John Mitchell is a writer and director who began his career in the Toronto comedy scene in the 1990’s. He was one half of the cult musical comedy duo, Brock & John, then spent two years at the Second City in Toronto as a member of the company. Mitchell was one of the creators and early writers of the Tony Award winning musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, originating the role of “The Groom”. Mitchell co-wrote & co-directed the romantic comedy, “Portrait of a Serial Monogamist”, and co-directed the documentary, “Waiting For Ishtar”, a love letter to Elaine May’s much-maligned comedy starring Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman.