Event Speaker: Alten Wilmot

Alten Wilmot is a writer, actor, singer, and multidisciplinary artist based in the Waterloo Region and Toronto. Their work centers stories and themes that bring wonder, joy, and release to complex experiences. Their work invites us to feel softer, lighter, and more like ourselves.Alten’s work has been seen on screens and stages across Canada, including CBC, Harbourfront Centre, NBCUniversal, Guelph Dance, and Theatre Passe Muraille. They founded Unwrap Theatre, leading over 25 original works bringing performances to underserved communities. Their work has been recognized with a Buddies in Bad Times Queer Emerging Artist Award, ArtworxTO Emerging Artist Award, and Waterloo Region Arts Award. They’ve held residencies with The National Ballet of Canada, Project Humanity, MT Space, Obsidian Theatre, and Diasporic Dialogues.Following their plays My Life in Colour (2025) and Click Here Now (2026) with Unwrap Theatre, Alten’s next play, mixed(er) – a comedy about the biracial experience ˆ opens October 1st, 2026 with MT Space. Alten wrote and recorded his first album in 2026, Losing; Love, bringing R&B and neo-soul influences with layered vocals and intimate songwriting to create a world where strength melts into ease and hearts live freely on our sleeves. Stay tuned @altenwilmot for song releases over the coming season.