Mentor/Apprentice Program

Call for Apprentices 2010 / 2011

Obsidian Theatre Company is passionately dedicated to the exploration, development and production of the Black voice.

Obsidian Theatre's Mentor/Apprentice Program provides emerging theatre artists much needed work experience and a deeper understanding of professional practises by working with some of the most sought after theatre practitioners in Canadian theatre, including members of Obsidian Theatre Company.

Funding by the Department of Canadian Heritage allows us to offer 4 paid apprenticeship positions. Placements occur between autumn and spring depending on production schedules.
Past partners for this program have included Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People, Factory Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Mirvish Productions, Nightswimming and Canadian Stage. 

Apprenticeships are available in the following fields of interest:
Directing
Dramaturgy
Lighting Design
Production Management
Costume Design
Set Design
Producing

Requirements

You must be actively pursuing a professional career in the theatre. Having an education in theatre, or equivalent experience at the community or professional level is essential to this program.

You are Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and you are, or identify yourself as, a member of the Black community.

In addition to a resume, applicants must provide a letter of intent indicating their career goals and how an apprentice position would help in achieving those goals.

Submission deadline: Friday May 20, 2010

Submit applications by e-mail or mail to:

Rupal Shah
Apprenticeship Coordinator, Obsidian Theatre
50 Carroll St. Suite 215
Toronto, ON M4M 3G3

For more information about the program please email Rupal Shah, Program Coordinator at training@obsidian-theatre.com