Alberta Theatre Projects Welcomes Darcy Evans as its New Artistic Producer

Anne Brown, Chair of the Board of Directors of Alberta Theatre Projects, has announced that Darcy Evans will be stepping into the role of Artistic Producer. Following a national search, Evans was the board's unanimous choice, according to theatrealberta.com.

"ATP was searching for a leader with new energy and a bold vision for contemporary theatre in Calgary," Brown said. "As we head towards our 50th Anniversary season, we believe that Darcy Evans will bring fresh ideas and innovative new ways to tell stories on the Martha Cohen stage."

Evans has more than 20 years of experience in theatre, as a director, actor, and administrator including with Broadway, National Tours, and nine seasons at the Stratford Festival.

Evans role combines the Artistic Director and Executive Director roles, to provide the company with a single leader to manage both artistic and administrative functions. The role also brings him home to Western Canada, as Evans grew up in British Columbia and has close family ties in Calgary.

"Finding a person who had both a compelling artistic vision and administrative experience was a daunting task," said Abhay Sisodiya, Chair of ATP's search committee. "Darcy has that rare combination of artistic vision, administrative experience, and fundraising skills that will allow ATP to grow its audience and provide expanded opportunities for Calgary artists".

"Timing is everything. For the past three years, I have been focusing on building new skills and harnessing everything I've learned over two decades of working with some of the best and brightest theatre makers in North America. I can't help but think it was to prepare me to return home to Western Canada to lead ATP in its next exciting chapter." said Evans.

Evans officially steps into the role on June 1.