Industry News: What’s Happening in Canadian Theatre November 27-December 1

December 1, 2017
Meg Shannon
Industry News, PACT

Welcome to Industry News, a new blog series sharing what’s happening in Canadian theatre and the wider arts community. Each week we’ll share news we’ve come across as well as events, calls for nominations and submissions, and professional development opportunities.

Have something to share? Send it to info@pact.ca and we’ll include it here.

Comings and Goings

Rainbow Stage (Winnipeg MB) has announced Carson Nattrass as their new Artistic Director.
The Toronto Fringe (Toronto ON) has announced Laura Paduch as their new Managing Director.
The Frank Theatre Company (Vancouver BC) has announced that their Artistic Producer, Chris Gatchalian, will leave the company effective December 15. Both Gatchalian and the company have made statements.

Member News

Barrie’s Talk is Free Theatre program receives $627,500 in funding for mentorship program

The Ontario Trillium Foundation has granted a Barrie theatre company $627,500 over the next three years for a special project. Talk is Free Theatre will receive a grant to “expand mentorship opportunities for youth” through the production of site-specific musicals, or musicals that take place outside of traditional venues.

What’s Happening in the Wider Community

Today is the first day that salary information is mandatory on the Alliance for Arts + Culture job board.

Member News

Barrie’s Talk is Free Theatre program receives $627,500 in funding for mentorship program

What’s Happening in the Wider Community

Sara Meurling Steps Down as Executive Director of PACT

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