Home » Blog » Jobs (Edmonton): Artistic Director – Concrete Theatre The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects Set Design : Lighting Design : Costume Design : Heather Moore Photo : Benjamin Laird Photo Credits Set Design : Lighting Design : Costume Design : Heather Moore Jobs (Edmonton): Artistic Director – Concrete Theatre Jobs (Edmonton): Artistic Director – Concrete Theatre Artistic Director (full-time) or Co-Artistic Directors (each part time) Compensation: $51,187.50 annually ($26.25 hourly based on 37.5 hours per week) plus benefits. Co-Artistic Directors would share this salary. Concrete Theatre is an award-winning professional theatre company committed to creating, developing, and producing artistically excellent Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). Our work is culturally diverse, inclusive, and explores issues relevant to the lives of young people and their families. Concrete Theatre began in 1987 and was officially registered as a not-for-profit society in 1989. The spirit of collaborative leadership informs the foundation and continuity of the company to the present date. We started off as a collectively-run, popular theatre company operating on a project-to-project basis. This approach spurred our growth and connection with the community and we have invested care and effort to nurture this ethos while remaining faithful to the need to diversify theatre practice on all levels. Our regular season generally consists of touring shows and workshops delivered in schools. We also produce the Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids, commissioning 3 playwrights each year to develop new, short,



culturally diverse TYA scripts. The network of diverse artists we work with continues to expand, affecting not only our programming but also where we aspire to be in the future. Concrete is looking for a creative and innovative visionary, or pair of visionaries, who are community-engaged and inclusive as artistic leaders. The Artistic Director(s) will create an artistic vision, direction and programming to achieve the highest standard of production and ensure Concrete Theatre continues its award-winning legacy. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an artistic qualified or professionals who can bring together their vision, experience, and passion for theatre for young audiences and take Concrete Theatre to the next level. Working in conjunction with the General Manager and the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director(s) will help ensure the future success of the company by: Providing daily management of artistic operations and seasonal oversight Promoting outreach,



engagement and connection within the cultural community in Edmonton and across Canada Assisting in developing a clear identity for the company to be implemented in marketing and promotional materials and initiatives Promote the image of the Theatre to the general public and theatre community in conjunction with the Board and staff Inspiring, empowering and collaborating with staff, contractors and Board Encouraging the evolution of TYA and arts in the community A long-term vision for the company and TYA in Edmonton and Alberta Commitment to the values of Concrete Theatre Significant background as an innovative stage director, actor, producer or playwright Previous experience developing artistic projects and relevant artistic leadership experience Extensive knowledge of theatre and theatrical processes Experience and potential connections within the Edmonton arts community for collaboration A record of advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion Concrete Theatre is committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities. As a safe space that welcomes and fosters diversity, we are committed to providing accessible employment practices. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, or if you have any questions about the position(s), please let us know. a resume detailing your relevant work in theatre and community related experience a cover letter that outlines your area(s) of artistic practice, administrative experience, why you are interested in the position, and what background/skills/experience you would bring to it a brief description of the values that would be instrumental in furthering the company’s objectives and how you aim to uphold these in artistic practice and management #

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