About SKNHEAD
The play interrogates masculinity, whiteness, systems of violence, generational trauma, and neglect. Investigating how the search for connection can lead to devastating consequences, particularly for those living on the margins. It is a story for culturally disconnected mixed-race latchkey kids who learned too early that the world isn’t fair, and perhaps never meant to be.
SKNHEAD will be performed in a secret location on 97 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102 A Avenue. The specific address will be sent to ticket-buyers on the morning of your scheduled performance. See access information below.
Know Before You Go!
PLAIN LANGUAGE DESCRIPTION: SKNHEAD is a play about a group of inner-city kids who are searching for belonging, but get drawn into insidious groups, leading to negative consequences for themselves and their community.
AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE: Audiences will sit in a commercial/industrial space and watch the performance. Seating will be provided.
AGE RATING: 14A (Click below for more information.)
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Discussed/Suggested Content: SKNHEAD comments on the cyclical nature of abuse. This includes frank discussions of race, poverty, violence, and the search for community.
Depicted Content: There are depictions of drug use, racial slurs, and graphic violence with and without weapons.
For detailed inquiries about content, please reach out to whittynjason@commongroundarts.ca
VENUE ACCESS NOTES: The performance venue has a narrow entrance door (33″ wide) and may not be accessible for some mobility devices. Audiences may need to use steps to access the performance space, stay tuned here for more details. Contact our team at boxoffice@commongroundarts.ca for more information.
SKNHEAD was developed through our 2025-26 Fresh AiR Artist Residency. Photos from the workshop presentation at Found Festival 2025 by Mat Simpson.
Cast and Creative Team!
CAST
Bishop Moses Kouyate
Michael Pax Anderson
Fitz Aidan Laudersmith
Bea Emily Berard
Matt Tom Tunski
John Sheldon Stockdale
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Tara Beagan
Playwright, Producer Shyanne Duquette
Dramaturg Geoffrey Simon Brown
Ethical Tapestry Facilitator Mũkonzi Mũsyoki
Set Designer Andy Moro
Sound Designer Amanda Yim
Props Designer, Design Associate Annika Schultz
Lighting Designer, Design Associate Rory Turner
Storyteller, Final song composer Calling Rivers
Technical Director Caitlan Argueta
Fight Director Jacquelin Walters
Intimacy Director Mika Boutin
Thank you to Althea, Chanel, Dan, Dill, Kaz, Moe and Pat for participating in the Ethical Tapestry.
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