The Grove Theatre Hires Nicole Myers-Mitchell as inaugural General Manager
The Grove Theatre is excited to announce that Nicole Myers-Mitchell has been hired as General Manager. Myers-Mitchell will enrich the culture at The Grove Theatre with her passion for the arts, previous experience, and overall enthusiasm. With her expertise, Myers-Mitchell is a great addition to the growing family at The Grove Theatre.
Myers-Mitchell, who will be relocating to Fenelon Falls with her husband and two-year-old son, brings with her a vast theatre background with experience in artist management, fundraising, event planning and marketing. Most recently, Myers-Mitchell worked as the Associate Producer at Roseneath Theatre in Toronto. Her experience will help establish the vision of The Grove Theatre, to produce a highly esteemed festival, creating significant employment opportunities locally while also garnering world-class talent from across the country.
“I am thrilled to be working with Nicole as General Manager. Nicole comes with a wealth of experience in the performing arts that lends itself perfectly to the long-term vision of The Grove Theatre” states Christy Yael, Artistic Director of The Grove Theatre.
A never-before seen experience in Fenelon Falls, The Grove Theatre hopes to combine the atmosphere of a beautiful tree-lined setting and wonderful community feel of the Kawartha Lakes, with the professionalism and commitment to quality that Myers-Mitchell brings to the growing family of theatre staff, volunteers, donors and community members.
“We are all very excited by the appointment of Nicole to The Grove Theatre. Nicole’s experience in arts leadership and administration is exactly what the organisation needs to continue its growth. Nicole’s passion for the good the arts can do is infectious and her excitement about living in a small town made her the perfect fit for the organisation” expresses Tim Wisener, Co-Founder of The Grove Theatre.
Myers-Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Windsor and has previous experience as the Development Coordinator and then Manager of Corporate Development and Special Events for Opera Atelier, as well as the Managers of Communications and Enrichment at Volcano Theatre and Peggy Baker Dance Projects. She has also acted as Producer and then General Manager for Shakespeare in the Ruff’s 2014 and 2015 seasons.
The Grove Theatre is excited to have Myers-Mitchell on board for our inaugural 2021 summer production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream - The Musical! For more information about The Grove Theatre, new GM Myers-Mitchell or the upcoming production, visit www.grovetheatre.ca or contact communications@grovetheatre.ca.
