Artistic Director

About The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to shape the artistic direction and future programming of a company that makes a distinctive contribution to Ottawa’s cultural life and to Canadian theatre.

We are seeking an Artistic Director with an imaginative vision, committed to achieving artistic

excellence, advancing masked theatre as a contemporary art form, and furthering Odyssey’s impact, and engagement with audiences and communities. The Artistic Director reports to the Board of Directors, while collaborating closely with the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the vision -- Articulate a compelling artistic vision to guide the company and advance masked and physical theatre in Canada

• Curate – Plan and oversee seasons featuring a major production, a digital mask resource centre,, training, new play creation, and community engagement activities

• Create – Undertake your artistic work to further the Company’s mandate

• Champion New Work -- Promote the creation original plays for masked theatre

• Build creative teams – Oversee the hiring of artistic staff

• Support Community – Build key relationships with diverse artists, audiences, and the public.

Qualifications

You bring:

• A passion and interest in Odyssey’s mandate, role and programs

• Experience in masked theatre and related forms such as puppetry and dance-theatre

• A track record of artistic leadership and high quality artistic practice

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Effective priority setting and organizational skills

• An ability to balance working independently and taking initiative while collaborating with the Board, General Manager, staff, artists and community stakeholders