Rebecca Northan

Rebecca Northan is an actor, theatre director, improviser and improv teacher. She is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama. Rebecca did her improv training at the Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary, Alberta with Keith Johnstone (creator of Theatresports, author of "Impro" and "Impro For Storytellers") and Dennis Cahill (Artistic Director). Rebecca was nominated, along with fellow cast members, for a Gemini Award in 2004 for "Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series" for "The Joe Blow Show", directed by Linda Kash. She was also nominated for a Dora Award for "Best Actress" for her work in the theatrical production of "Dear Boss", by Toronto playwright Eric Woolfe. Rebecca is also a 5-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee for "Pretty Funny Female Improviser". When not acting, Rebecca teaches improvisation in the business community through her company Biz-Improv. Show less «