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Em (they/them) is a performer, director, arts educator and arts administrator. Most recently, Em worked as a Theater Director and the Production Manager at the French Woods Festival in New York. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College, and have taught musical theatre and dance at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts, directing shows for casts of students ages five and to adult.…Em (they/them) is a performer, director, arts educator and arts administrator. Most recently, Em worked as a Theater Director and the Production Manager at the French Woods Festival in New York. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College, and have taught musical theatre and dance at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts, directing shows for casts of students ages five and to adult.

Em Matchette

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Em (they/them) is a performer, director, arts educator and arts administrator. Most recently, Em worked as a Theater Director and the Production Manager at the French Woods Festival in New York. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College, and have taught musical theatre and dance at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts, directing shows for casts of students ages five and to adult.…Em (they/them) is a performer, director, arts educator and arts administrator. Most recently, Em worked as a Theater Director and the Production Manager at the French Woods Festival in New York. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College, and have taught musical theatre and dance at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts, directing shows for casts of students ages five and to adult.

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Em (they/them) is a performer, director, arts educator and arts administrator. Most recently, Em worked as a Theater Director and the Production Manager at the French Woods Festival in New York. They are a graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University and the Bachelor of Performing Arts Program at Douglas College, and have taught musical theatre and dance at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts and Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts, directing shows for casts of students ages five and to adult.

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Host at Miracle Toronto

October 25, 2025 - January 3, 2026

● Expertly managed all reservations in Resy and waitlists on WaitWhile, while adjusting in real time to maximize table usage and turnover with a fast guest rotation ● Efficiently sat guests, rotated tables, and delivered warm, welcoming, and holiday-spirited greetings, ensuring every guest’s Miracle experience started on a positive note ● Assisted in the quick flipping of tables, bussing and cleaning when needed to aid servers and bartenders ● Coordinated guest arrivals, walk-ins, and reservations seamlessly, while keeping the waitlist moving and communicating clearly with both guests and staff ● Resolved seating challenges quickly, keeping service running smoothly and guests satisfied, even under pressure

Production Manager at French Woods Festival of Performing Arts

May 26, 2025 - Present

● Managed all technical and scheduling logistics for a 60 show season (15 shows performing in repertory every three weeks over 5 venues ranging from black box to a semi outdoor pavilion, in addition to one acts and class presentations) ● Facilitated the flow of information and activity alignment among production departments and between production staff and design teams, directors, stage managers, and other departments ● Led production meetings including facilitating communication, prioritizing, and scheduling production work during the build, load-in, tech, shows, and load-out ● Managed production calendars and schedules, ensuring timelines are communicated and stay on track

Theater Director at French Woods Festival of Performing Arts

June 1, 2024 - Present

● Oversaw the preparation and performance of live theatre productions from casting to show every three weeks ● Collaborated with designers, choreographers, musicians, and other production personnel ● Created and adhered to a rehearsal schedule ● Maintained communication with the stage manager and design teams ● Ensured all productions meet high artistic standards and meet deadlines

Musical Theatre & Dance Instructor at Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts & Showstoppers Academy of Performing Arts

January 1, 2013 - May 25, 2025

● Prepared and instructed weekly musical theatre and dance classes and rehearsals for students ages 5 to adult that supported student engagement, learning and development ● Oversaw the preparation and performance of three to five junior length musicals from casting and creating rehearsal schedules to stage managing the performances each school year ● Created and fostered a welcoming, encouraging, supportive environment for students to explore character work and rehearsal for productions ● Ensured all paperwork (running orders, scene breakdowns, etc) was complete for an efficient run of shows ● Collaborated with design teams and tech crew to achieve the artistic vision of the show(s)

Digital Marketing & Media Manager at Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts & Align Entertainment

January 1, 2022 - May 25, 2025

● Designed, launched, and updated the company website (www.lindbjergacademy.com - using Wix) ● Crafted between 16 and 18 show programs per school year with designs aligning with each show’s aesthetic ● Ensured digital programs were uploaded to the website and available for patrons via QR Code ● Generated, edited, published and shared engaging content on social media platforms