Theatre Tech 101: In Conversation with Jareth Li and Steve Allen
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May 26, 2025 | 7:00-8:30pm
Join us on Monday, May 26th for Theatre Tech 101, a Speaker Series event as part of our Artists in the Auburn programming! Acclaimed theatre designer Jareth Li and Auburn Stage House Technician Steve Allen will discuss the relationship between artists and a venue. If you’ve ever wanted to present your show at a local theatre or take your project on tour, this talk is the perfect primer. This conversation, hosted by Apprentice Artistic Director Deivan Steele, will cover how to better work with technicians, theatre staff, directors, designers, and performers in order to better manage your budget, build solid relationships, and create more compelling artistic projects. Following this conversation, we’ll have a Q&A period for participants to learn more.
Creative Team
Born in Singapore, Jareth Li is a stage designer now based in Toronto by way of Calgary. He has a love for new work that examines identity politics, culture, and heritage. To him, home is a busy and lively kitchen party, and peace in a quiet garden.
Select design credits include: The Wolves (The Howland Company & Crows Theatre), Casimir and Caroline, Punk Rock, Lemons… (The Howland Company); Ring of Fire (Citadel Theatre); Serving Elizabeth (Western Canada Theatre); Iphigenia and The Furies (Saga Collectif, Dora Award Nomination); Chautauqua (Pearle Harbour); Portia’s Julius Caesar (Shakespeare In The Ruff); Black Boys (Saga Collectif & Buddies In Bad Times).
In addition to his artistic practice, he is a member of The Howland Company, as well as a stagecraft instructor at York University. He believes strongly in mentorship and creating opportunity for upcoming generations of designers. Online: @Jareth.Li
Steve has been a technician at the Grand Theatre for 15 years and has been the Head Technician in the Auburn since 2018. In addition to this he has been Technical Director of the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival for a decade, and has been Technical Director for two Community Theatre Groups. He has worked with a wide number of professional and community theatre groups, Fringe Festival productions, and designed Lighting, Sound and Sets for a number of shows both on and off the Auburn Stage.
