STAFF

Business Manager: Corey Hackett ostbusiness@ottawastorytellers.ca

Corey Hackett is a seasoned business operations and marketing professional, formerly the Owner/COO of the retailer Top of the World. There, he oversaw daily operations, transitioned the business to compete in changing digital markets, navigate pandemic challenges and led impactful community initiatives. He now serves as the Business Manager for the Ottawa StoryTellers.

Artistic Director: Michael Sheppard ad@ottawastorytellers.ca

Mike Sheppard is an accomplished theatre producer, director, and arts leader with extensive experience developing and delivering innovative cultural events across Ontario. A graduate of Queen’s University with a degree in theatre, Mike is the founder of Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions and the Juvenis Youth Arts Festival, and co-founder of the Kick & Push Festival in Kingston, Ontario. He served as Artistic Director of Blue Canoe Productions for a decade, followed by three years as Festival Producer. Throughout his career, Mike has worked for leading arts organizations including Broadway Across Canada, Driftwood Theatre Company, Theatre Kingston, Single Thread Theatre Company, and Sol One Arts.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gail Anglin (Co-President)

Patrick Holloway (Co-President)

Phil Nagy (Treasurer)

Susan Pinard (Secretary)
 

Members-at-large:

Shannon Clarke

Heather Cullen

Kate Hunt

Jennifer Jerome

Uchechi Ogbonna

Marie Robertson

COMMITTEES

GIG Group

Chair: ostgiggroup@ottawastorytellers.ca

Publicity & Media Relations

Corey Hackett | ostbusiness@ottawastorytellers.ca