Theatre and dance have always been essential parts of Mayahuel Tecozautla’s life
“I grew up in a family that was interested in the arts
that exposed me to music from around the world
that encouraged me to get involved in theatre from a young age,” says the Mexican-born actor and dancer
who eventually went on to study at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México’s prestigious theatre centre
Tecozautla has slowly built a career in theatre
Recent performances include roles in Necessary Angel’s Tout Comme Elle (Just Like Her)
a dance production about the relationship between mothers and daughters that played at this year’s Luminato festival
a multimedia dance performance that seeks to raise awareness of the injustices inflicted by Canadian mining companies in Colombia
Tecozautla choreographed and performed in Ixok
a one-woman show about an indigenous Guatemalan woman who flees to the jungle seeking safety for herself and her child from the genocide of the 1980s
Tecozautla considers her main contribution to Canadian theatre to be her collaborative approach to art
and I seek to establish a dialogue between north and south
as a way of enriching both cultures.” Meanwhile
she urges other immigrant artists to be both determined and resourceful as they seek to build their careers
“It’s important to be passionate about your work
but it’s also necessary to learn about the resources that are available in this country for turning dreams into a reality
the Ontario Arts Council offers a grant for culturally diverse artists to take classes or stage an exhibition
people who can support you and help you to find opportunities,” she says
“There are many mixed messages directed toward immigrants; we are told that Canada is a multicultural society
but then we find out that our previous work experiences in our home countries are not considered valid here
It’s necessary to become fully immersed in Canadian culture
but also to remember that the experience and vision that immigrants bring is extremely valuable to that culture.”
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