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Dramaturge / Acting Coach for Physical Theatre Production

Job Description
Ismailova Theatre of Dance is seeking a dramaturge/acting coach for a full-length dance/physical theatre production titled The Boy and The Wolf. This emotionally charged show will explore the relationship between humans and nature and will be developed through ensemble work, choreography, and physical expression. Rehearsals will run July–August with performances in November at York Woods Library Theatre, Toronto.

Job Responsibilities

  • Facilitate ensemble-based scene creation and lead improvisation exercises

  • Conduct acting exercises to enhance team cohesion and character development

  • Observe and critique choreography with an eye for emotional storytelling

  • Collaborate with the choreographer to structure and unify the overall show

  • Foster an inclusive and respectful environment across diverse artistic backgrounds

  • Attend production meetings and tech rehearsals

  • Commit to 18 rehearsals between July 21–August 31 and tech rehearsals on Nov 1, 8, 14

Requirements

  • Experience in physical theatre, movement, dance, and directing

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Comfort working with multi-disciplinary and multicultural artists

  • Background in either theatre or dance highly preferred

  • Availability for rehearsals (Mon–Fri, half-day sessions) and November performances

Compensation

  • Profit share honorarium

  • Creative credit and performance exposure

  • Opportunity to work with an innovative dance-theatre ensemble

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