Become A Geordie Boardie
Are you passionate about the arts and making a difference in your community?
Geordie Theatre, a leader in bringing inspiring, thought-provoking stories to life, is seeking dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is your chance to be part of a creative legacy and help shape the future of accessible, inclusive storytelling. Join us in making an impact—both on and off the stage!
About Geordie
Our Mission
Geordie works with exceptional emerging and established professional artists from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds to create programming that is relevant and enchanting; inspiring dialogue between communities, children and parents, as well as teachers and students of all ages. Committed to developing beautiful and important works featuring the wealth of diverse voices in Quebec, Geordie continues to build relationships with audiences and extends its reach through engaging in inclusive outreach initiatives as well as through local and national touring.
Our Values
Geordie values the diversity of its patrons, visitors and workforce, and is committed to making theatre that is inclusive and accessible to all members of society.
Our History:
Geordie is Montreal’s leading English-language professional theatre for audiences of all ages, entertaining and engaging the imaginations since 1980!
Our Core Programs and Services:
Geordie has three pillars: creation and development of shows; production and touring; education and outreach. Geordie tours schools across the province with the 2PlayTour and runs a popular theatre school (GTS) that includes public classes, camps and workshops. They recently launched Workplace Workshops that help build essential soft skills for adults, including teamwork, communication, critical thinking, innovation, and emotional intelligence.
Our Key Achievements
To date, Geordie has performed for over 2.7 million youth and welcomed more than 22,000 youth to our theatre school classes and workshops. We have been nominated for 76 Montreal English Theatre Awards (METAs) and won 18, in addition to a Dora Award for best production.. We recently launched our Indigenous Artistic Growth Program, which has centred Indigenous voices in the storytelling of our programming. The Program is more than a series of plays or collaborations – it represents a commitment to diversity, understanding and shared learning.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate has the following characteristics:
- Passion for theatre and arts education
- Appreciation for Geordie Theatre’s mission of inclusive storytelling
- Background in business, or education, youth psychology, youth healthcare or law
- Strong corporate connections
- Extensive professional or personal network
- Enthusiasm for philanthropic endeavors
- Commitment to community outreach
- Ability and desire to contribute to fundraising efforts
Boardie responsibilities
As a board member, you will be asked to:
- Attend 2-hour board meeting approximately every 6 weeks, in the evening
- Participate in at least one committee
- Attend committee meetings as assigned
- Help direct strategic and financial planning for the organization
- Ensure the continued good governance of Geordie Theatre
- Help contribute to one or more revenue generating events each year
- Attend Geordie shows and events
What we provide
- Welcome Packet
- Orientation Materials
- Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
- Organizational Overview
- Governance Documents
- Financial Information
- Meeting and Event Information
- Training and Resources
- Connection Opportunities
How to apply
Send your letter of interest to geordieboardie@gmail.com with background information on your professional and volunteer experience by December 20th 2024, 12pm EST.
Nominations will take place early in 2025. All applicants will be notified when the nominating committee has approved the slate of directors.
Can’t commit to a full board position but you’d like to help somehow?
We have many committee positions available and there are numerous ways for you to contribute to the organization. Feel free to email Executive Director Kathryn Westoll (kathryn@geordie.ca) for more information or send your questions to geordieboardie@gmail.com.