[e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - LETHBRIDGE]

[CAEA News Bulletin Service]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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JOB - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - LETHBRIDGE
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Founded in 1990, New West Theatre is a highly successful,
forward-looking
theatre company that enjoys great community support and attendance in
excess
of 30,000 patrons per year to its seven-show season. The company
produces
works with an equal emphasis on drama and music, producing four Canadian
works (including one children=B9s theatre show) and three large-scale
original music revues per season.  The company enjoys a positive
financial situation and is well positioned for an exciting future.
Situated in the arts rich environment of Lethbridge, Alberta, New West
Theatre is the largest professional theatre company south of Calgary.

The new Artistic Director will assume all directorship duties of the
outgoing founding Artistic Managing Director. Reporting to the Board of
Directors the Artistic Director will be dynamic, inspirational and
self-motivated and have a passionate full-time commitment to build upon
the
established successes and traditions of the company.

Responsibilities require knowledge of, and an interest in, all aspects
of
artistic direction including setting the artistic and creative programs,
strategic artistic planning, directing, producing, dramaturgy. A
background
in music and/or experience with staging musicals or revue theatre is a
necessity.

The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative partnership
with the General Manager on all matters related to company oversight,
planning, programming, networking, community building, marketing, grant
writing, contracting, budget management and fulfilling the company=B9s
mandate.

We are seeking a creative individual who has a keen and unqualified
sense of
humour, relentless drive, excellent written and oral communication
skills,
an established record of success, demonstrated leadership skills and the
ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  A facility
with
PC & Mac platforms, office software and the internet is expected.  This
is a full time position.

Please email (.doc or .pdf) your letter of interest and resume by
January
15, 2008 to board at newwesttheatre.com. The letter should outline your
approach to the position, and give an indication of salary expectations.
This position will remain open until filled.  Many thanks in advance to
all
applicants: please note that only those selected for an interview will
be
contacted.
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Toronto, ON  M5C 3C4
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