living histories
In collaboration with the BC Black History Awareness Society
Now booking 2026 & 2027
Living histories
Bring the memory of Mifflin Gibbs to your school or public space
Each booking includes a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide
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Morning or afternoon booking with three rotating performances. Approx 90 students in each rotation. A short “question period” available after performances.
Best suited for smaller school populations
$900 + GST
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Mifflin Gibbs spends the day at your school! Four rotating performances in your school gym, per grade and/or # of students. Approx 90-120 students in each rotation.
Engaging and theatrical “question period” and group activities. For larger school populations.
$1,400 + GST (most cost effective!)
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Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs is best experienced in smaller groups of students, to fully immerse themselves. Encouraging participation allows students to empathize with the actor and live in the history themselves.
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Interested in a full day booking but want to dive more in depth over 2 or more days? A classroom residency could be a good fit!
Customized for each school and number of students.
Ranges between $3,000-$9,000
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Add additional classroom workshop to half or full day program $250-$350
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Flexible performances to compliment your programming! Whether roaming your space in character, delivering monologues, or a Q&A. Suitable for all age groups.
Available for:
Libraries
Museums
Community Centres
Theatre Spaces
Range between $1200-$1800 + GST depending on programming needs. Fee may be negotiated within your access to funding. Send us an inquiry by emailing monica@storytheatre.ca
public performances
BOOK AHEAD
April 27 - May 22, 2026 School Tour
Victoria, Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Prince George
NOW ON TOUR!
October - November 2026 School Tour Earlybird Waitlist
“Mifflin Gibbs Day”
November 19, 2026
Victoria, BC
Black History/Futures Month February 2027 Earlybird Waitlist
April 25, 2026: Meet Mifflin Gibbs
Maritime Museum of BC
One day only! April 25th is your final opportunity to experience 1858: Black Routes, Black Roots exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC. To bid farewell to this impactful display in style, we’re welcoming an esteemed guest all the way from 1866!
In partnership with Story Theatre and BC Black History Awareness Society, we invite you to step back in time and meet Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, the first Black person to hold elected office in British Columbia.
Through the art of historical interpretation, this “Living History” performance brings the 19th century to life. Mr. Gibbs, who served as a Victoria City Councillor for James Bay, returns to answer questions from his “constituents” and share his pivotal role in shaping Canada.
Co-created by Director Adonis Critter King and Producer Monica Ogden, this program bridges the gap between the past and the contemporary, offering audiences of all ages a chance to learn from our history to build better futures.
Join us for this special closing event:
When: April 25, 2026, 11:00am – 3:00pm with break from 11:45am-12:45pm
Admission to the museum this day will be “Pay what you can!”
expressions of interest
Performer roster
Living Histories Mifflin Wistar Gibbs
virtual submissions open
Story Theatre welcomes ongoing virtual audition submissions for performers interested in joining the roster to portray Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, and future historic characters, as part of the Living Histories program. Expressions of interest for 2027 are open.