Image Description: Prince is a black male with scarring caused by burns wearing a shirt. He has a bald head with a moustache and goatee. The shot is from the waist up with his head slightly tilted and he has a smirk on his face.
Prince Amponsah is a Toronto based actor. In 2012 Prince was in a house fire that led to the bilateral amputation of his arms and burns to nearly 70% of his body. Since then, he has continued to pursue acting on the stage and screen with credits including: The Last Frontier (Apple), Being Heumann (Apple) and Hamlet (Canstage).
**Casting Disabled Artists October 9, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Moderator: David Connolly Panelists: Alexia Vassos, George Alevizos, Prince Amponsah, Yousef Kadoura Location: Aki Studio** Representation matters, but authentic and equitable casting of disabled artists is still far from the industry standard. This panel explores best practices, dismantles harmful stereotypes, and highlights the importance of creating space for disabled talent both onstage and behind the scenes. Join David Connolly, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, with our panel of disabled actors in conversation about building inclusive pipelines and reshaping the future of performance.