2025-26 “Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?” Team on Tour

Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? by Tai Amy Grauman, directed by Chris McGregor and Amanda Testini. Touring to parts of Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan in fall 2025!

TEAM ON TOUR

Izzy Bull Bear Jean

Izzy is very excited to be playing Jean. They are originally from Treaty 7 territory, Mohkinstsis (Calgary, Alberta) belonging to the Siksika Nation. They’re also a Studio 58 graduate. Their previous credits there include: Tomorrow Love, Cerulean Blue, EVERYBODY, The Rocky Horror Show, and their play Old Man Little Man. Since graduating they have had the pleasure of working on a couple of projects which include, The Tour of The Mixolydian with Green Thumb Theatre, The Tour of Th’owxiya with Axis Theatre and a world premiere of Echoes of the Homesick Heart with Western Canada Theatre.

Kassandra Sison Marie

Kassandra is a Métis/Ukrainian actor from Winnipeg, Manitoba — Treaty 1 Territory and the homeland of the Red River Métis — currently based on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. She is deeply honoured to join the team bringing this beautiful script to life. Previous credits include Damion LeClair’s ROUGAROU, Pivot Theatre’s Moonglow (2024 Theatre BC Mainstage Award for Best Supporting Actress), Doin’ Time at the Alamo and Aboveboard (North Van Community Players), and Five Alarm (Deep Cove Stage Society).

Samantha Kerr Buffalo

Samantha is thrilled to be a part of Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? with Axis Theatre! She is grateful to be living and working on the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Sam has been passionate about performing since she was a toddler, using every opportunity to express herself through acting, singing, movement and music. Since graduating from the Acting program at Studio 58, she has produced original theatre productions and films, and is excited to continue crafting original work for the stage and screen, empowering the female voice. Recent theatre credits include: BFF-less (Roomie Productions), Blood Wedding, and The Tempest (Studio 58).

Jessica Adamson Stage Manager

Jessica Adamson hails from the Skatin Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. She is an artist with a degree from UBC in Indigenous Studies as well as First Nations Endangered languages. She has worked as a performer and in production for festivals such as The Talking Stick Festival, The Drum is Calling, The Vancouver Folk Festival, The Vancouver International Children’s Festival, and The Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Stage management in theatre has included So Damn Proud (Holy Crow Arts), The Ballad of Georges Boivin (Western Gold Theatre), White Noise (Savage Society), and White Girls in Moccasins (Frank Theatre).

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CREATIVE TEAM

Written by Tai Amy Grauman
Directed by Amanda Testini with Co-director Chris McGregor
Set, Props & Puppet Design by Dusty Hagerud
Costume Design by Alaia Hamer
Sound Design by Chris McGregor
Fiddle Music by Kathleen Nisbet
Set Construction & Painting by Amy Harris
Costume Build by Darryl Milot
Sound Recordings by Stephen Bulat
Lighting Design by Jack Goodison
Cultural Consultant Andrea Menard