CG Producer Lab

Four workshops, one weekend: Welcome to the first-ever Common Ground Arts Producer Lab.

Saturday November 30 + Sunday December 1, join us in Studio Theatre at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns for a weekend of scheming and daydreaming as we explore four topics every indie producer tackles in their theatremaking journeys. You can just join one OR sign up for all four! Your Lab is up to you.

Recommended Prices:

• $50 for one workshop
• $40/workshop if you sign up for 2-3 workshops
• $30/workshop if you sign up for all four workshops

Cost should not be a barrier to accessing professional development. Only able to offer $5-10 per workshop or nothing at all? No worries - we just want to see you there.

All workshops will be facilitated by Common Ground Arts' Managing Producer Mac Brock. Check out our amazing guest artists below!

• NOVEMBER 30 12:00-3:00pm Producing at Any Scale
  Okay, but like, what is a producer? This workshop will explore the job description of “producer” for indie theatre and the ways it can change from the smallest script workshop to the largest professional production. 
  
• NOVEMBER 30 4:00-7:00pm Grantwriting Basics
  with guest Anastasia Maywood (Program Advisor, Edmonton Arts Council)
  Budgets! Support materials! How many ways can I say “this project is amazing!” This workshop will feature tips and tricks on how to frame your project for success, examples of all kinds of project budgets, and creative ways to welcome assessment committees into the world of your work. 
  
• DECEMBER 1 12:00-3:00pm Working with Tech & Design
  with guests Selina Painchaud (Technical Director, Edmonton Fringe Theatre)
  and Even Gilchrist (Sterling Award-nominated designer/playwright/producer)
  Your technical team are the unseen VIPs. How do you set them up for a seamless design process, production meeting, and tech week? This workshop will go in-depth on the many technical roles your indie show might need and tasks on your to-do list to keep a 10/10 working relationship. 
  
• DECEMBER 1 4:00-7:00pm Intro to Indie Contracts
  with guest Lana Hughes (Associate Artistic Director, Shadow Theatre / former Managing Director, Catalyst Theatre)
  From DOT to Artist Collective and ADC to LOA, contracts can be a mountain of technical jargon. This workshop will cover the types of professional contracts producers should understand, the basics for an indie letter of agreement, and alternative ways to document responsibilities that will get your work off to a great start. 

Select the date and time of your preferred workshop(s) using the calendar below. The workshop description will show after you select a specific time.