Fergus theatre seeks co-presenters

FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre is launching a co-presenting program and applications for the 2027 season are now being accepted. 

Co-presenting is a common way to expand audiences, increase performance opportunities, and mitigate risk, and the year-long pilot program will create new opportunities to bring diverse and exciting artists and performances to the stage.

A co-presenting event can take many forms, and usually one to two or more parties work together to present an artist or show, under mutually agreed-upon terms.

Here are a few things to consider before submitting an application:

 – Have a project in mind: every co-presenting opportunity starts with a clear idea, such as a concert, play, speaker, cultural event, comedy show or festival;

– Connect to community goals: explain how the project supports theatre or township priorities, such as arts and culture, tourism, community impact, economic development, inclusion, or belonging;

– Plan your audience including who the event is for, how you will promote it, and how you will build interest in the community; and

– Consider technical needs such as staging, lighting, sound, accessibility, or other production needs. 

You don’t need all the answers before reaching out.

Anyone with a project they think would be a good fit for the co-presenting program can reach out to the Fergus Grand Theatre directly by calling 519-787-1981 or emailing theatre manager Eric Goudie at egoudie@centrewellington.ca.