Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations.

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

In order to expand access from around the province, we’re excited to announce that we are offering our workshops series via webconferencing as well as in-person at our Toronto office.

• What does an agent do and why should you have one? Join us at our “Ask an Agent” workshop with Tovah Small today at 3pm.
• Join us at our “Axe of Kindness” community fundraiser on September 22—and support us as we raise funds to support the operation of our core progams and services.
• Let’s Wow your online presence—join us at our “Social Media for Actors” workshop with Jenna Warriner on October 7 at 2pm.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline for applications for the Ontario Arts Council’s Indigenous Arts Projects grants is September 19.
• Shaw Festival’s “GBS on Marriage, Morals, and Modernity” Deeper Dialogue with Dr. Leonard Conolly is on September 21 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
• Deadline for submissions to Sudbury Theatre Centre’s “The PlayMine” of Northern Ontario scripts is September 27.

New on The Bulletin Board

• Jumblies Theatre is holding “ArtsFare Essentials”, their annual 6-day workshop about community-engaged arts from October 15 to 21.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions and Job Postings on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations.

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• In order to expand access from around the province, we’re excited to announce that we are offering our workshops series via webconferencing as well as in-person at our Toronto office.
• What does an agent do and why should you have one? Join us at our “Ask an Agent” workshop with Tovah Small on September 18 at 3pm.
• Join us at our “Axe of Kindness” community fundraiser on September 22—and support us as we raise funds to support the operation of our core progams and services.
• Let’s Wow your online presence—join us at our “Social Media for Actors” workshop with Jenna Warriner on October 7 at 2pm.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline for submissions for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s Rhubarb Festival in Toronto is September 13.
• Port Stanley Festival Theatre’s 8th Annual Playwrights Festival is on September 13 and 14.
• Deadline for applications for the Strombergs Family Realization Fund at Nightwood Theatre, for a woman with 20 years in the profession of theatre looking to finance a passion project, is September 14.
• Shaw Festival’s The Golden Age of Musical Theatre talk with Paul Sportelli is on September 14.
• Deadline for applications for the Ontario Arts Council’s Indigenous Arts Projects grants is September 19.

New on The Bulletin Board

• The Canada Infrastructure Program: Community, Culture and Recreation Stream is now open for applications for funding infrastructure projects.
• Odyssey Theatre in Ottawa is now inviting applications for their “Artistic Directing for Independent Theatres” workshop series.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions and Job Postings on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Save the Date for our Celebration of Theatre Online Auction

Theatre Ontario invites you to celebrate World Theatre Day with us between March 20th and March 27th by participating on our 5th Annual Online Auction. Continue your support, and in the process help us reach this year's goal in benefit of our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).

Preview the auction items available on the Theatre Ontario website

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations.

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• Donate in support of your favourite team and Theatre Ontario at our 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Thon on September 15.

  

  Theatre Ontario's Bowl-a-Thon

• Answers to your FAQs about the business of acting—join us at our “Launching Your Career” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and guest Carly Chamberlain on September 19 in Toronto.
• Professional development and networking for adjudicators of all experience levels—join us at our Adjudicators Symposium on September 22 in Toronto.
• Promote your performance to your audience—Join us at our “Marketing on a Dime” workshop with Izad Etemadi on September 24 in Toronto.
• Could Theatre Ontario be your next professional challenge? We are seeking an Executive Director and applications are due on September 28.
• Learn the techniques and the language to stage human sexuality in a way that is professional, dynamic and focused on storytelling at our “Intimacy for the Stage” workshop with Siobhan Richardson on September 29 in Toronto.
• Do you need financial support for professional mentorship in your career? Seeking funding for that career-changing/career-accelerating opportunity?  The deadline for our Professional Theatre Training Program is October 1.
• What does an agent do and why should you have one? Join us at our “Ask an Agent” workshop with Michael L. Jackson on October 1 in Toronto.
• Preparing an Ontario Arts Council application? Get the inside scoop at our free Grant Writing Information recorded webinar with Pat Bradley, available on October 2.
• Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company? Join us at our “Ready, Set, Show! Foundations of Indie Producing” workshop on October 10 in Toronto.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline to apply to the Ontario Arts Council’s Artists in Communities and Schools Projects grant is September 13 and for Indigenous Arts Projects and Ontario Arts Presenters Projects is September 19.
• Port Stanley Festival Theatre’s Playwrights Festival of free public readings, part of their new play development program, is on September 14 and 15.
• Deadline to apply for Theatre Artist Residencies at Festival Players of Prince Edward County is September 15.
• Deadline to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants is September 19.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations.

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• Learn about the background and impetus behind the Intimacy for the Stage initiative at our free “What is Intimacy for the Stage?” recorded webinar with Siobhan Richardson, available on September 12.
• Donate in support of your favourite team and Theatre Ontario at our 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Thon on September 15.
• Answers to your FAQs about the business of acting—join us at our “Launching Your Career” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and guest Carly Chamberlain on September 19 in Toronto.
• Professional development and networking for adjudicators of all experience levels—join us at our Adjudicators Symposium on September 22 in Toronto.

  

  Adjudication at Theatre Ontario Festival
  Our Adjudicators Symposium is on Sep 22 

• Promote your performance to your audience—Join us at our “Marketing on a Dime” workshop with Izad Etemadi on September 24 in Toronto.
• Learn the techniques and the language to stage human sexuality in a way that is professional, dynamic and focused on storytelling at our “Intimacy for the Stage” workshop with Siobhan Richardson on September 29 in Toronto.
• Do you need financial support for professional mentorship in your career? Seeking funding for that career-changing/career-accelerating opportunity?  The deadline for our Professional Theatre Training Program is October 1.
• What does an agent do and why should you have one? Join us for our “Ask an Agent” workshop with Michael L. Jackson on October 1 in Toronto.
• Preparing an Ontario Arts Council application? Get the inside scoop at our free Grant Writing Information recorded webinar with Pat Bradley, available on October 2.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline for submissions of scripts and proposals for Alumnae Theatre’s New Ideas Festival in Toronto is today.
• Deadline to register for Young People’s Theatre’s “Artist Educators Training” is September 7.
• Deadline to apply to the National Theatre School’s call for submissions for Artistic Leadership Residencies is September 11.
• Deadline to apply to the Ontario Arts Council’s Artists in Communities and Schools Projects grant is September 13.
• Port Stanley Festival Theatre’s Playwrights Festival of free public readings, part of their new play development program, is on September 14 and 15.

New on The Bulletin Board

• Thousand Islands Playhouse now invites submissions for their Ontario Arts Council Recommender Grant, with funding priorities to artists originating in Eastern Ontario, and exploring the history of their region or dealing with themes relevant to their community. The deadline is October 5.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Be Part of Our Bowl-a-Thon!

Come be part of one of our teams at our 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Thon in support of Theatre Ontario.

Our Bowl-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 15th from 4pm to 6pm at the air-conditioned Bathurst Bowlerama.

Our goal is to raise funds to support the operation of our core programs and services, which help theatre artists develop their talent and careers, while fostering healthy and vibrant theatre communities across the province.

Show your support and join us to help meet our $5,000 fundraising goal!

Learn more about Theatre Ontario’s Bowl-a-Thon

Support Our Bowl-a-Thon!

We invite you to make a contribution to our 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Thon in support of Theatre Ontario, on Saturday, September 15 from 4pm to 6pm in Toronto.

Our goal is to raise funds to subsidize the operation of our core programs and services, which help theatre artists develop their talent and careers.

We’re assembling our teams, but you don’t have to wait to show your support and help us meet our $5,000 fundraising goal! Donate now to Theatre Ontario’s Bowl-a-Thon

Or you can provide an “in-kind” donation for the event, such as pops, pizzas, or even prizes!

Learn more about Theatre Ontario's Bowl-a-Thon

Calling All Bowlers, Supporters and Sponsors!

We invite you to take part in our 3rd annual Bowl-a-Thon in support of Theatre Ontario on Saturday, September 15, 2018 (4pm–6pm). Our goal is to raise funds to support the operation of our core programs and services, which help theatre artists develop their talent and careers, while fostering healthy and vibrant theatre communities across the province.

Show your support and join us to help meet our $5,000 fundraising goal!

Be a Sponsor. Provide an In-Kind donation or contribution. Bowl with us!

Learn more about Theatre Ontario’s Bowl-a-Thon

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Community Theatre and Communications Manager

From Theatre Ontario

• We are excited to welcome Tamara Kebuladze (Education Coordinator) and Yulimar Manzano (Stakeholder Coordinator) who joined our staff this past month, and Emily Acton who is returning for the summer (Education Assistant.)
• Our Double Your Donation campaign wraps up on June 30—support our Summer Theatre Intensive Youth Scholarship with your donation.
• Beginning today (Friday, June 30th), and continuing through to Friday, August 31st, the Theatre Ontario office will be closed at 1pm on Fridays. On Mondays to Thursdays, we will be open for our usual office hours of 9am to 5pm.

Conversation Starters

• Profiles from Ontario Summer Theatre (OST) 2018—“Highlands Highlights!" of Highlands Summer Festival season in Haliburton, Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon “Brings You Five Fabulous Favourites”, “Don’t Take Our Word For It…” from the Orillia Opera House, and Driftwood Theatre’s “Summer Theatre All Over Ontario (under the stars, in places you love.)”

Behind the Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres

• Cahoots Theatre in Toronto announced their 18/19 season.
• Our next Ontario Fringe Festival destination is the Toronto Fringe, opening July 4.
• Ontarians for the Arts sent letters to Premier-designate Doug Ford, the new Leader of the Official Opposition Andrea Horwath, and Outgoing Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party Kathleen Wynne. “We look forward to working with the new government, and the new official opposition, while thanking the outgoing government for their support.”

TO Toasts

• ... to Sarah Conn of Ottawa, who was awarded the 2018 Pauline McGibbon Award for directing.
• ... to Bob White of the Stratford Festival who received the G.E. Lessing Award for Career Achievement from the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.
• ... to David Fox of Toronto, who was received the Silver Ticket Award from the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) for career excellence while nurturing the development of Canadian theatre.
• ... and to all of the recipients of the Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by TAPA.

In Case You Missed It

• Catch up with the Theatre Ontario Annual Report for FY2017, presented at our Annual General Meeting.
• Stories from our Professional Theatre Training Program feature training in artistic producing, dramaturgy, directing and producing.
• Congratulations to our Summer Theatre Intensive Scholarship Recipients for 2018.
• ONstage Openings this week in Haliburton, Perth, Grand Bend, Blyth, and St. Catharines.
• Browsing Our Bulletin Board, including summer courses, grant deadlines, calls for nomination, and more.

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations.

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• Our 4th Annual Online Auction celebrating theatre across Ontario is now underway!
• Join us as we celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27 with our Open House with our Suite 350 colleagues.
• What does an agent do and why should you have one? Join us at our “Ask an Agent” workshop with Robyn Friedman on April 3 in Toronto.
• Deconstructing famous stories to make them lively ones—join us at our “The Three Act Structure” workshop with David S. Craig on April 4 via live webinar.
• Emerging and aspiring adjudicators—join us at our “Introduction to Adjudication” intensive course with Ron Cameron-Lewis, running May 16 to 20 in London. Register by April 9.
• Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop at our “Grant Writing Information Session” free pre-recorded webinar with Pat Bradley of the Ontario Arts Council available on April 9.
• Want to know the secrets of a successful voice acting career? Join us at our “Voice Over” workshop with Elley-Ray on April 14 in Toronto.
• Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company? Join us at our “Ready, Set, Show! Foundations of Indie Producing” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and special guest TBA on April 18 in Toronto.
• Take your training to new heights at our Summer Theatre Intensive courses, running August 5 to 10, and August 12 to 17. Early-bird rates available until May 1.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline for applications for Ontario Arts Council’s Multi and Inter-Arts Projects and Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour grants is today.
• Deadline for applications for Ontario Arts Council’s Indigenous Arts Projects grant is March 22.
• The next Paprika Festival Monologue Jam for writers under 30 interested in developing monologue writing is March 27 in Toronto.

New on The Bulletin Board

• Markham Little Theatre invites submissions for directing opportunities (non-paying) in their 2018/19 season. The interview date is April 9.
• Daniela Saioni is holding a workshop on “Am I Covered? The Art of Visual Storytelling for Film and TV” on May 19 and 20, and may be of interest to stage directors looking to transition into film and television.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Ontario Off Stage

Thank you to everyone who supported our Holiday GIVING Tree

by Brandon Moore, Community Theatre and Communications Manager

We would like extend a very special thanks to our Holiday GIVING Tree campaign’s Donors and Supporters. Our Tree raised over $2,300!

Conversation Starters

• On January 3rd, J. Kelly Nestruck in the Globe and Mail reported on a lawsuit filed by Trish Fagan, Kristin Booth, Diana Bentley, and Hannah Miller against Soulpepper Theatre and its former Artistic Director Albert Schultz. Both Trish Fagan and Kristin Booth were interviewed by Anna Maria Tremonti on CBC’s The Current about their experiences, and Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster and Leslie McBay were interviewed on CBC Toronto’s Metro Morning about Soulpepper and the theatre industry at large.
• Prior to this news breaking—but especially timely—Generator and the Toronto Fringe announced that they are hosting an Urgent Exchange at Next Stages Theatre Festival called “Who Is a Monster?” and billed as “an afternoon of learning and unlearning about Toronto’s live performance workplace through eight different models for change.” The event is on Saturday, January 6 at 1pm at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto.

Behind the Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres

• NOW Magazine introduced “the breakthrough Toronto stage artists from 2017” including our Youth Advisory Committee alum Wayne Burns.
• The Stratford Festival has received federal funding of $20 million for the construction of the new Tom Patterson Theatre Centre, from the Building Canada Fund—Provincial Territorial Infrastructure Component—National and Regional Projects.

In Case You Missed It

• Stories from the Professional Theatre Training Program, featuring projects in artistic direction, puppetry, dramaturgy, and directing.
• ONstage Openings this week in Toronto and Ottawa.
• Browsing Our Bulletin Board, including workshops, recorded webinars, volunteer opportunities, application and grant deadlines, and more.

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Community Theatre and Communications Manager

From Theatre Ontario

• We are in the final stretch of our Holiday GIVING Tree campaign—sitting at 63% of our campaign goal. Thanks to our many Champion Donors like Theresa Sears and David Switzer who have supported Theatre Ontario for many years.
• Our office will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 21 until Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Conversation Starters

• Pratt Homes has sponsored the Barrie downtown theatre, and now the citizens of Barrie are being invited to rename the building as a public space.

Migrations

• Rebecca Ballarin (our former Professional Theatre and Education Manager) is the new Network Coordinator for SPARC, Supporting Performing Arts in Rural Communities.

In Case You Missed It

• Congratulations to the Youth Theatre Training Program grant recipients for Fall 2017.
• ONstage Openings this week in St. Catharines, Sarnia, and Toronto—and with many more shows now playing in communities across Ontario.
• Browsing Our Bulletin Board, including workshops, webinars, audition and volunteer opportunities, grant and prize deadlines, and more. 

You can also receive news from Theatre Ontario every month by email. Our archives are online and the December issue is now available.

Ontario Off Stage

Theatre Ontario's Holiday GIVING Tree

by Brandon Moore, Community Theatre and Communications Manager

From Theatre Ontario

• Our Holiday GIVING Tree campaign is now underway!
• Toronto City Council has taken the next step in approving a new property tax class for “creative co-location facilities” like our home at 401 Richmond.

Conversation Starters

• The Arts Advocate hosted a Facebook video conversation with Ontario PC Culture Critic MPP Rick Nicholls on the Ontario Progressive Conservatives’ approach to arts, culture, and heritage.

Behind the Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres

• Amicus Productions community theatre in Toronto announced that they are closing after 39 years of productions.
• Highlands Summer Festival in Haliburton have announced their 2018 season.
• As part of their Dora Awards Review, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts has published the summary reports of the town halls that were hosted throughout the community.

Migrations

• Lee Bolton is the new General Manager of Driftwood Theatre.
• John McHenry is the new Artistic Director of Sudbury Theatre Centre. 

In Case You Missed It

• Celebrating Legendary Commitment to Community Theatre, featuring Bev Dietrich and Lawrie Bonanno.
• Theatre Ontario Festival 2018 Tickets will be available on December 15.
• ONstage Openings this week in Peterborough, Lindsay, Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Toronto—and with many more shows now playing in communities across Ontario. 
• Browsing Our Bulletin Board, including workshops, audition opportunities for recent theatre graduates, calls for submissions for playwrights and directors, grant deadlines, prize deadlines, and more.

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities for theatre artists from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• Learn necessary skills to produce creative works, in a one-day session!  Join us at our “Master Class for Success” creator boot camp featuring workshops on fundraising, project management tools, financial basics, and planning, on November 18 in Toronto.

  

  "Fundraising" with Alicia Rose, part of our Theatre Ontario
  "Master Class for Success" Creator Boot Camp

• Learn how to better utilize your networks towards achieving goals. Join us at our “Leveraging Your Network” workshop with Margaret Lam on November 22 in Toronto.
• Be the voice of youth in theatre today – apply to join our 2018 Youth Advisory Committee. The application deadline is November 24.
• Are stress and anxiety sabotaging your career? Join us at our “Act Bravely: Practical Strategies to Conquer Stage Fright” workshop with Jorie Morrow on November 27 in Toronto.
• Learn different approaches to getting your play produced at our “Playwright’s Guide to Getting Produced” workshop with David S. Craig on November 28 in Toronto.
• Need help developing your long-term career goals? Join us at our “Propel Your Professional Career Forward” workshop with Vera N. Held on December 4 in Toronto.
• Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop at our “Grant Writing Information Session” free pre-recorded webinar with Pat Bradley of the Ontario Arts Council available on December 4.
• Do you have a musical theatre or play property that you would like to produce commercially? Join us at our “Making Your Pitch: Selling Your Idea to a Producer” workshop with Aubrey Dan, Frank Scardino, and Peter Lamb on December 12 in Toronto, and the deadline to apply is December 6.
• Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company? Join us at our “Ready, Set, Show! Foundations of Indie Producing” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and special guest TBA on December 13 in Toronto.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• GCTC’s next The Hive workshop for students is Musical Theatre is today.
• Deadline for grant applications for the Ontario Arts Council’s “Northern Arts Projects” is November 16.
• Daniela Saioni’s “Am I Covered? The Art of Visual Storytelling for Film and TV” workshop runs November 18 and 19. This workshop may be of interest for theatre artists interested in film-making, or stage managers interested in learning script supervision.

New on The Bulletin Board

• Common Boots Theatre in Toronto invites volunteers to be show ushers as part of their walking winter show The Story. Volunteer deadline is December 3.
• Theatre Aurora invites volunteers for the production team of If/Then, opening January 25, in the roles of costume designer, props master, set construction, and scenic painter.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities for theatre artists from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

"Voice Over" workshop with Elley-Ray on November 11

• Want to know the secrets to a successful voice acting career? Join us at our “Voice Over” workshop with Elley-Ray on November 11 in Toronto.
• Answers to your FAQs about the business of acting—join us at our “Launching Your Career” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and guest Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah on November 15 in Toronto.
• Learn necessary skills to produce creative works, in a one-day session!  Join us at our “Master Class for Success” creator boot camp featuring workshops on fundraising, project management tools, financial basics, and planning, on November 18 in Toronto.
• Learn how to better utilize your networks towards achieving goals. Join us at our “Leveraging Your Network” workshop with Margaret Lam on November 22 in Toronto.
• Be the voice of youth in theatre today – apply to join our 2018 Youth Advisory Committee. The application deadline is November 24.
• Are stress and anxiety sabotaging your career? Join us at our “Act Bravely: Practical Strategies to Conquer Stage Fright” workshop with Jorie Morrow on November 27 in Toronto.
• Learn different approaches to getting your play produced at our “Playwright’s Guide to Getting Produced” workshop with David S. Craig on November 28 in Toronto.
• Need help developing your long-term career goals? Join us at our “Propel Your Professional Career Forward” workshop with Vera N. Held on December 4 in Toronto.
• Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop at our “Grant Writing Information Session” free pre-recorded webinar with Pat Bradley of the Ontario Arts Council available on December 4.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Peterborough Theatre Guild is hosting a Laban for Actors and Directors workshop on November 11.
• Deadline for submissions of proposals for the 2018 Symposium for Performing Arts in Rural Communities in Cobalt has been extended to November 13.
• GCTC’s next The Hive workshop for students is Musical Theatre on November 15.
• Deadline for grant applications for the Ontario Arts Council’s “Northern Arts Projects” is November 16.

New on The Bulletin Board

• Odyssey Theatre invites applications for their Ontario Arts Council Recommender Grant for Theatre Creators. Among their funding priorities focus on disciplines related to masked theatre. The deadline is December 18.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities for theatre artists from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop at our “Grant Writing Information Session” free pre-recorded webinar with Pat Bradley of the Ontario Arts Council available on November 6.
• Want to know the secrets to a successful voice acting career? Join us at our “Voice Over” workshop with Elley-Ray on November 11 in Toronto.
• Answers to your FAQs about the business of acting—join us at our “Launching Your Career” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and guest Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah on November 15 in Toronto.
• Learn necessary skills to produce creative works, in a one-day session!  Join us at our “Master Class for Success” creator boot camp featuring workshops on fundraising, project management tools, financial basics, and planning, on November 18 in Toronto.

  

  "Project Management Tools" workshop with Ruth Cumberbatch,
  part of our "Master Class for Success" theatre creator boot camp

• Learn how to better utilize your networks towards achieving goals. Join us at our “Leveraging Your Network” workshop with Margaret Lam on November 22 in Toronto.
• Are stress and anxiety sabotaging your career? Join us at our “Act Bravely: Practical Strategies to Conquer Stage Fright” workshop with Jorie Morrow on November 27 in Toronto.
• Learn different approaches to getting your play produced at our “Playwright’s Guide to Getting Produced” workshop with David S. Craig on November 28 in Toronto.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline for grant applications for Ontario Arts Council’s Chalmers Professional Development Projects, Compass, Indigenous Culture Fund Project Grants for Organizations, Indigenous Culture Fund Project Grants for Individuals, Youth Councils, Collectives, and Ad Hoc Groups, National and International Residency Projects, and Theatre Organizations: Operating (summer theatres only) is today.
• Deadline for submissions to apply for Canadian Stage’s RBC Emerging Artist Programs (Director Development Residency and Company in Residence) is November 6.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities for theatre artists from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

• Thinking of using music in your performance or creating a musical revue? Know your music rights (and responsibilities) for theatre! Join us at our “Music Rights for Theatre” live webinar (free for members) with Jason Abdool (SOCAN) and Phil Laffin (ReSound) on October 30.
• Learn strategies that can help turn what could be a strained, forced, or distant relationship to an intense and fruitful collaboration. Join us at our “Director-Dramaturge Collaborations” workshop with Matt McGeachy on November 1.
• Want to know the secrets to a successful voice acting career? Join us at our “Voice Over” workshop with Elley-Ray on November 4 in Toronto.
• Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop at our “Grant Writing Information Session” free pre-recorded webinar with Pat Bradley of the Ontario Arts Council available on November 6.
• Answers to your FAQs about the business of acting—join us at our “Launching Your Career” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and guest TBA on November 15 in Toronto.

  

  Theatre Ontario's "Launching Your Career" workshop

• Learn necessary skills to produce creative works, in a one-day session!  Join us at our “Master Class for Success” creator boot camp featuring workshops on fundraising, project management tools, financial basics, and planning, on November 18 in Toronto.
• Learn how to better utilize your networks towards achieving goals. Join us at our “Leveraging Your Network” workshop with Margaret Lam on November 22 in Toronto.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation “Capital Grants” program is today.
• Deadline for submissions for Ottawa Little Theatre’s National One-Act Playwriting Competition is October 31.
• Deadline for proposals for SPARC’s Symposium for Performing Arts in Rural Communities is October 31.
• Deadline to apply for Ontario Arts Council’s Chalmers Professional Development Projects; Compass; Indigenous Culture Fund Project Grants for Organizations; Indigenous Culture Fund Project Grants for Individuals, Youth Councils, Collectives, and Ad Hoc Groups; National and International Residency Projects; and Theatre Organizations: Operating (summer theatres only) is November 1.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Bowl-A-Thon... Final Results Are In!

We would like to thank all of the participants and supporters to this year’s annual Bowl-A-Thon fundraising event, which took place on Saturday, September 16th.

You most certainly "raised" to the challenge and made our event a total success.

We raised a total of $4,350.00 - 97% of our goal - in support of the operation of our core programs and services. A very special thanks to the event’s main organizers—Leah Dietrich and Rachel Kennedy.

A super special thanks to everyone who came out to play and/or cheer all of the teams!

Learn more about this year’s Theatre Ontario Bowl-A-Thon, including the prize winners

Last Call for all Bowlers, Supporters, and Friends for our Bowl-a-Thon

Get in Top Form!

Come out and join one of our teams at the second Annual Theatre Ontario Bowl-a-thon at the Danforth Bowl on Saturday, September 16th, 2017!

Help us raise funds to support the operation of our core programs and services, which aid theatre artists in developing their talent and careers, while fostering healthy and vibrant theatre communities across the province.

You could win exciting prizes from Chateau des Charmes, the Design Exchange, the CN Tower and more.

Come join the fun!

Support Theatre Ontario’s Bowl-a-Thon

Calling All Bowlers, Supporters and Sponsors!

We invite you to take part in our 2nd Annual Bowl-a-Thon in support of Theatre Ontario on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Our goal is to raise funds to support the operation of our core programs and services, which help theatre artists develop their talent and careers, while fostering healthy and vibrant theatre communities across the province. Show your support and join us to help meet our $4,500 fundraising goal!

Be a Sponsor. Provide an in-kind donation or contribution. Bowl with us!

Support Theatre Ontario's Bowl-a-Thon