ABOUT

Iain Moggach is an award-winning professional theatre producer, director, and educator based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

Born and raised in Ottawa, Iain has produced more than 24 productions and has directed in seven cities in a variety of styles including musicals, Shakespeare, modern drama, and new Canadian plays.

As a director, Iain is known for his rigorous preparation, collaborative spirit, and ability to create working environments that are open, safe and supportive, but always striving for excellence.

Looking to the future, Iain is keen to collaborate with established companies across the province, and to bring his work across Canada and the world.

While this website primarily focuses on Iain’s work as a director (as that is the area he is most interested in expressing himself creatively), it will also share updates regarding his work as a celebrated theatre producer and theatre educator.

Thank you for your interest in Iain, his qualifications, updates, and his journey!

JOURNEY

It was while Iain was at Canterbury High School’s prestigious drama program that he discovered his passion for directing. Highlights included serving as an Assistant Director on his graduation production of The Triangle Factory Fire Project.

At Carleton University, where Iain received his undergraduate degree, Iain became involved with the university’s celebrated theatre company, Sock ‘N’ Buskin. Iain would work as a Director, Stage Manager, and serve on the Board of Directors before deciding to pursue theatre professionally. Ultimately, Iain attended George Brown Theatre School to study acting. A highlight of his time there was working as the Text Coach (ie. Assistant Director) for acclaimed Canadian director, Jeannette Lambermont-Morey, who was directing Mary Stuart with Iain’s third-year class, after she recognized his interest and potential as a director.

Immediately upon graduation, Iain was an inaugural participant in Theatre by the Bay's Indie Producer Co-op. Iain left a strong impression with the company, and was asked to take on the role of General Manager, and later, Executive Director. In November 2018, Iain became Artistic Director of Theatre by the Bay.

With the company, Iain has directed three full productions: The Ghost Watchers (2021), A Scandal For All Seasons (2022), and Icemen (2023) and is set to direct several more over the years ahead including If I Only… in 2024. However, Iain has worked extensively outside of Theatre by the Bay, and has played a role in the 16+ productions that Theatre by the Bay has produced under his leadership.

A large part of his work with Theatre by the Bay has been on education and training for emerging artists. Iain has been the lead instructor of the Indie Producer Co-op since 2016, created the Barrie Theatre Lab to support new play development, and launched the Simcoe County Theatre Festival.

As of October 1st, 2024, Iain has stepped down from Theatre by the Bay to pursue new opportunities.

In 2023, Iain was formally signed to The Talent House; a leading agency in the entertainment industry for over 35 years.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Barrie Arts Awards - Contribution to the Community - 2024

Community Builder Awards - Arts Category - 2023

Mayor’s Innovation Awards - Creative Collaboration (for The Ghost Watchers) - 2021

Tootsie Awards - One to Watch - 2021

Barrie Business Awards - Not-for-Profit/Charitable Organization of the Year - 2021

Mayor’s Innovation Awards - Most Innovative Not-for-Profit/Charitable Organization of the Year - 2019

George Brown College Alumni Awards - Alumni Leadership Award - 2019

Barrie Business Awards - Young Professional of the Year - 2019

Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Awards - Best Theatre Instructor - 2017-2023

Tourism Barrie’s ‘Toast to Tourism Awards’ - Tourism Champion - 2019

Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Awards - Best Live Theatre - 2017-2023