For multidisciplinary artist Mélanie Demers, anti-racism and feminism are basic principles; her creative work is a political gesture born of esthetic intuition. To better portray the notion of togetherness, for the past 10 years she has chosen inclusive casts, with a focus on women and artists from diverse backgrounds who were previously invisibilized. The choreographer and director now works with performers such as Stacey Désilier, Frannie Holder, Briana Lombardo, Chi Long, and Angélique Willkie. These heartfelt choices are in tune with what the audience wants to see and hear, and audience members appreciate such femininity on stage. Castings are not…
