Story Theatre in partnership with BC Black History Awareness Society are proud to announce our second collaboration: Living Histories: Mifflin Wistar Gibbs. Set to tour schools, museums, community centres, libraries beginning April 2026.

Tour Manager
(Contract, F/T, Driver's License Required) - starting as early as Mar 30, 2026
$950-$1,100/week for up to 9 weeks

1 week prep
2 weeks rehearsal
Up to 6 weeks touring (accomodation + per diems provided)

Taking leadership of all aspects of the tour, the Tour Manager takes responsibility for the itinerary, vehicle travel and delivery needs of the production. The role includes being the point of contact with all booked presenters to ensure the smooth running of the presentations, communicating the arrival and departure times of the team and what is needed or required upon arrival at the venue. They help the performing artists and tour personnel to arrive at each venue feeling prepared and cared for, they take leadership of the load in and strike of production sets, costumes, and gear, and they act as the stage manager to run any sound or technical requirements of the show at each performance.

This role can be physically demanding, and requires someone who excels at tracking details, managing time and production elements, and who can bring care and professionalism to the experience of touring theatre to the team on the road. Throughout the prep and rehearsal week, the Tour Manager will work closely with the Associate and Artistic Producer to understand tour itineraries and details, as well as with the Creative Team (Director, Designers) to understand and maintain the integrity of the design and direction of the production and any technical cues they are responsible for running.

Read full qualifications/job descriptions here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JU6rPale4IFiCd2ZnHSQ3gR1z9zK0qLE/view?usp=drive_link

Read our Code of Conduct here: https://respectfulartsworkplaces.ca/sites/default/files/2019-06/Code%20of%20Conduct%20LPA%20legal.pdf

In addition to qualifications, all successful applicants at Story Theatre will demonstrate:
- Strong commitment and experience with anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, and decolonial practice
- Professionalism and commitment to our Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of professional theatre settings
- Accountability to team members
- Ability to work independently and in group settings
- Ability to meet important deadlines
- Interest in history, historical interpretation, Black History, and Mifflin Gibbs life, is considered an asset

Please submit resume or video application (max 5 mins) by Feb 13, 2026.

Please note Story Theatre has zero tolerance for bullying, harassment of any kind, anti-Blackness, anti-Indigeneity, anti-Palestinian racism, colourism, homophobia, transphobia, gendered discrimination, gender-based violence, and any form of oppressive behaviour.

Story Theatre welcomes submissions from community members who are disabled, Racialized, Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Gender Expansive, cisgender, newcomers immigrating to so called Canada, English language learners, multiply marginalized, and all body types. All experience levels are encouraged to apply. We believe everyone has a story, and everyone belongs in theatre. Questions or accessibility support are welcomed by emailing [email protected]