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Job Postings: Managing Director

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre is seeking a forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Managing Director.

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre (FAST) was founded in 1987 and has established an inspiring legacy as a premier summer theatre company in Atlantic Canada. With a history that spans three decades; a patron base that includes thousands of Nova Scotians as well as regional, national, and international tourists; an acclaimed reputation as a local economic and cultural anchor; and an artistic commitment to excellence, FAST is proud of their successes and are committed to growth. Each summer, FAST brings together the best artists from across Nova Scotia and beyond to create an award-winning Main Stage series, a Family Stage show, and other innovative artistic presentations, including large-scale outdoor productions. FAST believes in the power of ensuring diversity both on and off the stage and was the first theatre company in Nova Scotia to introduce Relaxed Performances.

FAST staff also manage Theatre Antigonish, a unique blend of student and community theatre that operates under the guidance of professional arts workers. FAST serves an intergenerational, rural community and provide opportunities for direct participation in the creation of theatre, while bringing a thoughtful variety of productions to their local audiences. FAST provides arts mentorship to their community through educational opportunities for pre-professionals, and for personal growth.

Established and emerging artists collaborate with community members in all aspects of production, ensuring that the community is front and centre. FAST is committed to cultivate transformative change through theatre and is committed to collaboration and fostering the love of theatre.

FAST is housed in the intimate Bauer Theatre on the campus of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS. The Company is strongly rooted in their community, who have built and supported FAST since its inception.

Summer Job Postings: Head of Wardrobe

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre is currently seeking a Wardrobe Assistant for our 2024 summer season.

Submission information: Deadline to apply: March 30, 2024

Please send resume and cover letter to: Ingrid Risk, Production Manager
ingrid@festivalantigonish.ca

Priority consideration will be given to IBPOC candidates from the Atlantic Region.

Summer Job Postings: Props Builder

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre is currently seeking a head of props for our 2024 summer season.

Submission information: Deadline to apply: March 30, 2024

Please send resume and cover letter to: Ingrid Risk, Production Manager
ingrid@festivalantigonish.ca

Priority consideration will be given to IBPOC candidates from the Atlantic Region.