker/Emotionally Integrated Voice. She teaches voice at Humber College, Array Music, and privately. Other projects include: Foxy: Tales of an Urban Zorra by Marilo Nunez (Tarragon); One Perfect Day by Margarita Valderrama; Crossroads by Tara Goldstein (CBC Radio); Play Development Actor at Crane Creation; Assistant Director on U-R-U by Julia Lederer; and The Nails by Jason Maghanoy.
Silvana Herrera (Ensemble)
Silvana (she/they) is a queer actor, creator, mover and singer born and raised in Santiago, Chile. A graduate of the Humber College Theatre Performance program, Silvana is thrilled to be launching their career in Toronto. Her focus is theatre that explores and navigates social injustices. They’re interested in how performance transcends words, using movement, visual elements and music to convey deep content. Apart from theatre, Silvana has extended her talents to short films, commercials and modelling. Recent credits include: Mother’s Daughter The Green Bird, Casimir & Caroline, and The Humans.
Lean Jafari (Ensemble)
Lean was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. She is a recent graduate of the Toronto Film School in the diploma program Acting for Film, TV, and Theatre. Select credits: her own silent film After Freedom; her short film In Five Minutes; and the play In this Economy-Filch. Lean has also performed her own stand-up comedy show Mom’s Weird Things. She loves to try new situations and emotions, and she hopes that she will be a good storyteller to the world.
Eric Kinsella (Ensemble)
Eric Kinsella is a settler artist based in Treaty 13 territory (Toronto) working in the artistic mediums of clown, theatre, and music. Recent theatre credits include solo shows at the Hamilton Fringe, Sweet Action Theatre, and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s QueerCab1. Eric is a regular in the Toronto improvised music community.
Henrique Santsper (Ensemble)
Henrique (he/him) was born in Sao Paulo in 1994, inheriting the name of his grandfather, a former farmer whose hobby was to play accordion to his family. He started writing poetry at the age of eight, moving slowly to songwriting at 11 years old, and becoming an actor at 12. Henrique’s goal is to explore all the colours of the storytelling spectrum, such as directing, songwriting and performing, both in theatre and film. His recent acting credits include It Happened During The Quarantine, TomorrowLove, Elektra, and Odd Ones Out. He’s currently working on new scripts and his first EP.
Jona Villa (Ensemble)
Jona is a Filipino-Canadian actor, singer, and creator based in Toronto. She is a graduate of the Humber College Theatre Performance Program, specialising in Physical and Devised Theatre. Her work includes a dedicated advocacy to diverse, intersectional and inclusionary art-making and increasing the number of opportunities for minorities both on stage and on screen. Jona is looking forward to the future of her creative career and expanding her talents in Theatre as well as Film and TV. Selected credits include: If We Were Birds (Alumnae Theatre); Pin Pin The Eggsplorer (Twisted Dog Theatre); and Ride the Cyclone (The Playhouse Collective).
Creative Team Biographies
Siavash Shabanpour - Director
Siavash, poet, director and actor was born in Tehran. He studied Theatre Studies at York University in Toronto and began a thriving career as a director and actor for the stage. His directing credits include One Thousand and First Night, Chekhov in Shaw St, Chekhov in Compliance with Protocol (Environmental Theatre), Death Gardener (online performance), The Case of Metranpazhem), The Name, The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield in the Bosnian War, The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Monster (Iran), Thirty Roubles for Delicacy, Two Ducks In The Mist, Operatic Narration of Arash the Archer, Horses at the Window, The Story of Panda Bears Told By a Saxophonist Who Has a Girlfriend in Frankfurt and Apartment 812. He was an actor of workshop presentation of Arush, Home, and Conference of the Birds all directed by Soheil Parsa; and has appeared in productions of Doctor Faustus (Dir : Aleksandar Lukac), Pillowman (Dir: Mohammd Yaghobi and Aida Keykhai), and Distorted (Dir: Goli Zarei).
Matei Visniec - Playwright
Poet, playwright, novelist and journalist Matei Visniec was born in 1956 in northern Romania. He studied philosophy at Bucharest University and became an active member of the so-called Eighties Generation, who left a clear stamp on the Romanian literature. His first published work was poetry, in 1972. He went on to produce seven books of poetry, seven novels, a book of short stories, and more than 50 plays which have been staged in over 20 countries. In Romania, after the fall of Communism, he has become one of the most frequently performed playwrights. He has been living in France since 1987, where he worked as a journalist for Radio France Internationale.
Nick Awde - Translator
Nick Awde was born in London, brought up in Africa and educated in Lancashire. He writes for The Stage and theatreguidelondon.com. He has written, edited or illustrated over 40 books, including Mellotron and Illustrated History of London. His dramatic works include Semtex and Lipstick (King’s Head Theatre, 1992), and Andrew Lloyd Webber the Musical (Canal Café Theatre, 1993).
Duncan Appleton - Lighting Designer
Duncan has been working professionally in theatre for longer than he wants to admit. As a designer, manager and technician, he has worked in several cities in Canada, and internationally onboard Celebrity Cruise Ships. Duncan has been the Technical Coordinator at York University’s Theatre Glendon since he moved to Toronto in 1999. He teaches in Glendon College’s Drama and Creative Arts Program, for which he won the 2019 Principal’s Teaching Award. Duncan has collaborated previously as a Scenographer, Lighting Designer and Projection Designer with 2000 Feet Up Theatre Company, Théâtre français de Toronto, Théâtre La Tangente, Bouchardanse, Collectifbus 123, Centaur Theatre Company, McGill University, and the National Theatre School of Canada. As a Technical Director, he has worked with Lumjnato, Crow’s Theatre, Soundstreams Montreal Fringe Festival, and countless students. Duncan has been nominated for 2 Doras and jointly won the Théâtre Action - Prix d’excellence artistique arrière scène in 2011 with his longtime friend and collaborator, Claude Guilmain. He is delighted to be making his debut at Theatre Passe Muraille with such a talented group of fellow migrants.
Kadi Badiou - Set Designer
Kadi is an artist and scenographer based in Toronto, Ontario. In Winnipeg, where she was born and raised, she worked as an art educator and workshop facilitator for multiple non-profit organisations. As a multidisciplinary artist she has exhibited her work in various group shows in Toronto and Winnipeg. Kadi is passionate about creating environments whether it be in the form of an abstract art installation, a theatre stage, or a film set. Kadi holds a BFA Honours in Visual Art from the University of Manitoba and a certificate in Design for Arts & Entertainment from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada and the Associated Designers of Canada. Website: www.kadibadiou.com.
Tessa Bourchier - Costume Designer, Assistant Producer & Production Manager
Tessa Bourchier(she/her) is an emerging performer, creator and director. Born and raised in Alberta, she spent her late teens studying classical voice at the local conservatory and attained a degree of association in Speech and Drama from Trinity College. She moved to Toronto to study theatre performance and devised creation at Humber College. When she is not working onstage she is working offstage as a Costume Designer and seamstress. Select Directing Credits include: If We Were Birds by Erin Shields(Alumnae Theatre 2023), My Mother Didn’t Tell Me This by Tessa Bourchier(Dandelion Theatre 2022), Cafe Piccolina by Tessa Bourchier(Hamilton Fringe 2022) Almost Maine by John Cariani(Alberta One Act Festival 2019)
Nariman Eskandari - Composer
Nariman Eskandari is an Iranian-Canadian sound designer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist residing in Toronto. In his career he has crafted soundscapes and composed music across diverse genres for live performances. Notably he has collaborated with companies such as Two Thousand Feet Up, Veylan, Nowadays, and Parahumans Dance Group.
Tushar Dalvi - Marketing Manager
Tushar Tukaram Dalvi is a seasoned theatre practitioner from Mumbai, now residing in Toronto. He has been acting on stage since 2006 and worked with noteworthy theatre directors in Mumbai. In 2016, he founded Rangaai Theatre Company which specialises in creating immersive and sensory-based theatrical experiences for intimate and alternate spaces. His work tells compelling stories reflecting contemporary social issues by interweaving fiction, various mediums, and interactive elements. His flagship production, Darkroom V4.0 - An Immersive Sensory Experience, has been performed over 220 times at 30+ venues in six cities and two countries.
Victoria Gallant - Sound Designer
Victoria (she/her) is an actor, singer, songwriter and sound designer based in Toronto. Immersed in the world of classical music from an early age, Victoria weaves the threads of melodic emotion seamlessly into her sound design, taking inspiration from her time spent exploring characters on stage. Her work with local artists has been included in the Toronto Youth Short Film Festival in 2019 where the film CRUSHED featured both her acting and songwriting skills. Most recently she designed sound for Alumnae Theatre's production of If We Were Birds directed by Tessa Bourchier. Her music has also been featured in multiple productions at Humber College where she studied Theatre Performance.
Rose Mohammadi - Assistant Stage Manager.
Rose is a second year student of drama and creative arts at York University and loves everything about theatre.
Nicole Moller - Fight Coordinator
Nicole is a Toronto-based Actor, Stunt Performer, Producer and Fight Director. Since graduating with her BFA (honours) from TMU’s School of Performance, Nicole has performed in notable film, television and theatrical productions. Nicole is the founder and executive producer of Purple Pen Productions, and premiered her first film (A Room Without A View) this year at national and international film festivals. Most recently, Nicole has stepped into the role of Vice President for the Academy of Dramatic Combat. Select Fight Direction: Crab Mentality (University of Toronto); Romeo and Juliet (TMU School of Performance). Select Theatre: Jane & Olivia - A Hollywood Ghost Story (Ebb & Flow Theatre); Reefer Madness - Origins (D&M Creative); The Crucible (Art Project Collective). Select Film/TV: The Boys, Be Mine, My Husband’s Worst Mistake, Rabbit Hole, Slasher V.
Daniela Olmos - Stage Manager
Daniela Olmos is an English Literature major from Concordia University who has devoted many years to theatre and the dramatic arts, both as an actress and behind the scenes. She graduated in 2020 with a focus on drama and scriptwriting. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work with inspiring people as a writer and research assistant for organisations such as the Bogota Fashion Film Festival and the Alumnae Theatre in Toronto. Now, joining forces with the amazing team at Two Thousand Feet Up for this production of Migraaaants, where innovation was at the heart of it all, has been an extraordinary experience.
Katie Saunoris - Publicist
Katie (she/her) is the founder of KSPR, a Toronto-based Arts PR company. Recent productions: Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical (Boldly Productions); Hypothetical Baby (Howland/Rachel Cairns); Letters From Max, a ritual (Necessary Angel); Comedy is Art (Theatre Centre); The Bright Divide (Soundstreams); Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Howland Company); Bremen Town (Next Stage); Capitol Theatre Port Hope (2023-24 season). Upcoming: Four Minutes Twelve Seconds (Studio 180), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (Soundstreams).
Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company gratefully acknowledges production support from the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Toronto Arts Council.
A heartfelt thank you to our Production Sponsors:
ICON Architects, Edgecom Energy, and Essa (Diamond)
Copperin Design. Niaz Salimi and Ghazal Kazemi (Gold)
Nodid, Art For Everyday, Pionova, Payam Boroomand, and Keyvan Mahjoor (Silver)
Thank you: The staff of Theatre Passe Muraille, Jacob Whibley, Derrick Chua, Miriam Fernandes,Amir Peyman, Azadeh Shabanpour, Keyvan Mahjoor, Hooushang Shans, Reza Eslami, Payam Boroomand, Soroush Mahmoodi, Arvin Zokaie, Lale Rhohani, Ghazal Kazemi, Niaz Salimi, Sara Nejad, Zahra Saleki, Dara Nafissi, Elahe Marjovi, Sina Gilani, Rouvan Silogix, Brenley Charkow,Ehsan Abdipour, Sanaz Fehri, Negin Slamipour, Sina Yansori, Ooldouz Pouri, Sara Ahmadieha, Hosein Amooshahi, Mehrdad Khalili, Shole Dolatabadi, Nader Naderi, Zhabiz Vaziri, Farin Hossein Rohaniyan, Mehrasa Partou, Babak Farid, Marziyeh Bahramchoobin, Darya Zonoozi, Majd Sukar, Paula Sofia, Goli Zarrei, Tahmineh Kiani, Daniel Motaharzadeh, Kimia Kalantari, Sara Saberi, Arsalan Alizadeh, Sahar Ameri, Roozbeh Sharbaf, Parastoo Amanzadeh, Flávia F. Martin, Paniz Rafieimehr, Setareh Masoumbeiki, Ramin Beyraghdar, Kayvan Tahaei, Mahsa Ershadifar, Shariyar Dastoornezhed, Parmis Tabari, Christopher Nesbitt, Mia Hay, Eric Kinsella, David Babando, Danica Baines, and Robert Bourchier.
About Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company
Founded in Toronto by Siavash Shabanpour in 2018, Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company aims to promote diversity and engage people of different backgrounds in the theatre world both on stage and through its artistic training programs. The company produces innovative works that explore a wide range of themes and issues. Recent productions include Chekhov in Shaw St (2021), Death Gardener (2020), Question (2019), and The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield in the Bosnian War (2018). Already well-known within the city’s Iranian community, Two Thousand Feet Up commits to producing work that sparks conversation about important issues relevant to a broad audience.
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