RICHARD F. GRAFTON, B.F.A., B.ED.
TEACHER, ACTOR, IMPROVISOR, DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, PLAYWRIGHT

Born: Stratford, Ontario

Most folks know Richard Grafton as the "Drama Guy" at Medicine Hat High School. He has been helping to shape theatre in Medicine Hat since 2012. He is also the Artistic Director of The Paperback Stage, a local Medicine Hat theatre troupe creating new adventures for audiences of all ages!

As an actor, Richard has appeared on stage around Alberta, including Medicine Hat Musical Theatre, Firehall Theatre, Thesbos Theatre, Foothills Alliance, The Empress Theatre, The University of Lethbridge, Red Deer College, and Desperate Jester Improv Theatre. Richard also represents Zone 7 in the Alberta High School Drama Festival council, and has been on the Board of Directors for Theatre Alberta (2016 -2018), supporting and encouraging theatre across the province! Richard holds a B.F.A/B.Ed (2007) in Dramatic Education from the University of Lethbridge.

When he's not making theatre, Richard is off on adventures with his wife and two sons. You'll probably find him paddling his canoe down a river, wandering off on a camping trip, or travelling to visit theatres across the country.

RICHARD F. GRAFTON, B.F.A., B.ED.
TEACHER, ACTOR, IMPROVISOR, DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, PLAYWRIGHT

Born: Stratford, Ontario

Most folks know Richard Grafton as the "Drama Guy" at Medicine Hat High School. He has been helping to shape theatre in Medicine Hat since 2012. He is also the Artistic Director of The Paperback Stage, a local Medicine Hat theatre troupe creating new adventures for audiences of all ages!

As an actor, Richard has appeared on stage around Alberta, including Medicine Hat Musical Theatre, Firehall Theatre, Thesbos Theatre, Foothills Alliance, The Empress Theatre, The University of Lethbridge, Red Deer College, and Desperate Jester Improv Theatre. Richard also represents Zone 7 in the Alberta High School Drama Festival council, and has been on the Board of Directors for Theatre Alberta (2016 -2018), supporting and encouraging theatre across the province! Richard holds a B.F.A/B.Ed (2007) in Dramatic Education from the University of Lethbridge.

When he's not making theatre, Richard is off on adventures with his wife and two sons. You'll probably find him paddling his canoe down a river, wandering off on a camping trip, or travelling to visit theatres across the country.