Trey Anthony was the first Canadian black woman to have her own program on a prime-time Canadian network. Based on her ground-breaking play of the same name, ‘da Kink in My Hair was a television hit and put her on the map as a mentor and role model. Trey’s infectious energy, humour, and determination inspires audiences to go after―and achieve―their dreams while facing challenges head-on. Trey has recently produced a follow-up play, titled How Black Mothers Say I Love You. The play was turned away by multiple Toronto theatre companies, and Trey speaks with CBC about the underlying lack of diversity in Canadian theatre arts. Listen below.
Trey Anthony on the Lack of Diversity in Canadian Theatre
