hi, i'm angelica schwartz and i use they/them pronouns.
i’m a theatre maker and director, originally from Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg, MB, now based on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples—the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
in a world that moves fast, i’m grateful you’ve taken a moment to pause here. what we choose to pay attention to is one of the few things we can truly control, and i believe in using that power thoughtfully—whether in how we create, lead, or care for each other.
with nearly a decade of experience in theatre, from various gigs including stage management, digital dramaturgy, and directing, i’m driven to challenge how we create and lead. for me, it’s about putting artists first and art second—amplifying unheard voices, breaking down barriers, and making space for mutual learning.
i believe leadership rooted in love, kindness, and humility is essential. these values guide my work and my relationships.
i’ve collaborated with companies across Turtle Island, including the National Arts Centre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Buddies in Bad Times, Bard on the Beach, Rumble Theatre, and Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. my training at Studio 58, the National Theatre School of Canada, and the Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance has shaped my practice and my ongoing desire to learn. in 2022, i was honoured with the Jessie Richardson award for Outstanding Achievement in Assistant Direction and Gender Consultation—recognizing the care and curiosity i bring to my work.
i’m influenced by queerness, surrealism, magic, and exploring the fluidity of gender and social constructs. these interests shape everything i do, constantly pushing boundaries. with the risk of failure comes the responsibility to lead with care, humour, vulnerability, and invention—values that guide me in creating spaces where artists, audiences, and communities can imagine and build a more just, compassionate, and alive world.
as the Community Engagement Manager at Neworld Theatre, i’m committed to bringing people together to learn, listen, and grow.
i’m always looking for new ways to collaborate, meet new people, and discover new possibilities. thank you for visiting, and i hope our paths cross soon.
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Headshot by Mariah Burchell
Keep an eye out for my upcoming projects:
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I am grateful to create my work across Turtle Island and live on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.