Masterclasses

Gerry Trentham (he/they) is an inter-arts creator, writer, performer, teacher, and producer. His lifelong dedication to the art of performance has directed his company pounds per square inch through three decades of production and led to the creation and presentation of over 50 original works for stage and screen. Their work has garnered international performance acclaim and accolades, including numerous Toronto Dora awards and nominations. They have been invited for international directing, producing, choreographic, teaching, and mentoring opportunities on four continents, including within major performance training institutions across Turtle Island. Their MFA in theatre and graduate diploma in Voice from York University lead to a core faculty and producer role at Canada’s National Voice Intensive (now the Moving Voice Institute), over a decade with Denise Fujiwara in creating Butoh / Voice, and with Diane Roberts in the development of her Arrivals Legacy Voice practice. Sustaining a performance career still fluid into its fifth decade, Gerry has honed his approach and practice in his own creation and while originating roles in the works of some of Canada’s most renowned choreographers.