ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Daryl Cloran (he/him) began his tenure with the Citadel in September 2016. Originally from Ontario, Daryl came to Edmonton after six years as Artistic Director of Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops, B.C. Daryl is a nationally recognized director, having directed at theatres across the country, including at the Arts Club, Bard on the Beach, Theatre Calgary, National Arts Centre, Shaw Festival, Canadian Stage, Tarragon Theatre, and Neptune Theatre. For the Citadel, Daryl has directed: A Christmas Carol, Matilda, Shakespeare in Love, The Silver Arrow, The Candidate & The Party, Jane Eyre, The Fiancée, Network, Almost A Full Moon and Made in Italy. Daryl’s Beatles-infused, award-winning, musical adaptation of As You Like It has played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Chicago and Milwaukee, and this year will be produced in Calgary and Washington, DC.
Daryl was the Artistic Director of Theatrefront in Toronto, known for its unique international theatre collaborations in countries such as South Africa and Bosnia-Herzegovina, which played nationally and internationally to much acclaim. Daryl is also the co-creator and director of DRUM! a musical extravaganza featuring the music and culture of Nova Scotia. DRUM! has toured across North America and has been featured at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Toronto’s Massey Hall, and Dollywood. Daryl has served as the New Play Development Coordinator of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he also worked as Assistant Director to Artistic Director Des McAnuff.
As Artistic Director, Daryl has built strong international connections for the Citadel, and has grown the Citadel’s reputation as a world-renowned theatre, including a feature in the New York Times, and three Citadel-associated shows currently playing on Broadway: Hadestown (winner of 8 Tony Awards and a Grammy Award), SIX: The Musical (winner of 2 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards) and Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The Citadel has premiered new work by Canadian playwrights in each season since Daryl’s arrival. Daryl has opened the doors of the Citadel to collaborations with many local theatre companies and artists, as well as striving to ensure our stages are a place where everyone feels they belong.
“My passion as a theatre-maker and Artistic Director is community. It is my job as Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre to be a contributing part of Edmonton’s artistic community and to provide opportunities for local artists,” says Daryl. “I believe the Citadel must maintain a high-profile leadership role within Edmonton and continue to figure prominently as part of the international theatre scene. As Artistic Director, I pursue partnerships and opportunities to showcase the Citadel’s work on international stages. While the Edmonton community will always be our primary audience, audiences across the world should see our fabulous productions.”
“I value theatre that asks questions important to its community; I value creative risks,” he says. “The Citadel is an incredible theatre company with a history of innovation, high production values and important contributions to the Canadian theatre landscape. I want to build on this success, honour its traditions and also take appropriate risks to lead the Citadel into the next phase of its artistic growth.”
Daryl lives in Edmonton with his wife Holly, and their sons Liam and Jack.
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alan Nursall (he/him) has spent 40 years working with and in cultural institutions. He joined the Citadel as the Interim Executive Director in September, 2023.
He recently retired after ten years as the President and CEO of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE). After 30 years away, Nursall returned to his hometown of Edmonton in 2014 to join TWOSE where he initiated and led the Aurora Project, a $42-million renovation and expansion of the entire science centre.
Alan helped launch Science North in Sudbury, Ontario in 1984 and served as Science Director from 1999-2007, responsible for the science experience at Science North and its companion facility, Dynamic Earth. He started NEXT Exhibits, Inc., in 2007, creating exhibits, shows, and other experiences for science centres and museums across North America and beyond. From 2007-13, he served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Art Gallery of Sudbury.
He continues serves the broader science and education community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Perimeter Institute, Canadian Association of Science Centres, Youth Science Canada, and the Giant Screen Cinema Association. In 2022, he received a Career Achievement Award from the Canadian Association of Science Centres.
For 22 years, Alan hosted a weekly science segment called The Alan Nursall Experience on Discovery Canada’s national science and technology show, Daily Planet.
Alan is exceptionally proud every time he walks through the Citadel lobby and sees his parents’ names – Ralph and Mary – engraved on a brick in the donor wall from the original building campaign way back in 1975.
Citadel Board of Directors
Jennifer is the SVP, Sustainability, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at EPCOR Utilities Inc.
Jennifer is the Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board’s Governance Committee. She also serves on the Women General Counsel Canada.
Roger is the Chief Financial Officer at Chandos Construction and is a member of its Board of Directors.
Roger sits on the Finance & Audit Committee of the Citadel Theatre as Treasurer.
Constance is the President and CEO of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, one of Alberta’s leading cultural attractions, serving over 500,000 visitors each year.
Constance is the Chair of the Governance Committee and Vice-chair of the Board of Directors.
Derrique (MEd) currently serves as a Curriculum Consultant with Edmonton Public Schools after having worked as an Arts Curriculum Consultant with Alberta Education.
In addition to serving on the Citadel’s Board, Derrique is a committee member for the Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention, and a former Theatre Alberta board member.
Joy is a Finance Director with the provincial government.
Joy’s passion for live theatre includes being a long time Citadel Theatre subscriber and volunteer, and serving on another theatre board, prior to joining the Citadel Board of Directors.
Dr. Costen is currently serving as Dean of Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.
She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Citadel Theatre.
Kaitlyn currently works as a marketing strategist in Edmonton with a background in start-ups and Alberta-based financial institutions.
Kaitlyn is a member of our Development & Advancement Committee. In addition to serving on The Citadel Theatre board, she also is an active member of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Edmonton Hub and a mentor basketball coach.
Marcie is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Cannabis Inc.
She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Citadel Theatre.
Shannon is the Deputy Minister of the department of Forestry, Parks and Tourism.
In addition to being a member of the Board of Directors at the Citadel Theatre, he is also a member of the Alberta Public Service.
Lindsay is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategist and practitioner, currently leading the DEI function for a multinational mutual insurer based in Canada.
In addition to being a member of the Board of Directors at the Citadel Theatre, she has also served on the Peter Lougheed Leadership College Advisory Committee.
Amy is the CFO at Northgate Industries, and has served as a finance director and individual contributor in a number of large and small organizations throughout Alberta.
She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Citadel Theatre.
Josh is the Academic Department Manager for Fine Arts Production and Operations at the University of Alberta. He has also been the technical and safety director for various theatres across the United States.
In addition to serving on the Citadel’s Board, Josh has recently joined the board of CITT/ICTS and Co-Chairs the OISTAT Technology Commission.
Gerard is the VP Strategic Finance and Analysis at Capital Power, and has successfully held many roles at CPC in his career, including leading Health, Safety and Environment, and Supply Chain.
He is a member of the Board of Directors at the Citadel Theatre.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Solomon Rolingher, K.C. Chair
Marshall Shoctor, K.C. Past Chair
Bruce Bentley, Treasurer
Tom Redl, Secretary
Frederick K. Campbell
Jacqueline Charlesworth
Wendy Dupree, Ex Officio
Anne Foote (Honourary)
Ada Hole
Arliss Miller
Aroon Sequeira
Chris Sheard
Kayla Shoctor
Dr. Robert Westbury
Sheila Witwicky
Ralph Young