Catriona Leger
ARTS LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
Listen. Â Adapt. Â Grow.
ARTS Â LEADERSHIP& ADMINISTRATION
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT SKILLS
Seasoned theatre professional with over 20 years of progressive admin experience, including 9 years of Artistic leadership in various theatrical environments
Management training and experience
Knowledge of policies, issues and trends related to arts and culture in Canada
Knowledge of CTA contracts, Canadian Actors Equity Association, and PACT policies and procedures
Demonstrated success in grant writing with experience on three government levels as well as in the private sector
Collaborative Leader with qualities of tact, diplomacy, patience and grace
Staff Recruitment, Management, and Mentorship
Project Management and Strategic Planning
Community Outreach & Development
Marketing and Public Relations
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
A COMPANY OF FOOLS
2015-2019
As Artistic Director, reporting directly to the Board of Directors of a Company of Fools, responsible for the creation and direction of all artistic and production activities of the Company including skills listed above as well as:
Artistic Activities and Policy
Staff Recruitment, Management and Development
Fiscal Responsibility
Marketing and Public Relations
Grants and Fundraising
Professional Development, Mentorship and Intern Development
Prior to being Artistic Director, I was a Fool for Hire and Artistic Associate from 2000-2015
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
SHAKESPEARE IN ACTION
2019
​A contract position with Toronto's premiere Shakespeare in Education company. I helped to see the company through a transition from being a transient company, theatre without walls, to establishing itself in a brand new Artscape facility in Weston - a diverse and underserved community in North West Toronto.
Oversaw, implemented and managed a major pilot education program that reached over 1600 children and teens in underserved inner city communities
Identified new, and managed existing, relationships/partnerships and outreach activities with a variety of stakeholders
Assisted and advised on producing aspects of inaugural season of Shakespeare in the Shell – an outdoor summer theatre (logistics, front of house, weather policy, volunteer coordination, marketing and promotion, contracting, etc.)
Organized and set up pilot performing arts programs in a new, inner city facility
Solicited and analyzed participant and audience evaluation
Education Outreach
Programming Promotion and Coordination
Booking, invoicing and monitoring payment progress
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER & CO-FOUNDING MEMBER
SUBDEVISION
2011-2019
Core member of a collective team overseeing all aspects of producing Ottawa’s a semi-annual event of site specific devised theatre. Theatre taking place in and around a huge party, 8-12 companies create original pieces in response to a non-traditional performance space, which play in rotation throughout the night to a roving audience.
Locations have included: St. Paul's United Church (a 100 year old church and multi-faceted facility located in the downtown core0, Enriched Bread Aritsts (an old bread factory turned into visual artist studios), and Arts Court (an old court house turned into a multidisciplinary arts facility)
Artistic curation, new play creation, dramaturgy assistance, marketing and promotion, production scheduling, venue and event management, location scouting, community relations, volunteer recruitment, artist liaison, grant writing
the 2013 iteration of subDevision was presented at the Magnetic North Theatre Festival
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
SKELETON KEY THEATRE
2010-2013
Working with founding Co-Artistic Director Kate Smith to establish an independent theatre company committed to producing original Canadian work that creates immersive theatrical experiences for its audiences
Contributions included setting the foundation, establishing values and an early mandate, new play development (conception through to production), grant writing and reporting, budgeting, hiring and contracting artists
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR OTTAWA FRINGE FESTIVAL
2008-2012
Spokesperson, media and promotion for Ottawa’s annual festival of independent theatre
Liaison between festival staff and local, national and international artists
Programmed and curated late night events for artists and audience in the Fringe Courtyard, including theme nights, entertainment, contests, artist cabarets and live musical acts
Hosted a popular nightly live talk show featuring festival artists and other stakeholders
COMMITTEES, ASSOCIATIONS, INTERNSHIPS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
MEMBER AT LARGE
2020
CO-CHAIR/MEMBER AT LARGE
MEMBER AT LARGE
2015-Present
Safe and Respectful Workplace Task Force
Responsible for advising on the Not in Our Space initiative, as well as other issues surrounding respectful workspace practices
A Canadian Actors Equity Association National Committee
CO-CHAIR
2015-Present
Directors, Choreographers, Fight Directors & Intimacy Directors Committee
Responsible for examining experiences and practices impacting those listed in the title
A Canadian Actors Equity Association National Committee
MEMBER AT LARGE
2016-2021
Fundraisers, Benefits and Events Committee
Responsible for reviewing existing and making recommendations for revisions to Equity's contracts for members engaging in the types of work listed here.
A Canadian Actors Equity Association National Committee
REGIONAL COUNCILLOR - EASTERN ONTARIO/OUTAOUAIS
2015-2019
Elected representative of Kingston through Gatineau for Canadian Actors Equity Association National Council
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER
2014-2015
Magnetic North Theatre FestivalÂ
Member of an advisory committee representing interests of Ottawa-based artists
ARTS GRANT JUROR
2014
Ontario Arts Council Theatre Grants
ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE
2012
Artistic Director Internship with Ian Farthing
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, Prescott ON
ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE
2008
Artistic Director Internship with Lise Ann Johnson
Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, ON
WORKING BOARD MEMBER
2001-2003
Board of Directors
Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, ON