Whittyn Jason

Bio

Whittyn Jason (they/them/theirs) is a queer, non-binary, mixed-race designer of South African and Ukrainian heritage. They primarily live and create in amiskwacîwâskahikan (colonially known as Edmonton, Alberta), as a scenographer and award-winning lighting designer but have worked across the country. Their work focuses on site-specific projects and new work development, with an interest in interactive installation. Select credits include The Hooves Belonged to the Deer (Tarragon Theatre, In Arms Theatre Collective), Mermaid Legs (Skirtsafire), Heaven (The Citadel, NAC), Twelfth Night (MacEwan University), The Royale (Citadel Theatre), Smoke (Tiny Bear Jaws), and Re:Construct (Donkey Dog Theatre).

In addition to practising scenography and lighting, they are also the Festival Director for Found Festival (Common Ground Arts Society). Whittyn is a member of the ADC, and holds a BFA in Theatre Design from the University of Alberta.