Summer Student Job Postings

Position Title: Live Performance Sound Technician
Work Location: 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G2
Position Start Date: May 27, 2024
Number of Weeks: 14
Hourly Wage: $17.00
Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Description: In rural Nova Scotia's live performance industry, we are in constant need of sound technicians to bring quality, skill, and talent to our live performance industry. The Marigold Cultural Centre in the heart of downtown Truro is expanding its live performance opportunities with a new summer season of music both within our 208 seat theatre and throughout the town of Truro at various venues. We are looking for a student participating in the NSCC Music Production and Engineering Program to support both their internship and the expectation of high quality sound. By providing an opportunity outside of Halifax for a student in the program, our hope is to begin showing rural Nova Scotia as a place of opportunity within our creative industry.

The selected student will be responsible for supporting our head technician at performances within the theatre. This performances range from live theatre, to music, to dance. The total performances a month ranges from 6 to 12 depending on the month. The selected student will also be responsible for maintaining, inventorying, and operating a mobile sound system for performances across the town of Truro including at the Blunt Bartender, the Truro Legion, Truro Brewing Co, and others. Responsibilities also include working with diverse artists in an effective, collaborative, and professional manner while executing riders and technology demands punctually.

Position Title: Theatre Camp Stage Director
Work Location: 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G2
Position Start Date: May 27, 2024
Number of Weeks: 14
Hourly Wage: $16.50
Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Description: The Theatre Camp Stage Director is responsible for leading and supporting the technical and operational needs of our Marigold Youth Spotlight Theatre camp at the Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising the stage design for this year's production of The Little Mermaid JR, organizing and coordinating the materials needed to accomplish task, supervising children and youth while directing the operation of the production's tech and stage needs, and collaborating with our directors of choreography, vocals, and technology to provide a successful and meaningful camp to local youth. The successful candidate will also be responsible for up keeping the expectations and standards of the Marigold Cultural Centre which means understanding how to build an inclusive and equitable atmosphere for all students at the camp. The selected candidate will report directly to the Executive Director of the Marigold theatre.

To apply for either position please email your resume and cover letter to ed@marigoldcentre.ca

A Note from the Executive Director - March

Dear Friends, 

First, I want to acknowledge an amazing evening we held with local legends, the McCready Brothers. On February 29, we held a pay-what-you-can performance where all the funds donated would go to the APEX Scholarship for Black Youth. And at over $2000 raised for the scholarship, we’re proud to call it a resounding success. 

In reflecting on recent celebrations such as Black History Month, and now March where we celebrate Disability Awareness and Women’s History Month, I am thrilled to announce an exciting new project at the Marigold Cultural Centre. Let’s set the context. 

At the heart of our mission lies a belief in fostering a broad mind, one that acknowledges biases and embraces diversity. Understanding privilege leads not to guilt but to gratitude and a commitment to extending opportunities to others. 

Our identities are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves, and promoting equity means caring for one another and recognizing the inherent value in each individual. It's about creating space for everyone to participate and access cultural experiences. With this in mind, I am thrilled to announce a two year project at the Marigold we are calling Designing our Future. It’s a massive reshape of our organization, how we operate, and how we articulate our future. 

With the support of Bradley Consulting and the Government of Nova Scotia, we are embarking on a two-year project to modernize our organization, promoting self-awareness and inclusivity. Through workshops, consultations, and commitment, we aim to build a Marigold Cultural Centre that actively welcomes everyone with a focus on relationship building as the cornerstone to success. We can’t simply expect the future to be better. We need to invest work, money, and time into it. 

This investment of $100,000 signifies our dedication to creating a more equitable future, where every voice is heard and valued. While there may be challenges ahead, I am reminded of the words of Mr. Rogers: "Imagining something may be the first step in making it happen, but it takes the real time and real efforts of real people to learn things, make things, and turn thoughts into deeds or visions into inventions." 

I invite you to join us on this journey of growth and transformation. 


All my best, 

Marshall Feit 
Executive Director 

A Note From the Executive Director - February 2024

Dear Marigold Patrons and Friends,

I want to celebrate, with you, how vital audience feedback is in providing high quality, exceptional performances at the Marigold. As a community organization, we’re here to push forward what’s possible for live performance in Truro. We’re also here to make sure that we’re feeding your cultural appetite and tastes for live performance!

As we celebrate collaboration and community, I want to make sure I emphasize the significance of your voices in shaping the magic that unfolds on our stage. Your experiences and insights are not only valued but crucial in enhancing the quality of our performances. We firmly believe that a theatre is not merely a space for performers; it is a shared haven where the collective energy of performers and audience intertwine to create something magical. Our job is to connect artists with audiences and to support you in connecting with artists.

As we prepare our 2024 to 2025 programming season, we are placing a spotlight on the importance of hearing from you—our discerning audience. Your feedback is a guiding beacon, helping us refine our craft and curate performances that resonate with the unique spirit of our community. Whether you've been attending our shows for years or are just discovering the magic within our walls, your perspective is a vital part of the creative process.

We invite you to share your thoughts, ideas, and critiques with us, fostering an open dialogue that enriches our artistic journey. From post-show discussions to online surveys, your input will shape the narratives, themes, and styles we bring to life. Together, let's weave a tapestry of stories that reflect the diverse and vibrant tapestry of rural Nova Scotia. Soon, you’ll be seeing the opportunity to fill out post-show surveys to better understand your cultural needs. But, you’re also always welcome to email or call me directly to talk about your experiences, your expectations, and what’s brought you joy at the Marigold! I love hearing every form of feedback!

A quick note I want to make is about why you may sometimes see me introduce performances and other times not. It’s an interesting part of how our industry works. Some performances, we search out those artists or find them touring Atlantic Canada. In those situations, we reach out and offer contracts and fees that we pay to bring those performers here. Other times, performers will come to us to rent our space to bring their performance here themselves and take on the financial risk of the performances success. In that case, I don’t introduce shows and instead let the artist present their performance however they wish. Alternatively, when we purchase a performance, you’ll see me introducing that show because as buyers of that performance, we become the presenters. It may seem a bit confusing, but the two options give performance spaces like ours the versatility to provide multiple avenues to bring high quality performances to our stage.

So, as we embark on this collaborative adventure, I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued support. Your presence in our audience is not just as a witness to the unfolding evolution of cultural experiences in Truro; it is an active participation in the creation of memories that last a lifetime.

Join us in celebrating the power of your voice, as we listen, learn, and grow together in the shared enchantment of live performance at the Marigold.


All my best,

Marshall Feit
Executive Director
The Marigold Cultural Centre

A Note From the Executive Director - January

Another year closes and the exhilaration and joy of the holidays runs past us faster than a snowplow. I’m left filled with excitement at what we saw throughout December: hundreds of guests joining us to celebrate not only the holiday, but time together in the midst of creative experiences. Whether it’s Ashley MacIsaac surprising audiences during the sold out Jimmy Rankin show or the four amazing nights spent with Bette and Maynard in Christmas in Cape Breton, I’m always left awe-struck at how much what we do at the Marigold means to our community. If we want to measure how healthy a community is, we can see it in the turnout and engagement in our cultural and community organizations. And from where I’m looking, Truro is in good health.

We also remember those we lost in 2023. Amazing music leaders like Myles Goodwin who was a regular on the Marigold stage. Or Bill Elliot, a homegrown hero, who played with legends like Bruce Guthro who we also lost in 2023. While it breaks our heart to lose icons in our industry, it also reminds us of a few things: to cherish the amazing talent we have here with us today and to remember that we are privileged with the ever lasting gift of those now-gone musicians’ recordings.

As we lose those legends who create the soundtracks to our lives, I remember that they’ve raised another generation of talent. Music and art are legacy projects. Each creator inspired and mentored by those who came before them. Without Stompin’ Tom, we wouldn’t have JP Cormier. Or without Myles Goodwin, we wouldn’t have Mike Trask today. There’s a line that runs through the generations of music. And it’s a line that connects each individual who steps into the creative arena. I believe that we best serve the memories of our music legends by investing in that line.

And that’s part of what we tried to do with our January to June 2024 programming. You’ll see amazing emerging talents like Leanne Hoffman, Jackson/Wilson Duo (Nova Scotia Music Awards biggest winner in 2023), and Good Dear Good on our stage this Winter and Spring. Or Nova Scotia/Jamaican rising star, Jah’Mila who recently released an amazing track with Wolf Castle, Aquakultre, and Wendy MacIsaac named East Coast Family. Jah’Mila was a big winner at the 2023 Nova Scotia Music Awards taking home “New Artist Recording of the Year” and African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year.” The song strikes at the strength and resilience of the East Coast music industry. An industry growing in representing the plurality of faces and backgrounds that make up our scene.

When you listen to East Coast Family, you can see how Nova Scotia music is growing. And even more, you see that the line running through the eras of every great musician is not only alive and well, but strong as a hundred fishing lines. I don’t hesitate to brag here: the Marigold is a central part in building and presenting our Nova Scotia scene. We’re not just the geographic hub—we’re the hub of cultural creation and presentation. We draw from across the province and country to our theatre, both in audience and performers. We believe in holding that line strong so every generation has a new legend, new music, new experiences to enjoy. Let’s give the next generation of music lovers new artists to invest in by supporting those emerging voices.

It takes many hands to keep that line strong. So to start of 2024, I want to once again express my gratitude at everything each of our stakeholders, guests, volunteers, donors, and funders at every level do to make our project possible. The last thing I will ask leaving 2023 is this: make a point to invest in that line by joining us to celebrate emerging Nova Scotia musicians this year.

Here’s to 2024.

Marshall Feit
Executive Director
The Marigold Cultural Centre

A Note From the Executive Director - December

Season's Greetings from the Executive Director

Dear Friends

As we approach the end of another remarkable year at The Marigold Cultural Centre, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary moments we've shared together within the intimate confines of our beloved venue. I think on the warmth and enthusiasm of our audience, the amazing artists who have committed time to our theatre, and the outstanding volunteers and staff who make it all possible. It takes many hands to hold a community together and I’m so proud to be a part of a town and organization that believes in building those bonds. In just the past few weeks, we’ve seen nearly 2000 guests come to performances at the Marigold. For each and every one of you, it’s been an absolute thrill to welcome you. For those who have yet to visit us this season, I hope you’ll join in celebrating both the season and the beautiful creative community we foster in Truro.

In the spirit of the holidays, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your continued support. Your presence at our performances, your applause, and your genuine love for the arts have been the driving force behind the success of our theatre. This year, despite the challenges we've faced as both a world and local community, we've witnessed the power of art to inspire, uplift, and connect us all. The theatre has been a sanctuary—a place where stories come to life, emotions are felt, and memories are made. Your presence in our audience is what makes those moments.

As we embark on the festive season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. On the same hand, I realize that the holidays are not a happy time for some. Not all of us have the privilege of family, home, and ability to bear the financial and social stress of the season. I hope that as you build towards whatever day you celebrate, that you will give to organizations that care for those in different chapters in life. That you will reach out to old friends, make new friends, and take the time to learn how to care for those who the season impacts differently. I also hope that the unity and bonds we feel during the holidays will extend throughout the year. That as 2024 arrives, we will hold close the reality that no matter our divisions, we are each humans doing our best.

And in 2024, I hope you will join us for some of the most exciting programming yet. We have so many amazing moments to share with you. You’ll see a number of new upcoming shows for 2024. And that’s just the start. As we begin promoting our Winter 2024 programming, I hope you will find a new artist you love, a new genre to enjoy, and new memories to hold.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Marigold family. I’m going to leave you with my favourite Mr. Rogers quote:

As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has or ever will have. Something inside that is unique all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression.

Marshall Feit

Executive Director

New Executive Director

Marshall Feit (he/him) is the former manager and programmer for The Grace Arts Centre and former organizer of the TataFest Music Festival held annually in the Tatamagouche Creamery Square. Raised across Atlantic Canada, Marshall has done graduate work in American Literature at the University of New Brunswick where he also received his bachelor’s with honours in English. Marshall is now based out of Central New Annan in the heart of Colchester County where he lives with his wife and their dog and cat.

In early 2022, Marshall and two other rural Nova Scotians began Folly House Press, a publishing co-op focused on promoting creative writing throughout Atlantic Canada. He is the former managing editor of QWERTY magazine and the co-founder of Eisner/Feit, a collaboration with artist Brandt Eisner that presents drag performances and visual art exhibitions across Nova Scotia. Prior to moving to Nova Scotia, he worked for New Brunswick’s oldest publisher, Goose Lane Editions.

Marshall also sits on the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, the Debut Atlantic board, and is an active member of the Atlantic Presenters’ Association. When not working, Marshall is walking his dog Tofu through the forest or reading books on music history.

Take your seat at The Marigold

The Cobequid Arts Council invites you to get involved and leave a permanent mark at the Marigold Cultural Centre! The Seat Sale Fundraiser seeks to raise funds to complete the expansion and extensive renovation of the Marigold Cultural Centre - we are almost there, but we need your support!

Dedicate a Seat for $250 and take a permanent place in the history of the Marigold.

• Your seat will be identified with an engraved plaque on your chosen seat, plus:

• Acknowledgment of your support on the Marigold official website in perpetuity,

• … and your gift is tax deductible!

Take this opportunity to:

• Celebrate a special occasion or event

• Cherish the memory of a loved one who shared your passion for the theatre

• Make a gift to record a milestone

• Raise your company’s community profile

All proceeds from the ‘Take Your Seat’ campaign will go towards Marigold
theatre upgrades.

Purchase by Cheque/Cash/Credit Card

To purchase your seat, simply call our box office (902) 897-4004 (we accept Visa or MasterCard over the phone), visit in person, or send a cheque to:

Cobequid Arts Council
605 Prince Street
Truro, NSB2N 1G2

(Limited to 208 seats!)

Thank you for your Support!