Artistic Director - Born in South Africa, Amanda was raised in Vancouver. She holds a double major BA in Drama and English Literature and Master’s Degree in Theatre from U.B.C. She earned her performance diploma from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in N.Y.C. and her stage craft diploma from Douglas College. Amanda worked as a dramaturg at the Playwright's Theatre Centre from 2002 to 2005.

Amanda is celebrated by Meta for her strong determination and integrity. She is praised by actors and designers alike for her ability to drive an ensemble and provide guidance through the live performance terrain.

Amanda is currently completing her PhD in Drama at the University of Toronto. In the summer of 2007 she studied with Anne Bogart at SITI in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Associate Artistic Director - A co-founder of Meta,Mélissa was co-Artistic Director from 2004 to 2009. Originally from Vancouver, Mélissa graduated from U.B.C. with a BFA in Production and Design in 2003. Since then she has been working as a Professional Stage Manager with companies such as: Blackbird Theatre, Théâtre la Seizième, Headlines Theatre, the Arts Club and Boca Del Lupo. She also worked as Lighting Designer for Mad Duck, Mice and Mentors and the Broken Whisper Collective.

She brings to Meta a focused vision, her inspired talents as a designer, and her keen abilty to maintain a sense of balance in performance and technical operations. As Meta's Technical Director, Mélissa provides the foundation for technical innovation and is constantly looking for unique methods of augmenting the live performance experience for our audiences.

Associate Artistic Producer - A co-founder of Meta, Seán was co-Artistic Director from 2004 to 2009. For over a decade, he has been a professional actor, director and producer in theatre and film.

Seán trained as an actor before studying directing and production. He is an award-winning filmmaker and has been certified by the Fight Directors Canada. He was Artistic Managing Director of Screaming Weenie Productions in Vancouver from 2008 through to 2011.