THE AGENCY
Vertigo Theatre’s creative incubator, developing new ideas and artists for our stages and beyond.
Ivanna Ihekwoaba (U of C Intern) building the set of DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH. Photo by Diane + Mike Photography
Investigations UNit
New Play Development
The Investigations Unit will seek out and support writers from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, to explore exciting new ideas or to create bold adaptations of existing works. Writers and creators will be provided with the necessary resources to develop their work from concept to production.
Four new plays are currently in development, including new works from:
Lake of Girls by Karen Hines
The Extractionist by Michaela Jeffery
Kowloon Bay JOvanni Sy
Mysterious Tales by Kevin Corey, Christian Goutsis, Craig Hall, Allison Lynch, Julie Orton, Mike Tan.
Foreign Relations
Company Residencies & Arts Partners
Foreign Relations offers local artists and companies theatrical space and production support on select projects. These projects may range from short workshops to full productions.
Stage Manager Michael Howard, Assistant Director Ellen Close and Artistic Director Craig Hall in rehearsals for DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH Photo by Diane + Mike Photography
FIELD TRAINING
Mentorship and Training
Specifically targeting early career arts professionals, Field Training will provide in-the-trenches experience, direct access to professional mentors and opportunities for career advancement. All artists will be paid for their time, and will engage with working professionals who believe in the holistic value of mentorship and training. Participants will be selected through a public call for submissions or engaged through partnerships with training institutions.
Special Operations
Research & Innovation
Prioritizes research and innovation as necessary for the ongoing artistic growth of Vertigo Theatre. This initiative carves out a place to experiment with form and expand Vertigo Theatre’s aesthetic in order to break new artistic ground in the mystery genre. Intake into this program is ongoing, internally curated and based on artistic interest and strategic needs.
“The Agency will allow us to inject new life and relevance into the theatrical mystery genre. This will further cement our reputation as the world’s preeminent mystery theatre company.”