Jack Paterson Theatre

“This is the magic of theatre” – Jerry Wasserman, The Province

Professional Development

EDUCATION

MFA, Theatre Direction, 2012 – 2014
East 15 Acting School and The University of Essex, London, UK

East 15’s MFA in Direction is a unique and renowned course designed specifically for those who are already practising as professional theatre directors. Teaching is by a wide range of leading directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. The programme benefits from its close ties with the London theatre world.  East 15 also runs modules overseas in Moscow and Bali, involving specialist practical study in an alternative cultural environment.

International Exchange residencies included:

The Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS), Moscow RU
Stanislavsky System and Biomechanics

In depth study of contemporary Eastern European and Russian practices based on the later methods of Stanislavsky and Maria Knebles at Russia’s leading performing arts training institution.

The Indonesian Arts Institute Denpasar, (SENI) Bali IND
Balinese Traditional Performing Arts

Practical study of traditional dance, drama, masks and shadow puppetry with a focus on techniques for cross-cultural performance creation at world renowned SENI.

Diploma (BA Equivalence), 1996 – 1999
Circle in the Square Theatre School, NYC, NY, U.S.A.

The only accredited training conservatory associated with a Broadway theatre with faculty is drawn from the finest working professionals and master teachers in NYC.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESIDENCIES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESIDENCIES INCLUDE:

Theatre Werde + Flausen Innovation Incubator Platform 2019 (Oldenburg, Germany):
A three-month professional development residency to study the structures, practice and theory underpinning the German Innovation incubator Flausen +.  

Shakespeare’s Globe – Directing Studio 2018 (London, UK):
Offered to a selected 10 professional directors, a masterclass series focused on Shakespeare’s plays in the Globe Theatre including original practice; actor’s voice and physical practice on the bare stage.

The Young Vic Genesis Director’s Network 2016 – Ongoing (London, UK):
As the only scheme of its kind in the UK, the Directors program provides proactive support for professional directors including skills workshops, peer-led projects and paid assistant directing roles.

Theatre503, Resident Producer 20116 (London, UK):
A residency with Olivier Award winning London new play development theatre. Key members of the producing team responsibilities included: producing; contracting; marketing and social media; and grant writing. 

National Artistic Director Mentorship 2011-2012: Three Provinces, Three Mandates, Three Companies (CAN)
A series of Artistic Director mentorships across the Canada with three diverse companies with different mandates, leadership structures, goals and challenges.

  • New Works, Translation & Development:
    Playwrights’ Workshop Montreal, Emma Tibaldo (Montreal, QC)
  • Contemporary Intra Disciplinary and New Works Creation:
    Theatre Conspiracy, Tim Carlson (Vancouver, BC)
  • National Festival/ Curation:
    Magnetic North Festival, Brenda Leadlay (Ottawa, ON & Calgary, AL)

Canadian Opera Company, Auditing Director 2011 (Toronto, Canada): The Magic Flute and Nixon in China
A 2-month residency auditing the rehearsal process from first rehearsal to performance including chorus work, choreography, the move to the venue and tech with directors Diane Paulus and James Robinson.

Auditing Director, Opera Hamilton 2011 (Hamilton, Canada):
A 2-month residency auditing the rehearsal process for Rusticana and I Pagliacci.

Director’s Lab North 2011 (Toronto, Canada)
An intensive hosted by Tarragon Theatre.  Masterclasses included Daniel Brooks, Judith Thompson, Nina Lee Aquino, and Anne Cattaneo, Soheil Parsa, Michael Wheeler, Micheline Chevrier, and Linda Griffiths.

BASH Emerging Director Residency, Canadian Stage 2010 (Toronto, Canada)
Canadian Stage’s program for professional directors to explore approaches to contemporary performance practice, production and administration. The 2010 focus was “directing large-scale works”.

Venue-Based Theatre Artist Director Mentorship, 2010: The Centaur Theatre (Montreal, CAN)

  • Venue Based Theatre Artistic Director Residency with Executive Artistic Director Roy Surette and General Manager Chuck Childs

Neil Munro Directors’ Project 2010, The Shaw Festival (Niagara on the Lake, Canada)
Each season, the Festival hires two promising professional directors in an extended residency.  Along with Assistant Directing responsibilities included Audience Outreach.  

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