emily paterson

Emily Paterson is a Toronto-based theatre artist who has recently graduated from the University of Toronto with an HBA in Drama and English. Her primary focus is on playwriting, production, and dramaturgical research. She is best known for her play Butch/Femme (2025), presented by Theatre Passe Muraille, produced by her independent theatre company, The Green Couch Theatre Company, which she founded in 2025. Butch/Femme premiered at the 2025 UofT Hart House Drama Festival, where it was awarded the President’s Award for Best Production. She will be attending Toronto Metropolitan University in the fall of 2026 to pursue an MFA in Scriptwriting. She is incredibly honoured and excited to continue to grow in Toronto theatre as an emerging producer with Theatre of the Beat!