Joan McBride

Joan McBride a talented actor based in Montreal is known for her versatility in various mediums Whether its on stage screen or behind the mic Joans attention to detail and ability to capture nuance brings authenticity and artistic integrity to every role she takes on In the world of film Joan has received acclaim for her portrayal of Betty the psychopathic church lady in the awardwinning horror film End of the Line by Maurice Deveraux Productions She has also worked on the film Woman in Car by times thievish progress to Eternity FILMS a psychological drama that premiered at The Canadian Film Fest and The Cinequest Film Creativity Festival in 2021 receiving high praise Joans notable credits include appearances in Fatal Trust by CMJ Productions 18 to Life by Gala Films Abandon by Paramount Pictures God Bless This Child by ABC Movie and FearDotCom by Warner Brothers On stage Joan is an active member of the performing arts community in Prince Edward County Ontario where she has been residing since 2014 Her recent stage productions include the role of Lucy Hopperstaad in Norm Fosters On a First Name Basis 2019 alongside acclaimed Canadian actor John Koensgen She has also portrayed Emily Dickinson in the onewoman show The Belle of Amherst 2017 by William Luce receiving praise for her mesmerizing and moving performance Joans upcoming project will be with County Roads Theatre Company in September 2022 where she will be playing the role of Ruth Steiner in Donald Margulies Collected Stories alongside Melissa Paulson as Lisa Morrison To further enhance her skills Joan actively participates in workshops with her acting coach Gilles Plouffe selftape audition workshops with Alex Gravenstien and Maxine Denis and improvisation of presence workshops with Ruth Zaporah In addition to her work in film and theatre Joan also lends her vocal expertise and experience to voiceover commercials and video games She has a professional home studio equipped with a black box for recording purposes