Selected acting credits include: The Music Man (Thousand Island Playhouse), Mind the Light (Gabrielle Papillon/Neptune Theatre), 13! (Neptune Young Company). Selected artistic work: The Secret Garden of An Sìthean - assistant director and assistant music director (Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre), Small Things - director (CentreStage Theatre)

Spencer Laing

(they/them, he/him) is an emerging artist, academic and community arts advocate located in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia, Canada. Growing up on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, Spencer was surrounded by a vibrant artistic community that nurtured a passion for singing and storytelling.

A graduate of Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program, Spencer has worked with artists from across North America, honing their skills in collaborative creation. They are now pursuing a Master’s degree at Acadia University, where their research focuses on the transformative impact of community theatre on individuals and communities. Spencer was named the RBC Emerging Artistic Associate of Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre for 2025. Their work emphasises inclusivity, creativity, and the power of art to bring people together.

When not immersed in artistic endeavours, Spencer can be found enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea, their cats nearby, knitting, or delving into new research. They are dedicated to inspiring others to discover their own creative voices through music and theatre.

As a settler of Turtle Island, I am committed to reconciliation and the decolonization of the art forms I work in and in my daily life.