Graduated: 2013
Degree: Honours Bachelor of Arts
Program(s): Theatre and Drama Studies
Current activity(ies): Actor, Writer, Producer, and Director
What have you been doing since graduating from UTM?
“Since graduating, I’ve built a multi-hyphenate career across theatre and film. I’ve worked professionally as an actor while also producing, writing, and directing in both industries. My path has been a balance of self-created projects and hired work, allowing me to shape a versatile and well-rounded career. Along the way, I’ve been honoured as a Canadian Screen Award nominee and a Dora Award winner.”
Can you share one achievement, project, or milestone you are especially proud of?
“Two moments stand out as defining milestones for different sides of my career. In theatre, winning the Dora Award for Best Performance in Suddenly Last Summer (Riot King) was a highlight and a deeply affirming experience. In film, co-producing, co-writing, co-creating, and starring in my own television series Cows Come Home for Bell Fibe TV1 was a major accomplishment. That project also led me to found my own production company—an enormous challenge that taught me every aspect of bringing a story to screen, from concept to completion.”
How has your experience in Theatre and Drama Studies at UTM influenced your career or life after graduation?
“The TDS program shaped my career in countless ways. It prepared me for the realities of managing multiple creative projects, working with discipline, and collaborating meaningfully with others. The network I built through the program has been invaluable—providing mentorship, professional opportunities, and lifelong friendships. Coming from a small town, TDS gave me a foundation and a creative home in Toronto. Many of the relationships formed during my studies continue to influence my life and work today, both within and beyond the industry.”
Is there a memory, professor, or production from your time in Theatre and Drama Studies that stands out to you?
“One of my most memorable experiences was co-creating 1917: The Halifax Explosion with my classmates and touring the production to Halifax while still an undergrad. That project gave me a crash course in producing—handling everything from budgets and logistics to creative collaboration. It was also one of my first experiences writing for theatre, which has since become a key part of my professional practice. Touring that production across the country, meeting audience members connected to the historical events we depicted, and sharing the experience with my peers was both formative and unforgettable.”
Link to professional website, portfolio, or social media: www.lindseymiddleton.ca