2020-21  Participants  

Patricia Cerra – Artistic Director Intern

Patricia is a multidisciplinary artist working as a director, performer and educator on Turtle Island. Her work has taken her to theatres around the country, where she has worked on over thirty productions with more than twenty companies. Patricia has recently been recognized with the Sterling Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Comedy. She has had the pleasure of world premiering many new works and finds great joy in play development. She worked at the Banff Playwrights Lab collaborating with national and international playwrights on over a dozen brand new works. She will be debuting her short play as a part of the Sprouts Festival in 2021. Patricia also serves her community in various committees and initiatives including the 35//50 Initiative YEG and the Mental Health and Wellness Task Force with CAEA. She is also on the Board of Directors for Theatre Alberta. Patricia completed her training at the Citadel/Banff Professional Theatre Program and has graduated from the University of Alberta BFA Acting program with Distinction. 

The RBC Chrysalis Project for 2020/21 was reimagined in partnership with Prime Mover Theatre Company. Supported by the RBC Emerging Artist Program, the 2020-21 RBC Chrysalis Project for the Artistic Director Internship was designated exclusively for emerging IBPOC arts leaders.