Otuz Bir follows a young woman named Deniz facing afflictions of sexual assault by her boyfriend Emir, coinciding with the withdrawal of the Istanbul Convention. 31 tells the story of Deniz’s journey of exploring masturbation as a means to heal sexual trauma by meeting her vagina (yes, literally!) and reconnecting with herself.

JORDAN D'AMICO
as Emir
Jordan D’Amico (He/Him) is a Canadian Theatre/Film/TV/Voice actor, singer and director based in Toronto. Described as “a standout” by Intermission Magazine, D’Amico has been a professional performer for the last eleven years. He is currently in his final year studying acting at Toronto’s York University. His recent roles on stage include Cupid in STUPID CUPID (Toronto Fringe Festival, PlayGround Festival), Orgon in TARTUFFE, Mark Rothko in RED (Theatre@York), JD in HEATHERS and Roger in RENT (Marquee Theatrical Productions), among others. On screen, D’Amico is known for the docuseries MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT MEDICINE (National Geographic), INDEPENDENCE DAWN (Amazon Prime), the film HIGH SCHOOL MELODRAMA (Finish Line Film Festival), as well as Alpha Kade in the vertical HIS LOST LYCAN LUNA (NetShort). You can hear D’Amico’s voice in the VALON machinima webseries, meditation apps, the NARRATOYS line of interactive toys & stories, as well as various YouTube channel narrations. He was the co-assistant director, social media manager & sound designer of Climate Change Theatre Action’s IN THE FACE OF THIS (Theatre@York).

Destinee Van Dusen
as Deniz
Destinee Van Dusen (She/Her) is a 4th year acting student at York University making her Edinburgh Fringe debut playing the whimsical Deniz. She is thankful to everyone involved in Otuz Bir for creating such a positive and safe environment both on stage and in the rehearsal room to bring this play and it's important message to an audience. Destinee is a technically trained dancer in a plethora of styles and even though she may not be a professional singer, she is killer at karaoke. You can also find her as a Snowflake in Wiener Becon, another brilliant play performing here in Edinburgh as well. She hopes those who watch this show walk away feeling a little more Turkish!

Secret Shields
as Beyin (The Brain)
Secret (She/Her) is a Canadian theatre artist who has been studying and participating in theatre since the age of 7. She has worked in various projects including Oliver Twist! (Nancy) Suzart as well as Tartuffe (Dorine) theatre@york , and has worked backstage in plays such as The Children’s Hour theatre@york and Pink! Canterbury HS. Now, she finally gets to make her debut as a fringe performer alongside her peers in this play Otuz Bir (31). She feels beyond lucky that she gets to be apart of this cast & crew and is beyond grateful for every person who has come to support this piece. instagram: @secret.shields

Ava Soars
as Vulva
Ava Soars (She/Her) is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist going into her fourth year of the Acting Focused - Theatre program at York University. She feels so lucky to be playing the role of Vulva in the first ever production of Otuz Bir (31). Most recently seen as Mariane in York University’s third-year production of Tartuffe, Ava will also be performing in Wiener Beacon at the Edinburgh Fringe this year so definitely check that out if you haven’t! Ava is so immensely grateful to be a part of this show as it has finally allowed her to check one thing off her bucket list… playing a talking vagina! Next, no talking for a day…. she still hasn’t figured that one out. Ava is forever thankful to be performing alongside such talented young artists and hopes you enjoy this beautifully campy show! instagram: @avasoars

Molly McNulty
as Clit
Molly McNulty (She/He/They) is an acting student from Toronto, and is pumped to be playing Clit in Otuz Bir. They’ve been spotted performing in multiple productions as part of York University’s performance program (Tartuffe ‘26, In The Face Of This ‘25) as well as plays in the student-run playGround Festival (‘25, ‘24). Molly also writes and produces music, which can be found on any streaming platform you can name. They urge you to watch them in The Gas Station at the Edge of the Universe while visiting Venue 13. Lastly, they have endless gratitude towards this team, their family, and friends for their support.

Marlowe Angelina
as Vajina (The Vagina)
Marlowe Angelina Kazan Baigrie (She/Her) is a performance artist from North York, Ontario. After discovering her love of acting through classical voice training and competitive dance, she transitioned into musical theatre conservatory. She began her professional post-secondary training at UBC before transferring to York University! Throughout her career so far, she has performed in 17+ musicals and plays, including the original cast of the new musical The Quest. Some of the roles closest to her heart include the Cat in the Hat in Seussical, Kaa in The Jungle Book, and Violet Beauregard in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She is overjoyed to make her international debut as Vajina in Otuz Bir at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! In her spare time, Marlowe enjoys pretending to be an Australian tour guide at the zoo and leading unsuspecting visitors into confidential areas.

Melisa Altug
Writer, Director, & Music Composer
Melisa Altuğ (She/Her) is the writer and director of Otuz Bir, and is beyond excited to make her international directorial debut with this production! She is currently in her final year at York University for Devised Theatre. Melisa has loved performing & expressing herself creatively from a young age. Her recent credits include Liriope in Metamorphoses: Nymphs & Dogs & Gods (Oh My!) (Theatre @ York), Assistant Director for In the Face of This (Theatre @ York); & Assistant Director for Blueberry Pie in the Playground Theatre Festival at York University. Otuz Bir marks the first time Melisa has directed a work she has written, making this project especially meaningful to her. She is incredibly grateful to her cast and crew for bringing this piece to life with such love, care, and dedication. Melisa would like to thank her cast, crew, the Canadians and, most importantly, her friends and family back home for their endless support throughout this entire process. instagram: @melisaaltug_

Alexia Lourdes Campos
Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Sound Designer, & Social Media Manager
Alexia Lourdes Campos (She/Her) is taking off her usual acting shoes and fulfilling the role of stage manager and assistant director of Otuz Bir. Alexia is a performer at heart, going into her final year of Acting and Performance at York University. Her recent credits include: Mademe Pernelle in Tartuffe (Theatre@York), Ensemble In The Face of This (Theatre@York), Lily Blueberry in Blueberry Pie (Theatre@York), SOC in The Unbelievable with Dan Akryod (History Channel). Alexia is extremely excited to bring this play to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and she hopes this play will bring a new perspective and laughs for the audience. Alexia would love to share her adventures in Scotland and the Fringe Festival with you on Instagram. instagram: @alexia.lourdescampos

Amia McHale
Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer, & Social Media Manager
instagram: @am2pm.design

Khashayar Bahrami
Music Composer
instgram: @khashi_35

Matthew Finnigan
Intimacy Coordinator
instagram: @mattfinn.theatre

Natasha Ross
Set Designer
instagram: @severalsmallpotatoes

Olivia Corbette-Hampton
Lighting Designer
instagram: @olivia_corbette

Sierra Bonavota
Costume Designer
instagram: @sierrabonavota

Pietro Giuseppe Angiolella
Sound Designer

