We are a small cadre of emancipated theatre professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We are committed to live theater and ensemble work. We collaborate, train and love together.
Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe
Founder, Producing Director
Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe is a Bay Area shaker and theater-maker and founder of the ensemble.
Read Edris’ bio here.
Email me: edrisdirects@gmail.com
Rotimi Agbabiaka
Core member
Rotimi is one of the Bay Area’s most prominent actor, writer, director and solo performer.
Read Rotimi’s bio here.
Kehinde Koyejo
Core member
Kehinde is a actor, theatre scholar and a founding member of our ensemble.
Read Kehinde’s bio here.
Aejay Mitchell
Core member
Aejay is a choreographer, teacher and a core ensemble member since 2016.
Read Aejay’s bio here.
Shirley Smallwood
Core member
Shirley Smallwood is an amazing actor and vocalist and a founding core ensemble member.
Read Shirley’s bio here.
Indiia Wilmott
Core member
Indiia Wilmott is a sought after actor who splits her time between the Bay Are and Austin, Texas.
Read Indiia’s bio here.
Aaron Wilton
Core member
Aaron is a complex writer and show-stopping perfomer, who has been a core member since 2017.
Read Aaron’s bio here.
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