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OBSIDIAN THEATRE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - OBSIDIAN THEATRE -
TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 08/01/2010
Deadline to submit: 05/21/2010
Email applications to: training at obsidian-theatre.com
Contact name: Rupal Shah
Contact email: training at obsidian-theatre.com
Contact phone: 416.829.2849
Engager Website: www.obsidian-theatre.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
Obsidian Theatre Company is passionately dedicated to the exploration,
development and production of the Black voice. To apply for this
apprenticeship program, you must be a Canadian citizen or landed
immigrant and you are, or identify yourself as, a member of the Black
community.

Additional information:
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                              
Music Directing

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.

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 21st, 2010
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
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