​Naomi-Joy Blackhall-Butler ACTRA 07-01523
Actress Singer Songwriter Screenwriter Producer Halifax & Toronto
(Canada)
Hello there!
Aristotle once said that the role of the Artist, was to create a catharsis within the audience.
Whether I'm singing, acting, dancing, writing or producing, I feel passionate about the opportunity to share pieces of myself, with the hopes that the work will provoke, inspire, move, or touch someone on a deeper level.
I am a first generation Jamaican Canadian; born and raised in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). My acting career began as a performer in High School Musical Theatre, vocal groups and university dance troupes. After moving to the Maritimes, I began to proactively pursue a career as a performance artist. This has resulted in my fronting & composing for three bands; writing, producing, composing and acting in over 25 film/tv productions (collectively) over the last six years.
I am also the co-owner of LADY PARTS PRODUCTIONS (registered) & BLACKHALL ENTERTAINMENT (in development). Both are emerging female owned and operated production businesses with a focus on ambitious short films, music videos, original musical works for live theatre, and with two features in writing / development.
I am more than "Just" an Actress. I am a singer, with a three octave range, a keyboardist/song writer, I've been in dance troupes, and I am an emerging screenwriter and creative producer.
The work is sacred to me, and fun. I am incredibly hard working and ambitious. There is absolutely nothing else I'd rather be when I grow up (I hope I never grow up) than a hard working, well rounded artist with the privilege to evoke a catharsis within the audience.
Thank you for visiting my page and allowing me the opportunity to connect with you.
Naomi-Joy