Study & Resources Guide Author

Company Overview

Green Thumb's offices are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of thexmθkym(Musqueam), Swxwú7mesh (Squamish), and slílwta(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As a touring company, Green Thumb Theatre’s work often takes place throughout the traditional homelands of most of the Indigenous Nations and cultures across British Columbia and beyond.

Green Thumb Theatre is a force within the field of theatre for young audiences, not only in British Columbia, but across the country and throughout the world. Green Thumb Theatre creates, produces, and tours plays that explore social issues relevant to the lives of children, youth, and young adults. We provide theatre that celebrates the language and stories of today’s generation and culture to stimulate empathy, debate, and critical thinking.

Job Description

Green Thumb Theatre is seeking an experienced artist or educator to create a study and resource guide to accompany our production, SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES! by Michele Riml.

Applicants from outside of the Lower Mainland are welcome to apply, as this work can be completed remotely. Applicants must be based in Canada.

KEY PROJECT DATES: (subject to change, see full posting on our website for all dates)
- Week of August 17, 2026 – Conversations with invited applicants to take place via Zoom
- September 8, 2026 – First draft of the Study Guide submitted to the Theatre
- September 25, 2026 – Final draft of the Study Guide submitted to the Theatre

SYNOPSIS FORSHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES! BY MICHELE RIML:
SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES! tells the story of a determined girl who challenges expectations by pursuing her love of hockey. The play is inspired by the book 'I Can Play Too', penned by hockey legend Cammi Granato, one of the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The play looks at teamwork, confidence, perseverance, and personal accountability. Featuring actors playing multiple roles, the production is physical, fast-paced, and inventive, making it an ideal introduction to live theatre. SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES! is an inspiring and joyful experience—not just for hockey fans, but for any young person finding the courage to try something new.

Audiences: Grades K to 7
Themes: Teamwork | Creativity | Sports | Gender Equality
Curricular Connections: Creative Thinking | Collaboration | Personal Awareness and Responsibility
Website: www.greenthumb.bc.ca/season/sheshootsshescores