Written & Directed by Sarah Skagen
About the Director
Sarah, a dedicated mother of three, is a passionate community advocate focusing on raising awareness about critical issues such as mental health, substance use disorder, and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). With a firm belief that positive change begins with personal connection, Sarah actively promotes understanding and support within her community.
Her advocacy work is driven by a commitment to making a difference in people's lives, one handshake at a time. Sarah's efforts aim to empower individuals to seek help, break stigma, and foster a more compassionate and inclusive society.
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THE CAST
PSYCHO
Crystal Eusepi as:
PSYCHO
No one is better at masking than a therapist. She has heard it all but will let nothing rock her ability to stay present for the women who show up for group. Her relaxed and encouraging nature helps the women feel validated and safe to open up. She keeps her own history with IPV burned in her memory and written into her flesh.
HONEY
Brandi Bonenfant as:
HONEY
Grew up witness to domestic abuse. She thought she’d know better, do better, than her mother. She thinks not giving a fuck will protect her. She mistakes distrust in others as a preference for solitude. Now living in a shelter, homeless, she hopes to win the battle against addiction, and shame. As she rises from the ashes, toes still flitting in the cinders.
WOMAN
CUPCAKE
Burgandy Hill as:
WOMAN
This woman works hard at her career. Heaven forbid she take any pride in her success for fear of hurting his ego. She had tried to leave before. But he rarely hit her so she smiled, she tried. She knew the neighbours knew. Even now that she has fled will she be forever trapped under his thumb? How can she protect her children in a system built around the rights of men?
CUPCAKE
CUPCAKE
Renee Buczel as:
CUPCAKE
The job-site is safer than being at home. He’s a “good guy.” He just needs some help. She figures she can fix anything, right? Unless she “falls” again before she succeeds. For an absolute rockstar who fits right in with the tough guys on her crew, she’s certainly gotten good at making herself small in the shadow of her man.
SLUT
Randi Houston as:
SLUT
Reluctant to reveal what’s beneath the cool, rigid, independent veneer. Overwhelmed by fear of showing weakness. There is more to her than what her constituents see. She is lonely and losing control. But she is hopelessly without hope if she cannot remove her mask. There is strength in vulnerability. There is power in truth.
SWEETIE
Amanda Kemp as:
SWEETIE
He tried his best to break her, over and over again. But like her face, she kept putting the pieces back together. She’s grateful to be in a position to help others like herself. But it seems no matter how much time and space between he, who shall not be named, will stop at nothing to find her. Will she ever feel safe? Will she ever be free?
KUTI
BITCH
Nicolette Rebello as:
KUTI
She moves swiftly but carefully, despite her injury. Though, she’ll probably never dance again. Soft spoken, she is serious and poignant. She’s a perfectionist by nature, or perhaps by necessity. What’s the difference now? It’s all survival. She is grateful for the opportunities available to her in Canada. Despite
Nicolette Rebello as:
KUTI
She moves swiftly but carefully, despite her injury. Though, she’ll probably never dance again. Soft spoken, she is serious and poignant. She’s a perfectionist by nature, or perhaps by necessity. What’s the difference now? It’s all survival. She is grateful for the opportunities available to her in Canada. Despite knowing how desperately she needed divorce for the safety of her and her children, she cannot help but feel the weight of conflicting cultural values.
BITCH
BITCH
Sarah Skagen as:
BITCH
Youth is wasted on the young. She takes up a lot of space, now that she is older. A funny creative force that will speak her mind, unafraid to say it like it is. The spark of creation is born from the darkness of experience.
dedication
Kara Colynuck
We would like to dedicate this show to our dear sweet friend and castmate Kara Colynuck. She brightened every stage, room, patio and life that she touched with her smile and grace. Kara stood for fairness and justice. She was fierce and authentic, and lovingly cared for every person she interacted with. We know she would be supportive of honouring this creative journey and going on with the show to pass along the message that we have all worked so hard to deliver. Therefore [Sarah Skagen] will be stepping in at the last minute as the role of “Bitch.”
Kara was a master of knowing what to say and when to say it, so we will leave you with this quote that she shared in the cast’s group chat:
“Art should comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable”
- Cesar A. Cruz
We love you and we will miss you in the most painful of ways. We are so lucky to have been able to love so hard for it to hurt so much to lose such an incredible soul.
Until we meet again,
Sarah & The Cast and Crew of “She”
