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Job Hunting: Networking

Inspired by Sabrina Evertt’s post “Do You Really Want a Job?“, this post is the second in a series on job hunting in theatre.  The first post talked about resumes, cover letters & references. Networking tends to be a bit of a bad word in my circle of friends.  I frequently hear friends who can [...]

2009 In Review: Shows I Saw

One of my New Year’s resolutions last year was to start seeing more theatre.  I had decided that if I was really passionate about this, I probably needed to see more than 2 shows a month.  I settled on 3 per month, figuring that to be a fairly easy place to start.  I did, of [...]

Want to stalk me at the Fringe?

It’s Fringe time again and the Island is already buzzing. Last night I had my first shift as a volunteer and had a great time running from venue to venue. My legs were actually quite sore this morning!  During the off time I put together my Fringing schedule, but before I share it a few [...]

Be The Audience

Lately my inbox has been inundated with e-mails telling me about shows that acquaintances of mine are doing. I’ve sent my share of those e-mails too – hoping that one or two people will come to see the hard work you have put into a show. Even more so when it’s a co-op and the [...]

Looking for some theatre experience?

(Above: Past & Present apprenti & their friends getting ready for Vintage Valentine) Pacific Theatre, the company where I am the resident stage manager, takes on three or four apprentices each year. These are not equity apprenticeships, but are apprenticeships designed to produce well rounded theatrical people. The apprentices assist with Front of House and [...]

PuShing onto the Scene

Five years ago the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival burst onto the scene in Vancouver and has quickly become one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. Running for two and a half weeks beginning January 20th, it boasts work from as far away as Japan & New Zealand while still promoting shows from [...]