Staff
Shakespeare in Action is run by a diverse, passionate team of professionals committed to providing the best experience for you, your students and family. Contact us today to book a show or program, or just to chat about Shakespeare! We're here to help!
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Michael Kelly, Artistic Director Michael@shakespeareinaction.org Michael has lead Shakespeare in Action as Artistic Director for over 24 years, coordinating programming and directing the vast majority of our productions and educational and outreach programs. |
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Shemina Keshvani, General Manager shemina@shakespeareinaction.org Shemina has an MA in Theatre from the Graduate Centre for Study of Drama. Prior to joining Shakespeare in Action, Shemina held of a number of different posts including Director of Education at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia, Artist-in-Residence at Washington and Lee University, and Director of Client Services at CE Technologies Inc. |
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Mat Howard, General Manager - On Leave mat@shakespeareinaction.org Mat has worked as General Manager for Shakespeare in Action for three years. Before that, he worked for Mocean Dance, Halifax, as well as the Shakespeare Globe Centre Australia. Mat is passionate about Shakespeare and classical theatre and manages to do some writing and directing as well as work as GM. |
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Christine Liang, Reservations Manager christine@shakespeareinaction.org Christine has a BA in Playwriting from Shanghai Theatre Academy and after graduating, worked with Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre as a playwright. Since moving to Canada in 2008, Christine has worked with Shakespeare in Action in a number of roles and her job is to make your reservation experience par to none! |
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Laboni Islam, Education and Outreach Coordinator education@shakespeareinaction.org Laboni completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, studying English, Art, and Art History before completing her Bachelor of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Junior-Intermediate Division (Grades 4-10). Laboni has an abiding passion for theatre and Shakespeare and coordinates the expert development of all our resource materials and educational activities. |
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Bonnie Thomson, Production Manager & TD bonnie@shakespeareinaction.org |
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Patricia Sarantakos, Administrative Assistant patricia@shakespeareinaction.org |
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Michael Atlin, Kathleen Keenan, Elisa Locurto and Jaclyn Scobie Scoger, Senior Administrative & Production Interns intern@shakespeareinaction.org |
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Natalie Bosco, Terence Mbulaheni and Heather Walker, Administrative & Production Interns intern@shakespeareinaction.org | |