Bob Baker

Robert Kenneth Baker (born May 11, 1952) is a retired Canadian theatre director most known for his work as the artistic director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, from 1998 to 2016.

Early life and education Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Baker completed his bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre at University of Alberta in 1974.

Canadian Stage Company In 1990, Baker became the artistic director of Canadian Stage. He would serve as the artistic director from 1999 until 2016, becoming the longest serving AD of the company. One of Baker's most lasting impacts was the direction of a new adaptation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol''' written by Baker's partner Tom Wood. This production was one of the Citadel Theatre's most ambitious. During his tenure at the Citadel Theatre, the company developed several unique programs supporting artists, these included the Foote Theatre School and the Robbins Academy. Baker would remain with the Citadel in the role of artistic director emeritas until 2018. In June 2019, Baker was expelled from the Canadian Actors' Equity Association, in response to complaints from actors in Edmonton.

Awards and honors Honors Bob Baker is a member of Edmonton's Cultural Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for exceptional service, excellence and community involvement; the University of Alberta's Distinguished Alumni Award; and a PACE award from Alberta Association of Colleges and Technical Institutes.

Awards Dora Mavor Moore Awards - 4 nominations & 1 win Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards - 8 nominations & 5 wins

Personal life Baker's partner of over 40 years is playwright Tom Wood. They have collaborated on many productions, including Wood's adaptation of A Christmas Carol and original plays Make Mine Love and B Movie''.