10/15/2026
We are very sad to share with you the passing of Jeff Braunstein.
Jeff was a true fixture of TIFT, having lent is vast expertise in theatre to us in so many ways and for so many years, from production management to stage management, to directing and even acting.
The outpouring of love from the theatre community alone is evidence enough of the immense impact Jeff has had on all of us over the years. He really became the cool grandpa of the company, with great stories, great advice, and most importantly, a wonderfully comforting shoulder to lean on when you needed it.
We will miss him dearly.
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Jeff’s wife, our dear Maja Ardal, and their family.
You may read a complete obituary for Jeff at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/toronto-on/jeff-braunstein-13069665.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Jeff’s name to AFC (formerly the Actor’s Fund of Canada), an organization that helps people in need in the entertainment industry.
