Todd Hennessey, BFA (Acting) (Memorial University of
Newfoundland), MFA (Directing) (University of Calgary), PhD (University of Birmingham)
Office: FA316
Phone: 637-6200 ext.6397
Email: thennessey@grenfell.mun.ca
Associate Professor – Theatre
Head – Division of Fine Arts
Profile
A professional
director for the last 17 years, Todd's focus has been mainly new play
development, working with such writers as the award-winning Des Walsh (The
Words That Make the Wounded Free, Garland House, Johnny August, The Queen of
Swansea), as well as Joan Sullivan (Rose Hoskins), and Gordon Pinsent (Corner
Green). Todd has directed for Rising Tide Theatre (Saltwater Moon, Death and
the Maiden, Rock and Roll); Theatre Newfoundland Labrador (Corner Green) and
the Stephenville Festival (Noises Off, Stones in His Pockets).