Geordie Productions is Quebec's English-language theatre company for kids. It's annual landmark 2Play Tour is Canada's furthest reaching yearly theatre tour, traveling an average of 27 000km to present over 300 performances to 40 000 kids in elementary and high schools, CEGEPS and communities across Eastern Canada, Quebec's northern territories and the U.S.It's Mainstage Series offers local families groundbreaking and award-winning professional theatre productions in downtown Montreal… Show more Geordie Productions is Quebec's English-language theatre company for kids. It's annual landmark 2Play Tour is Canada's furthest reaching yearly theatre tour, traveling an average of 27 000km to present over 300 performances to 40 000 kids in elementary and high schools, CEGEPS and communities across Eastern Canada, Quebec's northern territories and the U.S.It's Mainstage Series offers local families groundbreaking and award-winning professional theatre productions in downtown Montreal every season and the Geordie Theatre School empowers kids and teens by learning the craft of stage performances from some of Montreal's accomplished theatre actors.I came onboard for the company's milestone 35th anniversary season to aid in the following areas:-review and harmonize the company's branding-project manage the creation of a new responsive website-consolidate it's social media platforms-build and improve relationships with local media outlets and sponsors-create and disseminate promotional campaigns and strategies for all its productionsAn exciting time to be a part of Montreal's third largest English-language theatre company as it's former Artistic Director, Dean patrick Fleming, signed his tenth and final season with the company and new AD Mike Payette starts us off on Geordie's 36th, his first. Show less

As an actor, I am called upon to aid in the learning of future health professionals by interacting with them in carefully designed situations that challenge their theoretical, practical and interpersonal knowledge and experience.

Ever since discovering her unique voice at The Wiggle Room's weekly Wednesday night Voix-de-Ville talent show, I supported, developed and helped direct Shy Shy Schullie's projects, and branding. From the cabarets to our retro sci-fi musical Shy Shy in SPACE, from TVA's La Voix to her 2016 University Club of Montreal concerts, we've worked at celebrating the Great American Songbook and jazz music from the first half of the 20th century. To best support her concentration on musical growth, I… Show more Ever since discovering her unique voice at The Wiggle Room's weekly Wednesday night Voix-de-Ville talent show, I supported, developed and helped direct Shy Shy Schullie's projects, and branding. From the cabarets to our retro sci-fi musical Shy Shy in SPACE, from TVA's La Voix to her 2016 University Club of Montreal concerts, we've worked at celebrating the Great American Songbook and jazz music from the first half of the 20th century. To best support her concentration on musical growth, I oversaw her:-bookings and contracts-projects and partnerships-branding, marketing and communications Show less

Restaurants are just like theatres: lighting and set design, costumes and music, a program, a show. You greet an audience at the door every evening and for 2 to 3 hours you provide them with an opportunity to escape their daily lives and live an experience of your design.When I heard that the owners of Mile-End's infamous daytime eatery the Arts Café were coming into Little Italy and opening a French bistro, I had to meet the team. Owners Diane Leclair and Greg Paquet and chefs Brian… Show more Restaurants are just like theatres: lighting and set design, costumes and music, a program, a show. You greet an audience at the door every evening and for 2 to 3 hours you provide them with an opportunity to escape their daily lives and live an experience of your design.When I heard that the owners of Mile-End's infamous daytime eatery the Arts Café were coming into Little Italy and opening a French bistro, I had to meet the team. Owners Diane Leclair and Greg Paquet and chefs Brian Peters (Café Sardine) and Robert Kaniak (Chez L'Épicier) are foodies with passion and vision and I signed up on the spot. I wanted to participate in the city's booming restaurant scene and see what it would be like to produce a restaurant.What followed was 5 months of intensive renovation project management and setting up shop:-Coordinate renovation efforts and ensure delivery dates with contractors -File for and obtain required licenses and permits-List needs and negotiate contracts with suppliers-Recruit singular staff and establish dinning room protocol-Build and maintain administrative structure-Develop and cultivate client baseIn conclusion, we created a one-of-a-kind neighbourhood bistro that feels like a Manhattan eatery tucked away in this Montreal neighbourhood currently undergoing a renaissance, already famous for its culinary offerings (Milano, Jean-Talon Market, Impasto, etc). Show less

ID danse's artistic mission is to explore ideas related to identity. It invites choreographers to create works around themes of interest. It challenges its artists and audiences by pushing limits in the rehearsal studio and at public performances.As Artistic Producer, my tasks were to:-Develop and maintain the administrative structure-Oversee grant applications with federal, provincial and municipal arts councils-Produce and coordinate fundraising campaigns and ensure… Show more ID danse's artistic mission is to explore ideas related to identity. It invites choreographers to create works around themes of interest. It challenges its artists and audiences by pushing limits in the rehearsal studio and at public performances.As Artistic Producer, my tasks were to:-Develop and maintain the administrative structure-Oversee grant applications with federal, provincial and municipal arts councils-Produce and coordinate fundraising campaigns and ensure targets were met-Design, create and disseminate all communications and marketing materialsChoreographed by Montreal's own David Pressault, our production of ''A Melancholic Journal'' resulted in a successful site specific production and sold-out run. Show less

After many years in the local theatre scene, local enfant terrible Jeremy Hechtman and I grew tired of the traditional sit-down quiet 90-minute theatre offering formula we'd become accustomed to and were thirsty for a game-changer. Joining forces, we dreamt up a fantasy vintage show bar from the days of old.Over the summer of 2013, I met the following needs:-Project manage the renovation efforts with contractors and workers-Hire and train admin, security and service… Show more After many years in the local theatre scene, local enfant terrible Jeremy Hechtman and I grew tired of the traditional sit-down quiet 90-minute theatre offering formula we'd become accustomed to and were thirsty for a game-changer. Joining forces, we dreamt up a fantasy vintage show bar from the days of old.Over the summer of 2013, I met the following needs:-Project manage the renovation efforts with contractors and workers-Hire and train admin, security and service staff-List needs and set-up supplier contracts-Build the administrative structure and contribute to overall branding and marketing-Develop nightly programming through bookings and producing of new materialI will never forget opening night. It was like walking into a time machine. Once we launched, I managed staff, ensured client satisfaction and contributed to programming and marketing for the 2012-13 season.The Wiggle Room is Montreal's first burlesque cabaret venue since the early 60s and also programs vaudeville variety, stand-up comedy and concerts. Offering its patrons a singular retro decor, high-end cocktail service and vintage shows, this show bar is an ode to early 20th century stage entertainment. Show less

Built in 1912 and still donning an original neo-baroque interior design, the historic Rialto Theatre is a stunning reminder of the beauty of early 20th century craftsmanship and arguably one of the most spectacular buildings on the island of Montreal. Closed for over a decade, the building was purchased in 2010 by its current stewards, former divorce lawyer-couple Ezio Carosielli and Luisa Sassano.After a stretch or renovations and restorations, Carosielli hired me to join forces with a… Show more Built in 1912 and still donning an original neo-baroque interior design, the historic Rialto Theatre is a stunning reminder of the beauty of early 20th century craftsmanship and arguably one of the most spectacular buildings on the island of Montreal. Closed for over a decade, the building was purchased in 2010 by its current stewards, former divorce lawyer-couple Ezio Carosielli and Luisa Sassano.After a stretch or renovations and restorations, Carosielli hired me to join forces with a small passionate team as Communications and Programming Director to:-Build and oversee relationships with artists, clients, partners, media and service providers-Contribute to the programming calendar of both its main and studio spaces-Plan and organize daily logistical requirements for visiting productions and events-Create and disseminate promotional campaigns for 30+ monthly events-Oversee advertising strategies and communications with local newspaper, TV and radio-Develop the theatre's online visibility and marketingHighlights during my tenure include:-Strengthening its online presence-Negotiating successful year-round promotional campaigns with local media-Helping to increase ticket sales by 30%-Working with the King of the Twist: Chubby Checker! Show less

Helping the theatre community since 1972, the QDF exists to support the efforts of English-language theatre artists by providing ressources and lobbying in their interests.After several years of involvement in the local anglo theatre scene as actor, producer, promoter and administrator, I became increasingly interested in the milieu and the many challenges it faced as a linguistic minority and ''dated'' art form. I joined the Quebec Drama Federation's Bord of Directors in the Fall of… Show more Helping the theatre community since 1972, the QDF exists to support the efforts of English-language theatre artists by providing ressources and lobbying in their interests.After several years of involvement in the local anglo theatre scene as actor, producer, promoter and administrator, I became increasingly interested in the milieu and the many challenges it faced as a linguistic minority and ''dated'' art form. I joined the Quebec Drama Federation's Bord of Directors in the Fall of 2009 and alongside other passionate colleagues, I contributed my knowledge, experience and ideas in an effort to develop tools that would help it increase its visibility and relevancy and help reach its current and potential audiences. Highlights of my efforts there include:-Overseeing the complete rehaul of the federation's website as a renewed and practical tool-Developing its social media presence and strategy-Creating the ''Season Launch'', quaterly events that offer artists, media and audiences the opportunity to gather and discover the companies, players, venues and productions that make up every season's calendar Show less

Imago Theatre is one of Montreal's oldest independent English-language theatre companies. Founded in 1987 by Andrés Hausmann, the company's mandate has been over the years to produce works of social relevance, promoting the talents of local theatre practitioners. For nearly 3 decades the company has yielded a local theatrical legacy that encompasses the talents of Montreal and Canada's finest theatre artists including: Robert Lepage, Serge Denoncourt, Peter Hinton, Bryden MacDonald, Colleen… Show more Imago Theatre is one of Montreal's oldest independent English-language theatre companies. Founded in 1987 by Andrés Hausmann, the company's mandate has been over the years to produce works of social relevance, promoting the talents of local theatre practitioners. For nearly 3 decades the company has yielded a local theatrical legacy that encompasses the talents of Montreal and Canada's finest theatre artists including: Robert Lepage, Serge Denoncourt, Peter Hinton, Bryden MacDonald, Colleen Wagner, Michael Mckenzie, Micheline Chevrier, Alain Goulem, Lenny Parker, Chip Chipkua...the list goes on.Local theatre luminary Clare Schapiro had been running the company for several years by the time I showed up and she hired me to help:-Produce 4 remarkable plays-Ensure the company's continued funding from federal, provincial and municipal governments-Introduce the company to social media-Design all promotional campaigns (including posters, videos and events)-Represent the company at Ottawa's CAPACOA national conference-Recruit and revamp the company's board of directors-Hire and oversee support staff Show less

For those of you unfamiliar with Margie Gillis, she may be likened to, to employ a popular sports comparison, as the Wayne Gretzky of modern dance. Considered by some as the inheritor of Isadora Duncan's legacy, Margie helped create modern dance as early back as 1979 when she went to post-communist China to dance in public parks and introduce the country to this new form of expression.In a field where most dancers have an 8 to 10 year career at best, Margie is equally singular for… Show more For those of you unfamiliar with Margie Gillis, she may be likened to, to employ a popular sports comparison, as the Wayne Gretzky of modern dance. Considered by some as the inheritor of Isadora Duncan's legacy, Margie helped create modern dance as early back as 1979 when she went to post-communist China to dance in public parks and introduce the country to this new form of expression.In a field where most dancers have an 8 to 10 year career at best, Margie is equally singular for having an unheard of longevity and body of work. When I arrived at the Margie Gillis Dance Foundation she was about to celebrate her career's 35th anniversary! As Booking Agent and Communications Coordinator, my tasks were to:-Revitalize the foundation's marketing materials and outreach initiatives-Promote and book a tour in celebration of her significant milestone-Represent her at Ottawa's CAPACOA national conference, Quebec's ROSEQ and RIDEAU conferences and New York's global performing arts conference and market place, APAP-Communicate with programming agents and develop Margie's performance calendar-Reach out to national cultural institutions to invigorate her relevancy as a outstanding Canadian artist-Help produce and promote her first ever non-solo choreograpghical work (created in honour of her career milestone)Highlights of my tenure include:-Margie's participation in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Cultural Olympics-Booking and overseeing her 35th Anniversary Tour-Contributing to the production of her first group piece entitle ''Mbody7'' for the 2008 edition of Festival Montréal en Lumière Show less