OneLight Theatre is a professional theatre company, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia whose primary function is to develop and produce new plays. In addition to its artistic work, OneLight Theatre also hosts conferences related to theatre arts, participates actively in professional organizations, and mentors emerging professional artists through the Firestarter program. OneLight Theatre's primary work is to develop and stage original theatrical productions, derived from a variety of international classic and modern source materials, through a disciplined collaborative process. In doing so, the company engages with a variety of artistic and academic professionals thereby developing an ever-widening dialogue about theatre in Canada. Through their work it strives to explore and broaden the understanding of theatre and its role in the cultural framework of Nova Scotia and Canada, and to facilitate national discussions about developments in the theatrical profession. Structure of the organization Structure of the Company The structure of the organization is intended to permit the effective management of the company and its artistic projects. The OneLight staff has been working together since 1999 and consists of Artistic Director Shahin Sayadi; Managing Director Maggie Stewart; and Technical Director and Administrator Jake Dambergs. The company engages, on a contract basis, artists, musicians, designers and publicists, as required, for projects, and also has an accountant for ongoing support with budgeting and accounting. OneLight Theatre Society has a Board of Directors, which has five member, and standing committees for recruiting and fundraising which are chaired by Board members. Brief History 1999 The core members of the company begin working together 2002 OneLight Theatre Society is incorporated 2004 PACT (affiliate member) Forum 2004: Theatre in Nova Scotia: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow 2005 Heritage Canada: CAHSP grant for Strategic Planning and Board Governance Forum 2005: The Canadian Theatre Identity Crisis Membership in Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC) 2006 Canada Council Extended Project Grant (The Veil) PACT- full member, OneLight signs into the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) Canada Council Capacity Building Grant / Stand Firm program Shahin Sayadi attends the Playwrights Workshop Montreal retreat at Tadoussac Firestarter program launched Operating support from the province 2007 Canada Council Capacity Building Grant / Stand Firm program Shahin Sayadi attends Banff Playwrights Colony Firestarter mentoring participant, Shauntay Grant, selected and will begin work in Fall 2007 Productions From 2002 to 2005, OneLight Theatre had its own performance space, The Crib, on Gottingen Street, and developed and presented five plays there.