Iris Turcott was a dramaturge, director, and actor. She obtained an Honours degree with the University of Western Ontario on English and Drama as well as a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. Turcott has worked with many Canadian stage companies such as the Canadian Stage and the Stratford Festival. She was also part of international plays in Manchester, Melbourne, and the Abbey Theatre. Turcott was also involved in the education and mentorship of the arts, having taught at the National Theatre School of Canada. She was the recipient of the George Luscombe Award in 2008 and the Playwrights Guild of Canada's Honorary Award in 2013. Turcott died on September 22, 2016.