All applicants must:

• • • Identify as a woman or gender-expansive person, per Nightwood’s mandate. This includes cis and trans women, trans men, as well as non-binary, 2-Spirit, genderfluid, and gender non-conforming folks
    • Be over the age of 18
    • Be eligible to work in Canada
    • Self-identify as early career (in the first few years of their professional practice and/or have some practical experience outside of a post-secondary institution) or further along in their career and looking to expand into another area of practice within the sector.

If you fall outside of the eligibility or are unsure that you meet the requirements, please reach out to us! If the Shadow Residencies are not a fit, we’re happy to recommend other, more suited programs. 

We’re looking for theatre artists and arts workers who are 18+ and self-identify as early career. The program is best suited for folks who are in the first few years of their professional practice or are looking to expand into another area of theatre practice. Practical experience outside of postsecondary institutions is recommended, though post-secondary training is not required.

Each shadow position will be led by a mentor from one of our season productions or a Nightwood staff member. You can attend meetings and rehearsals with them and will have the opportunity to contribute to the tasks you are shadowing. Any tasks that come up over the course of the position will prioritize your interests and education.

We believe that you will get the most out of this program if you are not currently a full-time student and we’d encourage you to apply once you’ve completed your program.

All of the shadow placements take place in-person in Toronto. We encourage folks in the GTA able to regularly travel to Toronto to apply and will continue to provide other opportunities to connect with other artists across Canada.

Applications are viewed by a small team of Nightwood Staff and mentors, with consultation from select members of the outgoing cohort.

We consider a number of factors, including:

• • • Who will get the most out of this program?
    • Who would not get this kind of opportunity elsewhere?
    • Who demonstrates values that align with Nightwood’s?

You can reach Kathryn via email at admin@nightwoodtheatre.net.