The selected artists will intern with Ray Hogg, Founding Artistic Director of Prime Mover Theatre Company and Deputy Artistic Director of Musical Stage Company, and Jeremy Webb, Neptune Theatre’s Artistic Director . 

Supported by Neptune Theatre and  Arts Nova Scotia.   

How it Works

This new capacity-building program offers practical, hands-on experience for emerging IBPOC arts leaders by supporting building leadership skills; crafting an artistic vision, and forging connections with artistic leaders across the country.  Over the course of ten months, the intern Artistic Director will work closely with the artistic and administrative staff at Neptune Theatre and Prime Mover Theatre Company in developing their 2021-22 seasons; participating in all facets of artistic direction including:

• administrative decision-making: policy development, budgeting, grant writing, scheduling, casting, negotiating, contracting, production and marketing

• artistic decision-making, programming, and creation: development of the 20-21 season, including digital opportunities through Neptune’s digital platform NeptuneAtHome.com; creation of new works - in conjunction with INKubator, Neptune’s play development initiative; development of artist training programs through Prime Mover’s Legacy Project, as well as the creation of their own artistic project (which may or may not be performance-based)

• community stewardship: participating in regional and national caucus meetings, conferences, committee, advocacy and outreach work

Under the mentorship of project lead Ray Hogg, the Artistic Director intern will also have an opportunity to focus on personal and professional advancement through:

• weekly mentorship meetings: to set goals, evaluate progress and create a long-term career plan

• research and exploration of career opportunities: assessing the regional and national theatre landscape, identifying artistic leaders and best practices

• building credentials and an artistic resume: evaluating and articulating current skills and artistic accomplishments

• networking: meeting and maintaining contact with a broad spectrum of artists and artistic leaders across the country

• residency: working directly in Toronto with Mr. Hogg, benefiting from his expertise as a racialized arts leader at Prime Mover Theatre Company and Musical Stage Company.

This is a paid Internship. Neptune Theatre will:

• cover travel expenses, should an out-of-town artist be accepted as the AD Intern.

• Pay a weekly salary commensurate with industry standards for such a position.

• Provide office space and administrative support to the successful applicant.

• Provide a contract for the RBC Chrysalis AD intern detailing start date, end date, salary details and terms & conditions.

Who Can Apply

Based on the parameters of our primary funding partner, the RBC Chrysalis Project is open to IBPOC artists who are under 30 years of age and interested in pursuing artistic leadership as a career.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Vision

• Inventiveness

• Resourcefulness 

• Optimism 

• Clarity of thought/Communication skills

We are actively seeking submissions from artists of all backgrounds, abilities, and ethnicities as we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We especially encourage folx who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, d/Deaf, Mad, Disabled/People with Disabilities, and/or Neurodiverse to submit. **Please indicate if you self-identify as belonging to any of these priority groups**

How to Apply

 Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and support materials:

Your cover letter should answer the following three questions:

1. What does artistic direction mean to you?

2. How do you define leadership?

3. What role does an artistic director play in the shaping of a theatre community and the broader community in which the theatre company exists and creates?

Your support materials may include some or all of the following:

1. Applicant statement. Help us understand your creative practices, your process, what excites you, and what drives you to make theatre. Tell us all about your creative & professional journey so far. This part of your application can be presented in any medium you choose (i.e. written word, video, audio)

2. Letters of support (optional)

3. Portfolio/work samples/Press material (optional)

**Please email submissions to: submissions@neptunetheatre.com  with “YOUR NAME, RBC Chrysalis Project 2020/21 Submission” in the subject line by Friday, November 13th, 2020 (11:59 pm).** 

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline; Friday, November 13th, 2020 (11.59 pm EST); 

Start Date: Monday, January 18, 2021 (based on the availability of the successful applicant.)

Project Partner

Jeremy Webb is the twelfth Artistic Director in Neptune Theatre’s history.  He has been working as an artist at Neptune since 1998, after moving to Canada from the UK.  Prior to Neptune, Jeremy was the Artistic Producer of Halifax’s Eastern Front Theatre and ran his own production company, Off The Leash Creative since 2009. Jeremy grew up in Cambridge and trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Neptune Theatre has contributed to the cultural, social and economic well-being of Halifax and the province for over 57 years. Under the vision of Artistic Director Jeremy Webb, Neptune Theatre is looking to the future and embarking on a journey of creative growth and positive change.  Audiences will see more work from Atlantic Canadian and Canadian playwrights; experience stories that represent the diversity of our communities and the region; increase opportunities for the growth and development of emerging, local artists and expand accessible programming so more people can enjoy live theatre.