Grant Tilly is a musical theatre writer (composer, lyricist, librettist), actor, and singer. Shows he’s written range in style from quirky small cast musicals, to country/rock concert-style shows, to large scale family musical comedies. His works have been performed across the country, and his acting career has taken him across the continent. Click here for Grant’s Bio, and explore various projects below.
Projects
Three monotheists and one Atheist find themselves stuck in a room together, and proceed to sing about it in this new one act musical comedy in development.
News
NAC Creator’s Intensive Workshop – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Well, how lucky am I? I was invited to take part in the National Arts Centre’s intensive (also known as the Super Duper Musical retreat) for two weeks at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. I was an actor in the workshop of the gorgeous musical Maudie (based on the movie Maudie) by Sarah Slean (composer/lyricist) and Kent Staines (librettist). We had such an incredible team, and as both an actor and a musical theatre writer, it was just a joy to be a part of the show’s development, while also getting to hang with a bunch of super talented folks in the mountains for a few weeks! Thank you to all the many organizations and folks who made this event possible; it was wonderful to be a part of. 
BINGO LADIES – Rising Tide, Newfoundland
I am so happy that my musical comedy, Bingo Ladies, will be playing at Rising Tide Theatre in Newfoundland this summer. I spent 10 summers performing with the comedy, and have written two shows specifically for them, and it is a place, community, and theatre company I dearly love. I may not be able to make it out this summer due to commitments here, but if you happen to be in Newfoundland this summer and around Trinity, do yourself a favour and check out the talented artists who are putting this production together; you won’t be disappointed!
From left to right: Maggie Coady, Andrew Preston, (Thor the Troll), and Mallory Clarke.
Master of Playwrighting… It’s official!
I was busy on the day I was supposed to pick it up (doing a workshop, which is fitting) but it’s official: I have a Masters in Playwrighting from the University of Calgary. SO… if you’re in the Calgary area and you happen to be looking for a playwright, a composer, lyricist, librettist, dramaturg for a play or musical, or an actor, singer, dancer (been doing more of that in shows lately, and loving it), guitar player, or singer/songwriter… Let me know!!
Contact
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Email: grant@granttilly.com
Telephone: (647) 393-2711