Join us for a lively conversation with renowned director and playwright Vern Thiessen. Come delve into the world of playwriting, Canadian theatre, and his acclaimed production Icemen, set in Barrie.
The event will be moderated by Iain Moggach, owner of the Burro'd Theatre and offers a unique opportunity to hear from Vern on his one day stop in Barrie.
About Vern Thiessen:
Vern Thiessen is one of Canada’s most produced playwrights and a Governor General's Award recipient. His plays have been seen across Canada, the UK, United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia and been translated in seven languages. His works include Bluebirds, Of Human Bondage, Vimy, Einstein’s Gift (GG winner), Lenin’s Embalmers (GG finalist), Apple, Shakespeare’s Will, Icemen and The Diviners (written with Yvette Nolan.) He has been produced off-Broadway five times.
Vern is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Dora and Sterling awards for Outstanding New Play, The Carol Bolt Award, the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award, the City of Edmonton Arts Achievement Award, the University of Alberta Alumni Award of Excellence, The Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition, and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, Canada’s highest honour for a playwright. He was also a finalist for the Siminovich Prize in Playwriting. Vern received his B.A. from the University of Winnipeg and an M.F.A. from the University of Alberta. He has served as president of both the Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Writers Guild of Alberta. For six years he served as Artistic Director of Workshop West Playwrights Theatre, one of Canada’s leading new play companies. He is married to acclaimed screenwriter and novelist Susie Moloney.
Following the event at the library, you are invited to join the group as they head to another location for a theatre workshop.
Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.
