The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA), representing 119 professional theatre, dance, and opera companies across Toronto, is pleased to announce the appointment of Annemieke Wade as its new Executive Director. Ms. Wade will officially assume her role on January 6, 2025.
Ms. Wade joins TAPA with an impressive background, including roles as past Executive Director at Roseneath Theatre and Theatre Direct, and as Company Manager at Tarragon Theatre. She is known for her passion for increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting diverse voices that bring new perspectives and stories to the stage.
Outgoing Executive Director Jacoba Knaapen expressed confidence in Ms. Wade’s leadership, stating, “Annemieke’s dedication to the arts and her extensive experience make her a good match for TAPA. She will be an invaluable addition to the team and a strong advocate for our community.”
Annemieke Wade shared her excitement about the new role: “I’m honoured to be trusted with this immense responsibility, and I know that I am standing today on the shoulders of giants who have advocated so fiercely for the performing arts and are every part of the TAPA story and legacy. I am deeply grateful to my partner at Roseneath Theatre, Andrew Lamb, whose unwavering support has been invaluable. And to my family—my husband, Cam, and our children, Vesper and Lyric, who are my heart and my joy—you are my everything, and it’s because of your love and encouragement that I’m able to pursue this work that means so much to us all. I made my home in Toronto many years ago and found a warm and welcoming community that embraced and nurtured me, and I am exhilarated to follow in Jacoba Knaapen’s footsteps serving the artists of the city that has offered me more than I could have imagined was possible.”
Please join us in welcoming Annemieke as the incoming Executive Director of TAPA!!!
: Isaac Meyer Odell