Applicants must:

• be performing-arts practitioners;

• be individual members of the Saskatchewan Association of Theatre Professionals;

• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents;

• be developing their theatre careers primarily in Saskatchewan.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN Individual Mentorships

It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify and contact their proposed mentor(s) regarding a training opportunity with them. The applicant and the mentor are expected to work together to jointly determine the content of and the schedule of the mentorship program.

SATP is happy to provide support in identifying potential mentors. Please reach out prior to December 8, 2025 to request this support. Email Executive Director Judith Schulz to start the process.

SATP encourages the mentorship to take place within Canada, and specifically within Saskatchewan; however, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis; applicants hoping to work with a mentor outside of Canada or Saskatchewan should outline why their circumstances are exceptional in their application.

INDIE PRODUCING Mentorship Cohort

This stream is open to new producers who want to, or are in the process of, producing a show or project independently within the next two years. This could mean a Fringe show, a show with Live Five Independent Theatre, or On Cue Performance Hub, or a variety of other ways.

Applicants must be currently residing in Saskatchewan at the time of the program (see Program Length).

Eligible applications will be submitted to SATP’s Program Committee, which serves as a jury to recommend selection. The recommendations are then approved by SATP.

Successful applicants for both streams will be notified before the end of 2025.

Requests are only accepted by submission to the linked application form (see the “APPLY NOW” buttons on this page).

***Before applying, please ensure you are a member of SATP. If you know you are NOT a member yet, head over to our membership page and become one. If you are not sure if you’re a member, please email Liz to find out.

Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

BUILD-YOUR-OWN Individual Mentorships

1. Fill out this form

2. A cover letter (2 page max) or a video (3 minute max) outlining:
   - Your background and primary discipline(s) as a theatre practitioner;
   - The discipline or aspect of theatre/art on which the proposed mentorship will focus;
   - How/Why this mentorship is important in the growth/development of your artistic career;
   - The name, artistic background/credentials of your proposed mentor;
   - Any other details you feel the jury would find informative or helpful.

3. A filled-out budget template (link below and in the application form) with the amount you are seeking in funding and how the funding will be disbursed (e.g. payment to yourself, payment to mentor, other expenses);*

4. A filled-out template with your proposed timeline for your mentorship that includes specific milestones/outcomes you plan to achieve;

5. A letter from your proposed mentor, indicating agreement to work with you in a mentoring relationship;

6. Your professional resume or CV, and

7. Your mentor’s professional resume.

*Applicants can request a maximum of $1,750, with an approximate breakdown of $850 to the mentee, $900 to project expenses, including a mentor fee. A budget template will be provided with the application.

Final determination of allocations and duration of subsidy are at the discretion of the jury.

INDIE PRODUCING Mentorship Cohort

1. Fill out this form.

2. Your professional resume or CV

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• Mentorships may commence as early as January 2026 

• Check in with SATP staff (to be scheduled based on availability): March or April 2026

• Mentorships must be completed by the end of June 2026*

*If timeline is an issue, please include that in your cover letter when you apply.

INDIE PRODUCING Mentorship Cohort

• Program length: 10 weeks - January 5-March 13, 2026 (with one wrap-up video call scheduled the week of March 16-20, 2026)

• Program start: Week of January 5, 2026

  • Weekly online gatherings: all participants will attend video calls, led by facilitator Grahame Kent, once per week for the duration of the program.

  • One-on-one meetings with each participant - to be scheduled with the facilitator and participant based on their schedules. At least 2 per participant over the course of the program.

  • In-Person Gathering of the cohort in Saskatoon or Regina (TBC) - Between Feb. 17-Mar. 15, 2026 (TBC)

• Final Wrap-Up Group Call to conclude the program - Week of March 16, 2026 (TBC)

BUILD-YOUR-OWN Individual Mentorships

Applicants can request a maximum of $1,750, with an approximate breakdown of $850 to the mentee, $900 to project expenses, including a mentor fee. A budget template will be provided with the application.
Final determination of allocations and duration of subsidy are at the discretion of the jury.

INDIE PRODUCING Mentorship Cohort

Successful applicants will receive $400 to participate in the program, and SATP will cover travel costs to Regina or Saskatoon for the mid-program gathering (date/location TBC).

BUILD-YOUR-OWN Individual Mentorships

The jury evaluates the applications according to the following considerations:

Artistic Merit and Professional Opportunity
The environment within which the project will take place (Cover Letter);
Professional experience of the mentor (Mentor’s Resume);
The skills of the mentee are well-suited to the area of mentorship and the art form (Mentee’s Resume).
Quality of Mentorship Relationship
A genuine interest from the mentor in advancing the career of the mentee;
The fit between the experience of the mentor and the career goals of the mentee;
Timeline: demonstrated regular communication, both formally and informally, between mentor and mentee;
Nature of the partnership, putting the learning experience of the mentee first.
Viability of the Training
Timeline: The goals of the mentee are achievable in the timeframe presented;
Budget: The funding amount requested is reasonable for the timeframe and professional level of the mentee;
Projects worked on during the mentorship are secured and stable

INDIE PRODUCING Mentorship Cohort

The jury evaluates the applications according to the following considerations:

Artistic Merit & Professional Opportunity
The applicant demonstrates a genuine interest in producing theatre;
The skills of the applicant are well-suited to indie producing and the art form. (Resume)
Participant Goals & Engagement
The applicant demonstrates clear goals for their participation in this program;
The applicant is able to dream big with a clear vision.

Positions into both streams of SATP’s Mentorship Program must be signed and returned to SATP within two weeks to be accepted.

All program selection decisions are final.

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Any changes to the mentorship must be submitted in writing to SATP to be approved at the discretion of the selection committee. Please note that these changes may result in a change to approved funding.

The funds distributed are not retroactive and may not be applied to any portion of the mentorship that has taken place prior to acceptance into this program.

Recipients may apply for other funding for this mentorship from different funding bodies as long as they disclose the application/funding to both the funding bodies and SATP.

Participants (this includes mentees/mentors and cohort participants) will be asked to submit updates throughout their mentorship and one report upon its completion.

Participants may also be asked to give feedback to SATP in virtual calls during the program.

Feedback forms will be provided to successful applicants.

Can I apply for both streams of the SATP Mentorship Program?

Yes, you can apply for both streams, however you will not be able to be a participant in both. The jury will determine the best fit if an applicant has submitted in both streams.

Am I able to participate in the Indie Producing Mentorship Cohort if I don’t live in Saskatoon or Regina?

Yes, of course! With the exception of one gathering that will take place in either Saskatoon or Regina (TBC) mid-program, the rest of the program takes place online.

What if I don’t know anyone who could be my mentor for the BUILD-YOUR-OWN Individual Mentorships?

If finding a mentor is preventing you from applying, please reach out to us prior to December 8, 2025, and we may be able to put you in touch with some options based on your area of focus. Please reach out sooner rather than later, as this process takes time.

Can I apply for the BUILD-YOUR-OWN Individual Mentorships with or without a signed contract for a project?

Yes! Some of our most successful mentorships have been when there has been a dedicated project lined up, however, you can also create your own project with your own deadlines, or simply use the time with your mentor how it works best for you.