Ghost River Theatre is delighted to introduce our new Executive Director, Christy Offer, who will be leading us into an exciting new chapter of growth and artistic excellence!
“Following a robust search and interview process, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce Christy Offer’s progression to the role of Executive Director beginning Monday, June 12th. Christy joined Ghost River Theatre as its Producer in September 2022 and previously supported Ghost River Theatre as a touring agent, and the Board is confident that her wide range of career experience will enable us to continue to grow our legacy of producing new work for our audiences.” – Hafiz Damji, President of the Board of Directors
As Executive Director, Christy will oversee all aspects of Ghost River Theatre’s operations and business, working closely with our talented team to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and deliver exceptional artistic experiences. Her commitment to pushing boundaries and nurturing artistic talent aligns perfectly with our mission.
“I am thrilled to be welcoming Christy as co-leader of GRT. I am excited that her extensive knowledge of Calgary’s performing arts community along with her wealth of administrative and international touring experience will help lead GRT into a new era of artistic possibilities.” – Artistic Director Eric Rose
With her extensive experience in arts management and passion for theatre, Christy brings a fresh perspective to Ghost River Theatre. Her innovative approach and proven track record of success make her the perfect fit for our organization.
“I am excited to co-lead such an exceptional organization and to support its community of adventurous artists.” - Executive Director Christy Offer
Stay tuned for exciting updates and get ready to be captivated by the power of new theatre under Christy’s inspiring leadership. Together, let’s create unforgettable experiences that resonate with our audiences and community.
Christy holds a BMus (UBC) and an MBA in Arts & Media Management (Schulich School of Business, York U.) Most recently she has been Producer at Ghost River Theatre, and a touring agent for local theatre companies. From 2015 - 2018, she was Curator of the multi-disciplinary Calgary International Children’s Festival. She has an extensive background in presenting and arts management: as Artistic Presenting Manager of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC (2007-2015), she managed the Chan’s presenting activities and in 2015 received a UBC President’s Staff Award for Creativity & Innovation for her work developing the Chan’s community engagement activities. She also managed Arts Commons Presents in 2021-22 as Arts Commons returned to live presenting. Christy has sat on numerous arts boards, including as President of the Western Front Society artist-run centre in Vancouver.