Develop Shakespearean theatre with Theatre Prospero in Edmonton, collaborating on adaptation, rehearsal, performance, and extensive classroom touring.

This six-week, full-time Actor position supports an adaptation of a Shakespearean play for the Thousand Faces Festival. Artists work under the Artistic Director’s direction with the director and stage manager during rehearsals, performances, and touring. The completed play will be presented in Edmonton junior high, high-school, and post-secondary classrooms throughout May and June. The work includes shaping a suitable program for student workshops with senior artist Jennifer Spencer. Coursework in Theatre Arts is identified as ideal for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop a Shakespearean adaptation for festival presentation




- Rehearse under director and stage manager supervision
- Perform during classroom touring in May and June
- Collaborate with Jennifer Spencer on student workshops
- Communicate with stage and tour managers

Requirements:

- Coursework in Theatre Arts is ideal
- Dedication to production and performance activities
- Availability for detailed rehearsal and touring schedules
- Compliance with required scheduling commitments
- Availability for six-week full-time employment

Bring theatre training, Shakespearean performance, and cooperative development skills to Theatre Prospero’s Edmonton educational touring production.

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📌 Shakespearean Theatre Actor Edmonton
🏢 Theatre Alberta
📍 Edmonton