Gass was succeeded as artistic director of Factory by Bob White (1977–87), then Jackie Maxwell (1987–95). During much of this time George F. Walker came on as the in-house writer with plays such as "The Art of War", "Criminals in Love", "Love and Anger", "Escape from Happiness" and "Nothing Sacred". Other notable works included "Crossing Over" by Neil Munro, "The Rez Sisters" by Tomson Highway, Rick Mercer's one man show, Robert Lepage's "The Dragon's Trilogy" and The Kids in the Hall.