hi, i’m angelica schwartz (they/them). 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 xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
in a world that moves fast, i’m glad you’ve taken a moment to be here. what we pay attention to is one of the few things we actually control, and i think it’s important to use that power thoughtfully—whether it’s in how we create, lead, or care for each other.
i’ve been in theatre for over a decade, doing everything from stage management to digital dramaturgy to directing. through it all, i’ve kept coming back to the same question: how can we do this differently? for me, it’s about putting artists first—amplifying voices that don’t always get heard, breaking down barriers, and making space for learning from one another.
i believe leadership rooted in love, kindness, and humility is key. those values guide how i work and the relationships i build.
i’ve worked with companies all over 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 how i approach my work—and my ongoing hunger to learn. in 2022, i was honoured with a Jessie Richardson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Assistant Direction and Gender Consultation, which recognized the care and curiosity i bring to my projects.
my practice is influenced by queerness, surrealism, magic, and the fluidity of gender and social constructs. i’m always looking to push boundaries. and with the risk of failure, comes the responsibility to lead with care, humour, vulnerability, and invention. all of this helps me create 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 open to new collaborations, conversations, and possibilities. thanks for stopping by, and i hope our paths cross soon.
Headshot by Mariah Burchell
Keep an eye out for my upcoming projects:
In development:
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.