Severn is an actor, director, theatre creator and associate artistic director for the Blyth Festival.  She began acting with the Blyth young company and has since worked in theatres across the country as well as in a variety of tv/film.  Acting credits include Elle (Theatre Passe Muraille & tour), Seeds (Blyth Festival), and several seasons at the Shaw and Stratford Festivals. Blyth directing credits include: Fair Play, Pigeon King, and Wing Night at the Boot.