Artistic Producer for Shakespeare Festival Leader

Theatre Alberta; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is seeking an Artistic Producer to lead artistic direction and daily operations from Saskatoon. This is the organization’s sole senior management role, reporting to the Board of Directors and guiding a vibrant theatre program.

The ideal candidate will bring Canadian professional theatre experience, including directing, casting, production staff management, budgeting, grants, fundraising, and a collaborative approach with staff and volunteers to develop ambitious

Qualifications

• Experience in professional Canadian theatre including directing, casting and managing production/administrative staff.
• Passionate commitment to professional theatre and ability to work collaboratively in a local arts community.
• Professional production experience in Elizabethan drama and related genres.
• Experience in all aspects of direction and audience development.
• Understanding of the business of theatre production: budgeting, grants, fundraising, promotion, PR/marketing and event production.
• Ability to work closely with a Board of Directors, staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide artistic leadership and day-to-day operations of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan.
• Direct at least one play per season.
• Collaborate with the Board and staff to shape seasons and campaigns.

Skills

Directing

Casting

Staff management

Collaboration

Audience development

Financial management

Grant writing

Fundraising

Promotion/PR/Marketing

Event production

Job description

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is seeking an Artistic Producer to lead artistic direction and daily operations from Saskatoon. This is the organization’s sole senior management role, reporting to the Board of Directors and guiding a vibrant theatre program.

The ideal candidate will bring Canadian professional theatre experience, including directing, casting, production staff management, budgeting, grants, fundraising, and a collaborative approach with staff and volunteers to develop ambitious