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Mami

A creative work travelling from Toronto

November 9, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver

Duration: 60 min

Playwright and performer isi bhakhomen leads this powerful solo work, supported by an accomplished creative team including director desirée livingstone, sound designer Alejandra Nuñez, choreographer Jocelyn Bermudez, dramaturg Kalale Dalton-Lutale, and cultural consultant Maritza Uculmana-Falcon.

 

Description

Inspired by Victoria Santa Cruz’s spoken word poem Me gritaron negra, Mami delves into the intergenerational curses passed between mothers and daughters. Performed primarily in English with moments in Spanish, this intimate piece blends storytelling, movement, and sound to explore lineage, healing, and the lived experience of Black identity.

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Please note: This performance contains references to slavery.

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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