Stephanie Wong

Age: 24
Ethnicity: Chinese and European
Occupation and/or Company: Actor, Set Designer, Director with Ignite!
Years of experience: 7 years

Personal & professional philosophy:
Belonging and identity are complex and emotional components in everyone’s life journey, so it’s important to give as much compassion and kindness in making room and listening to the individual stories we receive.

Upcoming performances/ project:
Directing in the Ignite Festival. Acting in “Full Light of Day” (Electric Company Theatre) and “Other Inland Empires” (Swim Club). Set Designing “Urinetown” (Touchstone and Carousel), “Every Brilliant Thing” (Arts Club).

What is the highlight of your work?
Touring across Canada with Green Thumb Theatre’s “Land of Trash,” performing for young kids with an important message. Designing “The Aliens” for Sticks and Stones Theatre.

Future goals:
To travel more for performing, and to integrate my love for theatre with teaching youth.