Tiana
Leonty
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“Leonty and MacInnis are a two-person master class in their performances… Leonty’s Iris is a neat, prim and somewhat high-strung wife and mother… And Leonty runs the gamut, from narcissistic and controlling Lois to desperately lonely seductress Mona.” – Cate McKim, Life with More Cowbell
"Leonty basks in the larger figures, particularly as the snooty wife from next door, but it’s when she fades, slowly, out of the larger than life beings and back into the role of a grieving mother that truly hit home... the stark contrast Leonty embodies as she sheds these alternate skins leave(s) the story emotionally grounded." - Madeleine Copp, Mooney on Theatre
NEWS
September 2022:
- Watch Tiana in episode 107 of FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL - now on Apple TV+
- She's happy to be back teaching Acting for Non-Majors in person at York University, after 2 full years teaching on Zoom
August 2021:
- Tiana booked an Actor role on a TV series, with three days on set - big thanks to RDC Casting for the opportunity!
Spring 2021:
- Completed a Commercial VO workshop with Craig Mason of KH Casting.
Sept 2020:
- Tiana recently appeared in the premiere of THE COMEY RULE on Showtime and Crave.
- She also booked an Actor role on a TV series, and filmed a national commercial.
- Tiana continues to teach Acting for Non-Majors via ZOOM for York University's theatre department.
Oct 2019:
- Tiana has booked an Actor role on an exciting production, filming in early 2020. (The Comey Rule)
Sept 2019:
- She recently finished a 3.5 week run as Helen in Port Stanley Festival Theatre's production of IT'S YOUR FUNERAL, by Jamie Williams.
- She is back teaching Acting for Non-Majors at York University.
Nov 2017- Nov 2018:
- Tiana signed with Colin McMurray & Associates in November, 2017
- Booked roles in THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY and THE BOYS; both episodes will air in 2019
- Appeared in a national commercial in spring 2018
- Completed Playwriting & Dramaturgy with Brian Quirt at the Tarragon, and another Songbook workshop with Tracy Michailidis
- Continues to teach Acting for Non-Majors at York University
December '17:
- MOCKINGBIRD CLOSE was listed in Life With More Cowbell's top 10 productions of 2017, alongside Soulpepper and Coalmine. Full top 10 list here
October '17:
- Tiana appeared in the one-night remount of "gripping, haunting" MOCKINGBIRD CLOSE, by Trevor Schmidt, at the One More Night Festival.
“Leonty and MacInnis are a two-person master class in their performances… Leonty’s Iris is a neat, prim and somewhat high-strung wife and mother… And Leonty runs the gamut, from narcissistic and controlling Lois to desperately lonely seductress Mona.” – Cate McKim, Life with More Cowbell
"Leonty basks in the larger figures, particularly as the snooty wife from next door, but it’s when she fades, slowly, out of the larger than life beings and back into the role of a grieving mother that truly hit home... the stark contrast Leonty embodies as she sheds these alternate skins leave(s) the story emotionally grounded." - Madeleine Copp, Mooney on Theatre
September '17:
- Co-Produced (with Tracey Beltrano) and performed in MOCKINGBIRD CLOSE, by Trevor Schmidt, at the RED Sandcastle Theatre to wide acclaim. Full reviews here and here: lifewithmorecowbell.com/2017/09/09/the-secret-thoughts-of-grownups-the-stories-they-tell-in-the-gripping-darkly-funny-mockingbird-close/
August '17:
- Recently completed a third Songbook Workshop cycle with Tracy Michailidis and appeared at 120 Diner as part of a cabaret curated by Bobby Hsu
- Will be returning to teach "Acting for Non-Majors" at York U for the 2017/18 year
- Gearing up for a smashing production of Mockingbird Close in September at Red Sandcastle Theatre
September '16:
- Tiana is thrilled to be returning to teach "Acting for Non-Majors" at York University, her alma mater
- The short film SuperMoms, in which Tiana plays lead, was officially selected to screen at the Toronto Independent Film Festival, and at a Montreal film festival
August '16:
- Booked national commercial - Thank you Jigsaw Casting!
- SuperMoms short film named Official Selection at Toronto Independent Film Festival and Montreal Student Film Festival - https://www.facebook.com/SuperMomsFilm/?fref=ts
- Wrote and performed a solo show "An Introvert Goes on a Date" with Soulo Theatre and Tracey Erin Smith
July '16
- Played Antonio in The Confidential Shakespeare Project's production of "The Tempest"
June '16
- Performed a cabaret "Evening of Song" with accompanist David Warrack
May '16
- Participated in an advanced movement/physiological/emotional awareness intensive with Erika Batdorf - The Batdorf Technique
October '15 (busy month!):
- Booked Lead in two short films with Super Moms with Humber College and Rough Beast with Sheridan College. Looking forward to spending 5 days on set!
- Booked Principal in a national commercial that will air in cinemas and on TV - keep your eyes peeled for this fun spot! Thank you to Jigsaw Casting!
- Booked two PSA commercials (thank you Jigsaw) and one industry (Thank you Mann Casting).
- Recorded Commercial Voice Over demo - see media page to listen!
August '15: Very excited to have booked a national car commercial - thanks Powerhouse Casting!
April '15: Tiana wrapped up a three-month tour of La Maleta for Roseneath Theatre. They traveled all over the US, playing in some beautiful 900-1100 seat theatres, and finished in Ottawa and Toronto. She also appeared in the premiere of the short film Through the Trees at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.
View trailer here: http://throughthetreesmovie.tumblr.com/trailer
