Matthew Thomas Walker
Associate Professor Acting

Email: mtwalker@dal.ca
Phone: 902.494.1494
Research Topics:
- Devised Theatre
- Collaboration
- Ensemble Building
- Actor Training
- Accessibility in Performing Arts
- Arts-based Research
- Research-based Theatre
Education:Â Â Â
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours - ÐӰɵ¼º½
- Master of Fine Arts - York UniversityÂ
Research & creative activity:Â Â Â
- Co-Artistic Director of Litmus TheatreÂ
Matthew Thomas Walker is multi-award-winning director, creator, and educator based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. Throughout his career, Matthew has prioritised creating and producing theatre that challenges preconceptions of where, how, and for who theatre is created. He is Co-Artistic Director for Litmus Theatre, an independent theatre company based in Tkaronto/Toronto, as well as faculty at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts. Matthew has taught, directed, and sat on panels for numerous theatre organisations and educational institutions throughout Canada. He is a graduate of Dalhousie’s Acting Program (BA with Hons.) and York University (MFA in Theatre Performance).