Amaka Umeh
iPhoto caption: Headshot by Dahlia Katz, background courtesy of Soulpepper Theatre
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“I started to wonder what it is that I'm interested in saying. How do I see the world? What is my voice for? And the first thing that came to mind was African stories,” says actor Amaka Umeh.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz
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In a blisteringly energetic performance, Amaka Umeh owns the stage as photographer Styles, holding court while speaking directly to the audience and telling us to “enjoy the vibes” on entry.
“I was thinking about which histories we actively remember, we choose to remember, and which ones we choose to forget and how important that is.”
iPhoto caption: Amaka Umeh as the titular prince in Stratford Festival's 2022 production of Hamlet. Original Photo by David Hou. Image courtesy of Stratford Festival.
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