Roshni is a Punjabi poet, interdisciplinary artist, and community organizer working and playing on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, colonially known as Vancouver, British Columbia. Through her work, she explores the relationships between cultural and ancestral knowledge, migration, language, and the body. Her work has appeared in literary magazines such as Room Magazine, CV2 Magazine, Antigonish Review, Parentheses Journal, Canthius, Honey Literary, HIR Zine, Woodhall Press’ Non-White and Woman anthology, and more.

Sue-tanya is an independent theatre producer who is interested in developing works by artist from marginalized communities and creating space for new and innovative multidisciplinary work that pushes boundaries and challenges conventional storytelling in bold new ways. She loves experimenting with ideas that are big and can sometimes seem risky—exploring intersectionality across artistic mediums that can elevate storytelling. With a fascination for technology and its creative applications, she enjoys incorporating video production, photography, drones, and other tech elements into her work. Themes she is interested in exploring, but not limited to include conflict, identity, trauma, consciousness, lineage and spirituality. Her work as Producer include: Star People (Leigha Lee Brown Theatre); The Refugee Hotel (Leigha Lee Brown Theatre).

Deval is a South Asian actor with over eight years of experience in theatre, film, and television, working across Canada, India, and Italy. He holds a Theatre Arts & Performance degree from Centennial College,Toronto and a Bachelor’s in Drama from Gujarat University, India. He recently founded Dramatic Jukebox, a production company focused on diverse and innovative storytelling across various mediums. It has produced theatre productions such as Animalia at the Mississauga Multilingual Fringe Festival and Toba Tek Singh at the Toronto Fringe Festival. His upcoming directorial project is a children’s adaptation of Ram Leela. As an actor, Deval is a two-time national award winner for best proscenium play in India. He has appeared in commercials for Centennial College and Vadilal Ice Creams, and will be featured in Netflix’s Mismatched Season 03. His current theatre productions include The Wedding Party and Where Dark Things Dwell.

Srutika is a recovering doctor turned artist. Her first artistic loves are visual art and music, and her second love is comedy and clown. After an existential crisis, she found her voice as a performer, comedian, and writer through improv and clown classes. Most recently, she created and starred in the Toronto Fringe show 1 Santosh Santosh 2 Go, directed by Ken Hall. Srutika is also an alum of ArtWorksTO, the Fringe TENT program, and Theatre Gargantua’s TD Emerging Artists Roundtable, where she continues to expand her multidisciplinary practice.

Born in São Paulo/Brazil, Murilo is a performance artist who sees theatre as a powerful tool for social change. In Toronto, Murilo joined the School of Theatre at George Brown College and produced the show “My Time Will Come” for the Fringe Festival Toronto 2024. Acting credits include “My Time Will Come” (Seu Tarso), Era Uma Vez – Nem Tudo é o que Parece (Iago), A Janela de Plínio (Sombra), A Hora e Vez de Augusto Matraga (Joãozinho Bem-Bem), Apocalipse (Anti-Cristo), and more. When not performing, Murilo dedicates his time as a Social Worker. He is also passionate about singing, esotericism, coffee, and bicycles. Murilo thanks everyone who has empowered him to pursue an arts performer career abroad.

Josh is a Salvadoran-Canadian writer and artsworker, based in Tkaronto. He is a proud alum of Our Bodies, Our Stories, a creation and performance mentorship program for queer/trans Indigenous, Black and racialized artists, mentored by Kama La Mackerel. His writing has appeared in venues like Articulation Magazine, articule, Vie des Arts, Centre Skol des arts actuels and Mass Culture. Josh has worked in administrative roles with Teesri Duniya Theatre, Canada's Theatre Museum, Theatre Passe Muraille, PACT, Dance Umbrella of Ontario and The Theatre Centre. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration & Cultural Management from Humber College and a BA in Art History & Communications Studies from McGill University. Josh is an emerging producer interested in work that centres Latinx/e perspectives, disruption, chisme and queer joy.

Judah Parris is an actor, playwright, and producer of mixed Afro-Caribbean heritage. He graduated from George Brown Theatre School and founded Fresh Palette, an indie theatre company with a focus on diversity and creating new works with emerging artists. For Judah, theatre means honoring his family and forging his own. As a neurodivergent person, he’s had a hard time getting to where he is and wants to nurture empathy and thoughtfulness, whenever he can. Judah recently wrote his first play Painting by Numbers, which was produced at the Toronto Fringe 2024. He also recently finished work at Theatre on the Ridge where he wrote and performed a monologue about Samuel Stout, the first black resident of Scugog. In November he'll be performing in Machinal by The Flare Productions. Other credits include “Low Pay, Don’t Pay” (Anand Rajaram, 2023) and “Anatol” (Severn Thompson, 2023).

Nahin’s journey through the arts is a tapestry woven with purpose and passion. Over 15 years, he has championed causes from disability arts to gender equality, threading together festivals that amplify unheard voices and projects that honor cultural heritage across Bangladesh, South Asia, and the UK. Each initiative he touches transforms art into a bridge, connecting communities and sparking change. Now, as he steps into Canada’s cultural landscape, Nahin brings this spirit of artistry and advocacy to new soil. He envisions inclusive spaces where creativity blossoms into community pride and voices long silenced find resonance. In this fresh chapter, Nahin’s commitment to the arts as a vessel for belonging and transformation is unwavering, as he continues to craft experiences that echo beyond the stage, leaving lasting imprints on hearts and minds.

Mandy is a proud Maritimer, now based in Tkarón:to. She is a member of the Mad community, has experienced multiple traumatic brain injuries, and has a Cocker Spaniel named Mulder. Mandy is a theatremaker in various roles; and is currently the Dramaturgy & Accessibility Associate (Metcalf Foundation Intern) at TPM. Recently, Mandy coordinated an access-based project with W. Ross School for the Blind, was the Arts Activation Coordinator for Frog in Hand’s Art Shelter, and coordinated access for Crossroad Theatre’s Summer in the Park. Next, she will be the Access Support & Associate Dramaturge for Blind Dates at TPM, produce an access-imagined adaptation of Journey to the Center of the Earth, and continue development on The Concussion Play; or How I Learned to Wait (supported by Why Not, Tangled Arts, Theatre Gargantua, TPM, and the OAC). She believes that considering access can lead to exciting work and experiences for everyone.

Sepehr is an Iranian-born actor, playwright, and director based in Toronto. Select credits include: ENGLISH, Soulpepper; R+J, WhyNot Theatre & Stratford Festival; RICHARD III, Stratford Festival. Directorial credits include: the 2023 Fringe hit One Night Only, duhdumduhdum productions; Here Lies Henry (Assistant), Factory Theatre; IMMOLATION (Assistant & Text Developer), University of Waterloo. Sepehr holds a BFA Spec. Honours in Acting from York University and is an alumnus of Factory Theatre’s Training Enhancement Programs The Mechanicals (2018-2019) and Foundry (2019-2020).

Danah is known as Maldita Siriano 007 in the ballroom scene, is a Tkaronto based queer millennial; 2nd-gen Canadian-Filipinx; a daughta; a cister; a solo parent of two humans; legendary women’s performance motha of the kiki house of siriano; and a 3-time Dora Award nominated artist in which her work encompasses, contributes and invests into the Canadian dance and ballroom scene through dancing, teaching, coaching, mentoring, consulting, producing, organising, collaborative and interdisciplinary choreography and performance. Danah now emerges as a choreographer and aspiring producer and curator connecting ballroom arts to different stages with ballroom specific works, “The Grand March of the House of Siriano” that was presented by Fall for Dance North Fall 2021 and “GIVE ME ONE” presented by Toronto Dance Theatre Spring 2023, where the cast was nominated for the ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble’ Dora Award.

Gaitrie Persaud-Killings is a Tkaronto-Guyanese raised Deaf actor, activist and mother of three based in Toronto. An ASL coach and ASL music performer, she is also the founder of Phoenix the Fire, a theatre and film community hub for BIPOC Deaf artists, where she is building the support structure she finds lacking in Canada. Gaitrie is currently a news presenter on Sign 1 in Atlanta as well as a regular on Nickelodeon Jr. Blues Clues & You, CBC Gem’s Silly Paws, on AMI ‘Breaking Character’ and also she’s Arianna on Squeaky Wheel Canada. She strives to balance two lives—one in Toronto with her family and the other in Atlanta, where a thriving Deaf community offers opportunity.

Hemali has a background as a director, stage manager and producer. She is a recent alumni of the Paprika Theatre Festival 2024, where she directed and produced Chitra by Rabindranath Tagore-an experience that gave her the opportunity to connect with her South Asian roots and community. In the past, she has also directed Cursed! for Hamilton's Fringe Festival, which won the Best of Family Fringe Award and recently stage managed King City Theatre company's inaugural run of Salt-Water Moon up in King City. Hemali finds theatre to be a compelling, wonderful art and is passionate about telling stories that bring people together through culture, identity and the many chapters we go through in life. She thanks Generator for the opportunity to be a part of this year's cohort.

Ganesh is a Tamil-Canadian writer, director, and producer active in both theatre and film. He trained at the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto and the Neighborhood Playhouse Theatre in New York. Before his career in the arts, Ganesh earned a marketing degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and worked in advertising. As an arts administrator, he has contributed to organizations like the York Region Arts Council, Driftwood Theatre, and Theatre Gargantua. His short films, including "The Orchid & The Tree," "Bark," and "Imposter," have garnered international attention, with screenings in the US, India, Indonesia, and South Korea. He is currently developing his feature film "Man Abroad," which was shortlisted for the Whistler Film Festival’s Screenwriters Lab. In theatre, Ganesh directed the Primetime Award-winning Toronto Fringe show "My Korean Canadian Friend" and wrote and performed in "Koli Kari," which debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival this year. He is also developing a new play, "Monstera," and a musical, "The Accountant."

Kosar is a theatre artist, director, instructor, and emerging producer. Kosar's practice is deeply rooted in prioritizing inclusivity in all stages of creation; audition, rehearsal, and final presentation. Kosar acknowledges that performing arts spaces have historically been and continues to be exclusionary towards certain voices and identities, at different times, and in different geographies, and finds it a necessary act to actively break barriers both for audience and creators. Kosar is curious to think beyond text, when a text is embodied, voiced, and resonated with audience. She is eager to learn about impact-producing models and giving the audiences opportunities to engage, move beyond being observers, and actively engage in the impact an artwork makes. Kosar has been an artist-in-residence with Suitcase in Point and has directed and assisted in directing multiple plays. She is now co-running Tapestry Theatre Collective and co-leading a devised theatre project titled Homeward.

A Fulbright fellow, Tan Vu performed in theatre, musical theatre and opera in Vietnam before moving to New York to train, under a scholarship, at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA). He immigrated to Canada in November 2019 and has since worked with Aluna Theatre, Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Cahoots Theatre, Canadian Opera Company, City Opera Vancouver, Factory Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, Talk Is Free Theatre, Toronto Operetta Theatre, Small World Music and musical ensembles across Canada. Tan Vu is also a creator of new works that weave together musical theatre and Vietnamese folk songs, folk tales and folk games. He has received several grants and awards from Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Arts Foundation, Ontario Arts Council, and Canada Council for the Arts.