Single Thread is proud to have sponsored the early development of GO/NO GO through the City of Kingston Arts Fund. This circus-theatre fusion is going to be presented as part of the Explorations Program at the La Mama Theatre in Melbourne, Australia!
Single Thread will lead a panel on Designing, Teaching, and Producing Virtual Live Performance in-person at the 8th VRTO in Toronto on July 19. 2023!
As the XR Producer, you will work with the Single Thread team to plan, produce, and oversee the execution of all Single Thread XR activities, including the PXR 2023 Conference. This is a managerial role, which will be shared by two successful candidates.
You will be trained by the current XR producer to work at the intersection of XR (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) and live performance, on a national scale.
This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program and by Single Thread Theatre.
Learn more here.
We’re looking for a communications manager to work closely with the Single Thread team to plan, produce, and oversee the execution of all communications activities, including media materials, event promotion, website content, and social media platforms.
The position will be for 8 weeks from July 4 - August 28, 2023 with 35 hours/week and is funded by the Government of Canada through Canada Summer Jobs so candidates must be between the ages of 15-30.
Learn more here.
We’re looking for five (5) artist-producers to support productions and events during Single Thread’s summer and fall 2023 season, including the Performance and XR (PXR) 2023 conference.
The positions will be for 8 weeks from July 4 - August 28, 2023 with 35 hours/week. These positions are funded by the Government of Canada through Canada Summer Jobs so candidates must be between the ages of 15-30.
Learn more here.
Learn how to get your audience out of their seats and into the world of your production through site-specific staging.
This workshop will address practices for working with actors, designers, developers, and stage managers within Social VR environments, as well as important considerations for audience engagement, accessibility, and onboarding when creating digital works.
Single Thread’s Alex Dault and Chloe Payne presented "Bodies Virtual, Bodies Real", a workshop on XR avatar puppeteering, as part of PuSh International Performing Arts Festival's 2023 PuSh Youth Assembly 2023.
The PuSh Youth Assembly is a free, one-day performing arts conference for youth (16-24) held at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts featuring talks and workshops with professional artists and producers.
Thanks to funding from Canada Summer Jobs, Single Thread is hiring for summer 2022
Over the course of six months, Canada’s Single Thread Theatre Company worked with six actors and two directors entirely in Virtual Reality using Oculus Quest headsets to develop Collider VR.
The New Young Reviewers Program (previously, Teenjur Young Critics), supported by the Jon Kaplan Legacy Fund, is a workshop series and writing group for emerging theatre and performance reviewers Canada-wide, ages 15 and up.
Single Thread’s Jake Runeckles and Liam Karry will give an online presentation for Queen’s University’s Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Film Department.
Deadline to apply: October 9th, 2021 at midnight EST
Founded in 2003, Single Thread creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works.
The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for planning, unifying and executing a unified Single Thread brand across all marketing and branding initiatives. They will contribute to marketing and communications efforts for Performance and XR 2021 and develop marketing plans for upcoming projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to brand identity and marketing strategies for an innovative, site-specific theatre company. The position will be home-based.
Responsibilities
Assist in the creation of a unified Single Thread marketing plan across all relevant media channels;
Work with production teams to create effective marketing plans and media collateral for various projects;
Create new content that will help grow Single Thread’s online following and brand recognition;
Manage, schedule and position Single Thread social media;
Collaborate with marketing and branding professionals to gain insight on how to best position the Single Thread brand;
Represent Single Thread at community and arts events, including participating in Single Thread's sector development work within the Kingston and innovative performance communities.
Contribute to the design and implementation of publicity-related events, including drafting press releases, liaising with media, managing design needs;
Review and organize Single Thread brand assets (such as photos, press coverage etc.) and make recommendations as to how to leverage these assets;
Other duties as required.
Experience in arts sector marketing and communications.
Project management and organization skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to think strategically and adapt writing style to different audiences.
Creative thinker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work well independently and meet deadlines.
Proficient in MS Office.
Willingness to pitch in and take on diverse tasks.
Available to work evenings and weekends where necessary.
Competence with design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator would be an asset
Graphic design skills considered a strong asset
Video production skills considered a strong asset
Photography skills considered a strong asset
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Single Thread is committed to supporting and celebrating diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to submit a résumé and cover letter in a single PDF by October 9, 2021 to jobs@singlethread.ca with the job title in the subject of the email.
Single Thread Theatre Company is inviting submissions of interest for two artist educators to perform in their upcoming Single Thread Education production.
Online; preferred for performers to reside within Ontario (all performances will take place in EST during school hours).
October 1-31, 2021
September 3rd, 2021, 11:59 PM
audition@singlethread.ca
Julia Dickson, Artistic Producer
Non-Union, Project fee of $1240 for combined 2 weeks of the collaborator’s time
Single Thread Education is looking for NON-UNION collaborators for their upcoming immersive theatrical experience, which will be performed virtually for a partner elementary school (K-grade 6) over three days this fall (exact dates to be confirmed).
Single Thread invites applicants with interest and previous experience in Theatre for Young Audiences or Arts Education for this opportunity, as well as those who are under the age of 35.
Rehearsals and performances will take place virtually. While Single Thread will work with collaborators to schedule rehearsals around other commitments, please note that performances will take place during school hours.
Single Thread Theatre Company is dedicated to respecting, uplifting, and advocating for underrepresented voices and viewpoints. We strongly encourage those who self-identify as belonging to an underrepresented community to apply. Should you benefit from accommodations to best participate in our call, please reach out to Julia at audition@singlethread.ca who will work with you to ensure your needs are met
Please submit a headshot, resume, and cover letter as a single PDF file.
Your resume and cover letter should outline your interest and experience in Arts Education, Theatre for Young Audiences, and/or work with young people.
Send your submission to audition@singlethread.ca with your name and “Single Thread Education Submission” in the subject line.
Submissions will be accepted until September 3rd, 2021 at 11:59 PM
Successful applicants will be invited to audition over Zoom. Auditions will take place the week of September 11-17.
For more information about the company and this production please visit our website at https://www.singlethread.ca/education
Thank you to all who submit!
Single Thread Theatre Company operates on the unceded, ancestral and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Mississaugas of Credit First Nation), Haudenosaunee Peoples from the Six Nations Confederacy of the Grand River, Wendat and any other Nations who cared for the land, acknowledged and unacknowledged.
Single Thread Theatre Company creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works. For the past two decades, Single Thread has played a role in shaping enthusiasm and best practices for ‘site-specific’ and ‘immersive’ theatre in Canada and worked with hundreds of emerging and established theatre artists.
Single Thread Education creates immersive theatre experiences for children and young people, using everyday spaces in imaginative ways. We work closely with school and community partners to create participatory stories especially for the young people who play and learn there, giving them new and meaningful ways to engage with these spaces as the heroes of their own stories.
Single Thread Theatre Company is seeking a friendly and organized person with experience in event production to help us bring this year’s Performance and XR Symposium (PXR 2021) to life. This is a short-term, part-time, remote contract position funded through Canada Summer Jobs.
About Single Thread
Single Thread Theatre Company creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works.
Single Thread XR is a new programming stream that builds the capacity of artists to engage with XR, brings together artists and technologists to share work in performance and XR, and seeks to create new work that explores the intersections of immersive theatre and XR.
About PXR
PXR 2021, hosted by Single Thread Theatre Company and Electric Company Theatre, is dedicated to live digital art and design in Canada, held exclusively in Virtual Reality. Founded in 2020, PXR offers a series of interactive presentations and discussions by Canadian artists and digital content creators on how they are using virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality (collectively known as XR) in the creation of live performance. This is an opportunity to share discoveries and for artists and technologists to build partnerships for future collaborations.
Job Title: Stage Producer - PXR client care & registration
Job Type: Part time contract (18 hours/week x 15 weeks)
Hourly Rate: $14.45/hr
Start Date: End of September 2021
End Date: Late November 2021
Responsibilities
Lead the development of an accessible, efficient registration process and platform, including the development of the registration form, early-bird registration, and the release of additional registration spots as they become available.
Design and manage the onboarding process for registrants, including organizing training in AltSpace VR for those who are new to the platform, ensuring access needs can be met, and preparing the materials that attendees will receive.
Act as the primary point of contact for all conference attendees, including responding to questions, being ‘at the door’ virtually during the conference, and identifying and developing contingency plans for issues that may arise.
Manage Altspace VR moderation during the conference.
Ensure that any restrictions on the sharing of attendees images and names are noted and adhered to.
Work closely with the Technical Director and Producer on capacity management;
Support PXR programs, including the university co-op program and the IBPOC Fellowships.
Requirements & assets
Experience in event management, including online events.
Passionate about supporting artists in realizing their vision and interested in the intersections of theatre and technology.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Keen eye for the details of schedules and forms.
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Adept at working remotely with diverse partners.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.
Interest in, and familiarity with, VR social platforms is an asset.
Single Thread gratefully acknowledges the Canada Summer Jobs program for funding this position. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 15-30 as per the program guidelines.
This position reports to the PXR Producer and Single Thread’s Artistic Director.
How to apply
Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@singlethread.ca with the subject “Stage Producer - PXR client care & registration”.
Single Thread is committed to removing barriers to employment, and encourages all applicants who identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+, trans, and/or disabled to apply. Single Thread is committed to providing a barrier-free and equitable application process. If you require any accommodations let us know and we can work with you to ensure your needs are met.
We thank all applicants for your interest, but we will only be contacting those who meet the requirements for an interview.
Now on a new day of the week!
This month's Single Thread wold-hopping scavenger hunt takes you from inner reflection to outer space! You and your team will board the interdimensional express as you search for the objectives and race through some of our favourite user-created AltSpace worlds! Be the first to take a photo of the ten 'hidden items' and win this month's scavenger hunt!
https://account.altvr.com/events/1769927237500404116
Date: Tuesday, June 29th
Time: 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT
Location: Altspace: Scavenger Hunt World
In this workshop on using Unity, Alex Dault will teach some of the basic concepts of using C# as it pertains to writing scripting systems. Non-coders are most welcome and are in fact encouraged to join!
Date: Wednesday June 23rd at 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT
Length: 90 minutes
Location: Zoom
Price: $20.88
Production name: Collider
Job Title: Producer
Job Type: Profit share.
Start Date: April 5th, 2021
End Date: June 15th, 2021
Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week
This position reports to Single Thread’s Associate Artistic Director and Head of XR who is based in Vancouver.
See job page for more details
Production name: Collider
Production location: Online; Stage Management candidates must reside within Canada.
Contract Dates (subject to change): March 20, 2021 – TBD May/June, 2021
Directors: Chloe Payne & Liam Karry
Submission deadline: March 22nd, 2021
Submission email: jobs@singlethread.ca
Contact name: Liam Karry
Agreement: Non-Union
See job page for more details
SINGLE THREAD XR AUDITION NOTICE
Production name:
Collider
Production location:
Online; Performers must reside within Canada.
Contract Dates (subject to change):
March 20, 2021 – TBD May/June, 2021
Directors:
Chloe Payne & Liam Karry
Submission deadline:
February 21, 2021
Submission email:
Contact name:
Shelby Bushell
Agreement:
Non-Union
Single Thread Theatre Company operates on the unceded, ancestral and traditional lands of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee as well as that of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Single Thread Theatre Company is dedicated to respecting, uplifting, and advocating for underrepresented voices and viewpoints. We strongly encourage those who self-identify as belonging to an underrepresented community to apply.
COLLIDER is a devised, physical theatre project that will explore performance and storytelling in virtual reality.
Our development process will borrow from physical theatre, game design and immersive theatre practices. We will focus on four research areas: the avatar as mask, the VR chorus, scale, quaternion and transformation in virtual space and audience configuration and immersion.
Devising around these topics, we will build a series of “gyms” showcasing our discoveries which will culminate in a workshop performance.
All rehearsals and performances will take place in virtual reality on the AltspaceVR platform.
We are looking for physical theatre performers, movers, dancers, folks with experience in devised theatre and those who are interested in game design, gaming and emergent technologies from across Canada.
We will provide performers with VR headsets and an orientation to AltSpaceVR. Performers are welcome to use their own headset, provided it is compatible with that of the company. Performers will need a stable Wi-Fi connection and minimum 6 x 6 ft space to rehearse in.
This will be a part-time rehearsal process, scheduled to accommodate those practicing in multiple time zones. Performers will be compensated via honoraria.
Submissions:
Please include a cover letter outlining your interest and experience in physical theatre, devised theatre, emergent technologies and/or game design.
Please submit your headshot and resume as a single PDF file.
Send your submission to audition@singlethread.ca with your name and “Collider Submission” in the subject line.
Successful applicants will be invited to audition over Zoom.
Submissions will be accepted until February 21, 2021.
Performance and XR 2020 (PXR2020) is a Virtual Reality Symposium for Canadian artists and XR technologists, exploring creation and performance in XR. An opportunity for creators and digital content creators to come together to share discoveries and build partnerships for future collaborations, PXR2020 features series of presentations, discussions and showcases by artists, technologists and innovators in a virtual environment.
The symposium occurs over four sessions in Virtual Reality, and includes a Keynote presentation by Yelena Rachitsky, Executive Producer at Oculus Experience, and Endnote presentation by interdisciplinary artist Casey Koyczan. Canadian theatre artists will examine virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality (collectively known as XR) in the creation of live performance, developing and sharing strategies with industry leaders and XR Programmers. With virtual presentations of artistic works by Electric Company Theatre, Jo Jack et John and others, PXR2020 aims to foster creative experimentation with these emerging mediums in dialogue with the IT sector.
For more information visit www.performanceandxr.com and sign up for updates on registration, presenters, activities and access, or email info@performanceandxr.com .
Produced by Single Thread Theatre in association with Electric Company Theatre.
In partnership with the Centre for Entertainment Arts (Langara College), the Vancouver VR Community, and Outside the March Theatre Company.
Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Interested in partnership, or providing an access point at your business or venue? Email clayton@electriccompanytheatre.com for more details.
OUR HOUSE is a meditation on the cyclical nature of civic engagement in public spaces. A little bit of time-travelling, a lot of millennial grumbling, and maybe a dance party or two, this live performance is a playful guide to revolution in more ways than one as three people and a clown navigate through their impossible wish to change the world - one saucy night at a time.
In partnership with Creative Migration - an international arts organization based in Los Angeles and Bangkok - Single Thread is running a workshop on space and storytelling with students at Satri Julanak school.
The workshop will introduce the students to the concept of creating interactive stories that are inspired by different spaces in order to:
Promote collaborative, creative play and relational awareness.
Facilitate active engagement with stories, allowing students to become the protagonists
What do you love? What do you live by?
Single Thread is proud to be contributing to shaping best practice in innovative staging in Canada.
Single Thread’s 2007 production of Everyman appears in Jenn Stephenson’s recent book Insecurity: Perils and Products of Theatres of the Real.
The book reflects on the early years of the twenty-first century that have witnessed a proliferation of non-fiction, reality-based performance genres, including documentary and verbatim theatre, site-specific theatre, autobiographical theatre, and immersive theatre. Contemporary audiences are caught between a desire for authenticity and immediacy of connection to a person, place, or experience, and the conditions of our postmodern world that render our lives insecure.
Jenn Stephenson is Professor in the Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University and the Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Theatre Review.
