Career
McLean's primary focus became acting for theatre, and led to her being asked to join the Pinnacle Playhouse. Her co-creation and performance in the original docu-drama, “Around About 1983-84” brought her local media attention and interest from the newly formed Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. McLean moved to Toronto in 1976 and soon married and had 2 children. After her first marriage dissolved in 1984, McLean attained a Bachelor of Arts from York University and worked professionally in the theatre and film community for more than a decade. She taught acting at Leah Poslun's Theatre and Theatre for Young People and developed Artist in the Schools programs with the Ontario Arts Council. During this period, McLean studied music theory, voice, piano, dance and the Alexander Technique. In 1999 McLean completed a Masters of Arts degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, specializing in Arts Education and Holistic Learning. While completing her degree she recorded four songs and entered the Toronto music scene, performing solo and with various musicians. In 2000, McLean moved to Huntsville, Ontario and moved into the full-time occupation of songwriting.
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