Jack Grinhaus Instructor, Acting for Film and TV

Jack is an award-winning actor and director that has also worked in various streams for theatre, TV, and film. He was the Artistic Director for the Canadian regional theatre Theatre NorthWest (2014-2019), was part of the 2010 Canadian Stage BASH Directors Residency as well as the inaugural Director’s Lab North at Tarragon Theatre. With over 40 plays produced and over half directed, he is one of Canada’s most prolific artists. Jack is Co-Artistic Director of the multi award nominated indie hit theatre company, B2C Theatre (www.boundtocreate.com) and has been twice named ‘Artist to Watch’ and ‘Best Direction’ by NOW magazine. Recent Directing Credits: Elle’s Valley (Film), ART (Persephone Theatre/SAT Nom Best Direction), Isitwendam (4 Dora Award Noms/NEPA), Million Dollar Quartet/Hedda Noir/Wonderful Life/Alice in Wonderland/Half Life/Theatre NorthWest/Artist of the Year), dirty Butterfly (Obsidian Theatre). He holds an MFA in Directing/Acting and BA Honours from York University, and an Associate Degree in Acting from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.