Meet Musician/Activist/Model Rachel Romu Born and raised in Thunder Bay, ON. Romu grew up in a home packed full with instruments and surrounded by the ambiance of the Boreal North. They've been playing music since the age of 3, emulating their older brother when he’d leave the piano bench. As a self-described “Subtle Agitator”, they seek to bring visibility to individuals with disabilities everywhere. Using music, not only as a creative outlet and career path but also as a platform for representation within the music industry. Their fervor fizzled in their late teens as they underwent multiple surgeries for a spinal tumor and complications with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. After recovering, Rachel Romu took to the world of fashion with Plutino Models, pushing for the inclusion of disabled people in the industry. Debuting with designer Hayley Elasesser, Romu was the first mobility aid user to be a part of Toronto Fashion Week. Recently, Rachel has spoken out about the needs of disabled people during the 2020 pandemic and the neglect that the Ontario provincial government has shown towards these issues. They’ve sought to do the same with the music industry as a performer, producer, and accessibility consultant for numerous events and festivals. Their message to everyone: “We, disabled people, are more than fucking parking spaces. Acknowledge us, accommodate for us.” Check them out on instagram @rachelromu

Meet Força! Dubbed “Toronto’s Force of Nature”, this award-winning international burlesque performer and scholar, PhD candidate, and theatre maker will captivate you with her signature high energy choreography, enigmatic facial expressions, dynamic audience interaction, comedic timing, and powerful stage presence. Força has graced some of the largest burlesque stages worldwide. In 2019, she was invited to perform in the "Best Debut" category at the Burlesque Hall of Fame! A trained actor, director, and designer, she is an award-winning performer who is sure to leave your heart racing. Both brains and beauty, Força is presently pursuing her PhD. Her current research focuses on the relationship between exoticism and contemporary burlesque performance. She is part of the creative team behind the feminist theatre company Unmarked Theatre. Their cabaret series "Crème de la Femme" has played to sold-out audiences in Toronto, and was invited to be a part of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's official 2018 Pride season. If you want more Força in your life, check out her instagram @forca.nature and her website www.forcaburlesque.com!

Meet Arlen Aguayo Stewart! Arlen is a Montreal-born, Toronto-based actor-director, known for starring roles in "Dead Silent", Uppsala Festival’s award winning short film "Soother", META-nominated play "Unseamly", and the one-woman show "Half Girl/Half Face" that has toured across Canada. She made her directorial debut with the short film "Date Night", a project that exemplifies her love of inclusive and diverse storytelling which is featured in the New York Latino Film Festival. She has had the privilege of studying the Meisner technique with the wonderful Jacqueline McClintock, acrobatics at the preparatory professional program at the National Circus School, and contemporary dance at the Toronto Dance Theatre Summer School. To learn more about Arlen’s work and achievements, follow her on Instagram! @arlenaguayostewart

A title card for an e-sports show segment called "Gods of Gaming".