Heather Doerksen Overview

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Heather Doerksen initially studied science at Simon Fraser University, but along the way decided to change her career path to major in Theatre. While still a student, she appeared in her university’s productions of Antigone: The Cherry Orchard, Big Love and Hedda Gabler. After graduating with a BFA, Doerksen and five of her peers created the company, Genus Theatre. The group wrote, directed, produced and starred in four shows that mixed live theater with film. The... See All