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Inglis, Heather

Biography: 

Heather a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. She is an award winning director, producer, dramaturg and educator whose career has taken her across the country. Heather has directed and assistant directed over 50 productions, many of which have been new Canadian works. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Theatre Yes (Edmonton).Heather is a recipient of a 2014 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award. Heather has received the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund, Celebration of Women in the Arts Award twice, as well as the Telus Courage to Innovate Award at the Mayor’s Evening of the Arts (Edmonton). Seven of Heather’s productions have been nominated for a total of 13 Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards, including 6 Nominations for Outstanding Independent Production and nominations for Outstanding Director and Outstanding Fringe Director. Theatre Yes was recently honoured with 2014 Special Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding Innovation in Edmonton Theatre for the creation and production of The National Elevator Project.

Professional Role(s): 
Director
Producer
Dramaturg