Age: 39
Occupation: Actor, Composer, Singer, Musician
Born into a family of musicians, it’s no surprise Allison Lynch created a career for herself in the performing arts. As an actor, composer, singer and musician, Lynch has become part of the beating heart of Calgary’s theatre scene. Her contributions as the composer, sound designer, musical director and actor-fiddler in Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas Carol — a show she’s been a part of for 14 years — are a testimony to her multifaceted talents.
As an actor and a singer, Lynch has performed on almost every major Calgary stage, from the Jack Singer to the Max Bell. She has sound-designed and composed live scores for Vertigo Theatre and Alberta Theatre Projects, and done sound design for One Yellow Rabbit and others.
While some may equate a successful career in the arts with a willingness to relocate, Lynch proves it’s possible to thrive in Calgary. She’s a recipient of multiple awards, including four Betty Mitchell Awards in acting, and one in composing and sound design.
Despite being highly awarded for her work, finding a seat at the table in the male-dominated field of theatre and sound design hasn’t always been easy. But Lynch’s belief in herself and the encouragement from her mentors have helped her persevere. As a member of Theatre Calgary’s TC Mentors program, she guides young artists with that same encouragement and belief.
Lynch is also committed to inclusivity through art and helps provide audio descriptions and auditory programs for blind audience members for theatre productions across the city through the Good Host Program run by Inside Out Theatre (a deaf, disability and mad theatre company).
“I hope these efforts we’re making to be inclusive will allow us to expand our mission of storytelling and connecting out further within our city, the country and the world,” she says.
Thank yous
“Frank and Gabriele Lynch; Shane, April, Harold, Arthur and James Lynch; Marilyn Potts, Grant Reddick, David Rhymer, Stafford Arima, Heather Pattengale, Meagan McFarland, Julie Orton, Haysam Kadri, Vanessa Porteous and Joe Perry.”
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