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​About the Show

BINJA by Nabila Qureshi and Abdullah Omar Saif follows four animal friends —puffin, whale, moose, and polar bear— on a journey of self-discovery in pursuit of a leader who will guide them to a super awesome future. 


This 45 min Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) invites audiences of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on what community is like while embracing our differences, to examine our biases, and personal and collective growth through the magic of theatre.

When & Where

This production will perform outdoors (weather dependent) at four brand-new performance locations in St. John's:

Admission: FREE! 
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donations graciously accepted 
July 18
McKay Street Park

July 15
Tunis Court Park

August 1
Buckmaster's Rotary Park

August 8
​TBA

What to Bring

Nature provides a stunning setting for our productions. To make the most of our outdoor shows, we suggest that you consider bringing some of the following:
  • Blanket or camp chair to sit on
  • Sweater or jacket
  • Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Seat cushion or backrest
  • Picnic Lunch

Cast & Crew

Santiago Guzman: Director
Lisah Nsanzugwanko: Stage Manager
Allison Clarke: Assistant Stage Manager

Gill Aylward
Yusi Cai
Arturo Cuevas
Jay Ferrar
Tzu-Hao Hsu
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  • Home
  • Now Playing
    • Henry IV Part I
    • Two Gentlemen of Verona
    • Binja
  • About Us
    • Vision & Values
    • Team
  • Past Projects
    • 2026 >
      • International Performance Festival
      • STA Con 26 >
        • Schedule - Overview >
          • Sunday January 4
          • Monday January 5
          • Tuesday January 6
          • Wednesday January 7
          • Thursday January 8
          • Friday January 9
          • Saturday January 10
        • Quick-Raise Practicon
        • Fundraising Practicon
        • Presenters & Moderators
        • Registration Info
        • Hotel Info
        • Travel Info
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Members Info
    • Your Commitments as a Company Member
    • Taking Care of Yourself
    • Weather Calls
    • Company Contact Information 2026
    • Respectful Workspace Policy >
      • Preamble
      • Complaint & Response Process
      • Policy Administration
      • Definitions & Concepts
      • Guidlelines for Workspace Notes
      • Complaint & Disciplinary Process
    • Health & Accessibility Form
    • Company Agreement & Media Release Form