Mike Payette Mentorship for Artistic Direction

Company Overview

Geordie Theatre is a not-for-profit company and is Quebec’s leading English-language theatre for young audiences that entertains, provokes thought, and fires up the imagination since 1980. We celebrate the art of theatre and its impact by working with emerging and established professional artists from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds to create works that are relevant and enchanting, inspiring dialogue between communities, children, and parents as well as teachers and students of all ages.  We continue to build relationships with and extend our audience through inclusive and accessible practices in Montreal, as well as remote communities in Quebec and abroad. For more information, please visit: www.geordie.ca  

Job Description

Geordie Theatre is excited to launch the Mike Payette Mentorship Program, a 6-month paid mentorship for IBPOC artists looking to begin a career as an Artistic Director in theatre. 

Working under the guidance and mentorship of Geordie Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jimmy Blais, the artist will gain valuable insight on the core responsibilities and duties of Artistic Direction, including: 

• Season planning and programming 

• Working with funders and funding bodies 

• Managing a staff 

• Working with a Board of Directors 

• Working with an Executive Director 

• Community engagement 

• Creating work within the scope of your artistic vision