Artistic Director

  • Port Dover, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival Theatre (“Lighthouse” / “LFT”) strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities. Operating in two port towns on Lake Erie, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, accessibility, and affordability for all.Lighthouse is seeking a visionary and collaborative Artistic Director to lead the creative life of our organization. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced theatre professional who is passionate about storytelling, innovation, and building meaningful connections with artists, audiences, and community.What You’ll DoAs Artistic Director, you will:
  • Partner with the Executive Director to lead the organization. You will work closely on day-to-day management, strategy, planning, and fundraising.
  • Define and lead the artistic vision of Lighthouse Festival Theatre, playing an active role in representing the theatre in the communities in which it operates.
  • Select and program the annual season.
  • Oversee all productions from concept to closing, including acting as Director on at least two productions each season.
  • Direct the Lighthouse community show for the first two years of tenure.
  • Recruit, mentor, and inspire artistic and production teams.
  • Champion creativity, experimentation, and excellence across all artistic work, including supporting play development.
  • Provide artistic input on marketing, branding and publicity efforts.
  • Serve as a public ambassador and spokesperson for the theatre.
  • Represent the artistic portfolio at board and stakeholder meetings.
Who You AreYou are:
  • A seasoned theatre professional with a strong artistic voice.• A collaborative and inspirational leader who brings out the best in others.
  • Comfortable balancing creative ambition with operational and financial realities.
  • Skilled at communicating with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  • Energized by innovation, growth, and community connection.

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