Ethical and political commitments
Mandoline Hybride acts as a leader regarding ethical issues in the arts. With clear commitments, the company and its board of directors aspire to help reduce inequalities and move the arts community toward healthier policies.
Feminism, inclusion and decolonization
Decolonization and diversification of artistic programming are priorities for MH. Thus, within its various projects (RIRH, Salon58, FURIES), the presence of indigenous artists, racialized persons, members of queer and / or minority communities are envisioned as the norm, and not as an exception. These people present their works and address the public through shows, meetings, panels and discussions. MH also puts its values into action with shared, the promotion of its projects from a decolonial perspective, as well as self-education and knowledge sharing initiatives with the cultural community. Finally, the organization undertakes to support the fight against colonial domination, racism, and discrimination in general, with a contribution in the form of annual donations to key organizations, targeted volunteer actions, as well as the circulation of speeches related to these struggles.
Intersectional feminist perspectives guide the company’s choices in all of its initiatives. MH adopts a gender-neutral language in its internal and external communications, promoting neutrality and, when necessary, using appropriate parenthetical suffixes and abbreviations. In addition, the various artistic programs of Mandoline Hybride (RIRH, Salon58, FURIES) are driven by a firm resolve to highlight the work of women (those identifying as a woman) and non-binary people. The company is fully committed to the fight against sexism through various projects aimed at reducing the effects of patriarchy and deconstructing its discriminatory rationale integrated into our words and actions.
Prevention Policy for Workplace Harassment [2022]
In 2019, MH adopted a prevention policy for workplace harassment in order to affirm its commitment to preventing violence and sexism within its teams. This policy is appended to all contracts signed by the company. Consult the policy >>>
Eco-Responsibility Policy [2022]
In 2020, MH adopted its first eco-responsibility policy. Its aim is to reduce the company’s overall ecological footprint, as well as encourage its cultural peers to do the same. Inspired by similar policies in other professions, MH’s policy was designed to respond more specifically to the issues that concern the company’s activities. Consult the policy >>>
About Priscilla Guy
Priscilla Guy is a performer, choreographer, filmmaker, curator and researcher in the arts based in Marsoui, Gaspésie. She founded Mandoline Hybride in 2007, a banner under which she presents her scenic creations, in situ performances and choreographic short films on a local and international scale. Also at the origin of several projects overseen by Mandoline Hybride (Regards Hybrides, Salon58, FURIES – contemporary dance festival) and involved in international collective projects (8DAYS, Expanded Hybrids), she is interested in the strength of the group to propel political, aesthetic and social ideas. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of Studio 303 and holds a Doctorate in Arts from the University of Lille (France).
Mandoline Hybride is a member of
Committees set up by the Board
- Comité écoresponsabilité
- Comité planification stratégique
- Comité gouvernance
- Comité ressources humaines