Artistic Director

**ORGANIZATION**:
Soulpepper Theatre Company

**POSITION**:
Artistic Director

**LOCATION**:
Toronto, Ontario

**POSITION DETAILS**:
Full Time, Permanent

**REPORTS TO**:
Board of Directors

**DIRECT REPORTS**:
Associate Artistic Director, Literary Manager, Slaight Music Associate, and part-time Executive Assistant

**WEBSITE**

**ABOUT SOULPEPPER**

Soulpepper is one of Canada’s leading theatre companies. We believe that stories can connect us, that they are vital to our understanding, compassion and knowledge, and that they can motivate us toward building a stronger city. We are passionate, understanding, and inclusive, instilling the values of belonging, excellence, and innovation in all we do.

As well as producing the work of diverse visionary artists, we offer a host of ancillary programs that nurture and develop the creativity of everyone who wishes to engage with the theatrical, musical, and performing arts. We offer these opportunities because we believe that the arts are for everyone, and we know that creative expression is a vital part of individual and community life.

**_ Stories for a Stronger City_**

At Soulpepper, we believe our stories connect us as a city. We are based in Toronto, a meeting place of a dazzling cross-section of humanity, and we are guided by the plurality and vitality of this city. We are a place of congregation and discovery for the wider community, telling stories that resonate throughout the city and far beyond. Our programming straddles genres, sometimes reinterpreting the classical repertoire, sometimes joyfully celebrating through music, sometimes introducing audiences to new works by emerging voices, but always anchored in the here and now and brought to the stage with care, craftsmanship and deep investment.

Soulpepper is redefining what it means to be a theatre company by throwing open our doors to welcome everyone to access the transformative power of theatre. In becoming a buzzing hub of activity where all are invited and everyone feels a deep sense of belonging, we will take our artistic craftmanship to new heights and help Toronto become a healthier, more socially connected city.
Through the art on our stages, the amplifying effect of rich partnerships and innovative engagement programs, we are at once fulfilling our social purpose and building a sustainable future for Soulpepper and the communities we serve.

**THE ROLE**

Building on its artistic successes, Soulpepper is seeking an inspiring and visionary Artistic Director (AD) to lead one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic theatre organizations into its next chapter.

The AD will deliver a compelling artistic vision that aligns with Soulpepper’s mission of creating transformative theatre experiences while fostering community connections.

The AD will be an artistic innovator, a collaborative leader, and a strategic thinker with a strong commitment to audience development, community engagement, and financial sustainability.

As a key partner to the Executive Director (ED), and reporting to the Board Directors, the AD will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing Soulpepper’s strategic vision, Stories for a Stronger City, which emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and community relevance. They will balance artistic excellence with operational foresight to ensure the company thrives in a changing cultural landscape.

**RE**SPONSIBILITIES**

**_ Strategic Leadership_**
- Collaborate with the ED and Board to implement Soulpepper’s strategic plan, Stories For A Stronger City, ensuring alignment between artistic priorities and operational sustainability.
- Actively contribute to the theatre's fundraising strategy, including proactive major donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and exploring innovative revenue-generation models.
- Along with the ED, act as an ambassador for Soulpepper, actively engaging the broader artistic community, fostering constructive relationships with our peer organizations across Canada and internationally, as well as with government, donors, audiences, media, and the wider public.
- Lead efforts to establish Soulpepper as a thriving artistic hub, developing partnerships that amplify the company’s reach and impact.
- Advocate for and implement a community-driven programming approach that deepens Soulpepper’s connection to Toronto’s diverse neighborhoods and audiences.

**_Artistic Vision & Programming_**
- Advocate for and curate a year-round season featuring 400+ performances annually, that balances classics, innovative new works, and risk-taking productions while promoting the company’s artistic integrity and excellence.
- Develop and articulate Soulpepper’s artistic positioning and develop long-term artistic goals for the company. Lead the planning of annual festivals, concerts and music programming, recording on digital platforms, touring, workshops, readings, community outreach activity, and development of new theatrical work.
- Build and cultivate long term relations