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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon

Written by: Kate Hennig

Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein

Set Design: Scott Reid.

Lighting Design: David Fraser

Costume Design: Heather Moore

Photo: Benjamin Laird

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon

Written by: Kate Hennig

Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein

Set Design: Scott Reid.

Lighting Design: David Fraser

Costume Design: Heather Moore

Photo: Benjamin Laird

Jobs (Calgary): Director/Theatre Instructor – Morpheus Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Director/Theatre Instructor – Morpheus Theatre

Contract Opportunity

Director / Theatre Instructor – G&S; Junior Theatre School

Morpheus Theatre is seeking a Director/ Theatre instructor for its G&S; Junior Theatre School program. This is a contract position beginning late-September 2026 until mid-May 2027 (approximately 50 to 60 hours of classroom time). The remuneration for this contract is set at $2000. The ideal candidate will have a desire to remain with the program for a few years.

The G&S; Junior Theatre School works with youth age 9 to 17 to produce a Gilbert and Sullivan production each May at the Pumphouse Theatre, on the set of the Morpheus Theatre mainstage production. The selected candidate will be primarily responsible for the junior (9 to 12) class, depending on experience and comfort level.





The program began fifteen years ago–building a strong community of young artists while fostering a love for the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Working within the spirit of community theatre, the program is inclusive and works to develop the skills of young artists in a safe, fun and inspiring environment.

The program has two classes running concurrently Saturday mornings from 10am to 11:30am (October to January) and 10am to 12pm (February to May). Two dress rehearsals and two performances will take place during the first week of May.

The successful candidate will have:

- a strong love of theatrical education
- a passion for inspiring young artists to work towards their performance potential
- an appreciation of Gilbert and Sullivan
- experience working with and supervising youth
- ability to recreate a Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta for young audiences
- a current (or ability to acquire) police information check/vulnerable sector search for employment

Roles and Responsibilities

- Work closely with the Artistic Director, Musical Director, and other Theatre Instructor to develop the course plan for the season
- Facilitate weekly classes based on the plan
- Work with the Artistic Director, Musical Director, and other Theatre Instructor to deliver upon the vision for the show, rewrite the script for the Junior members of the ensemble
- Instruct theatre/performance fundamentals
- Ensure a protected, professional environment while fostering a love of TYA performance and a lasting love of the arts
- Assist the students in reaching their potential

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