Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Morgan, Robert
Playwright and performer, specializing in young people's theatre, born in Toronto, Ontario , August 14, 1950. He studied at Trent University
He is been closely associated with Theatre Direct, for whom he wrote How I Wonder What You Are (1982), and Roseneath Theatre, for whom he wrote and co-produced The Book of Miracles (with David S. Craig, 1993) and Head ŕ Tête (with Craig, 1989) and for whom he has performed in his own Morgan's Journey (1985).
He has won several awards for his work including two Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Head ŕ Tête; The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine, with Leah Cherniak and Martha Ross,1987, published by Playwrights Canada Press, 1990) and several Chalmers Awards - including an astounding three in 1999 (The Betrayal, with Leah Cherniak, Oliver Dennis, Maggie Huculak, Martha Ross and Michael Simpson,1999; Dib and Dob and the Journey Home, with David S. Craig, 1999; The General, 1999; Not as Hard as it Seems, 1988; Morgan's Journey, 1987; How I Wonder What You Are).
As an actor he has also appeared at Theatre Passe Muraille , Factory Theatre and Young People’s Theatre (among others). More recently, Dib and Dob was revived at this last (March, 2000).
He presently lives in Toronto with his wife, Susan Lee Marcus, and their two children Diana and Clare.
Other works include: Heart of Mine; A Tribute to Bob Dylan (1992); The Return of Jessie (with Meg Ruffman, 1991); Not As Hard as it Seems (1986)
(Additional information provided by Anton Wagner, Julie Salverson and Denis Johnston)
Last updated 2009-04-24
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