robinsoj@yorku.ca
jamierobinson.ca
Jamie is an Associate Professor for 91亚色鈥檚 Theatre, Dance and Performance Department where his research continues to explore inclusive and accessible Theatre for both artists and audiences. He is currently researching a digital & theatrical exploration of pluralism, from an Afro-centric lens. He was co-editor of the Winter 2023 Canadian Theatre Review issue on 鈥淐asting practices in Canadian Theatre鈥, and co-collaborator/moderator for Canadian theatre casting symposiums (2021, 2023, 2025). Directing credits include Canadian Stage鈥檚 A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream in Toronto鈥檚 High Park, and previous Artistic Director of The Guild Festival Theatre in Scarborough, Ontario. Select Theatre acting credits include: A Doll鈥檚 House (Canadian Stage), Moonlight Schooner (Necessary Angel), Much Ado About Nothing & Measure for Measure (Canadian Stage in High Park), Risky Phil (Young People鈥檚 Theatre. Dora Award Winner, Outstanding Performance), Richard III (Metachroma Theatre. METAward nomination), and four seasons with the Stratford Festival of Canada, along with numerous film/television roles such as: The Greatest (Amazon/MGM), Brilliant Minds (Warner/NBC), Skymed (Paramount), Condor (AT&T), Believe Me (Showcase), Hudson & Rex (Rogers), Expanse (SyFy), Murdoch Mysteries (Shaftesbury).
Keywords: Theatre, film, pluralism, racism, african, carribean, spanish, andalusia, toronto, diversity, convivencia, religion, jewish, muslim, christian