Compass Points is a gathering of post secondary students and emerging artists from across the country which helps them navigate the Festival and offers a firsthand introduction to the professional theatre industry. Organized in consultation with students from the Ottawa Theatre School and emerging artists from across the nation, the week-long event consists of workshops, panel discussions, and social events, designed to inspire participants to chart their own course in Canadian theatre.
Compass Points builds on the festival experience – performances, Magnetic Encounters and the Industry Series – with the student perspective in mind. Past topics include touring in Canadian theatre, theatre creation and criticism in the age of blogging, union do's and don'ts, grant writing for emerging artists, new play development, self-production and workshops led by some of Canada's most prominent theatre directors.
Topics and events vary from year to year to complement festival programming and address current concerns and questions.
Compass Points accepts applications from across the country.
We welcome university, conservatory, and college level students and emerging artists from all theatre disciplines including but not limited to acting, directing, playwriting, design, technical production and arts administration.
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Call for 2012 Compass Points National Planning Committee
Magnetic North Theatre Festival is currently accepting applications for the Compass Points National Planning Committee. Members of the committee will provide input on programming and the organizational structure of the 2012 event in Calgary, Alberta and aid in outreach to schools and emerging artists. We are currently searching for one representative from each of the following areas: British Columbia, Prairie region (AB, SK, MB), Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI, NL) and the Territories (YU, NT, NU). Preference will be given to those with previous Compass Points experience. Duties include: availability for bi-weekly conference calls and regular email contact. Attendance at the 2012 Magnetic North Theatre Festival in Calgary (June 13-23) is preferred but not required. This is a volunteer position.
Please forward your resume/CV and a statement of interest to Liz Truchanowicz, Compass Points Curator at compasspoints@magneticnorthfestival.ca
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