Emerging Artists

Tenaj Williams

2022

  • Theatre
  • Calgary

With hard work and determination Tenaj has built on his community theatre experiences to create a provincial and national footprint as an actor. We look forward to watching his influence and impact grow as he expands his craft to directing and creation work.

– Emerging Artist adjudicators

Calgary-based actor Tenaj Williams performs professionally on stages in Alberta and across the country. His passion for theatre and the arts has taken him to many different places and developed his love for all the various disciplines of acting. Recent film and television work includes roles on various tv series, most prominently the hit CTV comedy show, JANN. Tenaj is passionate about working to help create and foster safe, brave spaces for diverse and emerging artists. Through his work, he has learned firsthand how difficult it can be to not only find work, but to also feel valued and safe in workspaces. He is also focused on developing his skills as a director and learning more about theatre production and management.

  • Rosencrantz & Gildenstern are Dead, Tom Stoppard
  • The Colour Purple, The musical
  • Sweat,Lynn Nottage
  • The Colour Purple, the musical

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