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

Hey BC! The Jessie award-nominated production of Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? will be travelling to Vancouver Island, parts of the Lower Mainland, and the interior at the beginning of 2026! Check to see if we’re coming to your hometown below and get your tickets soon!

  • January 29th - February 1st | Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People, Sydney, BC
    February 4th | Sunrise Waldorf School, Duncan, BC
    February 6th | Ecole Alberni Elementary, Port Alberni, BC
    February 7th | Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay, BC
    February 10th | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, Duncan, BC
    February 12th | Clarke Theatre, Mission, BC
    February 13th | Douglas Road Elementary, Burnaby, BC
    February 16th - 21st | Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
    February 22nd | Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, BC
    February 24th | ASIA Sumas Mountain Integrated Arts, Abbotsford, BC
    February 27th | Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, BC
    February 28th | Arts Revelstoke, Revelstoke, BC
    March 1st | Bailey Theatre, Trail, BC
    March 10th | Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School, Daajing Giids, BC
    March 11th | Agnes L Mathers Elementary School, Sandspit, BC
    March 12th | Daaxiigan Sk'adáa Née, Masset, BC

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).

 

Evan Ren Stage Manager

Evan is a stage manager based in Vancouver. Graduated from UBC theatre production and design in 2020, her selected stage management credits include: Frozen (ASM, the Arts Club); The Frontliners (vAct); Primary Trust (ASM, the Arts Club); Shape of a Girl (Green Thumb Theatre); Guys and Dolls (ASM, the Arts Club); Parifam (vAct); Still·Falling (Green Thumb Theatre); Beautiful: the Carole King Musical (ASM, the Arts Club); Forgiveness (ApSM, the Arts Club); Ride the Cyclone (Bluebridge theatre);‘Da Kink in my hair (ASM, the Arts Club).


CREATIVE TEAM

Read the creative team bios here.

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