Meet the Author: Daniel MacIvor

By Date: February 25, 2021 Tags: Meet the Author

Get to know the author behind the moving New Magic Valley Fun Town—Daniel MacIvor!

Describe yourself in one sentence.
Solo act (with dog).

Tell us a little bit about your new book.
Makes you laugh and breaks your heart.

What’s something unique about you or something you like to do?
I’m currently getting my MA at U of T.

What is something that you enjoy doing, and why?
I enjoy my Instagram @daniel_mac_ivor. (Secret dream job: photographer.)

What are some of your favourite plays?
The December Man by Colleen Murphy.
Secret Life of a Mother by Hannah Moscovitch (with Maev Beaty and Ann-Marie Kerr).
A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath.

What are you currently reading?
Bluets by Maggie Nelson.

What’s something that makes you laugh?
Good satire (like Veep) and dogs (like Buddy).

Learn more about Daniel MacIvor:
Daniel MacIvor is one of Canada’s most accomplished playwrights and performers. Winner of the prestigious Elinore and Lou Siminovitch Prize, the GLAAD Award, the Governor General’s Literary Award, and many others, Daniel’s plays have been met with acclaim throughout North America.