Jury Chair (2004)

Leonard McHardy is the co-owner and co-founder of TheatreBooks in Toronto - for more than 25 years a leading source of books on the performing arts in Canada. An actor and director in Canada and the U.K., Mr. McHardy has also worked as the Director of Press and Public Relations for the Stratford Festival. He has served as a juror for the Dora Mavor Moore Awards and the Chalmers Playwriting Awards, was a board member and President of the Theatre Museum, and volunteers his time to numerous organizations, including PEN International.

Jury Members

Marie-Hélène Falcon - As co-founder and, since 1983, Director General and Artistic Director of the Festival de Théâtre des Amériques, Madame Falcon has achieved international recognition for her work to present outstanding contemporary theatre to audiences both at home and abroad. Upon completing her studies in Philosophy and Theatre at the Université du Québec à Montréal Madame Falcon's early career included positions as Artistic Director Festival du théâtre étudiant and Co-director l'Association québécoise du jeune théâtre. Among the many honors she has received for her extraordinary achievement are most notably being named Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres by the French government and as Officier de l'Ordre national du Québec.

Robert Wallace - A Professor of English and Drama Studies, York University, Robert has written five stage plays and is a widely published writer of theatre criticism and commentary. As the editor of Canadian Theatre Review from 1982-1988 and Drama Editor of Coach House Press from 1982-1995, he has edited more than 20 volumes of Canadian plays. He has also served on the boards of many arts organizations and for many years chaired the Arts Advisory Committee for the Laidlaw Foundation, which supported the development and creation of new work in dance and theatre.

Mary Walsh - A recipient of numerous Gemini awards, Mary is best known to Canadians for her work on This Hour has 22 Minutes. In addition to her cast of characters on this show, Mary's career has expanded as host of her new television series, Mary Walsh Open Book, a literary talk show. Mary stars in the recently released, Mambo Italiano, and has just completed filming for another feature film. She was one of the founding members of the Newfoundland theatre troupe CODCO, which toured Canada several times. She went on to perform in theatres across Canada in both contemporary and modern classic roles. Her work as both a director and playwright contributes to her reputation as one of Canada's most assured theatre artists.

Bob White - The Artistic Director of Calgary's Alberta Theatre Projects since November, 1999, Bob has been active as a dramaturg and director across Canada for thirty years. As artistic associate at Alberta Theatre Projects, he headed the annual playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays for thirteen years. Bob has directed numerous productions of Canadian, American and British plays. He has been honored by the city of Calgary for his contribution to the culture of the city.

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