Past Shadows, Present Shades is a play by Taiwo Afolabi that emerged from a community theatre project in Regina. The play focuses on immigrant experiences and offers insight into the wins and challenges of moving to a new place. This family-friendly play shares stories of families from Africa
and how they navigated the support system in their new home (Canada). The play’s idea originated from several drama workshops undertaken at the Ugandan Association of Saskatchewan (UCAS)’s Karibu project, facilitated by the playwright and involved intergenerational participants. Finally, the
play speaks to the process of arriving in a new place, building a new life, and the ultimate realities of becoming and belonging.

Students from the Theatre Department and community members will stage the performance. The play will be produced in collaboration with various community organizations, including the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre at the University of Regina and the Ugandan Association of Saskatchewan (UCAS). The performance is scheduled for May 24th at Southland Mall in Regina.