ABOUT
Winnipeg Studio Theatre is a non-profit company founded in 2006 devoted to the support and development of Manitoba Artists. On our professional stage we focus on producing, creating, and developing Canadian and international contemporary plays and musicals. We strive to build bridges for artists from communities across Manitoba to the mainstages in Winnipeg and beyond. Our programming is designed to challenge our artists in a range of disciplines while also appealing to young adult performers and audience members alike, reinvigorating a new generation of theatre goers.
MANDATE
- To Support the development and early stages of Manitoba artists’ careers.
- To create a bridge for Manitoba artists to professional stages
- To produce professional productions that provide challenging and diverse material.
- To make theatre more accessible to a wider demographic of performers and audiences.
VALUES
As a company, we believe in providing a safe, brave, and supportive space for artists to explore and continue developing their own professional practice.
We believe in making our productions accessible to all artists across the province. We will continue to examine and acknowledge the barriers that have limited artist’s engagement in the past and be open to new approaches that support greater accessibility.
We strive to be a resource to our community at large by facilitating professional experience through mentorship, and connection opportunities for artists and companies alike.
WHO WE ARE
Artistic Director/Producer
Kara Joseph
adp@winnipegstudiotheatre.com
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
assocad@winnipegstudiotheatre.com
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.
We are also pleased to be part of Winnipeg Independent Theatre (WIT), for more information click here!
Winnipeg Studio Theatre Board of Directors
President – Tracy Goltsman
Secretary – Aaron Maister
Treasurer – Ray Padua
Director – Rhea Roduch-Rasidescu
Director – Josh Bellan
Director – Annette Kohut
Director – Eugenia Lehman
Past President – Evelyn Hecht