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Kodie Rollan Artistic Director Kodie Rollan is a Philippine-born, Scarborough-raised, Mohkinstsis (Calgary)-based playwright, dramaturg, lyricist, arts leader and producer. He is a passionate community-builder and always aims to create spaces for shared storytelling and arts equity within the nonprofit sector. As a storyteller, Kodie is drawn towards explorations of justice within racialized bodies and how we can move towards more abolitionist futures. He is proud to have worked with a variety of theatre companies in both Alberta and Ontario in a variety of capacities. Some of these companies include Downstage Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects, Lunchbox Theatre, Swallow-A-Bicycle, Alberta Workers Health Centre, fu-Gen Theatre, Carlos Bulosan Theatre, Prime Mover Theatre and The Musical Stage Company. He has also worked on a national scale as a dramaturg in his previous role as the Associate Dramaturg at the Banff Playwrights Lab. Select Playwright credits include: G_OAT Debate featured as part of Lunchbox Theatre’s 2024 Stage One Festival of New pLAYS, The Watchdog Society featured in staged readings with Chromatic Theatre and Carlos Bulosan Theatre, Destination Wedding! Co-created with Jennifer Villaverde and Maria Aragon presented by Sheridan College and The Musical Stage Company, and Alberta Kitchen Party co-created with Alixandra Cowman, Anna Dalgleish, Daniel Fong, Jeremy Carver James, Joe Slabe, and Emiko Muraki, with contributions from Darcy Evans, Tiffany Thomas, and Tenaj Williams presented at Alberta Theatre Projects. Alberta Kitchen Party received two Betty Mitchell Award wins for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Music Direction, and Outstanding Production of a Musical. Kodie is also one of the recipient of Theatre Alberta’s 2023 Michelle Dias Community Service Award. Select Dramaturgy credits include: Static: A Party Girl’s Memoir by Ashley King, Kisapmata by Bianca Miranda, which won the Oustanding New Play Award at the 2024 Betty Mitchell Awards. He received his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and his Masters in Arts Leadership from Queen’s University. He is currently the Artistic Director of Chromatic Theatre. As an arts educator, he is currently a facilitator of the Rozsa Foundation’s arts management and education programs, and has been a sessional instructor with the University of Calgary. Contact

Rebecca Comer Acting Associate Producer Rebecca Comer (she/her) is a theatre creator, performer, and educator. She holds a master’s degree in Theatre Studies from the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts. Her artistic practice includes playwriting, performance creation, and acting. Her focus is on creating work for Black audiences, often exploring vulnerability through autobiographical storytelling. Contact

我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme Chance Leh)by Kris Vanessa Teo Chromatic Theatre is proud to present the AUDIO PLAY version of 我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme chance leh) written and performed by Kris Vanessa Teo. Thanks to support from the CBC Digital Originals program, this project is now streaming live and 100% FREE from the CBC website. Grab a snack, strap on a pair of your favourite headphones, click on the button below and give it a listen! 我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme chance leh) Written & performed by Kris Vanessa Teo Co-directed by Thomas Geddes & Jenna Rodgers Assistant Direction by Jesse Del Fierro Sound Design & Editing by Thomas Geddes We hope to continue the momentum of this project with a live production when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, thank you for your support, and happy listening! Back to Past Projects Listen Now! Digital Program

Cowboy versus Samurai Cowboy Versus Samurai is a modern-day comedic take on the Edmond Rostad classic, Cyrano de Bergerac. Our protagonist Travis Park is the only Korean American in the dusty cowboy town of Breakneck, Wyoming. When the beautiful and clever Veronica Lee moves to town to fill the post of science teacher, he’s immediately smitten – until she reveals that she only dates white men. Travis must choose whether to ally with the “cowboy”: the handsome gym teacher, Del; or the “samurai”: best friend, and militant Asian of unknown origin, Chester. He must choose between the Asian and the American within himself in the pursuit for love that may only be as real as the love letters he writes on behalf of someone else. Produced by Chromatic Theatre Direction by Jenna Rodgers Production Stage Management by Olivia Brooks Set and Costume Design by Jennifer Lee Arsenault Lighting Design by Ian McFarlane Sound Design by Kyle Hinton Cast: Mike Tan Travis Richard Lee Hsi* Chester Carmela Sison* Veronica Mat Glessing Del *Members of the Canadian Actors Equity Association Back to Past Projects

Media An Important Message from our Artistic Director Jenna Rodgers Read More Winners and Losers Media Release Read More Artistic Director Jenna Rodgers Receives Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Emerging Artist Award Read More Medea Media Release Read More Cowboy Versus Samurai Media Release Read More Avenue Magazine – Interview with Mike Tan Read More

The Green Line April 3, 2030 During the Lebanese Civil War, Naseeb wants his sister to withdraw from her university studies and move to the mountains. But Mona is secretly falling in love with her classmate Yara. Forty years later, Rami, a Lebanese Canadian student, comes to Lebanon to bury his father, Naseeb. That night, he meets Zidan, a drag queen at a queer Beirut nightclub and things take an unexpected turn. Past and present braid together in The Green Line’s contemplation of how memories are inherited or erased. This is a co-production between Downstage Theatre & Chromatic Theatre. Cast and Creative Team Makram Ayache: Playwright / Rami / Naseeb Filsan Dualeh: Yara Ryan Abd’u’llah Hooper: Zidan / Fifi Sepidar Yeganeh Farid: Mona Jenna Rodgers: Director Chris Austman: Sound Design & Original Music Ajay Badoni: Lighting Design Abbie Brokenshire: Costume Design Assistant Alia Shahab: Set Design Jordan Wieben: Costume Design Aldona Barutowicz: Publicist Jesse Del Fierro: Assistant Director Adam Kostiuk: Production Manager / Technical Director Evan Medd: Dramaturg Donna Sharpe: Stage Manager Back to Past Projects

Co-Production with Thumbs Up Good Work and presented by One Yellow Rabbit as part of the 40th Annual High Performance Rodeo. ABOUT THE SHOW: When the city is built on lies, someone has to bring the house down. Corporate landlord Jordan Jamieson sits at the top of his empire. He is rich, ruthless and riding high alongside his whip smart executive assistant and the mayor in his back pocket. It's not long before a fearless prosecutor starts asking questions and we see cracks beginning to form and Jordan's power starting to crumble. From award-winning playwright Caleigh Crow, and composers Sacha Crow and Gus Rendell, Hucksterland is a new musical pulsing with humour, heart and rebellion. It’s loud. It’s fearless. And when the music stops, not everyone makes it out alive. Content warnings: Course language, examples of homophobia, misogyny, ableism, portrayal of sexual acts, heavy drinking, and heavy drug use. Accessibility considerations: bright & flashing lights & loud punk music CAST AND CREW CREATIVE TEAM CALEIGH CROW • Book Writer and Director SACHA CROW • Music & Lyrics, Music Director, and Sound Design GUS RENDELL • Music & Lyrics and Drummer MACKENZIE MEDING • Bassist NEIL FLEMING • Technical Director and Set & Projection Designer KATRIONA DUNN • Costume & Props Designer AJAY BADONI • Lighting Designer NAOMI ESAU • Stage Manager SABRENA SHAH BAIGZADA • Assistant Stage Manager KODIE ROLLAN • Producer & Production Manager SAMUEL KUGBIYI • Production Mentee CAST MIKE TAN • Jordan Jamieson JOSH BERTWISTLE • Jan Van Jan MICHELLE THRUSH • Belinda Moss SAFIA COMTOIS-MOHAMAD • Aspyn Colorado COLIN WOLF • Fritz TECHNICAL CREW MARC LAVALLEE • Theatre Technician ABBY WEEKS • Theatre Technician SALLIEMAE SALCEDO • Sound Technician ANA MULINO • Production Assistant

Chromatic Theatre is a theatre company that develops, supports, and creates space for racialized theatre artists in Moh'kins'tsis (Calgary). Click Here for Details News & Updates What’s Going On Meet this year's Playwrights Unit Cohort! Click here to participate! Get tickets to our current production! Link for tickets Read More Meet our Artistic Director! Click here to set up a meeting with Kodie! Read More Contact Us! First Name Last Name Email Comments SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! "To develop and support diverse voices that contribute to an artistic landscape reflecting the spectrum of diversity we see across our country"

Exhibition Agenda 4:00pm - 4:10pm - Land Acknowledgement 4:10pm - 4:15pm - Introduction by Production Team 4:15pm - 4:25pm - Remarks by dramaturg-in-residence, Kodie Rollan 4:25pm - 4:30pm - Remarks by course instructor, Kristen Schaffer 4:30pm - 5:50pm - Invitation to explore the exhibition at your pace 4:50pm - 5:10pm - Presentation of Men in Education and Stomp, Roar and Be Brave (we will invite everyone to turn and listen) 5:30pm - 5:50pm - Presentation of Men in Education and Stomp, Roar and Be Brave (we will invite everyone to turn and listen) 5:50pm - 6:00pm - Final note of gratitude See also: Parking Info for MRU

Board Members Call For Chromatic Theatre is currently looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals with a passion for theatre and the arts to join our board of directors. The Chromatic Theatre board of Directors is an advisory board providing governance support to the company. If you are interested in being part of Chromatic Theatre’s board of directors, please email your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested and what you would like to learn and contribute as a member of the board to kodie@chromatictheatre.ca ABOUT THE COMPANY Chromatic Theatre is a Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary) based theatre company that invests in, develops, and supports the work of racialized (IBPOC) artists for racialized communities. Our mandate is to develop and support diverse voices that contribute to an artistic landscape reflecting the spectrum of diversity we see across our country. We do this by creating opportunities for diverse artists and marginalized community groups through the arts and building bridges that span the societal issues and mechanisms that divide us based on cultural identity. We are looking to engage with individuals who: Share the values of labour-centric anti-oppression Have a passion for the creation of care-based environments, especially in the arts/ non-profit sector Have a passion for theatre or an interest in the arts sector in Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary) as a whole Is interested in deepening its practice in decolonization, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility from a policy and culture-setting standpoint Share a passion for racialized storytelling Can be a strong advocate and champion for the organization’s work and overall culture Prior experience on a board of directors, particularly with organizations or startups that have scaled up their capacities, is an asset but not a requirement. Strong interpersonal skills are a requirement for this position. Roles & Responsibilities Board members are expected to: Be in attendance at 4 - 6 board meetings throughout the year Provide care-centred leadership, governance, and oversight on the theatre company’s activities Be an advocate for the greater community to hold the organization’s leadership accountable to its community-based values and practices. Be an ambassador for the theatre by representing Chromatic Theatre within the community and championing their work Download PDF Download Plain Text Please note that incoming board members will receive onboarding support upon joining the board. The position will remain open until July 1st, 2025 or until suitable candidates are found. This is a volunteer position. If you are interested in being part of Chromatic Theatre’s board of directors, please email your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested and what you would like to learn and contribute as a member of the board to Kodie Rollan Kodie@chromatictheatre.ca

Chromatic Theatre is a theatre company that develops, supports, and creates space for racialized theatre artists in Moh'kins'tsis (Calgary). Mandate We have set forth the following mandate to guide our work To develop and support diverse voices that contribute to an artistic landscape reflecting the spectrum of diversity we see across our country To create opportunities for diverse artists and marginalized community groups through the arts To build bridges that span the societal issues and mechanisms that divide us based on cultural identity To engage non-traditional theatre going communities through cultural representation in the arts To promote a broader appreciation of diversity To employ diverse artists and pay them professionally and equitably whenever possible; to strengthen our community of professional artists. Mandate : About Us Company Artisic Director Kodie Rollan Kodie@chromatictheatre.ca Learn More Associate Producer Kristen Padayas Kristen@chromatictheatre.ca Learn More Marketing & Communications Maezy Reign Maezy@chromatictheatre.ca Learn More Artistic Director Mentee Samuel Kugbiyi Learn More Founding Artistic Director Jenna Rodgers Learn More Our Board Samuel Obadero - President Patrick Teoh - Treasurer Ellen Close - Secretary Toyin Oladele - Board Member Mandate : About Us

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