Young People’s Theatre Announces Camilla Holland as Executive Director
22 Mayo 2024 - 10:00AM
Jenine Krause and Richard Boyce, Co-Chairs of the
Young People’s
Theatre (YPT) Board of
Directors, announced today the appointment of
Camilla Holland as the next
Executive Director of YPT. An award-winning arts leader and
advocate for the Canadian theatre industry, Ms. Holland comes to
YPT after serving as Executive Director of the Royal Manitoba
Theatre Centre (RMTC) since 2011. She will officially begin her
tenure at YPT in September 2024.
“Our search committee interviewed exceptional candidates across
Canada for the position of Executive Director at Canada’s largest
theatre for young people,” says David Scandiffio,
Chair of the Search Committee and YPT Board Past Chair. “We are so
thrilled to have Camilla Holland’s passion and expertise as she
steps into this leadership role at YPT.”
Ms. Holland’s strong personal connection to YPT began in 1987,
when she saw The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon
Marigolds. “I was fourteen years old, and the experience was
electric,” says Ms. Holland. “I became a YPT superfan.”
Ms. Holland then became professionally involved with YPT — first
as an usher in the late 1980s, followed by roles in YPT’s Drama
School, education and fundraising departments. Her two children
were introduced to theatre through YPT’s productions. Now, she has
come full circle, as she steps into the role of Executive
Director.
“I am thrilled to return to Young People’s Theatre as Executive
Director, following Nancy Webster’s incredible and successful
tenure,” says Ms. Holland. “YPT has a huge space in my heart as my
introduction to theatre, and my early years in administration and
the Drama School were critical to my career. I’m excited to work
with Artistic Director Herbie Barnes, the staff and the Board of
Directors to uplift YPT’s extraordinary work for young
audiences.”
Similar to Ms. Holland, Herbie Barnes also had his passion for
theatre ignited by YPT. “Camilla’s theatrical roots are firmly
planted in our building, as she started her journey here at YPT,”
says Barnes. “I’m happy to see her complete the
circle and I look forward to beginning a partnership with such a
talented leader.”
For three decades, Ms. Holland has built a career in theatre in
various positions as general manager, producer, grants officer,
fundraiser, community volunteer, board member, educator and
advocate. Ms. Holland was the General Manager at Tarragon Theatre
and has worked for a number of professional theatres, including
Canadian Stage Company, Factory Theatre and Volcano Theatre. A
Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award winner, Ms. Holland sits on the
board of the Siminovitch Theatre Foundation. She recently served as
a board member of the National Theatre School and was a member of
the National Arts Centre’s Creation Fund Advisory Council.
Ms. Holland looks forward to bringing her expertise to the world
of TYA once again. “I feel incredibly fortunate that I started my
career in TYA, watching first-hand the impact of live theatre on
our youngest audiences,” she says. “I am a huge believer in the
transformative power of arts education, and the importance of
ensuring access for all.”
The Search Committee included:David Scandiffio, YPT Board Past
Chair and Chair of the Committee Herbie Barnes, YPT Artistic
DirectorAtulan Navaratnam, YPT Board Vice Chair Carol Chiu, YPT
Board MemberCraig MorashChris Pitts, Former YPT Board Member
Following 16 years at the helm of YPT, outgoing Executive
Director Nancy Webster completes her tenure on May 28.
About Young
People’s TheatreYoung People’s
Theatre (YPT) is Canada’s largest and oldest professional theatre
for young audiences. Now entering its 59th season, the company
produces and presents a full season of theatre and arts education
programming, serving approximately 150,000 patrons annually. With
the purchase and renovation of YPT 161 Studios across the street
from its historic theatre, YPT has expanded its footprint,
increased its accessibility, refreshed its lobbies, and upgraded
the theatrical equipment capabilities of its 433-seat Ada Slaight
Stage and 115-seat Studio. United in vision, the two facilities
anchor the corner of Front and Frederick streets in downtown
Toronto creating Canada’s largest theatre complex for young people.
With its broad-ranging educational programs and exceptional
productions, the company has an annual operating budget of
approximately $5 million.Learn more.
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