calling all graduating theatre students from*:

  • John Abbott College

  • Dawson College

  • NTS

  • Concordia University

  • Bishops University

QDF is so excited for the Grad Showcase, an opportunity for graduating students in the acting and design streams of recognized theatre institutions to showcase their growth, learning and talent.

Participants will have the opportunity to audition or present to our panel of both independent and company affiliated directors, artistic directors and producers, giving them an opportunity to be seen for potential hiring opportunities ahead of graduation.

*Please note that students graduating from recognized francophone institutions that would like to work in English are also welcome to register!

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HOW DO THE AUDITIONS WORK?

  • REGISTER

    To register, click on the button below and fill out the google form. You will need:

    A member of the QDF team will be in touch to schedule your audition slot.

  • FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE

    Once you have registered, be sure to fill out your membership directory profile. There you will have the option to upload anything you would like to showcase on your profile. This could be:

    • a bio

    • your demo

    • production images and video

    • a porfolio

    • external links

    • writing samples

    • and more!

    This helps directors and companies get to know you a bit better pre and post audition. The directory is keyword searchable so be sure to include keywods of what you’re most passionate about! (ex: If you do puppetry, be sure to include that as a keyword.).

  • AUDITION

    For your audition, you will present two offerings:

    • A 2 minute monologue of your choosing

    • A secondary artistic offering that is up to 2 minutes long. (This can be a contrasting monologue, a song [an accompanist will be present], a movement piece, dance, clown, etc. It’s up to you!).

    Following your audition, our panel of directors will ask you a few questions to get to know you better as an artist.

    Examples of frequently posed Qs are:

    • What kind of theatre are your interested in doing post graduation?

    • What is a past role/production you really enjoyed?

    • Do you plan on staying in the province post graduation?

ACTORS! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

HOW DOES THE DESIGNER SHOWCASE WORK?

  • REGISTER

    To register, click on the button below and fill out the google form. You will need:

    A member of the QDF team will be in touch to schedule your audition slot.

  • FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE

    Once you have registered, be sure to fill out your membership directory profile. There you will have the option to upload anything you would like to showcase on your profile. This could be:

    • a bio

    • your demo

    • production images and video

    • a porfolio

    • external links

    • writing samples

    • and more!

    This helps directors and companies get to know you a bit better pre and post audition. The directory is keyword searchable so be sure to include keywods of what you’re most passionate about! (ex: If you do puppetry, be sure to include that as a keyword.).

  • DESIGN PRESENTATION

    For your showcase, you will do a short design presentation. This could be:

    • Costumes

    • Props

    • Lighting

    • Sound

    • Video/Projection

    • etc.

    We will ask you to select one completed design from a previous project. You will walk the panel through the inspirations, design choices, process, etc. that went into the creation of the design.

    Following your audition, our panel of directors will ask you a few questions to get to know you better as an artist.

    Examples of frequently posed Qs are:

    • What kind of projects are you interested in taking on post graduation?

    • Do you have any projects on the horizon?

    • Do you plan on staying in the province post graduation?

DESIGNERS/TECHS! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!