Sowing the Seeds of Change
Prime Mover Theatre Company and Neptune Theatre are excited to announce Patricia Cerra as our first Artistic Director Intern under the newly reimagined 2020-21 RBC Chrysalis Project dedicated to the professional development and advancement of IBPOC arts leaders.
The reimagined project was created in partnership between Neptune Theatre and Prime Mover Theatre Company to support emerging BIPOC artistic leaders. Supported by the RBC Emerging Artist Program, the 2020-21 RBC Chrysalis Project for the Artistic Director Internship was designated exclusively for emerging BIPOC arts leaders.
Over the next 10 months, Cerra will work closely with the artistic and administrative staff at both companies to develop the 2021-2022 Season and redraft policies, develop programming, and advance community stewardship while building her credentials and artistic resume. Click here to read the press release.
Supported by RBC Future Launch and Neptune Theatre
Patricia Cerra
is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist; at present, she works as a director, performer and educator. She has been involved in over thirty productions with theatres around the country. Recently she has been recognized with the Sterling Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy. Patricia has had the pleasure of world-premiering many new works and finds great joy in play development. She worked at the Banff Playwrights Lab collaborating with national and international playwrights on over a dozen brand new works. She will be debuting her short play as a part of the Sprouts Festival in 2021. Patricia also serves her community in various committees and initiatives including the 35//50 Initiative YEG and the Mental Health and Wellness Task Force with CAEA. She is also on the Board of Directors for Theatre Alberta. Patricia completed her training at the Citadel/Banff Professional Theatre Program and has graduated from the University of Alberta BFA Acting program with Distinction.
"I’m delighted to join Neptune Theatre, Prime Mover Company and Musical Stage Company as an Apprentice Artistic Director. As a BIPOC artist, I'm committed to passionate leadership that engages in the inclusivity of underrepresented voices; building these bridges will be invaluable for our communities & our industry. I’m so thrilled to be spending 2021 meeting theatre communities around the country. Engaging in important conversations and meaningful collaborations will allow us to take steps forward together. As uncertain as the future feels right now, a shift has happened. Seeds have begun to be planted in hopes of a wonderful bloom, and I have great hope that something beautiful will emerge. Thank you to Ray & Jeremy for having me on this journey." - Patricia Cerra
Project Partners
Jeremy Webb is the twelfth Artistic Director in Neptune Theatre’s history. He has been working as an artist at Neptune since 1998, after moving to Canada from the UK. Prior to Neptune, Jeremy was the Artistic Producer of Halifax’s Eastern Front Theatre and ran his own production company, Off The Leash Creative since 2009. Jeremy grew up in Cambridge and trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Neptune Theatre has contributed to the cultural, social and economic well-being of Halifax and the province for over 57 years. Under the vision of Artistic Director Jeremy Webb, Neptune Theatre is looking to the future and embarking on a journey of creative growth and positive change. Audiences will see more work from Atlantic Canadian and Canadian playwrights; experience stories that represent the diversity of our communities and the region; increase opportunities for the growth and development of emerging, local artists and expand accessible programming so more people can enjoy live theatre.