Karen Hines

Karen Hines a globally acclaimed satirist has captivated audiences worldwide with her plays and little films earning critical praise and cementing her reputation as a unique artist Known for blending disparate themes like magical realism feminism real estate and climate change in her musings on modern life shes authored seven awardwinning plays published by Coach House Books Twice a finalist for the Governor Generals Literary Award Hines has directed and collaborated on various productions including the beloved adult horror clowns Mump Smoot Her recent works such as the microtheatrical solo Crawlspace and All the Little Animals I Have Eaten demonstrate her innovative storytelling Currently shes creating new plays including the fourth installment in the Pochsy series showcasing her unique blend of clown and bouffon styles establishing her as a trailblazing auteur in thoughtprovoking and entertaining theatre