Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2024

Colleen Louise Murphy, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Colleen Murphy is a unique and fearless voice in Canadian theatre. A foremost playwright, she has worked across media, creating plays and operas, as well as writing and directing film. Her award-winning and ongoing body of work tackles difficult subjects and explores calamity in society. Committed to the future of playwriting and theatre, she is a stalwart supporter of young, emerging writers and women in the arts.