Mentorship Program
The SATP Mentorship Program underwent some exciting new changes this year! We split the program into two streams, both of which were designed to provide opportunities to performing-arts practitioners seeking a mentorship in various areas.
The mentorship program is for artists who are both new to the industry and/or new to a field in any discipline.
build-your-own individual mentorship stream
This program was formerly known as the Professional Theatre Mentorship Program and has been supporting artists since 2019! Previous successful applicants have found mentors for specific projects or objectives they’ve planned to achieve. We have supported mentorships in the areas of design, playwrighting, directing, dramaturgy, company administration and long-term planning, devised creation, and more. The only limit is your imagination!
Indie Producing Mentorship Cohort Stream
This year we introduced a new model to our mentorship program: the cohort! We were thrilled to welcome Saskatchewan’s own, Grahame Kent, to lead a cohort of mentees as their mentor, in the topic of independent producing. This stream was open to new producers who want to produce a show independently within the next two years.
SATP’s Mentorship Program does not fund tuition fees or training in educational institutions.
SATP encourages and welcomes applications from individuals who identify as neurodivergent, D/deaf or disabled, Indigenous, Black, or Persons of Colour.
This program is funded by Creative Saskatchewan.
Information about and applications for the
2026-2027 Mentorship program coming soon!
2025-2026 Build-Your Own Mentorship Participants
2025-2026 Indie Producing Cohort
Explore Past Participant Testimonials
Cody Brayshaw
“This experience helped me build meaningful relationships with local professionals and opened new doors to creating and contributing to theatre across Canada.” (he/him | 23/24 Mentee)
Marley Duckett
“I would tell all Emerging Artists to grab hold of this opportunity - it’s a game changer.” (she/her | 23/24 mentee)
“It has been an honor and a privilege to support the development of a brand new Saskatchewan play. Sharing my process and my passion for playwriting is an absolute joy, and to participate in the upliftment and blooming of new work - chef’s kiss”
- Danielle Roy | she/her | 23/24 Mentor
mitchell larsen
“As a queer, Saskatchewan-based artist, the prospective of working with another queer, Saskatchewan-based artist with the sort of experience and knowledge that [they have], was and continues to be very exciting to me.” (they/he | past mentee)
Maceknzy vida
“Taking part in this program allowed me to have support throughout the process of working as a young designer. Having a mentor to chat with helped build my confidence as well as answer questions concerning process and expectations.”
(she/her | past Mentee)
“If I can share what I have learned over my career with up and coming artists who also believe in theatre, who will carry on the work of telling our stories on the stage, then I am fulfilled.”
- Yvette Nolan | she/her | Past Mentor