Theater Casting Call for "We Were Here" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking performers for production of "We Were Here". See the details below. Rate: A small honorarium will be paid to the performers. Additional information: No experience is necessary. Production dates: February 4-6, 2027 in Saint John, NB. "We Were Here" celebrates the lives and legacies of influential Black men and women from Saint John and beyond. First staged in 2020, the project also became a documentary that aired on CBC and was streamed into classrooms across Atlantic Canada, reaching thousands of students. If interested, please apply.
8 roles
New Brunswick's first Black lawyer and a brilliant scholar, activist, and writer who championed Black excellence and civil rights in Canada.
Born into slavery in Virginia, Cornelius escaped to Saint John, where he built a successful business and became one of the city's most respected community leaders.
A Saint John-born educator and civil rights activist who fought for equality in the United States and became a professor, researcher, and lifelong advocate for social change.
An acclaimed artist born in St. Andrews, whose work earned international recognition despite the racism and barriers he faced throughout his career.
A world champion sprinter from Saint John who broke records on the track, served in the British Army, and spoke out against injustice around the world.
Born into slavery in Maryland, Henson escaped to Canada and dedicated his life to education, faith, and helping others build new lives.
A pioneering musician and broadcaster who hosted New Brunswick's first Black radio program and challenged racial barriers in her community.
A trailblazing entrepreneur who built one of North America's most successful ice businesses and became one of the wealthiest Black women of her time.
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