ABOUT US

Our LEGACY

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Founded in 1991 by ahdri zhina mandiela, BCurrent was created to give Black artists space to train, experiment, and challenge mainstream theatre. Over time, this vision grew to include Brown and intersectional creators, nurturing a generation of internationally recognized artists and works.

From those roots, BCurrent has evolved into a national force for Black-centred creation, continuing to redefine how stories are shared and experienced in Canada. Our work honours the past, thrives in the present, and looks boldly toward what’s next.

To lead a new wave of Black-centred creation that is bold, experimental, and unafraid to reimagine what performance can be, while cultivating spaces where stories become worlds and audiences become participants.

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

BCurrent manifests magical, joyful and innovative art to expand the possibilities of Blackness for national audiences.


Imagination

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Integrity

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Joy

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Collaboration

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Legacy

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Imagination • Integrity • Joy • Collaboration • Legacy •

our Team

KIRA ALLEN

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Executive Director

CARINA MORRIS

Executive Assitant

OPRAH LEMORIN

Associate Producer

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NATASHA QURESHI

Finance Lead

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AASHANA DHINGRA

Creative Marketing Lead

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ABDULLAH JAMAL

Digital Marketing Lead

Board of Directors

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    Beverley Neblett

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    Sofia Harriot

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    Iteashia Ollivierre

Join our Board

It's an exciting moment to get involved. BCurrent has just completed a transformative capacity-building journey and is now implementing a bold 3-year vision through five strategic initiatives. We're looking for community-rooted leaders who want to help shape the future of Black-centred performing arts in Canada.

Board members serve 3-year terms with a time commitment of 12–24 hours per year. Meetings are held bimonthly via Zoom, and all members receive complimentary tickets to BCurrent shows. No prior board experience required — just availability, passion, and a willingness to lead.

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