10/06/2026
CALL EXTENDED!
New Deadline: October 16, 2026
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Cahoots Theatre is turning 40 —
and we’re looking for our next Artistic Director!
The challenge
For 40 years, Cahoots has been the home for stories that don’t always get told — by artists of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ artists, newcomer and refugee artists, artists with disabilities, and everyone living at the intersections of those identities. We’ve expanded the breadth and depth of everyday conversations by telling stories and exploring themes that most of us didn’t even know we needed exploring.
That’s a legacy worth protecting. That’s a legacy worth not just maintaining but driving forward.
As we head into our 40th anniversary season, we need someone to take the creative wheel: to shape what Cahoots develops next, to deepen our roots in the community, and to make sure the next chapter is even more compelling than the first.
The call
We’re looking for a co-leader — someone who’ll partner with our Managing Director to run the company day-to-day, and who’ll also be the artistic heartbeat of Cahoots: choosing the plays, developing the playwrights, cultivating the artists, standing in front of the room as our champion, and setting the table for the conversations that we need to have.
You don’t need to have been an Artistic Director before. You do need to care, deeply, about the stories we exist to tell.
What we’re looking for:
• A genuine, deep-seated love of storytelling and live theatre
• A bold, distinct creative vision — and the confidence to bring it to life
• Strong people skills: you build trust easily, with artists, donors and board members alike
• Curiosity and eagerness to grow into the role, even if you’ve never held this title before
• A real commitment to the company and the communities that Cahoots exists to serve
Ready to find out more?
For full details on the role, responsibilities, and how to apply, please click the link in our bio or visit our website at: https://www.cahoots.ca/theatre/careers
Applications are open until Friday, October 16, 2026.
We can’t wait to see who’s next!