RISER Edmonton

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RISER Edmonton supports the development and production of four Edmonton-based shows each year, with participants receiving significant in-kind resources, producing mentorship & training, and connections with the wider performing arts community.

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This project is part of Why Not’s PROVOKE stream of activities. PROVOKE projects are about creating change in our community, city and world.

RISER is supported by the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, and a community of Senior Partners. The first three years of RISER were made possible by Toronto Arts Council’s Open Door program.

host partner

We are proud to partner with Edmonton-based theatre company Common Ground Arts Society (CGAS) as the official Host Partner of RISER Edmonton.

Common Ground Arts Society is a not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of local artists. CGAS creates opportunity for artists of all disciplines and brings distinct audience experiences to the Edmonton community.

“RISER Edmonton is an inspiringly collaborative approach to theatre creation that will ensure emerging artists are well-supported in the development of new work, while providing meaningful connection to senior leadership in our community. It’s a win-win for everyone: we share the risk, we resource the next generation of theatre artists, we invest in the future of Canadian theatre, and we close the mentorship gap that exists in those in-between years when artists need the most support to transition from emerging to established.”

–Beth Dart | Artistic Producer, Common Ground Arts Society

senior partners

RISER is a collaborative producing model – and relies on a community of partners to support a new generation of artists. Senior Partners are a diverse group of established theatre organizations that each year contribute resources, mentorship and support to the RISER artists. Throughout the year, RISER connects the participants with the Senior Partners to help build new long-term relationships.