Dr. Judith Thompson

Professor

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Biography

Judith Thompson is a widely recognized playwright, director, screenwriter, and actor with a distinguished career spanning theater and film. As a professor at the University of Guelph, she teaches courses in acting and playwriting and directs Mainstage shows. Her published works encompass a variety of media, including plays such as Crackwalker, White Biting Dog, and Perfect Pie, showcasing her versatility and depth in dramatic storytelling. Thompson’s creative endeavors extend to film, having written the feature films Lost and Delirious and Perfect Pie, and contributed to television and radio, exemplified by works like Tornado and The Big White Light. In addition to her prolific artistic output, she is the founding artistic director of R.A.R.E. Theatre, which focuses on amplifying voices from marginalized communities. Judith Thompson has received numerous accolades for her work, including two Governor General Awards and the Officer of the Order of Canada, reflecting her significant impact on the Canadian arts landscape.

Research Interests

Awards

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Officer of the Order of Canada

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Governor General Awards

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Toronto Arts Award

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Chalmers Awards

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Dora Award

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Walter Carsen Performing Arts Award

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Epilepsy Ontario Award

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Susan Smith Blackburn Award for Women Writing in English

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Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).