Impact Report 2023 / 24

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Meet the im:print 2022 Cast

Lee Ingram

I am first generation Canadian of Jamaican and Italian ancestry. I’m a multidisciplinary artist grounded in improvisation, free-movement, experimentation, and collaboration.

Alexander Taylor McCallum

I am a Kwak’waka’wakw/ Nuu-Cha-Nulth artist of various mediums. I am a writer, lyricist, singer, painter, muralist, decolonial cook and Father of two Sons.

Tatiana Hassan

I am a Colombian multi-disciplinary artist.

Sohrab Rabie

I’m a student of Rumi. I’m from Iran.

Tesekla Cook-Willie

I am Kwakwaka’wakw from ‘Na̱mg̱is and Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w First Nations. I performed in the last im:print show in 2019 when I was 6 years old. I love performing, it’s so exciting and fun! I love soccer, gymnastics, school, doing art & spending time with my family. My favourite color is blue and I enjoy looking for butterflies and dragonflies.

Anne Schaefer

I am a third generation settler of Balkan/Scandinavian/East European/Baltic/Celtic origin from the ancestral territories of the Anishininabewaki, Očhéthi Šakówin, Cree, Michif Piyii( Metis) and Blackfoot/Niitsítapi, now known as Saskatchewan and I am a Lover.

Alex del Angel

I am Alex. I’m from Mexico. I am a dancer and I love creating and choreographing.

I hope you enjoy im:print 2022!

Nancy Potvin

Annii: I’m an Anishinaabe Kwe from North Bay Ontario with ties to the Kebaowek and Nipissing First Nations. l am the second youngest of nine children.

Carolyn Knight

An ever-grateful settler, multi-disciplinary artist and activist, I collaborate with people, making art about important places. I am a singer-songwriter, visual artist, a stage and puppet theatre performer.

Rose Cortez

I am a Theatre Artist/ Yoga Teacher from Mississauga/ Toronto! I moved to BC 13 years ago to Teach at Moksha/ Modo Hot Yoga Studios and I currently teach at The Lab Studios on Fort St. & Westshore. I am honored to have taught Yoga to so many folks over these years and I am excited to reawaken My 1st Love: The Theatre!

Valerie Salez

I’m an anti-disciplinary artist that swings between a solo practice and social art practice. My solo works dive into the unconscious realms of dreams, myths and rituals. And, my socially engaged projects focus on politics of identity, culture, and related ecological issues.

Lina de Guevara

I am originally from Chile. I have also lived in Denmark and Cuba. I have been in Canada since 1976. I’ve been a theatre performer, teacher and director since 1955. My original language is Spanish.

Krystal Cook

G̱ilakas’la. I am Kwakwaka’wakw from the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation. I am a theatre artist, poet, Healing through the Arts facilitator, educator & Mother.

Monique Salez

I am a dancer, choreographer, teacher/ facilitator, director, writer, musician….a storyteller. Whatever the story needs – whether dance, text/ words, sound/ song/ silence, light, video/ images – I follow its lead. I am owner & artistic director of Raino Dance, a 41 year old adult dance school (rainodance.com) an embodiment coach (moniquesalez.com) and mother of a lovely son, Talyn.

Paulina Grainger

I’m an immigrant. I was born and raised in Tanzania, East Africa. I’m an Arts Administrator, an EDI Facilitator, a storyteller, a community builder & activist.

If we don’t commit to change now, then when?

Yasmine Kandil

Hello! I’m a practitioner and educator of applied theatre, and I love working in community. My native country is Egypt, and I spent part of my childhood and adult life in Cairo. My family believes in kindness, loyalty, and integrity as important values to uphold in life. I love to swim, spend time in nature, cook for my friends, and snuggle with my nephews when we visit. I’m proud to be part of the im:print team and hope you can share in some of that pride when you see the show!

Bonnie Burton

I am a 4th-year theatre student at the University of Victoria and have the honour of working as the stage manager for im:print 2022. As a chronically ill practitioner, I center my work around inclusivity in the arts, and I have found an amazing community of arts practitioners in BC. Looking forward to what is sure to be an incredible show!

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