A new theatrical production coming to Vancouver will explore the stories of Black people living in Canada’s countryside.
Shayna Jones wrote and is performing in Black and Rural, a production exploring the lives of Black Canadians in rural areas.
"It's so valuable to create something that pierces through jargon and political speak. And have a piece that can try to touch the hearts of people who are listening."Jones hopes her show will highlight the importance of listening to Black stories and looking beyond the assumptions of the Black experience in rural B.C.
Now she's lived in Kaslo, B.C., a town of 800 people, about 70 kilometres northeast of Nelson, for seven years. Jones says aside from herself and her three children, there are only two other Black people living in the area. "The question of why somebody chooses to remain in such a setting becomes extremely interesting," she said, adding many of the stories she's heard are not what people would expect.
Shayna Jones moved to the small town of Kaslo, B.C., seven years ago. Jones says she and two other women are the only Black people in the area.says he joined Jones's project after hearing about it two years ago. "Art should tell as many stories as possible. Because for audiences to encounter things that are not familiar to them can only help them grow as people," he said.
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