Pierre Simpson

FOR THE FESTIVAL: Debut

SELECTED THEATRE CREDITS: Benevolence, Strawberries in January (Great Canadian Theatre Company) La cantatrice chauve, Dom Juan, Le Dîner de cons (Théâtre français de Toronto), When It Rains (2b theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Canadian Stage) It’s a Wonderful Life (Theatre New Brunswick), The Bookshop (National Arts Centre,) Dangerous Liaisons (Third Wall), On Golden Pond, A Christmas Carol (Showboat Festival Theatre).

SELECTED FILM/TV CREDITS: Night of the Zoopocalypse (Copperheart), Law & Order: Toronto (CityTV), Red Ketchup (adult swim), Three Pines (Amazon), Paris Paris (UnisTV, Gem), Transplant, Hannibal (NBC), Rosie (Gail Maurice), Mehdi & Val, Makinium (Gémeaux nominations, Radio-Canada), mother! (Darren Aronofsky), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC).

OTHER: Born and raised in Welland and having worked as set and props assistant through high school at Showboat Festival Theatre, Pierre is thrilled to be joining the Foster Festival! Special thanks to Maman, Dad and Michael for being the best fan club!