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  • Theresa Sears & David Switzer - have been training actors at all levels for 20+ years in Toronto. We're TAAS, ACTRA, Equity and TTA members and have been around for a while on the Web. We are best known for our film classes
  • Canada Arts Connect is a website where Canadian Artists, Writers, Musicians, Photographers, Actors, Dancers, Designers, (and all other artistic professionals) can connect with jobs, opportunities, resources, and each other. Offering articles and interviews, CAC also lists jobs, auditions, calls for submissions, internships, calls for volunteers, space for rent, and any other artistic opportunities!

Theatre Schools and Workshops

  • (The) Actors Workshop - Based in Toronto; provides professional workshops in acting and performing skills, including Acting Technique, Monologues, Scene Study, Improvisation, Shakespeare text, On-Camera Acting, Directing, Stage Combat, Private Coaching
  • Act II Studio - Theatre for Older adults in conjunction with the Ryerson continuing education department (Toronto)
  • Banff Centre for the Arts - internationally renowned programs in Aboriginal Arts, Media and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Writing and Publishing
  • DEMO / PRESENTATION REELS - Need to showcase your best work in a Video Portfolio format to casting directors, agents, producers or directors? Contact Grant at Cassette Productions 550 Queen Street East Toronto. Phone 416-360-6276 email: cassette@pathcom.com
  • The Equity Showcase Theatre Professional Development Program: EST is proud to present one of the finest faculties in Canada for the professional development of Canadian Artists. In 2010, Equity Showcase is proudly celebrate its 50th Anniversary in offering artists professional development through training and performance opportunities. EST offers a variety of training opportunities delivered to you though a variety of artistic vehicles including The International Guest Artists Series, Master Classes with highly regarded artists, The Unique Artist Project, The Classical Theatre Lab, Technique Workshops for the maintenance and development of your instrument and our Partnership Projects. We are in the midst of our Winter Session and there are still lots to choose from. We have exciting new classes already posted for our Spring session and have begun accepting registrations. All details continue to be announced through our Weekly Email Newsletter so make sure you are signed up to receive it. Also, don't forget to check the website for the details for each class - pre-registration has begun for many of our popular classes. You can find information on these on our website under PDP Courses & Training - All Classes.
  • Film Connection - an entertainment industry talent placement service with 5,000 students worldwide who train on-site at major film studios, video production companies, radio and TV stations, recording studios and record labels
  • Fundamentals of Acting - Montreal. Instructor is Gilles Plouffe, an ACTRA member who used to work with the ACTRA Ottawa Branch developing their ACTRA Ottawa Basic Training Program
  • Humber College (Toronto, Ontario) - Three acting programs: Theatre Performance, Acting for Film and Television, Comedy Writing and Performance
  • HollyWords Publicity Inc. provides publicity services for individuals and corporations within the film and television industry to a worldwide audience. Website: www.hollywordspublicity.com
  • Janine Manatis - Award winning actor, writer/director, teacher/coach, consultant, critic, noted for powerful interdisciplinary workshops, invites you to discover her innovated methods.
  • National Theatre School of Canada - offers programs in acting, playwriting, set and costume design, and technical production
  • Ottawa School of Speech and Drama (OSSD) - programs for all ages in theatre, speech, and drama
  • Rapier-Wit - a stage combat school and production company based in Toronto Canada
  • The Second City Training Centre - focus is on improvisation, with additional Specialty Courses, pre-teen and teen classes, and The Conservatory Program. Classes, taught by professionals working in their fields, are dedicated to helping students develop their artistic voice, both individually and within an ensemble, and to provide the tools and techniques needed to express that voice.
  • Soulpepper Theatre Company - Article on training; information on Soulpepper training programs. Call Merika Ramundo, Training & Youth Outreach Coordinator at 416.203.6264
  • Theatre Ontario - Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP), a granting program with annual deadlines of March 1st and October 1st, for individuals who have been out of school for two years and are looking to train in an area of theatre (that is not acting). Go to Theatre Ontario and click on >training >professional. Or email info@theatreontario.org.
  • Theatre Ontario and Shaw Festival offer the Director's Project (made possible by the the generosity of SunLife Financial) each year, which gives two directors the opportunity to work at the Shaw for a season, assisting on two shows and directing their own piece for presentation on the Director's Day for an audience of artistic directors from across the province (and country!) info can be found at www.theatreontario.org (click on training).
  • Theresa Sears & David Switzer - have been training actors at all levels for 20+ years in Toronto. We're TAAS, ACTRA, Equity and TTA members and have been around for a while on the Web. We are best known for our film classes
  • Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS) lists classes for adults and kids. Brochure is available at www.torontoactingstudios.com.
  • Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, The Department of Theatre (NFLD) - the hottest little school in the east, with excellent employment stats for the University (ATF, Shaw, Disney, Tarragon, NHL, Soulpepper, NAC, Neptune etc.)
  • Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS) - Founded in 1984, TAAS is an association of independent studios offering a wide variety of high-quality approaches to the craft of acting and related theatrical skills
  • Alumni Discussion Board for University of Alberta BFA grads
  • Theatre Books - an excellent resource for books about theatre, dance and opera; In Toronto: 1 block west of Bay Street, south off Bloor; 1-800-361-3414 or E-mail: action@theatrebooks.com
  • Vancouver Actor's Guide - includes information on BC courses and workshops for actors

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