Leighton Alexander Williams is an award-winning actor, writer, and director based in Brampton, Ontario. He's a graduate of Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School and of York University's acting conservatory (BFA 2015). Since leaving theatre school, Leighton has performed on some of the biggest stages across Canada and the U.S. His most notable achievements in the theatre industry were winning the esteemed Emerging Artist of the Year Award for acting, writing, and directing his play "Judas Noir" (Obsidian Theatre/BDB Production). His breakout performance as “Satan” also led to his first Dora Mavor Moore Nomination, Toronto Critics' Pick Nomination, and critical acclaim.

Beyond his accomplishments in acting, Leighton is also a co-founder of BDB Productions Inc. As a writer, his debut film "Residue" gained significant attention as it delved into the aftermath of police brutality. The movie received media coverage on Breakfast Television and CHCH News during its successful festival run. Subsequently, CBC swiftly licensed "Residue", making it available on demand via CBC Gem. As a director, Leighton worked on season 2 of the groundbreaking series: "21 Black Futures", which featured 63 of Canada's top black artists (21 actors, 21 directors, & 21 Writers). This series won four Canadian Screen Awards, including "Best Digital Series", and he was nominated for a Pauline McGibbon Award for his work. Leighton is a recent graduate of the prestigious Canadian Film Center's: CBC Actors Conservatory.

Since graduating, he has starred in a plethora of award-winning series and feature films. His short film "Queenie & Alpha" was well received at its TIFF Bell Lightbox debut and led him to being offered his first series regular role, as Jarod in the upcoming comedy "Settle Down" — coming to OutTV/AppleTV in 2025. For a comprehensive list of Leighton Alexander Williams' credits, you can refer to his IMDb page at imdb.me/leightonwilliams, or follow him on instagram @livingwithlaw.

In this workshop, Leighton will lead participants through an exciting scene study session perfect for those looking for a fun opportunity to dust off their acting skills or enhance technique used for auditioning for film, tv & theatre.

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Keesha Brownie is an energetic, multi-faceted performer. She crafts her comedic recipe with a background in theatre, sketch, and music. Making observations about her Jamaican roots and Canadian upbringing, she punctuates punchlines with act-outs, parody songs, and sometimes even backup dancers.

"Theatre is what really gave me the legs and the skeleton to do standup comedy because it's the same kind of art form, you're up there and you're vulnerable." - Keesha Brownie, interview with Alexis Perikleous for CBC.

Behind that dynamic stage presence lies a fierce work ethic and an entrepreneurial mind. Brownie is a Second City alumni, independent show producer, and she keeps her fingers on the pulse by frequenting open mics all over Toronto.

Brownie earned a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for Best Female Stand-Up in 2015. From there, she has made a name for herself on a global scale. Brownie has graced the stage across Canada and the United States. She's also performed in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom.

In this workshop we'll explore the essentials of crafting jokes that hit home and resonate with your audience. You'll learn how to mine your own experiences for material—because if you can't laugh at your own life, who can? By the end, you'll be armed with marketing tools and who knows...you might just become the next comedy sensation—or at least the funniest person at your family reunions!

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