Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre

Call for Submissions: Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre
Greater Vancouver, BC

Know someone who has displayed excellence and commitment to the field of professional technical theatre in Greater Vancouver through their body of work?

Submissions close May 15, 2012. The winner will be announced at the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards on June 25, 2012.

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The 2012 IGNITE! Mentorship Program

The 2012 IGNITE! Mentorship Program
Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC
* Songwriting * Spoken Word * Dance * Directing * Play Writing *

"...all in all, IGNITE! has been one of the best experiences of my life."
-Jennifer Bednard, past Playwriting Mentorship Participant

The Cultch's Youth Program is thrilled to announce the return of The IGNITE! Mentorship Program. Over the last four years, The Cultch has attracted some of the city's top artists and linked them up with youth who want to pursue a career in the arts. The program aims to demystify what it means to be a professional artist and to equip youth with the skills they'll need to succeed. Most importantly, IGNITE!'s unique one-on-one mentorship model allows youth to build meaningful and lasting relationships with leaders in the industries to which they aspire.

The IGNITE! Mentorship Program is 100% FREE for youth aged 13-24, making it the only program of its kind in the city.

We are excited to be welcoming back eleven artists who have been involved in past years, and attribute this high rate of retention to the amazing experiences our mentors have as part of the program. Equally exciting is the new artists that we are welcoming into our fold. These include Kathryn Calder of the New Pornographers, Victoria-based singer-songwriter Aidan Knight, acclaimed stage director Stephen Drover, and local dance instigator Amber Funk Barton.

The 2012 IGNITE! Mentors

Playwriting:
Amiel Gladstone
Dave Deveau
Michele Riml

Apply now here

Application deadlines: Play Writing: May 1st, 2012

Globe Theatre’s Assistant Directing Program

Globe Theatre’s Assistant Directing Program
Regina, SK

During the spring, Globe Theatre will take submissions from emerging and aspiring directors who wish to develop their skills in a world class regional theatre.

Overseen by Artistic Director Ruth Smillie and Artistic Associate Michael Scholar, Jr., the Globe Theatre Assistant Directing Program is intended for directors in the early stages of their careers who are eager to gain more experience while being mentored by some of Canada’s finest directors.

Up to 10 applicants will be accepted into the program, and will be assigned as the Assistant Director on a production for our “in-the-round” main stage season or our “black box” Shumiatcher Sandbox Series. Assistant Directors are required for approximately 4 weeks from when rehearsals begin to the opening of their show. Final matching of Assistant Directors to productions is entirely at the discretion of Globe Theatre, although requests will be considered.
Assistant Directing opportunities are volunteer, and priority is given to Saskatchewan artists. If an applicant is successful and wishes to pursue granting opportunities to support their participation in the program, a letter of support from Globe Theatre will be provided. Assistant Directors who are Equity members may choose to be engaged under a CTA contract.

To be considered for the 2012|13 season please submit your resume, along with a letter of recommendation and a letter of your own outlining why you wish to participate, to:

Michael Scholar, Jr.
Artistic Associate
Globe Theatre
1801 Scarth Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2G9
Email: michaels(at)globetheatrelive.com

Applications may be sent by mail or e-mail and must be postmarked by May 15, 2012. Final decisions will be made no later than August 2012.

Call for Apprentices 2012-13 Obsidian Theatre Company, Toronto, O

Obsidian Theatre Company is passionately dedicated to the exploration, development and production of the Black voice.

Obsidian Theatre’s Mentor/Apprentice Program provides emerging theatre artists much needed work experience and a deeper understanding of professional practises by working with some of the most sought after theatre practitioners in Canadian theatre, including members of Obsidian Theatre Company.

Funding by the Department of Canadian Heritage allows us to offer paid apprenticeship positions. Placements will occur between Autumn 2012 and Spring 2013.

Recent partners for this program include: Shaw Festival, Young People’s Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Canadian Stage Company, Studio 180 and Tarragon Theatre.

Apprenticeships are available in the following fields of interest:
Directing Dramaturgy Lighting Design
Production Management Costume Design Set Design
Producing Music Directing Technical Direction

Requirements
You must be actively pursuing a professional career in the theatre. Having an education in theatre, or equivalent experience at the community or professional level is essential to this program.

You are Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and you are, or identify yourself as, a member of the Black community.

In addition to a resume, applicants must provide a letter of intent indicating their career goals and how an apprentice position would help in achieving those goals.

Submission deadline: May 31st, 2012. Late applications will not be considered.
Submit applications by e-mail only to:

Rupal Shah
Apprenticeship Coordinator, Obsidian Theatre
training(at)obsidian-theatre.com

2012 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre

Call for Nominations: Now Open for Canadian Designers
2012 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre

Canada’s largest annual theatre arts award, the 2012 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre will be given to a professional designer who advances Canadian theatre through a body of work achieved in recent years, while influencing and inspiring younger theatre artists. Completed nominations must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 8, 2012.

To learn more visit: www.siminovitchprize.com

This year also marks the final year for the Siminovitch Prize. “The Founders are proud of what the Prize has achieved and are pleased to have played a role in honouring the significant contributions made by Elinore and Lou Siminovitch to Canadian society, in a way that would reflect their mutual life-long love for the arts and, in particular the theatre,” said Joseph Rotman, Chair of the Canada Council and one of the Founders of the Siminovitch Prize.