Producer Training in Canada

Our project is centred on identifying the needs of the performing arts sector, in terms of producing, and understanding what form of producing supports these needs and what solution can we develop to solve this problem. Our hypothesis for this project is that there is a major gap in the Canadian performing arts industries with the availability of skilled and knowledgeable creative producers. Our research will define the skills required for creative producers to successfully support artists, enhance the business side of the industry, and address the financial precarity and cultural inequity that exists. The overall goal of the project is to test our hypothesis by conducting research through a partnership between Ryerson University and the National Arts Centre (NAC). Our proposed methodology includes one-on-one interviews with industry professionals, an international scan and literature review, and the development of a pilot project using the LEAN start-up methodology.

Faculty Supervisor:

Owais Lightwala

Student:

Partner:

National Arts Centre Corporation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

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