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ABOVE: One Yellow Rabbit co-founder Michael Green was killed in a car crash on Tuesday. Jayme Doll reports.

CALGARY – A well-respected member of Calgary’s arts community has been killed in a car crash in Saskatchewan.

Michael Green was the co-founder and co-artistic director of popular Calgary theater company One Yellow Rabbit, and the founder of their annual High Performance Rodeo arts festival.

High Performance Rodeo publicist Todd Hawkwood confirmed on Wednesday that Green was one of five people killed in a car crash north of Regina on Tuesday.

In a statement posted on their Facebook page, One Yellow Rabbit called Green a “proud ambassador for Calgary and a vital force in creating the cultural milieu that is Calgary today.”

“He was an exuberant spirit who embraced the exceptional and the unusual and wanted to share it with as many people as possible,” continues the statement. “He inspired many with his originality; and he created much with his vision. We are grateful to him.”

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These sentiments were echoed by the Artistic Director of Theater Calgary, who spoke to Global News.

“The overwhelming feeling I have today is that the father of creativity in our province is gone,” said Dennis Garnhum. “And that loss – we’re going to feel for an extraordinarily long time. No matter what we say, it’s going to change us, and we’re gonna miss him terribly.”

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The crash also claimed the lives of three other members of Canada’s artistic community; Lacy Morin-Desjarlais, Michele Sereda and Narcisse Blood.

Morin-Desjarlais, who was 29, worked on plays and powwows at the University of Regina.

Sereda, who was 49, was the artistic director of the experimental Curtain Razors theatre company.

Blood, who was 60, was a leader and elder in the Blood Nation, an award-winning filmmaker, and an eminent scholar and instructor at Red Crow Community College.

RCMP say although the cause of the crash is still under investigation, road conditions may have been a factor.

Tributes began pouring in over social media on Wednesday amid news of the death:

It's with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of our brother, friend, and dear colleague Michael Green. #yycarts — One Yellow Rabbit (@oneyellowrabbit) February 11, 2015 Story continues below advertisement

Michael Green's impact on theatre in #yyc & around the world was profound. A visionary, a revolutionary, a creator. We will miss our friend. — Theatre Calgary (@theatrecalgary) February 11, 2015

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Michael Green – a tremendous loss for our community. Condolences to his family, friends & fans — Glenbow (@Glenbow) February 11, 2015

Pumphouse Theatre is very sad to learn about the loss of Michael Green. Condolences to family & friends. Canada has lost a great visionary. — Pumphouse Theatre (@PumphouseTS) February 11, 2015

Saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Green @HPRodeo – an inspiring leader in #yyc's arts community. He leaves a rich legacy. — Calgary Economic Dev (@calgaryeconomic) February 11, 2015

All of us at Alberta Ballet are devastated by the loss of our friend Michael Green and we offer our deepest condolences to his family. — Alberta Ballet (@albertaballet) February 11, 2015

I'm stunned, shocked, devastated to hear of the passing of Michael Green. He was a giant in theatre. A giant. My thoughts to his family. — Stephen Carter (@carter_AB) February 11, 2015

Losing Michael Green is a tragic loss not only to his friends and family but to everyone in #YYC. There are no words to describe our sorrow. — Pyramid Productions (@PyramidProTV) February 11, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to Michael Green's family, friends & staff at @oneyellowrabbit & @HPRodeo. A huge loss for YYC theatre community — Calgary Filmmakers (@CSIF) February 11, 2015

Truly saddened by the news of Michael Green's passing. His passion for the arts will have a lasting impact. — Downtown Calgary (@downtowncalgary) February 11, 2015

Canada has lost a great innovator & artist. Thinking of Michael Green & the huge impact he had on so many. @oneyellowrabbit #RIP #yycarts — NationalMusicCentre (@nmc_canada) February 11, 2015

Our community has lost one of its big hearts and minds today. Thoughts and love go out to Michael Green and his family. You will be missed. — Bad Portraits (@BadPortraits) February 11, 2015

We are so sad to hear of the sudden loss of Michael Green today. He shaped Calgary's arts and culture scene will be truly missed. — Lilac Festival (@lilacfest) February 11, 2015

We are devastated to hear of the loss of Michael Green. He leaves behind a legacy of work that will never be forgotten. — Vertigo Theatre (@Vertigotheatre) February 11, 2015

Narcisse Blood and Michael Green's vibrancy in our arts community will not be forgotten. Sincere condolences to @oneyellowrabbit, @HPRodeo. — The Banff Centre (@thebanffcentre) February 11, 2015

Sad day for Canada's arts community with passing of friends & colleagues Michael Green,Narcisse Blood,Michele Sereda,Lacy Morin-Desjarlais — luke azevedo (@filmtvguy) February 11, 2015

We are saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Michael Green. A true visionary. The arts community will not be the same without you. — GlobalFest (@GlobalFest) February 11, 2015

Sad at the loss of Michael Green, artistic visionary. In his honour, let's continue building #Calgary's creativity and wondrous spirit. — Beakerhead (@Beakerhead) February 11, 2015

We are deeply saddened at the loss of Michael Green and Narcisse Blood. Our condolences go out to their family, friends & communities. — Heritage Park (@HeritageParkYYC) February 11, 2015

We are devastated to hear of the loss of Michael Green and we are so proud to consider him one of our earliest and longest supporters. — Avenue Calgary (@AvenueMagazine) February 11, 2015

My condolences to the family of Michael Green, the four others in the Regina crash, and the folks at @oneyellowrabbit #yycarts #yyc — Kent Hehr (@kenthehr) February 11, 2015

Green worked as a member of One Yellow Rabbit’s performing ensemble and created characters in memorable shows including Doing Leonard Cohen, In Klezskavania and Somalia Yellow.

According to their website, Green began his theater career with Ikarus, perhaps Calgary’s first avant-garde theatre company, writing, directing, producing and acting in more than fifteen productions between 1975 and 1983.

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WATCH: Michael Green joined Global Calgary on January 7th, 2015 with details on High Performance Rodeo:

– With files from The Canadian Press