Cherissa began her directing journey five years ago, directing “The Power of Harriet T” at MTYP in Winnipeg in 2015. Since then, Cherissa has assisted many incredible directors along her path at regional theatres across Canada and pursued directing apprentice programs at Bard on the Beach, the Shaw Festival and the Stratford Festival. Most recently Cherissa directed a double bill for the Neil Munroe Directing Project at the Shaw Festival; Lynn Nottage’s Poof and The Subjection of Kezia by Edith Ellis. Finally, Cherissa finished off 2020 by returning to NTS as a director in residence. She’s excited to see what this new journey brings!

Photo by Tom Tkach.

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