Unfiltered: Our Stories
Unfiltered: Our Stories is a bold and intimate showcase of new theatrical works-in-progress, each on its way to becoming a full production. These original creations explore themes of disability, grief, identity, cultural complexity, and personal transformation with humour, grit, and grace. They are reminders of how much of ourselves we can find in each other’s stories. The idea for Unfiltered: Our Stories all started by finding strength and inspiration in each other.
Miriam Cummings’ WIDE confronts grief through the lens of performance; Greta Papageorgiu’s Observations from a Walker finds humour and tenderness in disability and motherhood; Tracy Ross’s PALIMPSEST uncovers the invisible marks we leave on one another; Kelly Terbasket and Denise Kenney’s Brown Eyes Blue invites audiences into the space between cultures; and Nikos Theodosakis’ HELP! offers a candid, funny reflection on living with Parkinson’s and the courage to ask for support. Together, these pieces create a bold, communal exploration of loss, identity, resilience, and connection. The Artists Miriam Cummings (she/her) creates performance, poetry, and prose rooted in breath, body, and voice. She holds an MFA from UBC and is a regular instructor and collaborator at Tempest Theatre. Greta Papageorgiu (she/her) is an actor, coach, director, and playwright. Her work explores the nuances of disability and representation, and she brings decades of international theatre experience to the Tempest stage. Tracy Ross (she/her) is a Kelowna-based artist, educator, and Lecturer at UBC Okanagan. Her practice focuses on ensemble work, physical theatre, and inclusive storytelling. Nikos Theodosakis (he/him) is a filmmaker, educator, and author passionate about authentic storytelling. His work champions creativity as a path to meaning and community. Kelly Terbasket (she/her) is a Syilx/settler leader and founder of IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT. Her work fosters Indigenous cultural revitalization, relational accountability, and creative transformation. Denise Kenney (she/her) is a theatre and film professor at UBC Okanagan and co-founder of the Eco Art Incubator and Inner Fish Performance Co. She is committed to creative practices that cultivate connection and belonging. Artistic Direction Kate Twa (she/her) is the Artistic Director of Tempest Theatre. An award-winning writer and director, Kate is known for developing original works that spark dialogue and incite change. She has written and directed multiple plays, feature films, and documentaries, and is a fierce advocate for stories that challenge, connect, and transform. |
Tempest is seeking support to produce this incredible showcase. Please contact us if you're interested in supporting. In addition to helping make this performance happen, collaborating as a support partner with Tempest gives you valuable visibility and conveys community-driven brand values.
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