Doug Mertz

Doug Mertz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre at MacEwan University, specializing in Music Theatre Performance. With an MFA from the University of Pittsburgh, he brings extensive experience in theatre education, performance coaching, and professional practice.

• Teaching focus: Accents/dialects, Shakespeare, voice & speech, acting, and auditioning
• Professional affiliations: Canadian Actors Equity Association (CAEA), Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA), Actors Equity Association (US), Screen Actors Guild (US)
• Leadership role: President of the board of directors for Thou Art Here Theatre

His research emphasizes student-driven learning, exploring accents through collaboration with KTS Speechwork trainer Tyler Seiple. He has coached over 100 theatrical productions and taught workshops in Canada and the U.S.