Aidan McBride is an Edmonton-born theatre administrator and aspiring production manager. A graduate with distinction of the University of Alberta’s Bachelor of Commerce program, where he graduated with a major in Management and Organization, he is in the process of completing his Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management from MacEwan University. Aidan is passionate about the intersection of technical theatre and theatre management, and hopes to help performing arts companies reach new heights.

 

Aidan’s path has seen him working in many roles and responsibilities over the years, from four years working in studio at Global Edmonton to mixing audio for the Trinity Players production of Jesus Christ Superstar. He has taken part in the production of many conferences and festivals over the years, including stage managing the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering in 2012, site supervision for the Skirtsafire Festival in 2018, and front of house at one of the largest venues of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. Closer to home, Aidan has been fortunate to work with the Oilers Entertainment Group on preparing Rogers Place for the many tours that came through pre-pandemic.

 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Aidan has been using his expertise in online broadcasting to help organizations, including the Thousand Faces Festival and Theatre Prospero, to adapt and broadcast their content online. He also recently served as Production Manager for Theatre Prospero’s 2020 edition of Enchanted Antlers, and is currently on working on its 2021 edition.

 

Aidan is also a self-described ‘enthusiastic amateur’ tuba player, and plays with Edmonton’s Cosmopolitan Music Society, where he also serves on the board of directors.