Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life
The Shaw Auditorium - June 27th at 2:30PM and 7:00PM
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The Shaw Auditorium - June 27th at 2:30PM and 7:00PM -
Keith Alessi
Writer/ Performer
Before taking to the stage, Keith was well known as a successful public company CEO, having run companies in both Canada and the United States. He has been a college professor, entrepreneur and has served on numerous corporate and charitable Boards of Directors.
A dual Canadian/US citizen, Keith lives in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. He is a certified public accountant and received his MBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Keith has been touring the show internationally since 2018 across the United States, Canada, England, Scotland and Australia.
Here is his LinkedIn Page to find out what he did before taking to the stage!
Erika Conway
Producer/ Director/ Dramaturg: Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Erika Conway, a Canadian actress, writer, director and producer is no stranger to the stage. Her 30-year performance career has included acting in multiple roles both on stage and in film/ TV, as well as creating and producing her own one woman show which had sold our performances at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.
The desire to connect with authentic and meaningful stories ultimately lead her to expand her work on ‘Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life.’ and has been the inspiration to continue her passion of creativity in building a coaching business that helps people unlock their passions and discover their authentic voice.
To learn more visit Erika’s website HERE
Fundraiser Event!
Show proceeds support both Reconciliation Theatre Society and Literacy Nanaimo
RTS and Literacy Nanaimo are so excited to be the recipients of the proceeds from these two fundraiser Tomatoes shows. Both organizations have a strong community focus, and youth programming is one of the core components of our groups.
Literacy Nanaimo plans to dedicate 50% of the funding received to youth programming and the remaining 50% to be split between their accessible literacy programs for adults, seniors, and Indigenous people.