VUKA: Program

I am Natasha “Courage” Bacchus. I’m a multidisciplinary visual artist, former 3 times Deaf Olympian Sprinter. I began working as an actress in 2019 – and since then I’ve performed in: ‘The Black Drum’, ‘The Two Natasha’s’, ‘21 Black Futures’, and season four of ‘The Coroner’ on Netflix. I have participated as an art collaborator with numerous theater and film productions in Canada. I had multiple positions including an interdisciplinary visual artist, art accessibility consultant, Deaf theater interpretation, and activist for IBPOC Deaf art community in terms of expanding Indigenous and Black Deaf artists representation.

Dario Dvon, a Barbadian artist now based in Toronto, weaves music with captivating melodies, profound lyrics, and an impressive vocal range, creating a unique atmosphere. His motto, “Music is my Sport,” fuels his passion and underscores his notable achievements. Dario refined his skills as part of the Cohort for Musical Stage Company’s Noteworthy, collaborating with emerging artists. He’s thrilled to be involved with Theatre Passe Marualle’s  Vuka, showcasing his musical, “The Voice that Colors the Silence,” that amplifies the voices of marginalized individuals in a tale of self-discovery and love.

Selecta Sarah (she/her) is a creative from Brampton Ontario. From a young age, she was passionate about performing and connecting with people and immersing them in art. She began creatively writing for Christ and then for therapeutic reasons. As her writing developed, her poetry became monologic; using the time to deeply reflect on universal ideologies through the characters she creates. As a recent graduate from Brock University, Sarah uses her major in Speech Sciences and minor in Dramatic Arts to look at language from a semiotic viewpoint on stage. As she develops as a performer, she hopes to train other actors and people who want to use their voices to connect with others. Along with performing, she is a music curator and podcaster. Selecta loves music and its power to move and resonate with people. She volunteers as a board member at Waveland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for BIPOC RnB artists in Toronto. She hopes by taking up space in her creative disciplines, she will inspire others to do the same and unapologetically share their voice.

Sebastian Urmom not only uses all the pronouns that your mama gave they/she/him last night, but is from the borough where all of the cuties come from… Scarborough! Self produced accomplishments include Heat in My Clutch (2022) and Seb’s PLAYPEN (2023.) Sebastian first started doing drag September 2022  and they hope to use drag to reclaim and foster a healthy/safe relationship with masculinity, and amplify that for others. If you want to find Sebastian follow them @sebforthemoms. Now sit back relax and grab a flask as they charmingly sleep their way into your hearts and Quench your thirst for Cute!