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Andrew Manera is an Instructor in the Theatre Department within the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina, where he teaches technical production and stage management. With over fifteen years of senior management experience in Canada's cultural sector, he bridges academic instruction with professional practice in performing arts administration.
His educational foundation includes a Certificate in Technical Production from the National Theatre School of Canada (2002-2005) and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto (1998-2002). This dual background in scientific methodology and specialized theatre training informs his interdisciplinary approach.
Manera's professional focus centers on:
- Theatre Production Management and Technical Direction
- Non-profit Arts Administration and Organizational Governance
- Community-engaged artistic practices and emerging artist development
- Venue operations and event production
His career demonstrates sustained leadership across major Canadian cultural institutions, with particular impact in stabilizing operations at the Regina Symphony Orchestra and transforming the Artesian on 13th Avenue into a community arts hub. Manera remains an active consultant and mentor, emphasizing practical training and advocacy for independently run non-profits in the arts sector.
