Bad Knees Studios is a genre-bending live performance company delivering high-quality physical comedy and storytelling productions through thoughtful writing and unique audience experiences.
MEET THE TEAM
Performer | Producer | Creator
LAUREN BRADY
Lauren Brady is an award-winning creator & performer based in Amiskwacîwâskahikan. Brady has trained in various styles of dance since age 3. Brady is an alumnus of the University of Alberta's BFA in Acting Program in 2021. Since then, she has excelled in clowning and physical theatre through various programs, including One North Clown & Creation, Spymonkey Physical Theatre, Denise Clarke’s One Yellow Rabbit’s BYA Ensemble, and Mentorship through The Creative Team of Mump & Smoot (Michael Kennard, John Turner, and Karen Hines). Recent performance credits include Mump & Smoot in EXIT (Mump and Smoot), Middlemarch, She Sat Down & Wept (One Yellow Rabbit BYA Ensemble), Jungle Book (Alberta Theatre Projects), Comedy of Errors (Theatre Calgary) ,White Christmas (Opera NUOVA).
Brady founded HEYwire Theatre (now Bad Knees Studios), an internationally recognized physical theatre company producing works known for their ominous yet comedic themes. Recent works include OWEaDEBT (5 Stars TheLISTuk Adelaide/ 5 Stars The Edinburgh Theatre Critic/ Edmonton Fringe Official HOLD OVER Series 2024) @interWEBBED (5 Stars Edmonton Journal).
Performer | Creator | Media & Marketing
EDDIE MCDONALD
Edward McDonald has extensive experience within the media industry, both as a business owner and as an employee. He has worked locally on commercial projects with Canadian brands such as Snowboard Canada and The Running Room, and internationally with globally recognized organizations such as the United Nations World Food Programme, Sea Shepherd Global, and FIS. His roles and credits across projects have included videographer and cinematographer, photographer, editor, specialty cams operator for live television, camera operator for live television, drone pilot for live television, producer, and director. His work has been seen and published across multiple media platforms, including online, print, and international live broadcasts.
Manager | Admin
ELLA-MAE BORYNEC
With over 10 years of experience in non-profit performing arts, she specializes in theatre marketing, administration, and program management. Her work focuses on building audience engagement, streamlining operations, and supporting projects from creation to presentation.
A collaborative and proactive communicator, they bring strong creative problem-solving skills and a passion for fostering meaningful connections between artists, organizations, and audiences.