Joel is one of DLTK's storytellers. Originally from Calgary, he started his career as the Artistic Associate for the Summerstock Conservatory before moving to Edmonton to pursue his acting career and further his theatre education. Working for a variety of theatre companies, Joel now runs the Showdog Theatre Company and produces original work, check them out at the next fringe festival!

A Rosie nominated actor and writer, Joel spends his days working on script ideas and telling stories. He presently works for the University of Alberta training actors, and loves doing it! His favourite food is cookies, or pizza. He dreams of one day inventing a cookie pizza.