We Support Caregivers
in the Performing Arts

The aim of Balancing Act is to create increased equality, accessibility, and inclusion for parents and caregivers working in the performing arts. We collaborate with artists, arts workers, and arts organizations to develop pathways for change at an individual, organizational and systemic level.

Balancing Act is an initiative of Theatre Direct.


Balancing Act defines a ‘caregiver’ as individuals who care for children, aging adults, those in need of personal or primary care, and anyone who self-identifies as a caregiver. We acknowledge that care work can include blood, adopted, or chosen family, colleagues, and caring for others out of duty.


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BALANCING ACT CANADA IS SEEKING A NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP MANAGER!

The National Partnership Manager will dedicate their focus on partner communications, recruitment and retention, taking the lead on facilitating participation of underserved communities across Canada. They will also lead a strategic planning process for Balancing Act.

This is a full-time position for a 12-month contract; open to candidates from across Canada with experience in arts management.

Visit the 🔗 below to learn more and to apply!

https://balancingactcanada.com/en/news/balancing-act-canada-is-seeking-a-national-partnership-manager/
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Come join our team!

BALANCING ACT CANADA IS SEEKING A NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP MANAGER!

The National Partnership Manager will dedicate their focus on partner communications, recruitment and retention, taking the lead on facilitating participation of underserved communities across Canada. They will also lead a strategic planning process for Balancing Act.

This is a full-time position for a 12-month contract; open to candidates from across Canada with experience in arts management.

Visit the 🔗 below to learn more and to apply!

balancingactcanada.com/en/news/balancing-act-canada-is-seeking-a-national-partnership-manager/
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#balancingact #theatre #performingarts #performance #canadiantheatre #ParentArtists #caregiver #care #community #peer #support #organization #artsworkers #artists #torontoartists #partnership #communication #strategic #recruitment #retention
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Applications for the Level UP! ’23-’24 are open!

We are excited to invite organizations, companies, collectives, festivals, residency programs and project-based initiatives from across the country to join the third and final year of Balancing Act’s national Level UP! Initiative.

Attend one our information sessions to learn more about the program:

📅: Thursday, March 23 w/ French Interpretation (TOMORROW); Wednesday, April 12 w/ASL-English and French Interpretation; Thursday, April 27 w/ ASL-English and French Interpretation
🕐: 1pm - 2pm EST
📍: Online via Zoom

Can’t fit an info session into your scheduling? We got your back!
If you would like to meet one-on-one to discuss the project, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to susie@theatredirect.ca.

🎥: In conversation with Vanessa Spence, Obsidian Theatre Company

Visit the 🔗 below to learn more and to register for the information sessions!

balancingactcanada.com/en/programs/level-up/applications-open-for-level-up/
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#balancingact #theatre #performingarts #performance #canadiantheatre #parentartists #caregiver #care #community #peer #support #organization #collective #festival #artsworkers #artists #torontoartists #levelup #program #project #initiative
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COMING SOON: Applications for the Level UP! open March 21!

We are excited to invite organizations, companies, collectives, festivals, residency programs and project-based initiatives from across the country to join the third and final year of Balancing Act’s national Level UP! Initiative.

Attend one our information sessions to learn more about the program:

📅: Thurs March 23, Wed April 12, Thurs April 27
🕐: 1pm to 2pm EST
📍: Online via Zoom

Can’t fit an info session into your scheduling? We got your back!

If you would like to meet one-on-one to discuss the project, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to susie@theatredirect.ca.

Visit the 🔗 below to learn more and to register for the information sessions!

balancingactcanada.com/en/news/level-up-applications-open-march-21st/
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#balancingact #theatre #performingarts #performance #canadiantheatre #parentartists #caregiver #care #community #peer #support #organization #collective #festival #artsworkers #artists #torontoartists #levelup #program #project #initiative
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