! Equity Apprentice Stage Manager Advisors The apprenticeship program is an important and positive part of the learning process for emerging Equity stage managers. But it can also be difficult, and filled with frustration in some instances. At times, apprentices may feel out of the loop and have no one to talk to about issues, other than the person with whom they are apprenticing. Equity's SM Committee has put together a roster of apprentice advisors to bridge this gap. The following is a list of members in good standing within each region, whom apprentices may contact with basic questions about Equity, our scale agreements and engagement policies (generally), or stage management as a career. These people have offered to share their experience working in a professional environment, so that your apprenticeship experience may be the best possible. Here is what you can (and cannot) expect of this programme: Advisors may not get in the way of your relationship with your current stage manager. Every stage manager s approach to a show is different, and you have to work within that your advisor is available to provide the benefit of his or her experience, not to advocate or intervene. Advisors are not expected to be an ongoing mentor throughout an apprenticeship, although that doesn t mean you can t contact them twice. They are experienced people to whom you can reach out for advice and ideas. You may contact any advisor you think might be of assistance, but please recognise that they are all volunteering their time. Don t expect next-minute advice, and please respect the fact that the advisors probably have a paid job (or a life!) they have to take care of, too. If the question has to do with any of the clauses in the multitude of CAEA s agreements, or membership, or apprenticeship credits, or the like, you will likely be referred to one of the Equity offices for assistance. Equity and the SM Committee do not specifically endorse anyone on this list, nor his or her qualification to advise on any specific matter. What the advisors can offer is an experienced perspective, and perhaps some advice. Take or leave it, as you see fit. If you have comments about accessing this programme, wish to join the advisory team, or need more information, please let us know at: caea.sm.committee@gmail.com Allan Teichman Stage Management Committee Liaison Page 1
Name: Oliver Armstrong Location: Alberta Contact: oliver233@yahoo.com Regional Theatre, Independent Theatre, Industrials, Opera, Dance, Touring, New Works Name: Sara Trachsel Location: Alberta Contact: sara.trachsel@gmail.com Small Scale Theatre (Fringe Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Commercial Theatre, Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works, Theatre for Young Name: Gina Puntil Location: Alberta (Edmonton) Contact: ginapuntil@shaw.ca Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works, Theatre for Young, Workshops and Readings Name: John Raymond Location: Alberta (Edmonton) Contact: johnr@ualberta.ca, (780) 492-8719 Regional Theatre, Joint Production, Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works Name: Rebecca Craster Location: Alberta (Edmonton), BC (Vancouver) Contact: raccraster@yahoo.ca, 1-780-655-8311 Regional Theatre, Independent Theatre, Opera, Touring, Theatre for Young Name: Stephanie Link Location: Alberta (Fort McMurray) Contact: stephlink@gmail.com Regional Theatre, Musical Theatre, New Works, Working with the community and students Page 2
Name: Sarah Wallin Location: Alberta, BC Contact: sarahkwallin@gmail.com, 778-227-8742 Regional Theatre, Small Scale Theatre (Fringe Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Touring, Musical Theatre, Theatre for Young Name: Ingrid Kottke Location: Alberta, Manitoba Contact: ikottke@rwb.org, 204-509-2587 Dance, Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works, Classical, Summerstock, Outdoor Theatre, Automation Name: Alex Currie Location: BC (Vancouver Island/Vancouver) Contact: alex.currie78@gmail.com, 250.606.8080 Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Joint Production, Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works, Theatre for Young, Workshops and Name: Evan R Klassen Contact: evan.klassen@gmail.com, 204-296-8956 Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Opera, Joint Production, Musical Theatre Name: Tania M. Sigurdson Contact: Tmsigurdson@gmail.com Regional Theatre, Small Scale Theatre (Fringe Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Touring Name: Leslie Sidley Contact: leslie_sidley_sm@hotmail.com, (204)688-4640 Regional Theatre, Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works Page 3
Name: Tammy Faulkner Location: New Brunswick (Fredericton) Contact: faulkner_tammy@yahoo.ca Regional Theatre, Industrials, Touring, Musical Theatre, Theatre for Young Name: Christine Oakey Location: Nova Scotia Contact: xine@ns.sympatico.ca Major Festivals (e.g. Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival), Touring, New Works, Theatre for Young Name: Julie Miles Location: Ontario (Stratford) Contact: shankralaj@hotmail.com Major Festivals (e.g. Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival), Regional Theatre, Opera, Musical Theatre Name: Janelle Rainvile Location: Ontario (Toronto, Waterloo) Contact: janellelrainville@gmail.com, 416-200-7588 Independent Theatre, Dance, Touring, Musical Theatre Name: Andrea Schurman Contact: aschurman@sympatico.ca, 416.888.0832 Regional Theatre, Independent Theatre, Opera, Touring, Musical Theatre, New Works, Theatre for Young Name: Erin Fitzgerald Contact: erinfitzgerald@rogers.com Regional Theatre, Independent Theatre, Commercial Theatre, Musical Theatre Name: Lisa Humber Contact: lisahumber@gmail.com, 416 529 5227 Regional Theatre, Commercial Theatre, Musical Theatre, New Works, Workshops and Readings Page 4
Name: Kat Chin Contact: kath_chin@hotmail.com, 416-890-6267 Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Opera Name: Kate Sandeson Contact: Katesandeson@gmail.com, 6473858353 Major Festivals (e.g. Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival), Independent Theatre, Small Scale Theatre (Fringe Festivals, Co-Ops, the Indie, Guest Artists), Touring, Musical Theatre, Theatre for Young Name: Marcie Januska, Alberta (Calgary) Contact: marcie.januska@gmail.com, 647-385-5107 Regional Theatre, New Works, Workshops and Readings Name: Crystal MacDonell Location: Ontario, Nova Scotia (Halifax) Contact: crystal_macdonell@hotmail.com, 416-895-1877 Regional Theatre, Independent Theatre, Musical Theatre, New Works, Theatre for Young, Film Festivals Name: Elaine Normandeau Location: Quebec (Montreal) Contact: elaine.normandeau@gmail.com Regional Theatre, Opera, New Works, French language theatre Page 5