Artistic Director

Company Overview

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (SOTS) is a professional non-profit theatre company that has brought Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works to life on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River since 1985. For more than four decades, SOTS has enriched Saskatoon’s cultural landscape through bold, innovative productions led by skilled artists, supported by dedicated staff, and powered by over 100 community volunteers. As a recognized cultural cornerstone, SOTS continues to champion artistic excellence and create meaningful, shared experiences of live performance.

Following the incredible success of our 40th Anniversary Season—buoyed by strong community support and a successful matching campaign—SOTS now enters an exciting yet pivotal chapter. While this milestone year was a creative triumph, it also highlighted the financial realities of operating a year-round arts organization. Looking ahead to our 41st season, SOTS remains committed to careful stewardship, balancing artistic ambition with long-term sustainability.

SOTS is committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage submissions from artists who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, and/or artists living with disabilities.

Job Description

We are seeking an Artistic Director to help lead the company into its next chapter with creativity, integrity, and vision—building on our legacy while shaping the future of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan.

Primary purpose: The AD is responsible for the leadership and direction of the Theatre’s artistic staff and programming. The AD ensures that Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (“SOTS” or the “Theatre”) achieves its approved artistic objectives within the constraints of established principles, policies, and budget.

Nature of the work: As one of two direct reports to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) the AD will work in close partnership with the Executive Director (the “ED”) to provide leadership that ensures a successful operation that reflects SOTS’s Mandate, Vision, and Values. The AD is responsible to achieve SOTS’s strategic and operational goals in the areas of:

• Artistic Direction and Production
• Leadership & Strategic Management
• Administrative Direction
• Human Resources
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Relationship with the Board
• Community Building
• Stakeholder Engagement

For the full job posting, please visit https://shakespearesask.com/company-and-careers/