Director, Professional Acting & Voice Coach and Freelance Conservetoire Acting and Voice Teacher
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With over 30 years of theatre experience, Geoffrey has worked on productions in Canada, New York and the United Kingdom. Alongside his directing, Geoffrey has spent the past eight years as head of the MFA /MA Acting Program and a Senior Acting Tutor at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, as well as maintaining his practice as an acting coach and workshop leader.
Originally trained as an actor in Canada, he holds an MFA in Voice Studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and an MA in Directing from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with much of his career centering around work on Shakespeare. He has just stepped away from his leadership of the MFA Acting Program but continues as a Freelance instructor.
Geoff has led all the "Engaging Shakespeare" Masterclasses including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Head of MA / MFA Acting Course at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (2017-01 – 2024-12)
Artistic Associate / Associate Director at The Citadel Theatre (2004-04 – 2012-12)
Regional Theatre, Canada
Artistic Director at River City Shakespeare Festival (2000-01 – 2004-12)
MA in Directing – Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
MFA in Voice Studies – Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
BFA (BA) in Acting – University of Alberta
Certificate in Festival Young Company – Stratford Festival of Canada
Certificate in National Shakespeare Training Program – Banff Center School of Fine Arts
