Dear Alexander, My name is Maria Morgunova, and I am a participant of the Professional Theatre Training Program of Theatre Ontario. You can read more about this program here http://www.theatreontario.org/programs-and-services/grants/professional-theatre-training-program.aspx I am looking for a theatre or a master from theatrical industry who would be interested in being my mentor. My education is a MA from the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory, the place where the famous Russian opera singers Dmitry Hvorostovsky, Olga Borodina and Anna Netrebko are graduated from. I am skilled in coaching actors and singers, reading music scores and claviers and playing piano. My work as a Stage Director (opera and drama), Art Director and Producer was featured in a variety of international festivals and as well as in Russia. • My North American credits include: Stage Director, La Traviata, Opera Belcanto, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHxedZpw1rg • Digital Designer and video-editor, Rose Marie, Wish Opera, 2010 • Private Acting Coach since 2010 As a participant of the program, I hope to get more exposure to specifically Canadian theatrical content, industry trends, production and stage directing styles. I am aware of the very high regard in which COC is held in Canada and would very much appreciate the opportunity to discuss my interest in mentorship with your theater further. If we could arrange a meeting in the next few weeks, I will be happy to show my portfolio and references and explain more about the benefits of the program. Should you need to contact me, please do not hesitate to phone at (647) 350-4770 or email at maria.morgunova@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration, Best regards, Maria Morgunova, MA Opera Stage Director, Stanislavski’s Acting Technique Coach

Hi Maria, Thanks for your comment. Please refer to our Internship Employment Opportunities page for any future stage director internships (http://www.coc.ca/AboutTheCOC/EmploymentandVolunteering/InternshipOpportunities.aspx)