Bessie Wapp is a seasoned performer of theatre and music who has appeared on stages throughout North America and Europe. For this program Bessie shares three jewel-like stories based on real events & people in her life, underscoring the words with the sounds of her little red & white accordion. In “Singing From Her Guts” a remarkable 78 year old woman allows herself to sing and, in so doing, finally grieves her deepest life loss. “Jesus Christ Superstore” tells of a surreal weekend in which birth control, the big box phenomenon and a cinematic cult classic converge. In “Meowvember” a jealous cat’s choice not to use her litterbox drives her master to distraction.
Bessie Wapp, a theatre-maker, musician, and educator, has performed internationally with Vancouver’s Mortal Coil (stilt-dance theatre) and Zeellia (Eastern European vocal ensemble). Tour highlights include Festival D’ete (Montreal), Lincoln Centre (NYC), and Zagreb DanceWeek (Croatia).
In 2006 Bessie returned to Nelson to co-found Twin Fish Theatre and co-create two original works Hello, I Must Be Going and Loco Phantasmo, and last year was named the city’s 2015 Cultural Ambassador.
Bessie plays in several local music groups (voice/accordion) and teaches private lessons and classes thru Oxygen Art Centre & KSA.
