Our Team

CEDRIC MARTIN

Artistic Director | Cedric@theatreofthebeat.ca

Cedric Martin (he/him) is a Toronto-based director, actor, producer, technician, designer, and playwright. Cedric has produced over 15 plays- including 6 of which he wrote or co-wrote. These plays have been performed hundreds of times to thousands of people across Canada and the United States, in large theatres and small intimate venues. His original work has ranged in topics from mental health, abuse, family history, life choices, and healthy masculinity. In addition to working for Theatre of the Beat, Cedric is one of the Co-Artistic Directors of Don't Look Down Theatre Company, a company that brings important Canadian themes and topics to the stage.

Beyond the stage, Cedric is a passionate advocate for peace. He is frequently invited to engage communities with thought-provoking discussions on contemporary and historical peacemakers, as well as pathways to fostering peace in today’s world. Balancing his artistic endeavours with his commitment to family, Cedric finds fulfillment in his roles as a devoted father to his daughter, Calia, and husband to Alyse.

Credits with Theatre of the Beat

Cast/Producer| Yellow Bellies (2019-2020)
Playwright/Producer/Production Manager | Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence (2020-2022)
Producer | Forgiven/Forgotten (2021)
Producer/Stage Manager/Cast/Set Builder | Selah’s Song - (2022) Canadian Tour & (2023) American Tour
Playwright/Facilitator/Producer | I Love You and it Hurts (2023)
Executive Producer | Emerging Producers Festival

Malia Rogers

Development Manager | Malia@theatreofthebeat.ca

Malia Rogers (she/her) is a Nova Scotian actor, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and arts administrator who now makes home in Ontario. Malia holds an MA in Theatre & Performance Studies from York University and is passionate about theatre as a catalyst for critical discussion, for reaching across differences and finding shared humanity, and for effecting social change. Recent performance credits include Neptune Theatre's Argyle Street Kitchen Party -- a theatre-concert hybrid featuring a revue of songs from the East Coast -- and Theatre of the Beat's internationally-touring musical Selah's Song. At present, Malia is co-writing her first musical for the 2024 Ottawa Fringe and simultaneously recording an independent folk album slated for release in Summer 2024. In her spare time, she loves baking sourdough bread, learning new instruments, and running alongside the river near her home in Ottawa.

Credits with Theatre of the Beat

Cast | Selah’s Song

Kimberlee walker

Education & Outreach Manager + Founding Member | Kimberlee@theatreofthebeat.ca

Kimberlee Walker (she/her) is a social worker, actor, and Applied Theatre facilitator. After graduating from the University of Waterloo’s Peace and Conflict Studies program with a Drama minor, Kimberlee became a founding member of Theatre of the Beat in 2011 and has been involved in the company in some way ever since. She performed in nearly all of the company’s major touring productions; selected credits include the roles of Sue Steiner in Gadfly, Robyn in Forgiven/Forgotten, and Alex in This Will Lead to Dancing. After receiving a Master’s of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, Kimberlee developed TOTB’s “Restorative Justice Theatre Program” at Grand Valley Institution for Women. This program marks the first time that a professional theatre company has collaborated with federally incarcerated women in Canada, and has been the subject of a recent academic publication. Kimberlee is passionate about using the arts as a tool for personal and social change, and is thankful to have many opportunities to do so. In addition to her theatrical pursuits with TOTB, Kimberlee has held a number of social work positions and now works as a therapist at Transformation Counselling. In her spare time, Kimberlee enjoys training on the aerial hoop and eating rainbow sherbet.

Credits with Theatre of the Beat

Playwright/Cast | Life as a River
Cast | Gadfly: Sam Steiner Dodges the Draft
Cast | Nowhere, ON
Playwright/Director/Cast | Commemorate!
Cast | Forgiven/Forgotten
Cast | A Bicycle Built for Two
Cast | This Will Lead to Dancing
Cast | Yellowbellies
Director | The Identity Project
Director | Emergency Only
Playwright /Facilitator | Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence

Oprah Lemorin

communitcations manager | OPrah@theatreofthebeat.ca

Oprah Lemorin (she/her) is a multifaceted theatre artist whose passion for the stage knows no bounds. A proud graduate of Concordia University with a degree in acting, Oprah is emerging as a dynamic force in the world of theatre, seamlessly wearing the hats of playwright, producer, and actor.

As the Founder of glitter pop productions, Oprah envisions herself as Theatre's Pop Princess, a visionary artist with a mission to infuse the age-old art form with a contemporary vibrancy that resonates with today's audience. By day, she serves as the Communications Manager for Theatre of the Beat. Her favorite aspect of the role is diving into creative projects on Canva and collaborating with her fellow team members to use theatre as a tool for promoting social justice! You may remember her as one of the producers at the 2024 Emerging Producers Festival.

Credits with Theatre of the Beat

Producer | Emerging Producers Festival

Nuhu Abdulmalik

Education coordinator | Nuhu@theatreofthebeat.ca

Nuhu Abdulmalik (he/him), originally from Nigeria, is a dedicated advocate for social change with many years of experience in utilizing drama as a tool for change and transformation. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies in Canada, Nuhu brings a wealth of experience in facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and is also very skilled with using technology. Their passion for volunteering and background in radio drama underscore their commitment to harnessing the power of stories for community impact and education.

johnny wideman

Community Liaison + Founding Member

Johnny Wideman (he/him) is a playwright, short storyist, dramaturg, actor, facilitator, and the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for his work in Theatre from Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo. Wideman received his Honours Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of Waterloo, ON, and the University of Sussex, UK. In June of 2011, he founded the grass-roots social justice theatre company, Theatre of the Beat. In 2012, Wideman’s first screenplay GODART was awarded "Best Low-Budget Feature Film" at the Toronto Independent Film Festival and “Official Selection” at the Polish Independent Film Festival. Wideman’s work has been performed over 260 times throughout the U.S. and across Canada, including: This Prison or: He came Through the Floor, Gadfly: Sam Steiner Dodges the Draft, Forgiven/Forgotten, A Bicycle Built for Two, This Will Lead to Dancing, and Yellow Bellies.