Jasmine Chen in the mainstage production of Jade Circle at the Gateway Theatre, in association with vAct. Set/Costumes by Julia Kim, video design by Dan O’Shea and Lighting by Jonathan Kim. Photo by Pedro Agusto Meza.
It is so incredible to have another resource/support to financially take care of needs that contribute to my well-being.
rice & beans theatre society
rice & beans theatre society
Compassion Fund Pilot
About rice & beans theatre
Location: British Columbia
Artistic Discipline: Theatre
Operating Budget: $100,000 to $1,000,000
rice & beans theatre is a Vancouver-based theatre company founded in 2010 by Pedro Chamale and Derek Chan. They provide a platform for the creation, development, and production of boundary-pushing theatre by artists of colour or otherwise marginalized theatre-makers, as well as support to fellow artists by providing dramaturgy, direction, and mentorship. rice & beans is dedicated to facilitating original work that is accessible, honest, uncompromising, and personal. In 2019, rice & beans’ production of Chicken Girl was nominated for three Jessies and in 2022, its production of Yellow Objects won a Jessie Innovation Award.
rice & beans theatre’s Level UP! Project
rice & beans piloted a Compassion Fund that was available for all artists to support childcare, transportation, physiotherapy and other needs during the 2023–2024 mainstage run of Jade Circle. 75% of artists requested and accessed money from the fund. Heather Barr, General Manager at rice & beans, led the project.
Resources
rice & beans theatre | Project Field Notes
About This Resource rice & beans theatre shared Project Field Notes as part of their Balancing Act Level UP! Pilot Project. Their pilot focus on creating a Compassion Fund for artists involved in a mainstage production.
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For more information about the rice & beans theatre society visit www.riceandbeanstheatre.com.
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