The Paprika Festival is set to return in May 2025 at Aki Studio, celebrating its 24th annual event in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts. This festival offers a dynamic week of showcases, workshops, and community gatherings that highlight the work of emerging artists. Participants benefit from paid opportunities and mentorship, fostering their artistic development and professional skills. The festival serves as a platform for young creators to present new works and connect with the broader arts community.
Cast and Creative team for Paprika Festival at Native Earth Performing Arts
Cast
Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
What We Carry
Caleigh Crow
There is Violence and There is Righteous Violence and There is Death or, The Born-Again Crow
Syreeta Hector
Black Ballerina
Ensemble
2-Spirit Cabaret
Creative Team
Yago Mesquita
Producer
Stephanie Fung
Assistant Producer
Caleigh Crow
Playwright
Jessica Carmichael
Director
Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
Concept, choreographer, and performer
Seika Boye
Movement Dramaturg
Dedra McDermott
Rehearsal Director/ Movement Dramaturg
Helin Gungoren
Production/Lighting
Noah Feaver
Production/Lighting
Elissa Horscroft
Set Design
Tristan Goethel
Set Design
Mary Spyrakis
Set Design
Germaine Liu
Sound Design
Mark Zurawinski
Sound Design
Kleanthi Markakis
Costume Alterations
J. Adam Brown
Outside Eye/ Film Editor
Irma Villafuerte
Program Director
Monique Mojica
Mentor
Violeta Luna
Mentor
Montana Summers
Emerging Artist
Jessica Zepeda
Emerging Artist
SUBMIT UPDATES
Native Earth Performing Arts Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38 (11/21/25-11/30/25)
Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38 (11/21/25-11/30/25)
NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 2: Black Ballerina (5/22/25-5/25/25)
#Paprika2025 (5/13/25-5/17/25)
NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry (2/6/25-2/9/25)
What We Carry (2/6/25-2/9/25)
The NDN Act Presents: NDN Problems (11/30/24-12/1/24)
Thunder (11/28/24-12/1/24)
kiskisiwin nimihko/my blood remembers (11/28/24-11/28/24)
You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.) (11/27/24-11/27/24)
homecoming (11/27/24-11/27/24)
Videos
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
The Terminal Theatre (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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A Doll’s House
Canadian Stage (1/17 - 2/1) | |
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Re-Imagined
The Rose Brampton (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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THE PROM
Meadowvale Theatre (3/13 - 3/22) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in St. Catharines, ON! On January 26, 2026
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (1/26 - 1/26) | |
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VIRTUOSITY AND REVOLUTION
Meridian Arts Centre – George Weston Recital Hall (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Common Ground
Theatre Orangeville (2/5 - 2/22) | |
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Mischief
Tarragon Theatre (1/15 - 2/8) | |
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Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express
Theatre Aquarius (3/4 - 3/21) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Ottawa, ON! On January 28, 2026
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Mainstage (1/28 - 1/28) | |
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