NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALBERTA PLAYWRIGHTS’ NETWORK -
LOUISE CASEMORE
After an exhaustive search, the board of Alberta Playwrights’ Network is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Casemore as our new Executive Director. Since mid-March, she has been working with outgoing ED Trevor Rueger, transitioning into the position.
“On behalf of the APN board, it's my privilege to announce that Louise Casemore is our new Executive Director. Louise is based in Edmonton and comes to us with a wealth of experience and passion for the arts. She is an award-winning playwright, dramaturg, and arts leader with a dedicated interest in new play development, community building, and sector transformation. We are very excited to work with Louise and want to welcome her to the Alberta Playwright's Network team.”
Tereasa Maillie
President, APN
As an artist who has been living and creating in Alberta my whole life, it’s an honour to be stepping into service as the new Executive Director for Alberta Playwrights’ Network. Playwrights are my people, and supporting the growth and creativity of artists in this region is my passion. Standing on the shoulders of the tremendous work carried out by Trevor for the past 19 years, I’m tremendously grateful to dive into this exciting next chapter for the organization."
Louise Casemore, MFA (she/her)
Incoming Executive Director, Alberta Playwrights' Network
“Whenever you step away from something you’ve committed to for a long time, you are always trepidatious about what is going to happen next. When the board informed me that they had selected Louise as the next ED, all that trepidation disappeared. Louise will be an incredible asset to the creative community of Alberta. Her passion for the craft, her insight and intelligence, and her administrative brilliance are going to set APN up for the next 40 years. I couldn’t be more excited for the next chapter of APN under the leadership and guidance of Louise.”
Trevor Rueger
Executive Director (Emeritus)
Welcome Aboard, Louise. We wish you nothing but the best!
APN CHARITY CASINO
Volunteers Needed!
Location: Elbow River Casino
Address: 218 18 Ave SW
Dates: June 6 & 7, 2026
Benefits: Free meal and all the snacks and drinks you can consume!
Alberta has a unique charitable gaming model. It is the only province in Canada where charitable organizations are licensed to conduct and manage casino events, and we need your help!
Every year, Alberta Playwrights’ Network is issued a charitable gaming license, which enables us access to valuable funding for our organization’s day-to-day operations.
Come and help us by volunteering for our biggest fundraiser of the year. By donating your time you can assist in raising $60,000 for APN in support of our programming and operations. It's easy - all training is provided on the day!
Click below to sign up!
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ATB Financial will match your donation by 15%.
alberta playwrights’ Network Society is a registered CRA charity.
CRA Charity # 13087 4829 RT001
APN is thankful to all its public and private funders
Alberta Playwrights' Network acknowledges the many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people who are the original storytellers and knowledge keepers of this land.
APN is a signatory to the 35/50 Initiative and is committed to those principles and goals in the work we do now and our work in the future.