Biography

Jamie (he/him) has been a Toronto based professional artist since 1997 as an actor, director, producer, teacher and writer. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate level Acting and Directing in The Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance, and is a founding member of AMPDs Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee. His research continues to explore inclusive and accessible Theatre for both artists and audiences, introducing play scripts written by traditionally marginalized groups into classes, and organizing/participating in professional and academic theatre events focused upon diverse casting practices. Select director credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Canadian Stage in High Park), 1184 (The Aga Khan/Phoenix Arts), Madness with Rocks (CBC Gem/Obsidian Theatre), Copy That (Tarragon Theatre), Scotian Journey (Black Theatre Workshop), She Stoops to Conquer and Romeo & Juliet (Guild Festival Theatre, also as Artistic Director). Theatre acting credits include: four seasons with the Stratford Festival of Canada, Much Ado About Nothing & Measure for Measure (Canadian Stage), Risky Phil (Young People’s Theatre. Dora Award Winner, Outstanding Performance), Gas Girls (New Harlem Productions. Dora Award Nomination), Title role in Richard III (Metachroma Theatre. METAward nomination). Film/TV acting credits include: Brilliant Minds (Ambleside), Skymed (Paramount), Condor (AT&T), Believe Me (Showcase), Hudson & Rex (Rogers), Expanse (SyFy), Murdoch Mysteries (Shaftesbury), Celeste in the City (ABC).

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