Shaughn Clutchey
The School of Creative Writing is pleased to congratulate Shaughn Clutchey, MFA. Shaughn’s thesis is a stage play entitled The Inversion of Kaija Fournier.
Shaughn Clutchey is a wildland firefighter and writer. Born and raised on the shore of Lake Superior in northwestern Ontario, his creative practice explores outdoor mores inspired by the natural and cultural landscape of his home. Shaughn graduated from York University with an Honours BFA in Theatre where he specialized in playwriting, directing, and screen acting. His stage play, BLANKET FISH, premiered in audio-drama format at the 5290 New Play Festival in 2021. Shaughn received a SSHRC fellowship for his research on the sociocultural dynamics of wildfire. His writing is featured in SAD Mag, The Toronto Star, and elsewhere.
The Inversion of Kaija Fournier is a stage play exploring changes to natural and sociocultural dynamics of wildfire. In Canada’s changing north, comfort is fleeting and the oldest generation is passing. The boreal forest burns. Kaija Fournier is a wildfire crew leader. In a helicopter above the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, Kaija’s eyes are heavy. She wonders if people can continue to live on a land that has supported families since time immemorial.While The Inversion of Kaija Fournier is a work of climate fiction, script development derived from the primary accounts and experiences of individuals affected by wildfire.
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