WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY

Opening in the next 2 weeks!

WHAt’s on?

Learn more about the shows opening this week by visiting our digital community calendar!

Auditions

  • safeword is casting five trans* actors to engage in an upcoming workshop and world premiere production of Sincerely, The Brunch Club written by Brandon Crone (they/them). Sincerely, The Brunch Club is a theatre for young audiences play about five, young, trans misfits who find community in a private, online group called The Brunch Club. Here, they connect and support each other while navigating the hardships of the world around them. The play consists of five short stories about each character and follows The Brunch Club over the course of a year.

    *Our definition of trans is expansive and includes but is not limited to: 2-Spirit, transgender, nonbinary, intersex, agender, bigender, genderqueer, pangender, third gender, demigender, and all transgender identities that do not conform to western colonial paradigms.

    Selected actors will be asked to attend an in-person audition in May 2024 and provided with sides to prepare. We will have three audition days, 2 in Toronto and 1 in Barrie.

    Click here to read the character breakdown and learn how to apply!

WHo’s hiring?

  • Working with the Director of Communications, the Comms. Coordinator will play a significant role in the planning and execution of marketing and communications strategies pertaining to summer projects (Shakespeare-in-the-Park 2024), and fundraising initiatives. They will also assist in other company activities, as determined by the Artistic and Executive Director, Operations Manager, and Director of Communications. Please note that this position carries a possibility of contract extension.

    Applicant should have proficiency in spoken and written French. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a driver’s license. Candidate must be eligible for Emploi-Québec’s Subvention salariale.

    Deadline: April 29, 2024.

    For more information, please click here.

  • The Hospitality and Outreach Coordinator (HOC) will be the main point person for audience and donor relations at our outdoor shows. Working as part of the Shakespeare-in-the-Park (SITP) team, the HOC's focus will include: investigating and implementing accessibility and sustainability initiatives; seeking sponsorship opportunities; overseeing the concessions/merchandise tent with a mind towards improving the audience experience; and coordinating donor and VIP relations.

    Candidate should have proficiency in spoken and written French. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a driver’s license. Candidate must be eligible for Emploi-Québec’s Subvention salariale

    Application deadline: April 29th

    For more information, please click here.

where to apply

  • Submissions are open for The-Write-Stuff, Infinithéâtre's playwriting competition for youth ages 12-19! Open to participants from across Québec, short-listed playwrights are provided mentoring and dramaturgical feedback from industry professionals, as well as a professional staged reading as part of Infinithéâtre’s 4th annual Park ‘N Play Open-Air Play Reading Series! A $500 cash prize is also awarded to the winning entry.

    Deadline: June 1, 2024

    For more information, please click here.

  • Applications are now open for the 2024 Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency, taking place September 26 to October 7, 2024!

    For 10 days, seven playwrights from across Canada will gather for an unparalleled opportunity to write and develop their scripts while staying at the Bonne Bay Aquarium and Research Station. Artists-in-residence are welcomed by the vibrant community of Norris Point, near the Gros Morne National Park on the breathtaking west coast of Newfoundland. This residency supports artists working in English or French, and provides unstructured writing time, opportunities for sharing work in progress as a group, and individual sessions with residency dramaturgs. You can read the complete details about the residency on our website. Submit your application by May 6, 2024!

    This unique dual-lingual residency is offered by PWM and Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD), in partnership with Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland, Creative Gros Morne, the Bonne Bay Aquarium and Research Station, and the vital support of the Cole Foundation. Visit our website to apply!

  • The Black Pledge is reaching out to Black artists and artsworkers who work in live performance. We want your thoughts and input and we want to stay connected. Fill out this form/survey below and feel free to forward it to other Black artists and artsworkers.

    https://forms.gle/tVKzZbY42PF47UhL6

    The Black Pledge is an initiative to dismantle anti-Black racism in live performance in Canada. Check out our website to learn more

  • Looking for new home for a piano!

    According to the serial number, it was manufactured sometime between 1920-25.

    Currently, there are 3 notes which don’t work, but are probably easily repaired (just not sure at what cost).

    Besides that, it would just need a fresh tuning.

    If interested, please get in touch with Geoffrey at gdlang@videotron.ca.

  • The voting campaign for the 38th Grand Prix du Conseil des arts de Montréal is in full swing! It's now up to the public to decide which organization, having made its mark on the 2023 artistic year, will win the Prix du public Télé-Québec and a $10,000 cash prize.

    By voting, you could win $500 in tickets to cultural events of your choice from nearly 725 Montreal arts organizations supported by the Conseil.

    Public voting closes on Monday, April 8.

    For more, click here.

  • We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new community submission form! Join us in celebrating the talented and hardworking individuals in our community and help us shine a spotlight on the positive impact they are making. Submit a nomination today!

  • Are you looking for a new studio space? The Freestanding Room is taking on new members! Join us!

    The Room is composed of two studios in the heart of the Plateau and an associated community of creators. A beloved hub for theatre artists, the spaces are versatile and have been used for rehearsals, shows, live broadcasts, a Fringe venue, spaces for capoeira, yoga, writing, dance, clowning and much, much more.

    Deadline: N/A - Ongoing

  • By joining you will be added to our database which will allow us to easily find old and new friends to work/act with our company! There is also an option to be added to our public database which will connect you to other artists, activists, and companies across the country!

    Deadline: N/A - Ongoing

  • The Inclusion Scholarship program exists to remove access barriers and increase representation in the classroom, particularly for individuals who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled or aged 50 or better. At least one full class scholarship will be made available for each class. Applicants will be informed ahead of time via email.

    Deadline: N/A - Ongoing

where to train

  • April 22nd to 26th, 2024 – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Mon.-Fri.)

    Full week rate : $85

    Drop-in class rate : Only Monday and/or Tuesday - $25

    Language of instruction : English and French

    Questions can also be asked in : English and French

    Open to artists of all disciplines

    This workshop is about practicing dance improvisation, and writing, as forms of invocation.

    Let’s say that “invocation” means: to summon what is not visible, make it appear, and make it felt. Invocation is a way to resist making sense and move towards intuitive knowing to create spontaneous compositions with their own internal logic.

    For more information: https://www.studio303.ca/en/lara-oundjian-la-danse-comme-invocation-en/

  • Saturday, April 27th, 2023

    — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Studio 303

    25$, 30$ or $35 sliding scale (includes one meal and one massage)

    Email us if the price represents a barrier – no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

    Open to professional artists in the performing arts, dance, circus, performance, theatre and interdisciplinary practices

    What’s this Spa going to be about? You tell us! What do you need help with? Come talk to us, or send an email to info@studio303.ca with your suggestions. We’ll decide a few months prior what the theme for this coworking day will be, according to the community’s needs.

    For more information: https://www.studio303.ca/en/spa-theme-tbd/

  • Kelly Keenan - Dancing in dialogue -- Studio 303

    April 29th to May 3rd, 2024 – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Mon.-Fri.)

    Full week rate : $85

    Drop-in class rate : N/A

    Language of instruction : English

    Questions can also be asked in : French

    Open to artists of all disciplines but geared towards dance and movement artists and educators.

    This workshop shares some of the ways in which my movement practice and dance teaching have been shaped in dialogue with contemporary anatomy, feminist science studies, sensory anthropology and somatic approaches to movement and ‘danced’ explorations. What is common in all of these fields is that they resist universalizing hypothesis of the body while celebrating difference and multiple ways of knowing.

    For more information: https://www.studio303.ca/en/kelly-keenan-danser-en-dialogue-en/

  • Kelly Keenan & Guests — Movement Educator’s Forum

    May 6th to 10th, 2024 – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Mon.-Fri.)

    Full week rate : $85

    Drop-in class rate : N/A

    Language of instruction : mix of English and French

    Questions can also be asked in : English and French

    Open to artists of all disciplines but geared towards dance and movement artists and educators.

    This year’s Movement Educator’s Forum marks the 10th anniversary of a community event that invites local folks that lead movement practice to come together to exchange, reflect and re-inspire their teaching. Acknowledging that many of us address common themes, like breath, footwork, co-ordination, preparedness or more broadly agency and autonomy of practice, the MEF celebrates the unique ways that each of us engages with any one theme. This year’s theme and programming (tbd) will provide a launching pad to explore how different practitioners envisage and mobilize the chosen theme.

    For more information: https://www.studio303.ca/en/kelly-keenan-invite-es-forum-des-educateurs-trices-du-mouvement-en/

  • Time: 7pm

    Dive into the intricacies of IATSE Local ADC659 contracts in this enlightening workshop led by industry experts Simon Rossiter and Kim Purtell. Gain invaluable insights into the nuances of these contracts, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of key terms and clauses. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate IATSE ADC659 contracts effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to demystify the complexities and empower yourself with the tools to succeed.

    For more information, please click here.

  • Unlock Your Potential with Accent and Dialect Coaching! With years of dialect experience, I offer personalized coaching to master accents for actors and enhance vocal skills for public speaking.

    To learn more and register, please click here.

  • Take an hour to breathe and stretch under the guidance of accomplished Yoga and Bharatanatyam Dance teacher, Deepa Nallappan as she coaches the class through the various asanas.

    Every Monday and Thursday (except March 28th & April 8th) 12pm-1pm

    For more information, please click here.