2013 RHUBARB FESTIVAL INTERN – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
DUE: 5PM, FRIDAY AUGUST 3RD, 2013
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is now accepting applications for three volunteer intern positions for
the 34th Annual Rhubarb Festival. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in
event production, and to gain insight into the creative processes of artists working in theatre, dance,
performance art, music and hybrid performance forms, while receiving invaluable mentorship in the
areas of curation, producing and arts administration. Reporting to the Festival Director, interns
contribute to the general administration and community development initiatives of the festival. All
three positions actively participate in the festival planning, execution and final assessment
processes.
POSITIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
(August-March, approximately 8hrs per week, with increased hours in February)
- assist with application process and day-to-day administrative duties (mailings, filing, email correspondence) under direction of the Festival Director.
- oversee submission database and festival artist contact list.
- assist in creation of the festival programming document.
- liaise with artists, speakers, and workshop participants as required.
- assist with compiling data for final reporting.
- attend rehearsals and meetings as required.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS/ OUTREACH INTERN
(August-March, approximately 8hrs per week, with increased hours in February)
- assist Festival Director with planning and correspondence related to community partnerships (i.e. co-presentations, collaborations with other arts organizations, etc.)
- assist with planning and execution of artist and volunteer meetings/special events.
- assist in creation of the festival programming document.
- liaise with artists, speakers, and workshop participants as required.
- assist with compiling data for final reporting.
- attend rehearsals and meetings as required.
SOCIAL MEDIA/ FESTIVAL DOCUMENTATION INTERN
(August-March, approximately 8hrs per week, with increased hours in February)
- develop and execute plan for the Buddies in Bad Times/ Rhubarb blog, Facebook page and Twitter feed in consultation with the Festival Director and Communications Manager.
- coordinate and edit content of Rhubarb Festival blog.
- document and archive festival activities including, but not limited to: artist meetings, community dinners, talks, and performances.
- liaise with artists, speakers, and workshop participants as required.
- assist with compiling data for final reporting.
- attend rehearsals and meetings as required.
In addition to mentorship, interns receive a full-access artist pass to Rhubarb 2012.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in theatre creation and producing, artistic development, and festival curation.
- Familiarity with the activities and past programming of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and The Rhubarb Festival.
- Demonstrated interest in contemporary performance.
- Knowledgeable of performance history and the local performance community.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail oriented, organized, flexible and able to work well under pressure.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel and a variety of social media platforms.
- Previous experience with office administration, theatre production and/or performance creation is preferred.
- Experience with video editing, web design and/or graphic design programmes are assets.
THE 34TH RHUBARB FESTIVAL
RAW. RADICAL. PERFORMANCE.
February 20 – March 3, 2013
Festival Director Laura Nanni
Established in 1979, the Rhubarb Festival is produced by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and is
Canada’s longest-running festival of new performance offering Toronto fresh, live encounters with
contemporary theatre, performance art, dance and music. For over three decades, Rhubarb has
encouraged established artists to take new risks and emerging artists to explore the possibilities of
performance in a supportive space. Every year, hundreds of local and international artists descend
on Buddies to share new ideas in performance creation with adventure-loving audiences.
ABOUT BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE
Established in 1979, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is a professional Canadian theatre company
dedicated to the development and presentation of queer theatre. Over the past 30-something years, it
has evolved from a small production company into the largest facility-based queer theatre company in
the world. The theatre sits in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Toronto’s Gay Village, and its
primary constituencies are the city’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities, and an
urban alternative theatre-loving audience, both LGBT and straight. In addition to being a theatre,
Buddies is a popular gay nightclub with weekly late-night events occurring year-round.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume and letter of interest and 3 references by 5pm, Friday August 3rd, 2012 to
laura@buddiesinbadtimes.com.
Please note in the subject line the internship position you wish to be considered for and mention in
your cover letter where you saw this posting.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from
queer, First Nations, transgendered, two-spirited, people of colour, and people with disabilities.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted. All applications are considered confidential
