Summer
Mentorship
Program
The Free Will Players Theatre Guild was formed in 1989 by a group of actors in a truly co-operative spirit with the mandate to produce the works of William Shakespeare. The company runs the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, which has grown into a professional theatre festival with an annual audience of thousands. We stage outdoor productions every summer.
ETHNOCULTURAL MANDATE
The Freewill Players is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to building an organization that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people; disabled people; youth; and members of other equity seeking groups.
ROLES AVAILABLE
Assistant Director
Assistant Music Director
Assistant Choreographer
Apprentice Stage Manager
DETAILS
The Edmonton Pops Orchestra and Freewill Shakespeare Festival are seeking candidates who are pursuing a professional career in the theatre arts. Work side by side with an industry professional and contribute to the production of the musical comedy "Something Rotten!" at Hawrelak Park in summer 2026.
Participants will work on the production as either an Assistant Director, Assistant Music Director, Assistant Choreographer, or Apprentice Stage Manager. When you apply, you can let us know if you are interested in one or more of the available roles.
Honorarium starting at $2000.00
DATES
This mentorship program will take place May 26 – June 19, during the 4 weeks leading up the opening and including the first 2 days of performances. There is a possibility that the program will be extended to May 12 – July 17. In this case, the program will cover 2 additional weeks of rehearsal, the entire run of the show, and the takedown and debrief process.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit application at EdmontonPops.ca
In your application, give us a sense of your previous experiences what you would hope to gain from the experience.
Submission deadline: January 30, 2026