Season 2 · 2026 / 27
Who else is doing your job in Ontario?
The Sounding Board connects people doing similar work at venues across the province. Informal conversations, 3 times a season, to trade advice, share resources, and compare notes.
How It Works
1
Pick your community
Choose the group that matches your work.
2
Get the link
We email you before every online meeting with a link to register.
3
Show up when you can
We'll keep you in the loop in between.
Each presenter season provides an opportunity to meet 3 times with each group. These meetings are open format; a facilitator will start things off and the hour goes where the room takes it. Come with a question, or just come and listen.
Join a Community of Practice
Pick as many as apply. Joining doesn't subscribe you to anything else. Change your group or leave at any time.
Communities of Practice
Marketing & Communications
For anyone handling marketing and communications for a presenter.
What comes up
- Audience development
- Media relations and advertising
- Branding and digital campaigns
- Community engagement and local visibility
This season
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Tuesday, February 2, 2027
- Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Education & Outreach
For anyone building education and community outreach initiatives.
What comes up
- School partnerships and curriculum connections
- Community programming
- Accessibility and inclusive engagement practices
- Expanding audience relationships beyond the stage
This season
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Facility Operations
For anyone managing a venue or facility, at any size.
What comes up
- Maintenance planning and capital upgrades
- Staffing structures
- Health and safety
- Balancing operational sustainability with artistic programming
This season
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Tuesday, February 16, 2027
- Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Technical Production
For anyone working in technical production and operations.
What comes up
- Advancing shows and rider negotiations
- Equipment planning and crew coordination
- Touring logistics
- Adapting to evolving production needs
This season
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- Tuesday, February 23, 2027
- Tuesday, April 27, 2027
The Facility Operations and Technical Production sessions on April 20 and 27 may be switched. Check back closer to the dates for confirmation.
Questions & Support
If you have questions or require accessibility accommodations, please contact Noor Khan at noor [at] ontariopresents.ca (noor[at]ontariopresents[dot]ca).