Michael Kennard (he/him)
MICHAEL KENNARD is best known as performer and co-creator, with John Turner of the Canadian clown duo, Mump & Smoot. Their shows have enjoyed great success in the Fringe Festivals as well as at the Yale Repertory Theatre, the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the La Jolla Playhouse, the Dallas Theatre Centre, Off-Broadway in N.Y., as well as numerous Canadian Theatres. Michael has taught in Toronto at The SPACE- Studio for Physical and Clown Exploration and at Equity Showcase for fourteen years. Michael has also taught at the University of Tel Aviv, California State University, The Yale School of Drama, Colorado State University, University of Victoria, Bishops University, York University and is currently a Professor at the University of Alberta. Michael is a graduate from the University Of Guelph Drama program and has studied extensively in clown, improvisation, movement, physical comedy, and bouffon with Richard Pochinko, Ian Wallace, Phillipe Gaulier, Fiona Griffiths, John Towsen and The Second City.