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. Career In 1972, during his undergraduate studies Baker co-founded Alberta Barter Theatre in 1972. He worked at the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario, from 1974 to 1979. Baker returned to Edmonton in 1982 as the artistic director of Phoenix Theatre. While there, he guided the company towards contemporary works featuring social commentary and a strong visual element, both of which still characterize his work. Canadian Stage Company In 1990, Baker became the artistic director of Canadian Stage. While there Baker directed Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. In 1997, he directed the entire seven-hour Tony Kushner epic Angels in America.