Tawiah Ben M’Carthy - Teaching artist in Acting

Tawiah M’Carthy is a Ghanaian born, Toronto based theatre practitioner, notable as a director, playwright and performer. Director credits include Topdog Underdog (Canadian Stage),  Fairview (Obsidian Theatre/Canadian Stage), Death and the King's Horseman (Stratford Festival) and Rihannaboi95 (Young People's Theatre). Playwright/Creator credits include Maanomaa, My Brother (Blue Bird Theatre Collective), Yɛn Ara Asaase Ni (21 Black Futures, Obsidian Theatre), Black Boys (Saga Collectif) and Obaaberima (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre). Performer credits include Sizwe in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead (Soulpepper Theatre) and Ato in Body 13 (MTSpace). Tawiah is a co-artistic director of Blue Bird Theatre Collective and has worked with various organizations across Canada including, National Arts Centre, Shaw Theatre Festival and MTSpace. Tawiah is a multi Dora-nominated playwright and performer.