Generator and Means of Production announce a year of partnership focusing on the development and innovation of values-based live performance production practices.
MoP is a collective of live performance Production Managers and Technical Directors in Canada with the aim to empower leadership, develop sustainable practice, and prioritize equity for workers in live performance production. Through education, research, and professional development, MoP is advocating for better working conditions, better pay structures, and generating more interest in the field of production leadership. Means of Production, with support from Generator, is planning a year of peer-led industry workshops, long tables, and community-engaged qualitative research, funded by Canada Council for the Arts.
Mission Statement
Means of Production is building a support network with shared resources for freelance Production Managers, Technical Directors, and related Arts Workers. We advocate for a safe, equitable, and supportive work culture rooted in creating the conditions for workers to thrive in the gig economy. We engage in research, dialogue, outreach, and education to:
Promote a values-based approach to production
Address barriers to working in the field
Provide professional development and mentorship opportunities
Develop standards and guidelines for our work
Advocate for individual well-being and equitable pay
Upcoming Events
May 13 (1pm ET): PACT Town Hall
May 13 (6pm ET): MoP Accountability Roundtable
May 19 (2:30pm ET): PACT Peer2Peer
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Generator and Means of Production gratefully acknowledge the support of Canada Council for the Arts, without whom this partnership would not be possible.
