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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - OBSIDIAN THEATRE APPRENTICE PROGRAM - TORONTO, ON
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Obsidian Theatre Company
Call for Apprentices 2009-10

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

Funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, Obsidian Theatre Company
is offering 4 paid apprenticeship positions as part of the 2009-10
season. Placements will occur between Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010.
 
Apprentices will be given the opportunity to work alongside noted
members of the Canadian theatre community, including Obsidian Theatre
company members. Past partners for this program have included Lorraine
Kimsa Theatre for Young People, Factory Theatre, Tarragon Theatre,
Mirvish Productions, Nightswimming and Canadian Stage. 

Depending on the interests and abilities of the applicants, FOUR (4)
apprentices will be chosen from the following 7 categories:

	- Apprentice Director			- Apprentice Production
Manager
	- Apprentice Dramaturg			- Apprentice Set
Designer
	- Apprentice Producer			- Apprentice Lighting
Designer
						- Apprentice Costume
Designer
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 African Diaspora.

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 29th, 2009

Submit applications by e-mail or mail to:	Rupal Shah 
Apprenticeship Coordinator, Obsidian Theatre
943 Queen St. East	
Toronto, ON M4M 1J6
training at obsidian-theatre.com

For more information about this program or about Obsidian Theatre, visit
www.obsidian-theatre.com or call Philip Akin, Artistic Director at
416.463.8444.
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