In the fall of 2025, the National Theatre School’s Artistic Leadership Residency will explore the theme of Environmental Sustainability through the lens of Technical Directors and Directors of Production.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Theatre companies are being asked to work in a more sustainable way, to build a process and productions that keep in mind the environmental impact of theatre. Much of this responsibility falls upon the heads of production of organizations, but they don’t always have the tools to accomplish what they want and need.
This residency is seeking a cohort of working heads of production that will gather in Montreal for two days of workshops led by Montreal’s ÉcoSceno.
ÉcoSceno is a social economy enterprise (NPO) whose mission is to support the cultural sector in its socio-ecological transition by equipping and advising on the adoption of sustainable production methods. To date, ÉcoSceno has trained over 1,000 professionals, offering more than 94 courses and 60 eco-design coaching sessions in the performing arts and museology sectors.
For this residency, they will offer an in-depth course, specifically designed for the cohort, on ecodesign covering the vocabulary, tools, certifications,eco-friendly materials and mechanical assemblies. Its aim is to enable participants to start applying ecodesign in their professional activities immediately after completing the course.
This Residency will be held in person in Montreal on September 22nd and 23rd, 2025 . Participants will travel the day before the residency begins and can travel home on the 23rd in the evening or on the 24th.
What we provide:
- Travel, accommodation and a small per diem;
- Space at the National Theatre School to house the conversations and sessions;
- Workshop/session leaders from ÉcoSceno. For more information on ÉcoSceno, please visit their website at https://ecosceno.org/en/
What you provide:
- An openness to collaborate;
- A desire to learn more and ask questions;
- A willingness to share what they learn in their community.
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are interested in being part of this residency, please send us:
- A bio helping us to get to know who you are;
- A letter speaking to how this experience would feed a need in your practice;
- A resumé.
Please send your application before June 6th to Dean Fleming at deanfleming@ent-nts.ca with ‘Artistic Leadership Residency’ in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please note that the chosen participants will be contacted by the end of June.
The NTS Artistic Leadership Residencies are made possible thanks to the generous support of Power Corporation of Canada and the Birks Family Foundation.