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Patrick Du Wors serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, currently on academic leave. An internationally recognized Canadian performance designer and curator, his expertise spans theatre, opera, and musical productions across classical and contemporary genres.
Education:
- BFA from University of Victoria
- MFA from University of Alberta
His research integrates scenographic practice with curatorial innovation, emphasizing cross-cultural exchange in performance design. Key contributions include Canada's representation at the Prague Quadrennial and development of experiential educational platforms like PQ Studio. His work bridges academic theory with professional production through collaborations with major international companies.
Awards:
- CITT Technical Merit Award (2015) for Shared [private] Space
- Betty Mitchell Award for Best Production (2015)
- Multiple Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations (2009-2014)
- Six Victoria Theatre Critics’ Choice Awards (2002-2016)
- University of Calgary Great Supervisor Award (2014)
As an educator, Du Wors has supervised graduate students at University of Calgary and instructed at York University, University of Alberta, and National Theatre School of Canada. His creative projects receive institutional support from organizations including The Banff Centre, Canadian Opera Company, and Royal Shakespeare Company. He maintains active professional partnerships with over 15 major theatre companies across Canada, the UK, and Europe while serving on international juries for events like World Stage Design.
