Deneh’Cho Thompson

DENEH’CHO THOMPSON is a director, actor and playwright recently arrived in Edmonton, and based in Vancouver for the past decade. Since 2009 Deneh’Cho has been developing an artistic practice that focuses on new play development and centres the values of reciprocity, respect and reflexivity. 
In 2017 Deneh’Cho appeared on stage in the world premiers of REDPATCH, by Sean Oliver Harris and Reas Calvert, and Thanks for Giving, by Kevin Loring. Deneh’Cho’s directing credits include The Girl Who was Raised by Wolverine (written by Deneh, and winner of the 2016 Fringe new Play prize), The Dudes of My Life by Christina Andreola, and The Governor of the Dew by Floyd Favel. The Girl Who was Raised by Wolverine was presented at the Vancouver Fringe Festival 2016, as part of the Playwright Theatre Centre’s Fringe New Play Prize, and at Weesageechak Begins to Dance 29, 2016.  Deneh also teaches youth and community theatre workshops.