Upon meeting Toto Kisaku two years ago, I was immediately struck by his artistry, personal story and humanity. His compelling story, combined with expertly honed theater craft makes for powerful performance.
Toto is an award-winning playwright, actor, director and producer who studied drama at the National Institute of Arts in Kinshasa. After establishing the K-Mu Theater in 2003, he spent the next 15 years traveling the world to produce and participate in theater. He has appeared in major festivals around the globe. Toto is also a master teacher and community organizer.
Toto’s work — sometimes political and always in support of the more vulnerable — is powerful, heartfelt and thought-provoking. His plays give voice to those who otherwise would go unheard – an important reason why we gather around the world for live performance.
Back in his native Democratic Republic of Congo, Toto’s art also almost cost him his life.
Even when we cannot gather, our stories hold us together. Stay tuned for the release of our podcast featuring Toto and voices from our own communities.
Until we again can gather, be well,
Aimée M. Petrin
Executive & Artistic Director
→ WATCH: TOTO KISAKU -REQUIEM FOR AN ELECTRIC CHAIR (6 min excerpt)
→ READ: CONGOLESE ACTOR TOTO KISAKU ON HOW THEATER SAVED HIS LIFE
