(Closed) Ever Sick - call for submissions
Seeking Indigenous creatives with disabilities* who are interested in applying to join the Ever Sick Collective in the creation of a new, full-length performance piece.
Winnipeg-based, Indigenous artists, performers, writers and/or storytellers who self-identify as disabled* or have lived experience of disability related accessibility barriers are encouraged to apply.
The Ever Sick Collective will be led by Michif (Red River Métis) Theatre Maker Philip Geller (https://www.philipgeller.com/new-page) and created entirely by Indigenous creatives, with Sick + Twisted Theatre offering support (when asked for), and the resources needed to create this work.
Commitment, Dates
This project will be developed through a series of workshops beginning in March, 2026 working towards a full rehearsal and performance phase in April/May 2027.
Compensation
Artists will be paid professional rates based on the Canadian Theatre Agreement fee schedule.
How to Apply
Tell us about why you’d like to be involved in this project. Share something of your background or any experience you have in making art, performing, writing or storytelling. If you have a bio or CV, you can include that.
Submissions can be in written, video and/or audio format.
If there are any barriers to submitting that we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to let us know and we’d be happy to discuss!
Submission can be emailed to Theresa Thomson at: sandtartisticproducer@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions is February 25, 2026 at 11:59PM
*Disabilities can include physical, mental, diabetes, Deaf, blind, Nero-divergent and invisible. Self-diagnosis is accepted.
Background
Sick + Twisted is committed to an intersectional approach to Disability Justice. We recognize that the rates of disability among Indigenous populations are much higher than in non-indigenous populations in Canada. We also recognize that Indigenous people with disabilities face numerous additional barriers to equity, including having their access needs met. We are committed to supporting Indigenous voices, and expanding our collective understanding of the full breadth of disability experiences.
