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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Français à suivre This is a full-time position for a 12-month contract that will begin on June 1, 2023. The salary is between 60K –…Continue Reading - Level UP! Applications Open March 21st!
We are excited to invite expressions of interest for the third year of Balancing Act’s national Level UP! Initiative. JOIN US AT OUR INFO SESSIONS!…Continue Reading - Call for Applicants: Hack Lab: Research + Residency!
Open to artist-caregivers developing new performance projects. Facilitated by Shira Leuchter, the program spans 4 months, with online sessions curated to support each artist’s interests,…Continue Reading
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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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Upcoming Affinity Group!
THINKING OF BECOMING A PARENT?
This month’s affinity group is directed towards artists and arts workers who are thinking of becoming a parent.
📅: Monday, March 20
🕒: 3pm - 4:30pm EST
📍: Online
From financial considerations, to professional concerns, and personal challenges, the prospect of becoming a parent can seem very daunting, even before the physical experience comes into play.
This Affinity Group will be hosted as a webinar on Zoom and our Affinity Groups are confidential, peer support, friendly, ‘come when you can and as you can’ spaces.
For any questions, information and access needs please contact balancingact@theatredirect.ca
Visit the 🔗 below to register!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/march-affinity-group-thinking-of-becoming-a-parent-tickets-574901073587
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What BA has been up to: We spent last week in Vancouver!
Thank you to those who joined Balancing Act and Neworld Theatre at Progress Lab in Vancouver on Monday, March 6 for Creating a Framework of Care: Successes and Tensions.
It was a great conversation with Alen Dominquez, Managing Director of Neworld Theatre and Hannah Meyers, General Manager of Tara Cheyenne Performance about creating contracts and agreements that centre care.
A great big thank you to our host Neworld Theatre, and to our community partner PACT for co-presenting! Thank you to those who attended and contributed to the discussion.
Neworld Theatre and Tara Cheyenne Performance are Balancing Act Level UP! Partners.
📸: Hannah Meyers, Alen Dominguez, and Susie Burpee
Visit the 🔗 below to learn more!
balancingactcanada.com/en/programs/level-up/
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