DAVID MANN

In 1994, David Mann became the Artistic Director of the company and remained steadfast in his dedication to the production and presentation of Canadian work and new plays. David continued with play development through programs such as Springboards, the Mentor Program, the Playwrights Unit and the establishment of a Playwright in Residence.

Plays he developed and directed during his tenure at WWT included MoonReachers by Janet Hinton,Exit Othello and Selling Mr. Rushdie by Clem Martini, The Old Boys' Club by Marty Chan,Homesick by Conni Massing, Summer People by Gordon Portman, Blowfish by Vern Thiessen andJava Life by Aaron Bushkowski

Other highlights during Mann’s tenure include the premieres of Poor Superman by Brad Fraser, Letters in Wartime by Ken Brown and Stephen Scriver, The Stone Angel by James W. Nichol, and A Christmas Carol adaptation.

Under Mann’s leadership WWT became a leading collaborator in Edmonton’s and Canada’s theatre scene. Atlantis by Maureen Hunter was co-production with Theatre Network and Western Canada Theatre, Exit Othello was co-produced with Union Theatre, Transit of Venus by Maureen Hunter was co-production with the U of A Drama Department, The End of Civilization by George F. Walker was co-pro with Theatre Network,

David also continued WWT’s tradition of bringing to Edmonton challenging touring work by Canada’s leading theatre artists. Banana Boots by David Fennario, Still Alive by Andy Jones, In the Wings of Eden by Theatre Smith Gilmour and The Wines of Tuscany by Wild Excursions all came to Edmonton under Mann’s watch.