Hire Us!

Looking to add some creativity, wisdom and delight to your workplace or project?

Let Nakai be your creative catalyst!

Nakai’s leadership team of Norah Paton and Jacob Zimmer are available to support teams in business, non-profits, government or other professionals with team building and wellness, leadership, communications, bystander intervention, change management, creative programming design – and we’re happy to talk about custom options and a price point that matches your needs.

Testimonials

“In the workshop with Nakai Theatre, our team of eight was introduced to fun and engaging theatre techniques designed to warm up both body and mind — perfect for transitioning into the workday, whether you're collaborating with colleagues or preparing for a public presentation. Everyone appreciated the safe, supportive atmosphere that Jacob created. Highly recommended as a great way to energize your team before meetings!” – Parks Canada client

“Nakai Theatre workshops are subtly transformational, engaging, and fun! With empathy and professional prowess, they work wonders breaking barriers, with talent and ease.” – Yukon University client

Get in touch!

email gm@nakaitheatre.com or fill out the form below

Offerings for team wellness & connection

The practice of collaboration / Bystander intervention & Safer spaces with Norah Paton / Thriving through discomfort

Offerings for team movement

Wake up mornings / Midday in motion / Customized



Offerings for professional development

Presenting with (more) ease / Event design jams & Event review / Leading through improv

Offerings for coaches & contactors

Coaching for coaches / Train-the-trainer / Partnerships & Collabs Customized

Jacob Zimmer,
Experienced Facilitator

  • Over 20 years in collaborative creation across Canada and beyond.

  • BFA Theatre Simon Fraser University.

  • MFA Theatre Directing - University of British Columbia

  • Teaching creation and performance approaches to actors and dancers nationally.

  • Designer and Facilitator for Open Space and World Cafe based event design for arts organizations including Yukon Arts Foundation, Yukonstruct, Vancouver Foundation, the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and others.

  • Peer to Peer Support Group Process Facilitation training and experience with the AIDS Committee of Toronto.

  • Faculty member and designer at Banff Centre for the Arts Leadership Development co-creating multi-day transformative learning experiences.

  • Facilitator for MASS LBP during arts, transit and health focused public and stakeholder engagements.

  • Facilitating values based strategic planning for artists and arts organizations.

Norah Paton,
Experienced Facilitator

  • BFA Theatre Performance, Concordia university

  • MA Collaborative Theatre Production and Design, Guildhall School of Speech and Drama

  • 15 years teaching and facilitating improv workshops and tournaments through the Canadian Improv Games.

  • Harm Reduction Manager, Bass Coast 2023 - 25.

  • Facilitator for training in safer artistic spaces, workplaces, and events.

  • Planning and producing festivals and events.

  • Supporting organizations develop codes of conduct, and policies and procedures.

  • Mental Health First Aid certified