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Professional Actor at Freelance
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada 7 work roles 4 schools
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Professional Actor
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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Wayne Burns is listed as Professional Actor at Freelance, based in Greater Toronto Area, Canada. AeroLeads shows phone signal with area code 416 and a matched LinkedIn profile for Wayne Burns.

Wayne Burns previously worked as Founder, Creative Producer at Dresser Drawer Productions and Studio Coordinator at Fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company. Wayne Burns holds Acting from École Nationale De Théâtre Du Canada / National Theatre School Of Canada.

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About Wayne Burns

Wayne Burns is an actor and creative producer born in Wagobagitik (Truro), Nova Scotia. A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Wayne is a two-time recipient of the Theatre Nova Scotia Award, an ACTRA Award Nominee and selected as a breakthrough artist by NOW Magazine for his performance in Michael Ross Albert’s, Miss. Wayne may be most recognized for playing Lykos on Syfy’s original series, Olympus, and is currently featured on the award-winning OUTtv series’ Avocado Toast and Slo Pitch. As a creator, Wayne's work has garnered support from the National Film Board of Canada, Inside Out Film Festival, Toronto Arts Council, The City of Toronto, and Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre, with projects going on to play at festivals and art spaces worldwide. His latest short film, LIAR, made its World Premiere at the 2020 FilmPride Festival in Brighton, UK, and has been licensed by CBC for their “Canadian Reflections” program.Wayne is the co-founder, producer and host of Toronto’s longest-running intersectional conversation series, Dark Nights, which held live conversations with over 40 artists across 13 disciplines at some of the most prestigious arts organizations in Canada, including The Gladstone Hotel, The Theatre Centre and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. He has facilitated discussions for Toronto's Independent Short Film Festival and Theatre Ontario and has been featured on panels at NewFest, PRIDE Toronto, Theatre Ontario and the Natural Element Podcast. Wayne’s work has been featured in Variety Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Playback Magazine, the A.V Club, Logo’s NewNowNext, The Toronto Star and Intermission Magazine with his personal blog, An Actor’s Life, being awarded one of the Top 20 Acting Blogs on the Internet by Feedspot.comA dual-citizen of Canada and the US, Wayne continues to live and work in T'karonto (Toronto).

Listed skills include Acting, Theatre, Film, Drama, and 31 others.

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Freelance
Freelance
Professional Actor
7 roles · 17 years

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Professional Actor

Current
Freelance

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Continues to work in Theatre, Film and Television. Proud member of ACTRA and CAEA.

2010 - Present ~16 yrs 6 mos

Founder, Creative Producer

Dresser Drawer Productions

Toronto, Canada Area

Dresser Drawer is a production company that specializes in creating provocative, introspective and deeply Canadian experiences through theatre, film, visual arts and events. - Oversees and facilitates the creative process of the project; from conceptualization through to delivery.- Responsible for securing project funding and budget reporting.- Organizes entire production; determining locations, negotiating contracts, union navigation, hiring personnel, scheduling and budget creation.- Liaises between clients and the creative team at every stage to ensure that deliverables and vision are kept intact.- Evaluates the final project and prepares it for distribution optioning.- Incubated over 15 projects to date, 75% have been selected by acclaimed festivals, won prestigious awards, garnered institutional support and/or national distribution.- Worked alongside and delivered projects for high-profile clients including CBC, The City of Toronto, National Film Board of Canada, Soulpepper Theatre, The Harbourfront Centre, Inside Out Film Festival, and ACTRA Toronto.

Studio Coordinator

Fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company

157 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

fu-GEN is a charitable theatre company dedicated to the development of professional Asian Canadian theatre artists through the production of new and established works.- Reports to the Artistic Director and General Manager for all matters engaging the studio. - Primary point person for studio rental inquiries, inviting and securing artists, preparing contracts, and working directly with the public to resolve onsite issues and challenges.- Responsible for issuing, filing and keeping organized records of client invoices via Studio Cloud Software. - Responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of rehearsal studio and theatre offices.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

Co-Founder, Creative Producer

Dark Nights

Toronto, Canada Area

A monthly event focused on the investigation of intersections between creative mediums, uniting artists through dynamic community-driven conversation and ultimately archiving the talent that resides in Canada.- Developed artist outreach strategies for local businesses and corporate entities.- Secured operational funding through the Ontario Arts Council's 'Artists in Communities' Grant ($7000.00)- Held annual residences at high-profile arts institutions including Theatre Ontario, The Theatre Centre, The Gladstone Hotel, The National Arts Centre.- Hosted and facilitated regular public conversations with local artists about the artistic process, identity and career. - Created networking opportunities for local artists through annual events.

2015 - Dec 2018

Summer Drama Camp Instructor

Mulgrave Road Theatre

Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada

Since 1976 Mulgrave Road Theatre has been a center for new play development at the heart of Nova Scotia theatre. For visiting artists, our rural setting is a welcome haven that feeds their desire to focus on what matters, away from life’s distractions. Their work speaks directly to the deepest part of humanity, encouraging the discovery of what we have in common with each other.

Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

Summer Drama Camp Instructor

The Marigold Center

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

With the strong support of the community and various organizations, the Marigold Cultural Centre provides a variety of cultural programming to a large number of Truro-area residents, while also providing a major downtown focus for economic development.

Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

Aladdin Jr. Director

Stabback Music Studio

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Tracey is a vocal clinician and workshop instructor, and maintains an active home studio and tutoring centre. She has been the director of the St. Andrew’s Junior Choir since the fall of 2012 and is a full member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. As someone who enjoys both teaching and making music, Tracey continues to create new music for a variety of instruments.

Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
4 education records

Wayne Burns education

Mechanical’S Program, Performance

Factory Theatre

Acting

Neptune Theatre
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Wayne Burns works for Freelance.

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Wayne Burns is listed as Professional Actor at Freelance.

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Wayne Burns is based in Greater Toronto Area, Canada while working with Freelance.

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Wayne Burns has worked for Freelance, Dresser Drawer Productions, Fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company, Dark Nights, and Mulgrave Road Theatre.

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Wayne Burns holds Acting from École Nationale De Théâtre Du Canada / National Theatre School Of Canada.

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Wayne Burns is listed with skills including Acting, Theatre, Film, Drama, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Public Speaking, and Television.

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