Jane Heyman

Jane Heyman, CMDirector, dramaturge, former Studio 58 Associate Director and acting teacher/coach. Awarded the Order of Canada for long-lasting contributions to Vancouver’s cultural landscape, Jessie Richardson Award for directing The Road to Mecca (Arts Club Theatre) as well as GVPTA Career Achievement Award.

Throughout her career she’s created opportunities for youth and women in the performing arts, co-founding Westcoast Actors, the Women in VIEW Festival and Vancouver’s Performing Arts Lodge (PAL). Former elected Councilor representing BC on Canadian Actors’ Equity Association National Council, she spearheaded its anti-harassment initiatives (Not in OUR Space).

Loves collaboration, new plays, Chekhov, Shakespeare!