Category Archives: Spotlight on Alumni

Theatrical Clowns Morro and Jasp, aka BFA 2005 Heather Annis and Amy Lee, have been developing and performing hit shows since they graduated from York. They share with us some of what they’ve learned along that path, and during their time at York.

Wendy Ryder (BFA2008) is a Technical Director who has worked at a number of venues since graduating. She talks with us about her choices and the opportunities she has had since then.

Lighting Designer Jason Hand (BFA2005) is a very busy man! He squeezes in some time to chat with us about how he juggles it all, how he got where he is, and his advice to graduating students.

Theatrical Shoemaker Jeff Churchill (BFA 2005) makes footwear for Theatre, Film, TV and Circus shows all over the world through his company Jitterbug Boy. Jeff tells us how he got into this line of work, and about how his time at York help prepare him for this exciting, unique career. (Photo: Connie Tsang)

Emily Grindrod (BFA 2010 — Theatre Production) focused on the management side of theatre. In her first two years, she worked on 6 of shows for Shakespeare in Action and with other companies such as Hart House Theatre, Volcano, and Toronto Operetta Theatre. In April, Emily made the move to Europe, working as a Tour Leader with Topdeck Travel.

John Fleming (BFA 2009—Acting) has been working as a dialect coach and in voice over since he graduated. He shares his story on where he’s at, and how he got there.

Actor Zoie Palmer (BFA 2001) takes some time from her very busy shooting schedule on shows like Lost Girl to update on her career and to reminisce about her time at York, a time she remembers fondly.

Sarah Thorpe (BA 2007—Creative Ensemble) works as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Soup Can Theatre. She talks about what she learned at York and how she’s using that knowledge and those skills in her career today.

Producer Dan Daley (BA 2009—Creative Ensemble) tells us about how he got into the producing game, and offers some helpful tips for students and those about to graduate.

Anthony Black (BFA 2001) is a theatre artist who works as a writer, director, actor, designer, and as artistic co-director (with Christian Barry) of internationally acclaimed 2b theatre company (Halifax, Canada).