Osia (2016)
Produced by
Presented by
The SummerWorks Performance Festival
Playwright: Jijo Quayson
Director: Brad Fraser
Venue
Run
August 5th, 2016 – August 14th, 2016
Synopsis
Osia is the story of a Ghanaian family who struggles to find a better future. The youngest of the family, Harmosia, straddles two worlds- real and fantasy- as she tries to understand her surroundings. The play uses Ghanaian language, traditional music, storytelling and imagined folklore to weave together the story of Osia and the eccentric neighbours that surround her family. (summerworks.ca)
Cast
| Nicole Nwokolo | Harmosia |
| Chemika Bennett-Heath | Mama |
| Chiamaka Glory | Bernice |
| Roshawn Balgrove | Kwefi |
| Paul Ohonsi | Uncle |
Creative Team
| Jijo Quayson | Playwright |
| Brad Fraser | Director |
| Spencer Schunk | Assistant Director |
| Djanet Sears | Dramaturge |
| Brad Fraser | Dramaturge |
| Andrea Donaldson | Dramaturge |
| Brad Fraser | Lighting Designer |
| Rachel Forbes | Lighting Designer |
| Rachel Forbes | Set Designer |
| Rachel Forbes | Costume Designer |
| Rachel Forbes | Prop Designer |
| Deanna H. Choi | Sound Designer |
| Deanna H. Choi | Vocal Arrangements |
| Calvin Akler | Fight Choreographer |
Production
| Spencer Schunk | Stage Manager |
| Rebecca Ballarin | Producer |
| Margarita Valderrama | Assistant Producer |
| Jijo Quayson | Executive Producer |
| Sophie Munden | Social Media Manager |
| Jijo Quayson | Website, Print, and Promotional Design |
| Zoya Taylor | "Not Amused" Illustrator |
| Anthony Gebrehiwot | Production Photographer |
