Walterdale Playhouse
Artistic Director Search
Walterdale Theatre Associates is looking for an Artistic Director (AD) to lead our 2013-2014 Season.The AD is responsible for: proposing seasons to the Board of Directors, selecting Directors for each play, working with Production Managers and Directors to build artistic teams,directing at least one production per season,and representing Walterdale to the general public. Artistic Directors generally serve a two-year term at Walterdale. Like all artistic positions in the company, the AD is a volunteer position.
Anyone may apply for the position of Artistic Director; however, the best candidate will have experience as a Director outside of Walterdale and/or a history with Walterdale itself (i.e. working on a number of Walterdale productions in various capacities). A familiarity with Walterdale’s recent or extended history would be an asset.
Applicants should submit the following information:
• A cover letter, explaining why you wish to be Artistic Director;
• A copy of your theatrical résumé;
• A brief proposal for the 2013-2014 Walterdale season, listing possible plays and describing why each play would be suitable for Walterdale;
• All your contact information.
Applications may be mailed to, or dropped off at the theatre at:
Artistic Director Search
Walterdale Playhouse
10322 83 AVE NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 5C3
Applications may also bee-mailed to the theatre’s Administrator, Kent Sutherland, at walterdaleadmin@shaw.ca . Please ask for a confirmation e-mail in return. We cannot guarantee the reliability of e-mail servers.
The deadline for applications is December 31, 2012.The applications will be studied by a search committee from Walterdale’s Board of Directors. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in early January, and the selection will be made by January 31, 2013.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Artistic Director search, email our current AD,Sarah Van Tassel, at walterdalead53@gmail.com .
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