Artistic Director/Producer – Kara Joseph

Kara Joseph (she/her) is a versatile performer, creator, and arts manager based in Winnipeg. With experience spanning across various artistic roles including performer, musician, director, costume designer, and podcast host, Kara is dedicated to crafting art that is inclusive, engaging, and accessible to all.

Kara’s creative approach embraces collaboration and community, always striving to break down barriers and build a welcoming space for diverse voices. Her commitment to her craft and her community was recognized with the inaugural Cherry Karpyshin Arts Management Prize, honoring her contributions to the arts.

Kara is excited to be joining Winnipeg Studio Theatre as the Artistic Director/Producer and is grateful to both Kayla and Erin for their incredible work in this organization.

Managing Director & Artistic Associate – Vinnie Alberto

Born and raised here on Treaty One Territory otherwise known as Winnipeg, Vinnie is an award-winning Indigenous artist, producer and educator who has worked in theatres all across Canada. Vinnie most recently worked as the Associate Producer at Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. Prior to his tenure with WJT, Vinnie held an assisting role to the Education Developer and Production Administrator at Rainbow Stage, as well as assisting the Production Manager of the (newly affiliated with Rainbow Stages) All Dentist Musical. When not working in theatre administration, Vinnie has been seen performing and writing at some of Canada’s most prolific theatre companies such as Shaw Festival, Charlottetown Festival, The Grand, Musical Stage Company, Rainbow Stage, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Urban Ink, Capitol Theatre and Drayton Entertainment. Vinnie is thrilled to be Winnipeg Studio Theatre’s Managing Director and Artistic Associate alongside Kara Joseph. He is grateful to the WST community for their warm welcome and is excited to be working for an organization near-and-dear to his heart.