Jack Paterson (he/him) is an internationally recognized and multi-award-winning theatre maker and creative producer with over two decades of experience with a profound commitment to inclusive, innovative, and globally conscious theatre making. With projects spanning Canada, Asia, Europe, South America, the USA, and the UK, his expertise ranges from Rural Creation to International Exchange, including transcultural and multi-disciplinary devised works, fostering creative access, developing new works, and presenting contemporary interpretations of classics.

His international training includes Circle in the Square (USA), Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (Moscow, RU), Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ID), and an MFA in Direction from East15 Acting School & University of Essex (UK). He is the Creative Producer for Summerland’s Ryga Arts Festival.