Eligibility

Requirements Actors at any stage of their careers, ideally with some training in a post-secondary training environment, and some experience in a rehearsal room. Eligibility Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Number of Participants

New Play Actor Training provides an opportunity for actors to develop and implement the skills needed to meaningfully workshop new theatre. Participants will engage with a diverse list of texts at various stages of development under the tutelage of guest directors and playwrights. Actors will work on text analysis, be provided with a technical toolkit to assist with cold reading, and practice providing articulate and helpful feedback to creators.

Deadline

May 14, 2025 18:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

June 30, 2025 06:00 UTC

Duration

September 15, 2025 - September 27, 2025

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$1,088.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Library, Stage

Housing

Private Room

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Disciplines

Acting

Program Description

Actors can spend a large portion of their careers workshopping and acting in premieres, but there is very little training specifically for this practice. This program offers early career and established performers the opportunity to explore new plays, alongside lectures, Q & As, coaching's, and on your feet practical application in the skills directors and playwrights look for when working with actors. Participants will receive: Mentorship with leading playwrights and directors and dramaturges Daily warmups and rehearsals in studio Hands on practical work on new plays Q and A's and seminars with those experienced in the field