Marcia Johnson
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Marcia Johnson is an actor, playwright, librettist and dramaturg. Born in Jamaica, she has lived in and around Toronto since the age of 6.
Serving Elizabeth, commissioned by Thousand Islands Playhouse, had its world premiere at Western Canada Theatre. TIP’s production was delayed a full year due to the pandemic. Other productions between were at Stratford Festival, Belfry Theatre, Peterborough Players (NH) and Theatre Aquarius.
Other plays include Perfect on Paper (also a radio drama) and Say Ginger Ale.
Marcia has written the libretti for several short operas including the Dora-nominated My Mother’s Ring with composer Stephen A. Taylor. Their full-length adaptation of Paradises Lost
by Ursula K. Le Guin premiered at University of Illinois and had a concert performance at SummerWorks Festival.
Her acting work has brought her to theatres including YES/Sudbury Theatre Centre and Blyth Festival. Marcia also appears in TV and film including Diggstown and American Gods.
