Tomantha (Anishinaabe) (she/her) is an actor, musician and playwright. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Superior State University where she was also the recipient of the 2018 Female Leader in the Arts award. Her plays Now You See Me and Something Else have had readings through the Anishinaabe Theater Exchange and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. In 2021, Tomantha performed her short play Something Else at the Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles, California. She is a Miranda Fellow through the National Theater Institute and an Art and Survival Fellow through the Double Edge Theatre and Betty’s Daughter Arts Collective.
She believes that storytelling is a practical component to healing, joy, and knowledge. She says that for centuries, her ancestors were among the first storytellers on Turtle Island. They knew the importance of language and stories, and knew that they had the power to shift and change our realities. “We are constantly surrounded by images and language. The type of language we’re using, the stories we are being told, and who they are being told by are critical when shaping a world of truth and connection.” She enjoys storytelling that captivates the mind and cultivates connection. She delves into a multitude of subjects for inspiration in an attempt to illuminate the past, present, and future from the perspective of an indigenous woman.
