Chris Ralph

First Name: Chris
Last Name: Ralph
Email: ralphc@algonquincollege.com
Title: Professor

Chris is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and received his MFA in Acting from York University where he also taught in the undergraduate acting program. Chris received training in Stanislavski-based curriculum, Michael Chekhov’s Acting Technique, Viewpoints, Meisner Technique, Character Mask, and Linklater-based Voice training from David Smukler.

Chris recently won the Prix-Rideau Award for Best Actor in The Virgin Trial (GCTC). Other favourite credits include Up to Low (NAC); Half-Life (Theatre Northwest); A Christmas Carol (NAC); Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike (Plosive Productions); The Amorous Servant (Odyssey); Voices from the Front (Plosive Productions); Glengarry Glen Ross (Avalon – Capital Critics Award for Best Production); The Game of Love and Chance (Odyssey); and Billy Bishop Goes to War (Plosive Productions – Capital Critics Best Actor nomination).

In addition to his acting work, Chris is a sought-after communications consultant and voice/presentation coach. He has worked with a wide array of clients, including government, tech, legal, non-profit agencies and NGOs. He is also a frequent presentation and voice coach on Parliament Hill with politicians and their staff.