Untold Stories by
Unheard Voices for
Underserved communities
When I started this company in 2019, I thought it would simply be a platform for gifted artists rejected by major institutions. I could never have predicted the size of the immediate demand for this need, and in my sprint to stay ahead of it have been continually amazed by the community that continues to form around it.
In 2023, we have realized our position in the local and national arts sector – to support artists in building independently sustainable careers. Most artists are trained to refine their artistic skills, but few are given the opportunity to refine their entrepreneurial skills. The skills that will allow them to make their projects happen and build a long term following of supporters and audience members.
We are at an exciting stage of growing our programs to full capacity, supporting more artists more fully and embedding them deeper into our communities here in Waterloo Region.
I hope you’ll join me in this pursuit, and look forward to all that is to come.
– Alten Wilmot
Founding Artistic & Executive Director
WHAT WE DO
We find and conceptualize untold stories that bring people together around common themes relevant to their lives.
We commission promising artists with unheard voices and support them through development, production and presentation.
We present innovative productions for underserved communities, prioritizing community relevance, appropriate representation, culturally informed practices, and strategic partnerships.
OUR VALUES
We believe in…
COMMUNITY
We bring high-level arts experiences to all from margin to margin. We aim to foster reflection, inspiration, and creativity in safe and nurturing open spaces.
CURIOSITY
We foster a community of curious people who continually inspire and explore new ideas and visionary impacts.
INNOVATION & CREATIVITY
We create uniquely targeted resources & opportunities to support artists and develop their work from ideation through presentation.
INCLUSIVITY & TEAMWORK
We actively listen to, identify, and overcome individual and communal barriers to artistic engagement for artists, audiences, staff, volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK
We work collaboratively, support each other, give and receive mentorship, and partner with organizations with shared values and missions.
PASSION & EXCELLENCE
We find and select the highest talent aligning with our values, prioritize professional development, and learn from thorough evaluations.
WHO WE SERVE
GENERAL PUBLIC
We provide a chance for people to experience high level performing arts in safe spaces; fostering community, inspiration, and a chance to be part of something larger than themselves.
TARGETED COMMUNITIES
Through strategic partnerships with community organizations, we provide a chance for diverse communities who may not otherwise have access to high level performing arts to experience performances relevant to and located in their community.
ARTISTS
We provide creative growth, exposure to new audiences and networks, and professional development through opportunities of diverse scales, commitment levels, and risk.
VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, SPONSORS & BOARD DIRECTORS
We provide a chance to help change lives, build awareness, create equity, right wrongs, and give back to the community.
STAFF
We provide a chance for growth, creativity, community, and to make a difference in the community.
High level performances presented in partnership with organizations serving underserved communities.
For example…
DREAMING IN COLOUR (2024)
Supporting the development of performing arts works from concept to realization; animating our region and inspiring our public with leading edge productions.
Supporting the development of performing arts works from concept to realization; animating our region and inspiring our public with leading edge productions.
For example…
WEIGHTLESS (2023)
Grace Rockett developed and produced their first short film which played to a sold out audience as part of an event they led, building awareness around disordered eating and fatphobia.
They learned how to produce a short film, along with a live event – including fundraising, marketing,
coordination, and outreach.
Supporting the development of performing arts works from concept to realization; animating our region and inspiring our public with leading edge productions.
For example…
I’M WITH YOU, NOT WITH YOU (2020)
Sierra Holder and Alten Wilmot developed the dance work; I’m With You, Not With You; which garnered a partnership with the CBC and went on to be watched by thousands in the height of the pandemic and the George Floyd-amplified racial unrest.
WHO WE SERVE
THE WATERLOO REGION
The Waterloo Region is our home.
We work to serve as many communities across the region as possible, with visions of future activities spreading the work created here across the province, country, and around the world.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Our ever growing list of partners include Waterloo Region Hospice, Anishnabeg Outreach, Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, Grand Valley Institution for Women, Waterloo Public Library, Kidsability, and more.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We recognize the importance and prominence of the digital space, and commission and curate work specifically created for Instagram, Facebook, our email newsletter, and Youtube.
WHO SUPPORTS US
Donors & Foundations
We meet and build relationships with our community of donors and foundations through our events, online outreach, fundraising campaigns, and word of mouth.
Corporate Sponsors
We work with corporations on an annual and project basis to raise funds and in-kind services for our work in exchange for valuable brand promotion and complimentary tickets to exciting productions.
Government Grants
Unwrap Theatre is grateful to have received support from all levels of government across various
departments. We continue to help them achieve their social infrastructure goals through our innovative and sustainable programming.
Audience
Our audience supports us by purchasing tickets to attend our productions.
Ways to Join Us:
- Join our Board of Directors
- See our Performances
- Donate / Sponsor
- Partner with Us
- Share Our Work
Get in Contact with Us:
Email info@unwraptheatre.ca
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
DONATE TODAY
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