ABOUT US
Our LEGACY
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.
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.
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
Executive Director
CARINA MORRIS
Executive Assitant
OPRAH LEMORIN
Associate Producer
NATASHA QURESHI
Finance Lead
AASHANA DHINGRA
Creative Marketing Lead
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.
Job Opportunities
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Archival Assistant
We are hiring a Canada Summer We are hiring a Canada Summer Jobs-funded Archival Assistant (8 weeks, 35 hrs/week, at $20.00/hr, mid-June to mid-August). This role involves digitizing and cataloguing 30+ years of archival materials including VHS tapes, cassette tapes, and Mini DV footage, and organizing them in cloud storage and on our website. This is a unique opportunity to preserve and share the history of one of Canada's leading Black-led performing arts organizations. We prioritize applications from Black, Indigenous, racialized, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and youth with disabilities.
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Digital Marketing Coordinator
BCurrent Performing Arts is hiring a Canada Summer Jobs-funded Digital Marketing Coordinator (8 weeks, 35 hrs/week, at $20.00/hr, mid-June to mid-August). This hybrid role combines social media management, content creation, and production support. You will help shape how BCurrent connects with audiences by building our digital presence while capturing real-time content at rehearsals and events. We prioritize applications from Black, Indigenous, racialized, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and youth with disabilities.
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