WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY
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what’s on?
Opening & playing in the next 2 weeks!
Learn more about the shows opening this week by visiting our digital community calendar!
events
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Calling All Quebec Artists!
Whether you paint, sculpt, perform, write, or dream—we invite you to join us at the Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity! 🚀 Hosted by Sonali Karnick (CBC’s All in a Weekend), this dynamic event explores how stepping into the unknown unlocks new possibilities and creative growth. Hear from experienced artists, industry professionals, and experts who’ve navigated challenges and embraced change in their artistic paths. Whether you’re just starting out or already seasoned in your craft, this conference will leave you motivated, inspired, and ready to tackle what’s next!
community callout
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Join a group of like-minded female identifying individuals as we gather weekly to read plays! Weekly plays will be chosen in a collaborative manner. Click on our google form to express interest!
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About the Podcast: Mental Health & Well-being in the arts: Creative Care
What does mental health and wellbeing mean as it relates to artists? Hosted by musician and teaching artist Louise Campbell, the Creative Care podcast dives into fostering one’s own creativity, mind-body connection, community building, and risk factors for burnout and addiction.
Episode 3: Understanding and Avoiding Burnout with Emmanuelle Meunier
Artists’ lives and careers can be rewarding and challenging, as ever changing schedules, interests and working conditions can attest to. This episode addresses burnout, prevention and self-care with art therapist Emmanuelle Meunier.
Emmanuelle Meunier is a creative journaling artist and trained art therapist. She loves working with various individuals and ethnicities and has a niche working with youth from 5 to 17 years old. She researched the topic of self care and burnout prevention while in graduate school (Concordia University) and is passionate about sharing her results with artists and the general public.
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Private collection of 50+ costumes, wigs, and accessories looking for a new home! Looking to donate them as a lot to a local theatre or organization who can give them a new life!
Contact Seth at seth.thomas.day@gmail.com
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The Afghan Women Centre (AWC) is looking for a Stage Manager to join their production, Community Theatre for Racialized Immigrant Women in Montreal. This project aims to shed light on the social isolation experienced by racialized women who have recently arrived from Central and Southeast Asia. It will culminate in a one-night performance at Place des Arts on April 30th.
Stage Manager Role & Responsibilities:
The Stage Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of the production. Responsibilities include:
Coordinating rehearsals with both amateur and professional actors alongside the director.
Overseeing technical elements, including lighting, sound, and scene transitions.
Ensuring all creative and technical aspects are prepared in time for the performance and that everything runs smoothly on the show day.
Assisting with visuals, graphics, and promotional efforts to represent the production in the public domain.
Managing box office duties and helping with logistical aspects as needed.
AWC is seeking someone who is organized, communicative, collaborative, and adaptable—someone who can bring structure and energy to the team.
Contact awcm24@gmail.com.
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An informal, in-person play-reading group, getting going in the new year to read and discuss plays by/about lesbians. Primarily canadian works, open to anyone who identifies with the vision, any club is what you make of it. Email for more information or to express interest ♥︎
Contact Sarah at sarahculkin@rocketmail.com
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From the Artist:
“I firmly believe there is so much possibility for cross-disciplinary collaborations in the arts, especially in theatre. So, as I try to produce my new play It Sticks to the Ryver, I want to create a communal gallery space that lives and breathes with the world of the play.”
The Play:It Sticks to the Ryver is a play written for, with, and by disabled people (more specifically neurodiverse folk). Through it, we follow The Person, a college student, and The Other, a humanoid bird, as they learn to live and (re)grow together as a world collapses around them. After all, sometimes all you need is someone willing to wait with you.
The Google Form: It is meant as a way for me to connect with, see, read, hear, and generally interact with the work (artistic or academic) of my fellow queer and/or disabled creators. Any creator at any stage of their career/hobby is welcome to submit their work!
Click here to see the play trailer.
Click here to access the google form.
Please spread the word!
who’s hiring?
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Launch your summer by working at FringeMTL! We are looking for Venue Technicians, Fringe Park Sound Technician, Headquarters / Operations Team, Fringe Park Managers and Other FringeMTL Jobs. We are also hosting internships (a.k.a. Fringeternships) in artist relations, production and marketing. For more information, please visit mainlinetheatre.ca.
Questions? Contact info@mainlinetheatre.ca
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The Just for Entertainment Group is seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work as Industry Coordinators for the 2025 Montreal Festival. The Industry Coordinator is the main resource for all things related to industry logistics and relations. The role will be filled by someone who is highly organized, smart, and personable. They will be responsible for ensuring that the hundreds of agents, managers, producers, scouts, and VIPs who attend the Festival have a smooth and enjoyable time.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group Festival is currently looking for Logistics Coordinators to join us for the 2025 Just for Laughs Montreal Festival! As a Logistics Coordinator, you are the hub of all information surrounding artists and industry guests. You will work closely with agents, managers, travel agencies, hotel staff, and various company departments to ensure that each artist and industry guest has a smooth and enjoyable time at the Festival. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertaining Group is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and hard-working individual to join our team in the role of ComedyPRO Express Pass Coordinator. As ComedyPRO Express Pass Coordinator, you will work closely with the Producer of ComedyPRO to ensure the smooth planning, execution, and delivery of our annual industry conference in Montreal. The successful applicant will have strong organizational and communication skills, be able to multi-task and function in time-sensitive and high-pressured situations.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work as Contracts Coordinators for the 2025 Montreal Festival! You will be responsible for drafting initial contracts, reviewing contracts for accuracy when they are returned, obtaining more information or signatures when required, and ensuring all contracts are filled properly. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in intellectual property and contract law, strong communication skills, and the ability to negotiate and function under pressure in time-sensitive situations.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is looking for a Production Assistant to join our team for the 2025 Montreal Festival. This is your chance to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of one of Montreal’s most exciting events!
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is currently looking for Programming Assistants to join us for the 2025 Montreal Festival! As Programming Assistant, you will work closely with the programming team on all day-to-day administrative tasks and deadlines for our festival in July. The successful applicant must have strong organizational and communication skills, be computer literate (Excel) and be able to multi-task and function in time-sensitive and high-pressured situations. The applicant should be prepared to work long hours in the immediate lead up to and during the festival.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is looking for Stage Managers to join our team for the 2025 Montreal Festival. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a high-energy event and ensure everything runs smoothly on stage.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is looking for Talent Runners to support the 2025 Montreal Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with talent and help ensure a smooth and unforgettable experience for all involved!
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is looking for Venue Managers to oversee operations at the 2025 Montreal Festival. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the key venues at the event and ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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The Just for Entertainment Group is seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work at our Welcome Desk for the 2025 Montreal festival and ComedyPRO Conference.
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Come and join us!If you're ready to contribute to the success of projects that showcase creativity and innovation while reflecting our core values, we look forward to meeting you. Apply today and be part of the Just for Entertainment adventure!
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Kenny Streule, Operations Manager, at kennystreule@groupejustepourdivertir.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
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Are you a practicing technician interested in the intersection of theatre and community work? Teesri Duniya Theatre is looking for technicians to add to their call list!
Join us and other performing art companies and community organizations at the Cité-des-Hospitalières, in our two performance spaces: The Chapel, and the Rangshala Studio!
Please reach out to Elsa at rangshala@teesriduniyatheatre.com with your resume and/or an outline of your experience or area of technical expertise to be added to our call list.
who’s casting?
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We are holding auditions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream", our upcoming summer season of Shakespeare by the Lake on April 18th,19th and 20th. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic performers. Experience is not essential - this is community theatre activity and all are welcome! If you would be interested in participating as an actor or a volunteer with us, please fill in and submit the audition form here.
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Seeking black women actresses for choir role in fringe festival theatre. Requirements: Singing, Acting experience.
Email harlemofthenorth.montreal@gmail.com to apply.
where to apply
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The 19th edition of the Festival TransAmériques (FTA) will take place from May 22 to June 5, 2025. Alongside the official program, many companies organise artistic activities during this specific period.
To encourage and promote this abundance of creativity from Quebec, we gather information about live art shows and showcases (dance, theatre, performance) that will take place in Montreal during the Festival, in order to share it with the professionals who attend FTA.
If you would like to appear in the guide, please fill in this form by Friday, April 18. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Lisa Varouxis at guide@fta.ca.
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Facilitated by Vern Thiessen
Dates: June 30- July 9, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Application Deadline: April 22, 2025
This is a facilitated, online course for around eight playwrights. You do not need to be published to attend. The course will focus on works in progress and will combine group discussion, writing time, and individual critiques.Successful applicants generally have some publication record and are working towards completion of a manuscript. The application is open to writers 19 years of age and older from Canada and abroad.
There are also bursaries and scholarships available: learn more here.
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From August 23 to September 7, 2025, be part of the 300 artists who will make up our 9th 10-day program, spread over more than two weeks and covering several Montreal neighborhoods!
We are looking for the following types of performances, which will be presented to the general public:
Short fixed performances (a show between 5 and 15 minutes) [August 23, 24, September 5, 6, or 7].
Cultural mediation workshops, participatory installations, or live visual art [August 23, 24, September 5, 6, or 7].
Walkabout performances that easily integrate into parades (about 60 minutes) [10 dates between August 23 and September 7].
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Black Theatre Workshop is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Artist Mentorship Program. 🎭
The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) supports emerging, mid career and established artists on their journey to becoming self sustaining, professionals with a strong understanding of theatre production in all its facets. AMP is a national program that focuses on bridging the learning gaps, and access faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (POC) artists in their theatre careers.
where to train
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Cast Forward is a premium newsletter, insider hub, and crash-course-meets-masterclass for actors who want more. Created by award-winning actress and career strategist Christine Solomon, this fast-growing platform delivers casting notices, career blueprints, and international tools—plus exclusive O-1 and EB1A visa insights. It’s where the business and craft of acting meet. Recently ranked #19 on Substack’s Rising Business chart. Free to join. Premium tier available for those ready to go further.
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Registration is open for the new Spring session of Public Classes at the National Theatre School! This session, we are offering both tried-and-true favourites as well as some brand-new classes, including Audition Techniques, Rehearsal Process, Adaptation, and Shadow Puppetry.
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FM workshops serve as a basic platform for the Fighting Monkey Practice. We provide you with an overall introduction to the methodologies that we developed over the last 20 years of our research.
The FM workshops are rigorous but accessible to people of any background and level of experience;
there are no restrictions or prerequisites for participants.
Groups usually consist of people from various fields and skill levels;
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FTA is offering two masterclasses with artists performing in the festival, intended for performing arts professionals:
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MSOPA offers various workshops for young actors, focusing on technique and development while exposing them to the business of acting by providing networking opportunities in the industry.
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Enjoy your summer while having fun and being creative!
Singing, Movement, Improvisation, Scene Work, On Camera Work, Film Making, Voice Over, Movement, Stage Combat, Directing, Industry fieldtrips & Networking Opportunities.
Showcase for an invited audience the last day of the Camp.
Morning and afternoon snack provided students bring lunch.
Drop off as early as 8:30 am Pick up before 6:30 pm.