BOARD RECRUITMENT: Be Part of PWM’s Board of Directors

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If you are interested in becoming a member of the PWM Board of Directors, or want to learn more, please reach out to Alanna (Alan) Wrenshall, Managing Director, at alanna@playwrights.ca.

About us

Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of dramaturgy and playwriting. PWM acts as an incubator for new work that brings together dramaturgical expertise, a multimedia space in Montreal, and various support programs for writers, translators, interdisciplinary creators and their collaborators.

Our commitment is to support playwrights and artists through the creative process according to their vision for their work. The organization strives to cultivate a space where playwrights can be artistically vulnerable and open, challenge themselves, and define their own risks and goals.

For over 60 years, playwriting and theatre creation have been at the heart of PWM. Programs have also expanded to now include the exploration of devised, digital, and interdisciplinary modes of theatre and performance creation. We actively seek collaborations with diverse artistic approaches and are dedicated to supporting works that reflect a wide range of cultural identities and experiences.

The board

PWM is on the search for new members to join its Board of Directors. The Board’s mission is to support the growth of PWM and deepen the impact of its programs. We work to provide oversight, specialized expertise, and guidance to the organization and its leaders.

The Board of Directors is composed of 7 to 15 directors, one third of whom are artists. The Board meets 6 times a year, every two months. Including committee involvement, the expectations of time required are approximately 2 to 4 hours a month.

Those interested should reach out to the Managing Director, Alan Wrenshall, at alanna@playwrights.ca.

PWM welcomes applicants from a variety of background expertise, but those with the following profiles are strongly encouraged to reach out:

Account and finances

This individual will bring expertise in financial oversight, budgeting, and accounting practices. Their responsibilities will include overseeing the organization’s financial health, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing strategic financial advice to support our mission. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting or finance, experience with non-profit financial reporting, and a commitment to fostering financial transparency and accountability.

human resources and organization

Key responsibilities will include advising on best practices for recruitment, retention, and employee engagement, as well supporting the Artistic and Managing Directors to answer any HR questions and provide guidance on the best path forward, all while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, organizational development, and a passion for creating inclusive and supportive work environments.

Fundraising & Development

This individual will bring  their experience in fundraising strategies, donor relations, and development planning. Their role will involve providing guidance in fundraising and outreach, identifying and cultivating potential donors, and developing long-term funding strategies to support our programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful fundraising campaigns, excellent networking skills, and a deep commitment to advancing the mission of PWM through sustainable financial support.


PWM welcomes all applications. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who are Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain.


AMPLIFIER 2025-2027

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM), LA SERRE – arts vivants (LA SERRE) and the Conseil des Arts de Montréal (CAM) are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2027 English-language edition of AMPLIFIER.

The deadline to submit applications is October 23, 2024 at 11:59PM EST.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, require assistance with your application, and/or would like to discuss alternative methods of applying, please contact accessibility@playwrights.ca. 

If you have any questions regarding this program, your application, or the eligibility of your project, please contact our Artistic Producer, Leila Ghaemi, at leila@playwrights.ca with the subject line: AMPLIFIER

AMPLIFIER offers a long-term exploratory creation process to a playwright who identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized, including 1st or 2nd generation immigrant artists (as defined in the Conseil des Arts de Montréal’s glossary), working creatively in one of Canada’s official languages. This program offers artistic and financial support to one working* playwright residing on the island of Montréal, including dramaturgical collaboration, a professional workshop with actors, and a residency leading to a presentation to programmers and peers.

AMPLIFIER seeks to foster dialogue between Montréal’s English and French speaking theatre communities, as well as intercultural exchanges and greater representation for culturally diverse artists within the theatre community and on Montréal’s stages.

In order to support artists creating in French and artists creating in English, CAM and La Serre offer this program alternately with the Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) in French (Résidence Voix Théâtrales), and with PWM in English. The 2025-2027 edition is intended for artists working in the English language. PWM supports English language minority artists in Quebec, therefore the work with PWM will take place in English. Applications are to be submitted in English.

Please refer to the Program Presentation (PDF) for more details about what this partnership includes, program eligibility criteria, and other conditions.

THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

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CONSEIL DES ARTS DE MONTRÉAL 

Founded in 1956, the Conseil des arts de Montréal identifies, supports and recognizes excellence in the professional creation, production and dissemination of the arts.

To remain in tune with the organizations and collectives it serves, the Conseil relies on its knowledge of the communities, its innovative skills, and its ability to bring the city’s artists and financial partners together.

PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP MONTRÉAL 

Founded in 1963, Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a nationally-mandated theatre creation and development centre based in Montréal. PWM is led by a team of experienced dramaturgs and arts administrators. With a focus on dramaturgy, its mission is to collaborate with artists in the development of new works of theatre and performance. PWM gives artists the opportunity to create and experiment, dream and take risks. Its collaborative process draws on the team’s unique experience and is tailored to the artist’s individual needs. 

At PWM, playwrights, dramaturgs, translators, directors, performance makers, and theatre companies across the country find a creative collaborator willing to invest deeply in the development of meaningful work. PWM acts as a community hub for theatre-makers in Montreal and beyond.

PWM operates a 2,000 square foot creation studio and shared office space, equipped with theatre lighting, sound and digital equipment. Click here for accessibility information for our office and creative studio space: https://www.playwrights.ca/accessibility-contact/

LA SERRE – ARTS VIVANTS

LA SERRE is a structuring incubator that supports emerging artists in the development and establishment of their artistic practices. It offers initiatives conducive to their visibility; takes care of its community, and offers inspiring spaces. LA SERRE supports emerging artists by creating lasting and invested connections with them. It enables artists to create and share performances that shift the perspectives of spectators and explore new ways of being together. The practices supported by LA SERRE question, transform and resist preconceptions, let pluralities unfold, and contribute to the renewal of established models. LA SERRE activates collaborations between artists, citizens, fields of knowledge, and artistic disciplines. Its support is experimental and multifaceted.

SUPPORT PROVIDED

The 2025-2027 AMPLIFIER artist will receive a project creation grant of $13,000 from the CAM over two years, along with numerous support provided by PWM, LA SERRE, and CAM. This is a one-time, non-renewable grant.

The program takes place over two years, and support is provided as follows:

YEAR 1

$3,000 creation grant for a new theatrical creation

30 hours of dramaturgical collaboration with Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal

A 9 hour workshop with actors with Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal

A reading presentation with actors at Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal

YEAR 2

$10,000 creation grant for production

50 hours of production and management mentorship by LA SERRE–arts vivants

60 hours of free access to the Conseil des Arts de Montréal’s studios

Presentation of two performances in lab format

One-year subscription to Machinerie des arts.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the online application form. Click here to view the form as a PDF. During the application process, you will be asked to include the following documents in PDF format:

  • A CV;
  • An excerpt of the current project (12 pages maximum);
  • A full script of a previously written theatrical work in English

Applications will be evaluated by representatives of the CAM, PWM, and La Serre. Projects will be evaluated based on merit, feasibility, and impact on the artist.

PWM welcomes all applications from eligible playwrights: Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants). While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from artists who meet the above criteria and are also: 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain. PWM is strongly committed to supporting a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they are comfortable doing so.

The deadline to submit applications is October 23, 2024 at 11:59PM EST.


 * This is an opportunity for professional playwrights as defined in the Conseil de Arts de Montreal glossary: “An individual with a professional artistic practice who possesses the necessary experience and knowledge to develop this practice. This includes self-taught individuals as well as those who have studied art. This person is recognized in their artistic community (artists working in the same artistic tradition), creates, carries out or publishes works of art, is dedicated to their artistic practice and is generally paid for their work.”

JOB POSTING: Professional Development and Training Coordinator

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Position Summary

Since 2019, le Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) and PWM have worked in partnership, with the support of  Compétence Culture, to pool their professional development resources. The Professional Development and Training Coordinator will be a mutualized employee of both partner organizations, however the employment contract will be held with CEAD and the employee will be governed by CEAD’s policy on working conditions and staff conduct. The tenure of this position will be granted following a three-month probationary period, but will always be conditional on the renewal of the mutualization agreement between CEAD and PWM, and the Compétence Culture wage subsidy.

Note: The responsibilities and duties of the Professional Development and Training Coordinator require that they are bilingual (French, English) and that they work mainly in-person in the CEAD or PWM offices, as well as in other locations where training activities may take place (this does not exclude the occasional flexibility to work from home).

Salary and Benefits
  • Part-time position (7 hours per day, 28 hours per week), divided equally between PWM and CEAD
  • Shared office with work computer at CEAD; laptop and shared workspace at PWM 
  • Standard office hours  9:00am-5:00pm with some flexibility to adjust on request
  • 22 – 25 $ per hour + benefits : 
    • Four weeks paid summer vacation while CEAD office closes in July
    • Two weeks off during the holiday season, according to the CEAD schedule
    • Two additional hours of paid lunch per week on PWM days
    • Bank of 5 paid wellness days
    • Access to CEAD group insurance plan after 3 months
Applications and Inquiries

Please submit your application by email to:  rh@cead.qc.ca with the subject line “Professional Development and Training Coordinator Application”.

Applications should include:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in working at CEAD and PWM and how your experience is relevant to this position
  • CV or resume
  • Earliest possible start date

We encourage applicants to send in their application as soon as possible. For best consideration, please apply before August 4, 11:59pm. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place on August 14 – 16. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.


PWM and CEAD are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are continuously working to make all of our programs accessible and inclusive. We value diversity in our workforces and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from people who are: Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain.


Organizations Overview

Founded in 1963, Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a dramaturgically-focused theatre creation and development company based in Montréal.

PWM is led by a team of experienced dramaturgs and arts administrators. With a focus on dramaturgy, its mission is to collaborate with artists in the development of new works of theatre and performance. Its collaborative process draws on the team’s unique expertise and is tailored to the artist’s individual needs.

At PWM, playwrights, dramaturgs, translators, directors, performance artists, and theatre companies across the country find a creative accomplice willing to invest deeply in the development of meaningful work. Through PWM’s programming and activities, individual artists and companies meet and make new connections. By fostering these artistic connections, PWM acts as a community hub for theatre-makers in Montreal and beyond.

Founded in 1965, the Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) is a centre for the support, promotion and dissemination of works by francophone playwrights, and now has more than 300 francophone members in Quebec and Canada. It occupies a unique position in terms of both the amount of opportunities it offers to authors as well as the quality and innovation it pursues.

Primary Responsibilities 

Your main tasks will be to support both CEAD and PWM in managing annual budget envelopes and organizing training activities specific to each organization. As the Professional Development & Training Coordinator you will play an important role within the CEAD and PWM teams as a position dedicated to professional development of artists we serve.  Training activities may take the form of dramaturgical collaborations or labs, workshops, co-development sessions for various creator roles, residencies, master classes, dramaturgical mentoring, and any other professional development activity for playwriting and theatre creation in French or English in Quebec. This is an essential role in the cultural training community, representing both organizations to Compétence Culture and a network of other Professional Development and Training Coordinators. 

Your two main areas of responsibilities will be: 

1) Contribute to the sound management of professional training funding envelopes, including budgeting and reporting. You will be responsible for maintaining positive and lasting working relationships with financial partners that support continuing education, such as Intervention-Compétences and Compétence Culture, and other colleagues in the Quebec Continuing Education network. The Professional Development & Training Coordinator will participate in consultation and training activities held by Compétence Culture.

2) Ensure that professional development activities are carried out according to CEAD and PWM policies and procedures, and within the limits of budgets and criteria imposed by the various grant programs.  Your main tasks will be administrative (contracts, registrations, payments, data entry, internal reports and accounting), and logistical (schedules, studio rental, planning).  This position is a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge in the field of continuing education in culture and, more specifically, in theater.

Professional training and development coordinator tasks 

In support of the CEAD and PWM management teams,  the Professional Development & Training Coordinator will perform the following:

Administrative tasks:

  • Prepare all documents and information required for funding application submission and reporting in accordance with the requirements of the Interventions-Compétences grant program.
  • Attend meetings and information-sessions offered by Compétence Culture funding bodies to gather information and provide summaries with updates and deadlines to each organization;
  • Support the administration and coordination of the programming funded by Compétence Culture, in the following ways:
    • Communicate with the selected playwrights, dramaturgs, actors (or agencies), and other artists for the administration and coordination of professional development activities; 
    • Create and send contracts for signature and ensure receipt;
    • Follow-up on registration fees and receipts; Issue or follow-up on payment of invoices and artistic fees;
    • Monitor and record updates of programming and budgets using tracking tables; ensure filing of all documents required for reporting; 
    • Enter administrative data according to tools specific to each organization (contact information, tax numbers, statistics);
    • Coordinate satisfaction surveys and feedback sessions from participants;
    • Ensure compliance with requirements of Intervention-Compétences and Compétence Culture allocated envelopes at all times;
    • Research and follow up on funding opportunities through Intervention-Compétences;
    • Managing registration of participants in public workshops or activities;
    • Perform all related administrative tasks.

Logistical Tasks:

  • Communicate with the co-workers, trainers, and participants involved in planning the schedule and logistics for each training activity;
  • Inform artists, trainers, and participants about CEAD and PWM policies and procedures; ensure adherence to prevention policies to ensure a safe space for artists  taking part in the training; 
  • Communicate with Compétence Culture, l’Union des Artistes, PACT, and Canadian Actors Equity regarding contracts and reports; 
  • Work with the communications departments of CEAD and PWM to provide information about the training activities, and support in the creation of written outreach materials; personal outreach to appropriate artists for specific programs and residencies based on the requests of the management teams; 
  • Coordinate the travel and accommodations of trainers and participants, taking into account allocated budgets; 
  • Print texts and other documents required for training activities;
  • Compile a list of all participants present or absent at each meeting and have required attendance sheets signed by trainers and participants;
  • Ensure the best possible reception conditions on the training site and respond to the needs or requests of trainers and participants (access, beverages, temperature, materials, etc.).
Skills and Characteristics
  • Organizational skills, autonomy, initiative;
  • Flexibility and comfort in adapting to changing priorities; 
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate with management, ability to work under pressure;
  • Ability to anticipate needs;
  • Knowledge of the Quebec cultural milieu and of Quebec and Canadian theatre (an asset).
qualifications
  • Degree in dramatic arts (production) or in management of cultural organizations OR two years experience in project coordination;
  • Good knowledge of business softwares, including GSuite and MS Office Suite;
  • Strong communication and writing skills in both French* and English.

* This position requires regular communication with CEAD’s francophone staff and artists, as well as government bodies that operate exclusively in French. 


We thank all candidates for their interest in joining PWM and CEAD, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held August 14-16. There may be more than one round of interviews. 

If you have any questions, please contact CEAD at rh@cead.qc.ca or our Managing Director, Alanna Wrenshall at alanna@playwrights.ca.

Call for Dramaturgical Collaboration Applications for 2024-2025


Applications for Dramaturgical Collaborations are now open. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30th, 2024 11:59PM EST

All applicants will receive a response by the end of April 2024 informing them of the outcome of their application for the 2024-2025 season.

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The open call for Dramaturgical Collaborations is PWM’s invitation to playwrights and creators from across Canada to work with us. Together, we engage in deep explorations of story, form and process.

Our Dramaturgical Collaborations begin with one-on-one and ongoing Dramaturgical Conversations in which we discuss the needs of the project and playwright/creator(s). From there, we mutually determine with the artist(s) one or a combination of the following opportunities for the project:

Workshops:  An opportunity to explore a work in progress with actors/collaborators in order to evolve the project. Each Workshop is led by a PWM dramaturg in collaboration with the playwright/creator(s). Text based projects will be read by a company of actors and the playwright and dramaturg will then have the opportunity to ask and explore questions with the company. For non-text based projects, the Workshop is designed around whatever elements create the narrative/event. Sometimes a private reading for invited guests is a part of a Workshop, and it is used as an opportunity to introduce the work to an audience for the first time. The length of a Workshop is determined by the needs of the project.

Residencies: As part of the Dramaturgical Collaboration, PWM may offer dedicated Studio time for exploration (not rehearsal) to a playwright/creator(s) developing a project with PWM. These residencies take place in our studio in Montreal, and are separate from our national residencies at Gros Morne and Tadoussac.

Mentorships:  Mentorships are set up to answer a very specific need in the early stages of a creation process. In collaboration with a PWM Dramaturg, the playwright/creator determines who is best suited to accompany them through this essential phase. This may be an expert in a given discipline, a creator from a similar or different discipline, or a dramaturg with a particular field of experience. The mentor is paid by PWM to work with the artist as a mentee.

To learn more about these and other terms used at PWM, please refer to our glossary.


Considerations for Dramaturgical Collaboration at PWM

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Stage of Development: We accept applications for projects at all stages of development depending on the nature of the work. It could be an idea, a first draft (in whatever form that may be), a new iteration of a project that has already been shared, or a draft that is in an advanced stage of development.

Discipline: This project could be a play, a performance, a digital work (for example: AR/VR, interactive game-based presentation, live or prerecorded virtual performance), or something hybrid in terms of language, discipline, or technology.

Applicants: We welcome individual playwright/creator(s) and collectives to apply directly through our Google form. If you are a theatre company, please contact dramaturg@playwrights.ca to discuss Dramaturgical Collaborations before submitting an application online.

Location: We welcome local and national applications. We work in-person, virtually (for example: by video chat or by use of online collaborative tools), or a combination of both. *Please note that working virtually is an option available to out-of-town artists, as well as local artists based in Montreal.

Because developing plays and performances takes time, PWM has numerous ongoing projects. Therefore, we can only welcome a limited number of new projects per season despite receiving many inspiring applications. We are grateful to everyone who applies.

PWM is committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.  We are continuously working to make all of our programs accessible and inclusive. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from artists who are: Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, d/Deaf, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain. PWM is strongly committed to supporting a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they are comfortable doing so.


How to apply for Dramaturgical Collaboration at PWM

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You can apply for Dramaturgical Collaboration via our Google form, linked here. Audio and video answers to some of the questions in the form are also welcomed. Click here to preview the form as a PDF.

You will be asked to provide: 

  • General information about you
  • Information about your project 
  • How you would like to work with PWM
  • Your CV and bio and that of any collaborators
  • A sample of the proposed project (if available) or past work 

Your proposal will not be sent until you click the SUBMIT button at the end of the application via the Google form. You will be able to edit your responses until the application’s deadline by reusing the same email address and login. 

If you have any questions regarding Dramaturgical Collaborations, please contact us at dramaturg@playwrights.ca

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, require assistance with your application, or would like to discuss alternative methods of applying and deadline flexibility, please contact accessibility@playwrights.ca. For accessibility information and video tours of our location, please click here.

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE TRANSLATION

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 2023 11:59PM EST.

A one-on-one mentorship opportunity

For years Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) and le Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) have worked to forge links between the French and English language theatre communities and foster the art of theatre translation. To this end, the two organizations have partnered once again to offer two individualized mentorships meant to familiarize playwrights with the craft of theatre translation: Introduction to Theatre Translation (Traductions Croisées). One Mentorship, described below, is focused on French to English theatre translation. Vous trouverez sur le site du CEAD les détails du mentorat anglais – français.

How the mentorship works:

  • PWM will select 1 participant with an interest in French to English theatre translation;
  • Over a period of several months, the participant will translate excerpts (roughly 10-12 pages) of two contemporary Québécois plays selected by the CEAD;
  • The participant will receive a total of 12 hours of dramaturgical support from acclaimed playwright and theatre translator Alexis Diamond;
  • The participant will have the opportunity to discuss their translations with the original playwrights;
  • The mentorship will culminate in two workshops during which professional actors will read and discuss the newly-translated excerpts;
  • The participant will then have the chance to meet with the second participant and both mentors to present their work and discuss their experiences;
  • After the workshops, the participant will submit their final drafts of the translated excerpts to the CEAD.

Who can apply?

  • Montreal-based playwrights with a strong interest in French-to-English theatre translation;
  • The candidate must have excellent writing skills in English and have fluent comprehension of Québecois French;
  • Playwrights with little to no experience in theatre translation are encouraged to apply;

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this Google Form by Sunday, October 29th, 2023, 11:59 PM EST. You will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Your name, pronouns (optional), and contact information ;
  • Your bio; 
  • A description of your interest in this mentorship and in French-to-English theatre translation more generally;
  • Confirmation that you are based in Montreal;
  • A CV

Video or audio responses are also accepted through the Google form.

Questions about this program can be sent to helena@playwrights.ca with the subject line: Introduction to Theatre Translation. Audio and video applications are also welcomed. 

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, or require assistance with this application, please contact accessibility@playwrights.ca

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PWM is committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.  We are continuously working to make all of our programs accessible and inclusive. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from artists who are: Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain. PWM is strongly committed to supporting a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they are comfortable doing so.

Biography of Alexis Diamond


Based in Tiohtiá:ke / Mooniyang / Montreal, Alexis Diamond (she/her) is a theatre artist, opera and musical librettist, translator, dramaturg and theatre curator working in both English and French. She creates works for a wide range of audiences, from toddlers, to school-aged children, to all ages, to adults only, which have garnered awards, residencies, and attention at home and abroad. Playful, poetic and profound, her texts and performances break open the stories we inherit and the myths we perpetuate to spark some kind of collective epiphany.

Current and upcoming works include: NZINGA, co-written with Marie Louise Bibish Mumbu in collaboration with Tatiana Zinga Botao, premiering this November at Montreal’s acclaimed Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui; Mars: Signs of Life, an installation-opera about the “colonization” of Mars with composer Tim Brady; the translation of Tout inclus (All-inclusive) François Grisé’s probing and poetic documentary-theatre investigation into ageing; a large-scale installation-performance with Finnish contemporary-circus artist Marjukka Erälinna; and a couple of musicals.

Alexis has translated award-winning plays by Audrey-Anne Bouchard and Marc-André Lapointe, Pascal Brullemans, Alexia Bürger, Marie-Hélène Larose-Truchon, Érika Tremblay-Roy and Marie-Claude Verdier for companies such as Geordie Theatre, Le Petit Théâtre de Sherbrooke, DynamO Theatre, Talisman Theatre, Theatre Direct, Théâtre Incliné, Bouche Theatre Collective and Playwrights Canada Press. Alexis was a finalist for the 2020 Governor General’s Award for her translation of Pascal Brullemans’ plays for young audiences, Amaryllis and Little Witch (Playwrights Canada Press). Many of her works can be found at the Canadian Play Outlet.

Tentative Schedule

October 29th
Application deadline

November 9th
Communication of results

November – March
12 hours of translation mentorship and meetings with playwrights.

Before March 29th
2 workshops of translated excerpts and final meeting with other participant.

This mentorship is made possible by:

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JOB POSTING: Administration Assistant + Program Coordinator (YCU & New Stories)

Please note this position has been filled.

Position Summary

This is an administration and logistics role split between two main areas of responsibility: 1) that of an Administration Assistant, offering the management team support in the daily operations of the organization and 2) that of the Young Creators Unit (YCU) & New Stories Coordinator who will work closely with PWM’s Dramaturgs, Leila Ghaemi and Jesse Stong, on the administration, coordination and artistic support of these two programs.

Note: while there will be the option to work from home occasionally, this position requires a regular presence in the office and the selected candidate will be expected to work at PWM from 9am to 5pm most days of the week.

Salary and Benefits
  • $21 per hour for 40 hours per week
  • Five weeks paid vacation (two weeks over the holiday period and three additional weeks)
  • 10 paid wellness/sick days per year
  • Reimbursement for one theatre ticket per month or 12 per year
  • Health benefits package
  • 1-year contract with the possibility to renew
Applications and Inquiries

Please submit your application by email to: annesophie@playwrights.ca with the subject line “Admin Assistant and Program Coordinator application”.

Applications should include:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in working at PWM and how your experience is relevant to this position
  • CV or resume
  • Earliest possible start date

We encourage applicants to send in their application as soon as possible. For best consideration, please apply before January 5, 2023. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.


PWM values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who are Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodiverse, disabled and/or living with chronic illness and chronic pain.


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Organization, YCU and New Stories Overview

Founded in 1963, Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a dramaturgically-focused theatre creation and development company based in Montréal.

PWM is led by a team of experienced dramaturgs and arts administrators. With a focus on dramaturgy, its mission is to collaborate with artists in the development of new works of theatre and performance. Its collaborative process draws on the team’s unique expertise and is tailored to the artist’s individual needs.

At PWM, playwrights, dramaturgs, translators, directors, performance artists, and theatre companies across the country find a creative accomplice willing to invest deeply in the development of meaningful work. Through PWM’s programming and activities, individual artists and companies meet and make new connections. By fostering these artistic connections, PWM acts as a community hub for theatre-makers in Montreal and beyond.

Our Young Creators Unit (YCU) is an incubator open to creators and performers under the age of 30. YCU offers emerging artists innovative, interactive, and dynamic workshops that focus on creation, dramaturgy, and professional development.

The New Stories Project offers a series of accessible storytelling workshops to emerging and established neurodivergent artists.

Primary Responsibilities as the YCU & New Stories Coordinator 

(approx. 18 hours per week)

  • Track the budget for YCU and New Stories in collaboration with the Managing Director and Dramaturgs;
  • Carry out the administrative tasks for both programs, including contracts, payments and data entry for development workshops, mentorships and professional development activities;
  • Coordinate and assist in the production of the YCU Showcase and Queer Reading Series – liaise with various staff for contracting, marketing and communications and artist support;
  • Coordinate and assist in the production of outcomes for the New Stories program (events or online videos);
  • Gather and synthesize feedback from participants of both programs;
  • Monitor and produce content for PWM’s YCU Facebook group;
  • Assist PWM’s Dramaturgs with outreach, research, program development, and grant writing for both programs;
  • Research and communicate professional development opportunities for YCU participants;
  • Act as a liaison between PWM and program participants;
  • Other related tasks as assigned by PWM Dramaturgs.
Primary Responsibilities as Administration Assistant 

(approx. 22 hours per week*these tasks take place throughout the year and do not all happen simultaneously)

Office Management:

  • Answer general enquiries through the info email address and telephone;
  • Manage PWM’s studio and office supplies that includes managing the office supplies budget, ordering of supplies and maintaining a well organized studio and office space;
  • Assist and lead PWM in maintaining clean filing systems both online and in paper;
  • Research, optimize and manage various administrative tools (example: internet, telephone, photocopier, subscriptions to various services, software licences, insurance companies, membership to various arts organizations, etc);
  • Regularly update contact information in our database CiviCRM;
  • Coordinate the weekly staff meeting agenda, and take meeting minutes;
  • Coordinate the board meetings (6-7 per year): assist the Managing Director and Board of Directors with the agenda preparation and advance reading materials, scheduling, taking the board meeting minutes and maintaining PWM’s minute book

Programs Assistance:

  • Greet workshop participants and prepare the studio space (printing scripts, setting out tables, chairs, pens, coffee, etc);
  • Manage all of PWM’s studio rentals that includes coordination with the renter, paperwork and invoicing;
  • Keep PWM’s Carol Libman Library organized and up to date;
  • Update PWM’s casting book for development workshops — work with the PWM team to implement a new digital format;
  • Data entry: manage PWM’s CiviCRM database with the outcomes of all artistic projects andevents. Assist staff with data entry, leading and guiding questions about data entry

Administrative Assistance:

  • Prepare and send invoices, make payments, and enter receipts into Quickbooks;
  • Update PWM’s annual CADAC statistics with the Canada Council for the Arts;
  • Assist the Managing Director in organizing files for the annual audit;
  • Assist the Managing Director and bookkeeper in organizing files for end of month reconciliation;
  • Assist the Managing Director with grant reporting;
  • Assist with onboarding new employees, including assigning keys, creating accounts with various programs/software, and training on administrative procedures;
  • Other related tasks as assigned by PWM’s Managing Director and Artistic Director
Skills and Characteristics
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills;
  • Ability to meet simultaneous deadlines;
  • Ability to think critically and independently problem solve;
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Keen attention to detail;
  • Takes initiative;
  • Enjoys clerical work that includes data entry, typing, filing and organizing;
  • A commitment to PWM’s values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
qualifications

Experience:

  • 1-2 years experience in an administration or project management role or equivalent

Technical knowledge:

  • PWM uses the following software/programs to facilitate our work: G Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive), CiviCRM, Quickbooks, Slack, Asana. Experience with these specific programs is not required, but the candidate should have experience using common office software and programs.

Industry knowledge (nice to have, but not mandatory):

  • Familiarity with the creative process and new theatre creation
  • Knowledge of CAEA or ACTRA

We thank all candidates for their interest in joining PWM, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interviews will be held via zoom starting in early January. There may be more than one round of interviews. Candidates who advance to the interviews will be asked to provide PWM with the names, phone number and email address of two references.

If you have any questions, please contact our Managing Director, Anne-Sophie Grenier at annesophie@playwrights.ca.

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