Job (Edmonton): Artistic Director Search – Walterdale Theatre
Job Description
Job (Edmonton): Artistic Director Search – Walterdale Theatre
Walterdale Theatre is celebrating its sixtieth (60th) season of exciting, provocative and high‑calibre theatre. Each year, dedicated volunteers create full seasons of plays ranging from the classical to the freshly‑written. The theatre, a converted historic fire hall in Old Strathcona, boasts a modern stage and technical system comparable to many Edmonton professional theatres. Visit www.walterdaletheatre.com for information on current and past seasons.
Walterdale Theatre Associates is looking for an Artistic Director (AD) to lead our 2019‑20 and 2020‑21 Seasons. The AD is responsible for:
- proposing seasons to the Board of Directors
- selecting Directors for each play
- working with Production Managers and Directors to build artistic teams
- guiding artistic choices and direction with the theatre association
- acting as liaison between Directors and the Board of Directors
- directing one production per season
- representing Walterdale to the general public
Artistic Directors typically serve a two‑year volunteer term at Walterdale.
Anyone may apply; however, the best candidate will have experience as a Director outside Walterdale and/or a history with Walterdale (e.g., working on Walterdale productions in various capacities). Familiarity with Walterdale’s recent or extended history is an asset. Participation in the season’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative is also recommended.
Applicants should submit the following information:
- A cover letter explaining why you wish to be Artistic Director
- A proposal for the 2019‑2020 Walterdale Season, listing possible plays and describing why each would be suitable for Walterdale and how the season as a whole will serve Walterdale and its audiences
- Your contact information (best email and best phone number are essential)
Applications may be mailed to, or dropped off at the theatre at:
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEARCH
c/o Eric Rice, Administrator
Walterdale Theatre
10322 83 AVE NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 5C3
Applications may also be e‑mailed to the theatre’s Administrator, Eric Rice, at walterph@telus.net. Please ask for a confirmation e‑mail in return.
The deadline for applications is December 5, 2018. Applications will be studied by a search committee from Walterdale’s Board of Directors. Short‑listed candidates will be interviewed in mid‑December, and the selection will be made by January 7, 2019.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Artistic Director search, email our current AD, Bethany Hughes, at walterdalead@gmail.com.
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