“This is quite possibly Johnson-Diamond and Cork’s finest work in their already established stellar careers.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
"Cork plays Tremblay’s role with heart and artistic precision, conveying his affection and laughter marvelously, with and without words.” - Strathmore Times
“Griffin Cork and Karen Johnson-Diamond are the perfect duo for this play. They are both talented individuals and together they sparkle…The chemistry between real mother and son makes this show worth the drive.” - Caroline Russell-King, Calgary Theatre Critic’s Awards
“Director Morris Ertman has created a terrific production, perfectly paced with rich and memorable performances by Karen Johnson-Diamond and Griffin Cork.” - James Hutchison, Life Is An Act
Narrator - “for the pleasure of seeing her again” (2024)
Written by Michel Tremblay. Translated by Linda Gaboriau.
Produced by Rosebud Theatre
“Ertman fills out the cast with some exceptional character actors, and it’s their performances which add so much of the colour, drama and humour to the production…and Griffin Cork as Liddell’s bagpipe-playing childhood friend.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
“In the cast of 17, the stand outs are Griffin Cork, Joe Perry…” - Caroline Russell-King, Calgary Theatre Critic’s Awards
SANDY - “Chariots of fire” (2024)
Written by Mike Bartlett & Colin Welland
Produced by Rosebud Theatre
Nominated for Outstanding Dramatic/Comedic Production - 2024 Calgary Theatre Critic’s Awards
“Cork ends up doing most of the heavy lifting in the play, and he’s got the broad shoulders, cocky confidence, and good old boy charm to carry it off.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
“Cork is very capable of carrying this full storyline and guiding the audience through on what he wants them to see.” - Jenna Shummoogum, JennaShummoogum.ca
MARVIN - “HEIST” (2024)
Written by Arun Lakra
World Premiere Production, produced by Vertigo Theatre
Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble - 2024 Betty Mitchell Awards
“…and Griffin Cork lends his powerful baritone to lead the others in a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne, which coaxed audible tears and cheers from the capacity crowd at the Rosebud Opera House.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
“Fresh from being a soldier in Forgiveness at Theatre Calgary Griffin Cork layers naïve good cheer with the crushing horrors of war.” - Caroline Russell-King, Calgary Theatre Critic’s Awards
Ensemble - “All Is Calm” (2023)
Written by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach
Produced by Rosebud Theatre
Nominated for Outstanding Ensemble - 2024 Calgary Theatre Critic’s Awards
“Cork is a standout performance and every time he’s on stage as his older self, I wonder if he has additional makeup or a drastic costume change. He doesn’t. He embodies his character of Ralph so well, that his transformation in age happens on stage, every time.” - Jenna Shummoogum, JennaShummoogum.ca
“…where Ralph (Griffin Cork, in a powerhouse performance) narrates that more Canadian boys from the Magdalens died in combat…There are lots of terrific performances, including Cork as Ralphie…” - CTV Calgary
“Leads Yoshie Bancroft and Griffin Cork are sensational.” - Caroline Russell-King, Calgary Theatre Critic’s Awards
"Bancroft and Cork turn in strong central performances…” - Jerry Wasserman, Vancouver Sun
“Both Cork and Bancroft portray the innocence of youth and the pain of suffering and degradation with equal clarity… Cork is at his best in the scenes where he is haunted by the ghosts of those who died.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
“Cork brings a deep tenderness to Ralph, who evolves from a young man trapped in an abusive home to a deeply traumatized soldier to a PTSD-wracked veteran.” - Jessica Werb, Stir Vancouver
“Griffin Cork does a fine job of inhabiting Ralph.” - Colin Thomas
Ralph maclean - “Forgiveness” (2023)
Written by Hiro Kanagawa
World Premiere Production, produced by The Arts Club Theatre and Theatre Calgary
Nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama - 2023 Betty Mitchell Awards
Nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama - 2023 Calgary Theatre Critics’ Awards
Won Outstanding Production of a Play - 2023 Betty Mitchell Awards
“…One minute Cork is a bullying security guard and the next the preening and highly manipulative leading lady, Caroline Giovanni. To his immense credit, Cork does not attempt some garish female impersonation, physically or vocally. What he does is subtle and much more effective.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
“Griffin and Nathan’s fast wit and transitions in Stones in His Pockets was flawless! They have great chemistry on stage and their acting skills are outstanding.” - Karen MacDonald, Kulture Shake
Charlie - “stones in his pockets” (2022)
Written by Marie Jones
Produced by Rosebud Theatre
“… a 9:00am show on a Saturday. Takes a lot to get me up that early, but the Stage West for Kids’ production of 12 Days of Christmas was perfect. And you should see Griffin Cork in anything.” - Naheed Nenshi, Former Mayor of Calgary
MArk/Dad - “12 Days of Christmas” (2021)
Written by Chris Stockton
Produced by Stage West Theatre and Birnton Theatricals
“As is reminiscent of what I call the Scooby Doo formula, we next have our somewhat oblivious stoner. He’s only somewhat oblivious, though, and Griffin Cork also delivers a really compelling performance, accidentally leaving his radio plugged into the car and draining the battery, and beating himself up for it, then defending himself half-heartedly. It’s really solid.” - Mary Kay Mcbrayer, Killer Horror Critic
Nick Holden - “Cold Wind Blowing” (2020)
Produced by CyberCraft Video Productions
Available on DVD and all TVOD Platforms (iTunes, Amazon, Xbox, etc.)
“Notable performances: Robert Klein, playing grandfather Jake, and Griffin Cork, as grandson Riley, share some lovely bonding moments that unite across a generational divide.” - Caroline Russell-King, TheYYScene
“Both Klein and Griffin know just how far to take their slapstick antics.” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
“…I can still remember Griffin as a 10-year-old doing standup comedy at one of Karen’s birthdays,” said Fleming. “He’s perfect (as) Riley, who is also pretty unconventional.” - Neil Fleming (Playwright), Calgary Herald
Riley - “Last Christmas” (2019)
Written by Neil Fleming
Produced by Lunchbox Theatre
“But in Fully Committed, actor Griffin Cork and director Chris Stockton have proven that they should be counted among the big guns in town. I would venture to say that this show might be the best thing on local stages at the moment.” - Lori Montgomery, The YYScene
“It was well suited for the space, the actor (Griffin Cork) was spectacular. It was a balance of theatre-nerd indulgence and human storytelling.” - Vicki Trask, BroadwayWorld
“Cork truly is amazing as he runs around and gives every single one of his characters personality and ensures that they are distinct from each other.” - Jenna Shummoogum, JennaShummoogum.ca
“…and fully committed pretty much describes Griffin Cork’s performance in Birnton Theatrical’s version…” - Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald
Sam - “Fully Committed” (2019)
Written by Becky Mode
Produced by Birnton Theatricals
“And Griffin Cork is given some moving words as a doctor who explains to the worried mother-to-be how love will make everything right.” - Colin MacLean, GigCity.ca
Ensemble - “MIddletown” (2019)
Written by Will Eno
Produced by Studio Theatre
“Griffin Cork and the Alberta stars shine in this charming new series.” - Jill Maria Robinson, I’m Here With Magazine
“Abracadavers follows the story of Chris (terrifically played by Cork), whose mom died in a freak hair salon chair accident.” - Mark Weber, The Stettler Independent
Chris - “Abracadavers” (2019)
Produced by Numera Films
Available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, The Fantasy Network and Telus Optik
“He is berated by his friend Ventidius (Griffin Cork – in a stand-out performance), a rude soldier described as “a blunt, unthinking instrument of death,” but who loves his commander.” - Colin MacLean, GigCity.ca
“Griffin Cork is compelling as the general Ventidius, who loves Antony more, perhaps, than even Cleopatra does…” - Katherine DeCoste, The Gateway
Ventidius - “All for love” (2019)
Written by John Dryden
Produced by Studio Theatre
“In one of my favourite transformations, we see the aide Krasin (Griffin Cork) fall from feeding Stalin most of his lines to becoming an order taker.” - Jenna Maynowski, After The House Lights
Krasin - “Lenin’s Embalmers” (2018)
Written by Vern Thiessen
Produced by Studio Theatre
“Griffin Cork also delivers a reliable performance as the group’s narcissistic friend Henry who questions the accuracy of white privilege in times of cultural sensitivity.” - Matthew Wexler, The Broadway Blog
“The secondary conflict between Jean (Sarah Culkin) and Henry (Griffin Cork) incisively probes the life of white guilt…” - Jonah Dunch, The Gateway
Henry - “Harun” (2018)
Written by Makram Ayache
Produced by In Arms Theatre Collective