Isabelle James-Walker

Gwaandak Theatre Writer

Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, Isabelle James-Walker (she/her) is Tlingit, Carcross Tagish First Nation. Isabelle found her passion for theatre when she joined the Music Arts and Drama Program and completely fell in love with acting and the Arts. Being really shy and closed off as a kid, she found her confidence while pursuing her passion. As part of Indigenous Summer Play Readings 2024, she dove into the world of directing. Justice by Leonard Linklater was the first script directed by Isabelle.

A few productions she’s been in:

Music Art and Drama Program - 2016-2019

Newsies - Yukon Theatre for Young People - 2019

Dreary and Izzy - The Guild Hall & Gwaandak Theatre - 2021

Women of the Fur Trade - Gwaandak Theatre - 2021

Indigenous Summer Play Readings - Gwaandak Theatre - 2022

WYRD - Larrikin Entertainment - 2023

Indigenous Summer Play Readings - Gwaandak Theatre - 2024