Nicholas Leno is the Artistic Producer of Theatre Newfoundland Labrador where he programs the Gros Morne Theatre Festival and manages the Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts alongside his partners in crime Dana Pittman and Dawn Payne. Born and raised in Grey County Ontario, Nicholas received a BA in Theatre from Brock University and an MFA in Theatre Directing from the University of Ottawa. Prior to working for TNL he was the artistic director of a Company of Fools and the festival director of the Fresh Meat Festival, both beloved arts organizations located in Ottawa ON. Past GMTF shows include: Freeman & Becky (director), Supper Club (director), Hero Dog (dramaturge), Newfoundland Rocks (dramaturge), The S.S. Ethie (Ruffles the dog)