ABOUT US

Brandon White is an interdisciplinary artist whose passion for queer theory and theology shapes both his conceptual and visual narratives. An accomplished playwright, director, and designer, Brandon integrates these creative practices into a cohesive vision as the artistic director of White Mills Theatre Co. While his original works have toured internationally, he frequently collaborates with the City of Toronto to animate local heritage sites, museums, and community spaces. He is best known for developing immersive, site-specific theatrical adaptations of classic literature for Toronto’s Campbell House Museum and Spadina Museum to critical and popular acclaim. Committed to fostering an equitable local arts community, Brandon creates inclusive opportunities for performers across diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and experience. He holds a degree in Theatre and Creative Writing from York University, where he specialized in Devised Theatre with a focus on collective creation, directing, and design. His work explores ritual, iconography, subversion, and artifice. 

Shannon Mills earned her Master of Arts with distinction in Music Performance from California State University, Fresno, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from the University of Lethbridge. Shannon started her musical career in Toronto working as a Program Assistant with the Canadian Opera Company’s After School Opera Program, to help instil a love of opera in children. Shannon is driven to produce engaging work for fellow artists within her community. Recognizing both the wide range of talent and few performance opportunities in Toronto, Shannon founded White Mills Theatre Co. to bring her fresh perspective to the stage. As Managing Director, she reimagines classic libretti to produce original theatre projects and newly relevant opera, creating fulfilling work for herself as a soprano. Shannon’s extensive musical training has been an asset in her ventures as a theatre director, working closely with actors to develop the cadence and musicality of spoken text.