Dream. Act. Work. Nurture.
Upintheair Theatre’s mentorship program for emerging Artistic Producers
DAWN.
Dawn marks the start of a new day, fresh opportunities and the potential for growth. As the sun rises to bring light after the darkness of night, DAWN is a new beginning where possibilities are endless. The mentorship program is a chance to begin with support, break free from limitations, and push forward with renewed energy and optimism.
Each sunrise is like a blank canvas, inviting creativity and progress.
The DAWN program pairs emerging artistic producers with a skilled mentor at Upintheair to learn through doing at rEvolver festival and our independent productions.
The gradual emergence of light as the sun rises is the unfolding of potential. Over time, clarity and understanding come, and we see how far we’ve come or where we’re headed.
DAWN: Dream. Act. Work. Nurture.
A creative mentorship program for emerging Artistic Producers providing hands-on experience in festival and art event production at Upintheair Theatre.
Dream: Encourage artists to dream big and envision where their creativity can take them. Inspire boldness and a sense of possibility.
Act: Take action and make things happen. Ideas and inspiration lead to tangible steps and progress.
Work: Emphasize the importance of focus, effort, and perseverance. Art production requires practice, consistent work and life-long learning.
Nurture: Collaborate in a supportive environment where creativity, capacity and well-being are values
The DAWN mentorship centres potential, provides guidance through challenges, offers real learning opportunities, and celebrates progress.
DAWN Recipients 2025
Dave will be working with Head Full of Rocks, a 2024 rEvolver work-in-progress company, to exchange skills, experience and vision for the future of theatre and performance. After connecting through their work at rEvolver Natalie, Dave and Blake have joined forced to build their relationship and promote Head full of Rocks through the 2025 UITAT season.
DAWN recipients are selected through an invitation process.
DAWN recipients work with the Managing Artistic Director to determine how the mentorship will best serve their career path. They receive:
- Minimum $500 Honorarium
- Professional Development Granting Opportunities
- Artistic Creation Opportunities
- Production, Artist Liaison and Marketing Experience