Obsidian in June!
This June, we invite you to experience a powerful lineup of events that spotlight the brilliance of Black voices in Canadian theatre. From showcases to a powerful night at the opera and thought-provoking dialogue, this is a month where Black creativity takes centre stage.
Get ready for a June full of bold moments, brilliant artists, and unforgettable theatre!
YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK PRESENTS:
Returning, Reshaping, Re…
(A collection of Star songs and soil)
June 6-7
Factory Theatre – 125 Bathurst St, Toronto
1:30pm and 7:30pm
Free Admission
RSVP Required
The showcase is rooted in decolonial approaches to design and direction, guided by Black performance aesthetics and multidisciplinary storytelling to explore the expansiveness of Blackness. The work draws from African and Afrofuturist storytelling traditions—where time, space, and meaning unfold in non-linear, cyclical, and intuitive ways. It flows between a range of characters and worlds, forming a narrative structure that is relational, symbolic, and centered in African ways of knowing and becoming.
Obsidian In Concert
In Partnership with Tapestry Opera
June 14
Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre, 877 Yonge St Toronto
2:00 PM Free CommunityConcert
8:00 PM Evening Concert + Reception (Tickets $30)
Free Admission
RSVP Required
Obsidian Theatre and Tapestry Opera present two dynamic concerts celebrating Black excellence in opera. Featuring baritone Jorell Williams and librettist Kanika Ambrose (Of the Sea), this musical journey honours Black composers, creators, and performers past and present.
Spotlight: Black Queer Voices
In Partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
June 17
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre – 12 Alexander St, Toronto
7:30pm
Free Admission
RSVP Required
Obsidian Theatre is excited to partner with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre for an exciting event celebrating Black queer voices and artistry in Canadian theatre. The event will feature excerpt performances of solo works followed by a panel discussion. Artist announcements and more details coming soon!
Playwrights Unit Showcase
June 26
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto
7:30pm
Free Admission
RSVP Required
Our Playwrights Unit, Cameron Grant, Oprah Lemorin, and Phillip Dwight Morgan will be sharing excerpts from their works-in-development after 8-months of intensive development led by Toronto-based actor and writer Lisa Codrington.