Paul Smith

Bio

Paul Smith (he/il, they/iel) is a Thursday-born performer, writer, director, and dramaturg from
Stittsville, ON., based in Toronto, ON. Today, they are exploring where bridges can be made to
connect and care for both new and late-generation artists, how Black and African cultures are
two sides of the same coin, and how spirituality, identity, and myth can adapt narratives that
center marginalized bodies into stories of reclamation, innovation, or protest. In addition to their
upcoming play in development, their past and current titles also include “Anansi v. God(s)”, “The
Gathering”, and “Mark of the Beast”.