Ophira performing on stage in their power wheelchair, neck brace, and glasses. As if in mid speech, Ophira’s eyes are closed and arms extended. Wearing a black outfit and colourful red shawl sweater.
From opera and musicals to improv and sketch comedy, Ophira loves to be part of the magic of live theatre.
They trained in the University of British Columbia’s opera performance program before graduating from Second City’s Sketch Conservatory program, The Assembly’s longform improv program and the 2018 Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Emerging Creator’s Unit, led by Catherine Hernandez.
Ophira’s theatre credits include:
- The Far Off Edge of Things – Playwright’s Guild of Canada Awards Show
- Jane Doe – Ergo Arts
- The Call – Bad Dog Theatre Company
- Second City Diversity Showcase
- Buddies in Bad Times Queer Pride Festival
- Welcome to Skit Row – Second City TC
- Literally Titanium – Next Stage Theatre Festival
- Generally Hospital – Toronto Fringe Festival
- Timothee Chalamet – Improv troupe
- Dialogues of the Carmelites – UBC Opera
- Hansel and Gretel – UBC Opera