Hope McIntyre

Hope McIntyre serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Winnipeg, bringing extensive professional experience as an award-winning playwright, director, and former Artistic Director of Sarasvàti Productions. Her leadership extends to national organizations including PACT’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and the CATR working group on Environmental Stewardship in Theatre and Performance Pedagogy.

Her academic foundation includes:

• BFA in performance from the University of Saskatchewan
• MFA in directing from the University of Victoria
• Performance apprenticeship at ARTTS International in England

McIntyre's research pioneers community-based play creation methodologies and theatre for social change, demonstrated through 22 years developing Sarasvàti Productions' signature programs including FemFest. Her work increasingly integrates environmental stewardship, reflected in her committee leadership and the development of sustainable theatre practices. Recent scholarly output includes the open-sourced textbook 'The Business of Theatre: Pathways to a Career in Theatre', addressing critical gaps in professional training resources.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• YWCA Women of Distinction Award
• Bra D’Or
• Women Helping Women Award
• Mahatma Gandhi Social Change Award

McIntyre maintains active teaching across multiple platforms including traditional university courses and the innovative Walls to Bridges program at Stony Mountain Institution. Her funding profile combines institutional support for community-engaged research with national recognition through arts service organizations. As former President of Playwrights Guild of Canada, she continues to influence national discourse on theatre practice and policy.

Though not leading a traditional research lab, McIntyre's legacy includes founding and directing Sarasvàti Productions for 22 years – a model for socially engaged theatre. Her current work focuses on building sustainable frameworks for community-based theatre practice through the CATR working group, textbook development, and carceral education initiatives, creating multi-platform impact across academic, professional, and community spheres.