The Business of Design: Understanding your Contract
With Simon Rossiter and Joanna Yu
November 2, 2026, 8pm ETThis workshop focuses on helping live performance designers navigate ADC659 contracts with confidence. Participants will learn to interpret key clauses, understand their rights and responsibilities, and explore practical scenarios that reflect common challenges in contracts specific to Canadian live performance design.
By attending, designers will gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, protect their creative work, and engage professionally in the business side of their careers while ensuring compliance with ADC659 standards.
Workshops are open to everyone, both members and non-members, across Canada and beyond. Attendance is free of charge. Advance registration is required.
Speakers
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Simon RossiterLighting DesignerSimon Rossiter is a Toronto-based lighting designer who occasionally designs scenery. He has created more than 250 original designs for a variety of dance and theatre companies and is the Director of Design of Fall for Dance North. Simon serves as the Business Agent for the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.
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Joanna YuSet and Costume DesignerJoanna has designed and collaborated as a Set & Costume Designer on over 100 productions; almost half of them, World premieres. Joanna’s designs have been seen on stages across Canada and Internationally.
Joanna is a board member of the Associated Designers of Canada (ADC659), founding member, IBPOC Designer Circle, Co-creator Designing the Revolution.
