Kevin Hammond

This is Kevin’s third year as Artistic Director for Humber River Shakespeare, having directed Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, A Christmas Carol, and Shakespeare Cabaret: An Evening with Hamlet And Ophelia. Kevin spent five years as Artistic Director for Toronto's Shakespeare in the Rough (2001-2005) and continues his work with the Bard as a co-founder of the Toronto Shakespeare Workout. Kevin also coaches and teaches Shakespeare to many young actors. While with Shakespeare in the Rough he was able to work as assistant director on Othello, The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing.
In addition, Kevin also works at The Actors' Fund of Canada, an organization dedicated to helping entertainment industry professionals in times of emergency. Kevin has also worked as the coordinator for The Dora Mavor Moore Awards and The Toronto Arts Awards. Producing credits include Othello, Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare in the Rough), Hosanna (Shockalot Productions), The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and David Warrack's Treasure Island (StarkNakedMad). Kevin has also worked as General Manager for the Performing Arts Lodges of Canada, an Arts Publicist in New York, a production assistant at Harbourfront, and assistant company manager in the early years of Soulpepper Theatre.

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