Matthew Edison is an actor and writer living in Toronto. The Domino Heart is his first play. He is a graduate of Canterbury Arts High School in Ottawa and the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in New York City. As an actor, Matthew has worked with Tarragon Theatre (Midnight Sun), Soulpepper Theatre, the Canadian Stage Company, and the Shaw Festival. Recent credits include The Winterâ??s Tale at the National Arts Centre and Proof at CanStage. The Domino Heart was developed by Jack in the Black Theatre led by artistic director Michael Kessler, who directed the co-production. In the fall of 2001 Matthew Edison directed Jacob Richmondâ??s The Qualities of Zero in Tarragon's Extra Space. He received a Dora nomination for direction and the show also received a Dora nomination for outstanding production.