Jason Lewis
Jason Lewis (He/Him)
Jason co-founded the Kinkonauts with Owen, Lauren, and Mandy - making him an integral Kinkonaut, with a rich and storied background in improv. Beginning his improvisational journey in high school drama, Jason continued chasing 'yes ands' all the way to Second City after university. Then he played and studied Mormon improv for four years. In 2006, Jason co-founded The Kinkonauts, The Kinkonauts is now bigger than ever, and Jason has been here every step of the way. His current roles in the company, along with co-founder, are Board Secretary and Conservatory coach.
learning growth and fun
When asked about what it meant to him to be a Kinkonaut, and part of the Kinks community, Jason said it meant "being a part of a community focused on learning, growth, and fun." He also loves that "the community goes far beyond improv and people take things on." His favourite memory, to date, is "watching shows from the back of the Birds and Stone while standing beside Owen and being proud". Jason is "grateful to all the people who have had the courage to bring up trickies, challenges, and feedback that I didn't want to hear".
Outside of improv, Jason's hobbies and passions are varied. He participates in physical activities like jiu-jitsu and running, and eats a whole food, plant-based diet. He is a loving spouse to his wife Lareina and proud father of Zoe.
Jason provided a memorable quote from another Kinkonaut that made him laugh, from the late and beloved Covy: "Booooaaaaaat Sooooooouuuuuunnnnnd [sic]." We are lucky to have Jason in the community and are excited to see him play on stage, in Calvinball and other upcoming shows this season!