rehearsals @ Aki Studio Theatre
SUMMER SPECIAL: Rehearsals @ Aki Studio Theatre Native Earth is pleased to support Fringe and SummerWorks Festival productions with discounted rehearsal space. 585 Dundas St. E. at the Daniels Spectrum aki@nativeearth.ca 44’ x 20’ playing space $15/hr (minimum booking 20 hours) Air conditioned, wheelchair accessible
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS undercurrents: theatre below the mainstream
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS undercurrents: theatre below the mainstream undercurrents: theatre below the mainstream is the Great Canadian Theatre Company’s festival of independent theatre, taking place in our studio theatre from February 11-23, 2014. Now in its fourth year, undercurrents seeks original, innovative work by Canadian artists. Showcasing the best independent theatre from Ottawa and across the country, undercurrents will present six shows in 2014, and invites submissions from Ottawa-based and national companies. The festival will consider applications from established and emerging artists who are working in new play creation, as... Read The Rest →
SummerWorks is looking to hire a new General Manager.
SummerWorks is looking to hire a new General Manager. The Position is part-time from early June until August 19th 2013 to shadow the current General Manager and then full time from August 20th 2013 Description: This individual must have at least four years experience in an arts-management position, preferably within the performance industry. The General Manager will show strong initiative and a high level of independence, as well as the ability to lead a team. They will be expected to maintain a balanced budget and have very strong communication skills.... Read The Rest →
Patrick Conner Award
The deadline to apply for the Inaugural Patrick Conner Award closes May 15, 2013! This award straddles and unifies two worlds that were essential to Patrick ~ theatre and a sustainable world of green living. This annual award honours two individuals with a cash prize of $2500 each. Do not miss the opportunity to honour Patrick’s legacy by applying to this award! For more information, please visit: http://theatrerusticle.org/Theatre_Rusticle/The_Patrick_Conner_Award.html
SummerWorks Announces 2013 Theatre Lineup
SummerWorks Performance Festival Announces 2013 Theatre Lineup Canada’s Most Influential and Cutting-edge Festival Returns for its 23rd Season SummerWorks Performance Festival, Canada’s largest juried theatre festival, announces its final selection for the 2013 festival running August 8th- 18th. This year’s festival will feature over 35 theatre productions and the return of the popular Music Series, Live Art Series and Performance Bar. “This year’s SummerWorks is remarkably diverse, abundant in work pulsating with curiosity, innovation and urgency. It is a year of returns and introductions. There are many veteran SummerWorks and... Read The Rest →
Take Part in Culture Days at the Toronto Public Library
Call for Participation: Toronto Public Library, the Neighbourhood Arts Network and Ontario Culture Days are pleased to continue Culture Days @ The Library for a third year. This exciting partnership was created to help artists and arts groups share their creative work with the public. In the first 2 years of the program more than 4,000 Torontonians have enjoyed the work of 100 artists and cultural groups in 66 library branches across the city. Now in its fourth year, Culture Days is a pan-Canadian celebration of arts and culture. For... Read The Rest →
Cahoots Theatre – Call for Artistic Director
CAHOOTS THEATRE COMPANY is seeking applications for the position of ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Organization Description Cahoots Theatre Company has been dedicated to the creation, development and production of new Canadian plays that reflect our cultural diversity for 26 years. Cahoots’ believes that theatre should reflect the richness, diversity, and complexity that we live daily. Diversity means more than race or nation of origin or ethnicity. It also encompasses gender, sexual orientation, ability, language, and class. Cahoots is a registered charity. Job Description Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director... Read The Rest →
Live Art Series – Now Open For Submissions
SummerWorks is now accepting submissions for our LIVE ART series. Established in 2012, the Live Art Series runs concurrently with the Festival main and offers a platform for experimental and experiential approaches to performance. Live Art seeks to create work that is experiential, work that exists solely in the space and time-frame of the performance in interaction with the performer and audience. According to Live Artist, Joshua Sofaer, “… at its most fundamental, Live Art is when an artist chooses to make work directly in front of the audience in... Read The Rest →
Call for applications: $1000.00 Cayle Chernin Award
See below for a really great opportunity for a Female artist. The CAYLE CHERNIN AWARD is an annual cash prize of $1000.00, intended to support an emerging or transitioning female artist’s creation, development or production of a new work. The CCA alternates between THEATRE, application deadline APRIL 5, 2013, and MEDIA ARTS in 2014. Application and information at www.caylecherninaward.ca Cayle Chernin was an actor, documentary filmmaker, teacher, mentor and co-star of Don Shebib’s classic film Goin’ Down the Road as well as its acclaimed sequel Down The Road Again. Cayle... Read The Rest →






