Employment

Artistic:

Theatre Gargantua’s Artistic Internship Program provides an opportunity for emerging artists to expand their skills and experience through observing and participating in Theatre Gargantua’s creative cycle.

Theatre Gargantua is seeking two emerging artists who are committed to pursuing a career in the performing arts.  This paid program is designed to provide an opportunity for emerging artists to expand their skills and experience through observing and participating in Theatre Gargantua’s artistic creation cycle.  Specifically, participants will attend all rehearsal and creative meetings while simultaneously assisting in areas of production (set, lighting, costumes, stage management, and director assistance). Through this program, interns are mentored by our professional artists, helping them develop new skills for their future artistic endeavours.

The program will begin in late summer / early fall and continues through performances of premiere of our latest cycle of work in the fall. The bulk of the internship will occur during the rehearsal/pre-production and performances slated between September 4–November 7th.  There may also the opportunity to assist with our Sidestream Cycles and summer festival in Welland Ontario.

Successful applicants will have a background in theatre and an interest in multi-disciplinary work and/or the collaborative creation process. Applicants should be prepared to make a commitment to the full length of the project, including attendance at all rehearsals and performances and all creative meetings.

Our new Cycle of Work is called WaterFall which explores our relationship with water as a ubiquitous and life-sustaining force. WaterFall is a visceral exploration of how the politics, mythologies, and science of water converge. https://theatregargantua.ca/productions/mainstage-cycles/waterfall/

Term: Late Summer – Fall – November 7th

Rehearsals begin early September

(some weekend and evening hours required)

Rate: $4000 flat fee

Theatre Gargantua values, desires, and seeks a rich diversity of experiences and cultures, and are committed to an inclusive workplace culture. This includes valuing diversity within our company, providing a safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. A diversity of voices/perspectives is critical to helping develop work that is relevant to the communities we serve.  Theatre Gargantua encourages all applications from equity-deserving groups, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Transgender, Nonbinary, Queer, Disabled and intersections of those identities.

Applications should include a resume and cover letter detailing their experiences and desire to participate in the program to be submitted by email to jacquie@theatregargantua.ca.  Please include Artistic Intern 2023 – your name in the subject line. While we thank everyone for their interest and efforts, only shortlisted candidates for interviews will be contacted.

The deadline for submissions is Friday July 7, 2023 11:59pm

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