Theatre Ontario Presents...
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In This Issue...
Professional Theatre Training Program - Upcoming Application Deadline, FAQs, and Stories | Youth Theatre Training Program - Upcoming Application Deadline | Anti-Harassment | Save the Date for World Theatre Day | Next Generation Showcase Stories | Meet Our Youth Advisory Committee | Upcoming Workshops | Introduction to Adjudication | Ontarians for the Arts | About Us | Conversation Starters
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Professional Theatre Training Program FAQs
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Are you an artist seeking financial support for professional development or a "change of direction" in your career?
The deadline for applications for our Professional Theatre Training Program is March 1.
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Stories from the Professional Theatre Training Program
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Our Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP) offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline (except performance.)
Last month we featured five PTTP stories on our blog.
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Call for Youth Theatre Training Program Applications
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Are you seeking financial support for programs that deliver accessible training to young people (age 14 to 21), led by professional theatre artists? Submissions are now open for the March 15th deadline of our Youth Theatre Training Program (YTTP)
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PTTP and YTTP are funded by the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
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Canadian Live Performing Arts Representatives Anti-Harassment Roundtable
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On January 17, senior representatives of the Canadian live performing arts community came together to discuss an industry-wide response to all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and violence, as the beginning of a national action plan.
Theatre Ontario is taking a leading role in the fourth working group, focused on mentoring and fostering the next generation in partnership with educational institutions.
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Celebrate World Theatre Day with Theatre Ontario, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts. and Playwrights Guild of Canada
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Save the date for Suite 350’s World Theatre Day Open House on Tuesday March 27th from 3-6pm in Toronto.
Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon about our 2018 Youth Advisory Committee’s social media campaign for World Theatre Day.
And join us in the kickoff of our 4th Annual Online Auction in celebration of World Theatre Day.
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Sharing Passion for Performance at Next Generation Showcase
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We have hit the ground running in 2018, with our 24th annual Next Generation Showcase! Over the course of two days we welcomed 270 emerging professionals to take the stage in the Al Green Theatre before an audience of established producers, artistic directors, agents and casting directors.
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A Future Bright with Possibility
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Kiana Woo, a Showcase participant from the University of Alberta, shared her experience coming to Next Generation Showcase and attending the panels and networking parties.
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Thank You to Our Showcase Panel
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As part of Next Generation Showcase, we hosted a panel on "The Business of Casting", featuring Kevin Frank, Karen Glave, Kishwar Iqbal, and Beth Russell, and moderated by Andrea Scott.
We also extend a special thanks to our 2018 Panel sponsors Meridian Artists.
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Meet our Youth Advisory Committee for 2018
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Our Youth Advisory Committee is focused on creating greater accessibility to youth interested in a career in theatre. We’re pleased to welcome the members of our 2018 Committee.
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The Career Stream of workshops is for those who want to learn and harness the basic tools and resources needed to thrive in the profession.
Have questions related to filing your tax return?
February 21 at 3:00pm in Toronto
Want to know the secrets to a successful voice acting career?
February 24 at 11:00am in Toronto
Calming the actor mind.
February 26 from 9:00am in Toronto
Answers to your FAQs about the business of acting.
March 14 at 3:00pm in Toronto
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The Creator Stream of workshops is for anyone looking to produce their own work or start their own theatre company.
Learn the techniques and the language to stage human sexuality in a way that is professional, dynamic and focused on storytelling.
February 24 at 12:00pm in Toronto
Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company?
February 28 at 3:00pm in Toronto
Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop.
March 6
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Join Us at Our "Introduction to Adjudication" Course
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"Introduction to Adjudication" is a course for emerging and aspiring adjudicators. Participants will receive training in the principles of adjudication, attend community theatre performances at Theatre Ontario Festival 2018, and practice adjudicating presentation skills in a private setting.
This year's course runs May 16 to 20 in London.
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Ontarians for the Arts is an inclusive non-partisan movement intent on promoting the benefits of the arts in every city, community and reserve.
Their work so far include a discussion paper, community consultations, and plans for Arts Days Across Ontario.
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"The Secret Life of Theatre Ontario"
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Our secondary school co-op student Megan shares some of her experience with us at Theatre Ontario - including the fun organized by Playwrights Guild of Canada at our Holiday Party.
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Our most popular posts last month included:
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In our "Ontario Off Stage" column, we share good conversations and news from Ontario's theatres. Recent highlights:
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From February 2
- David Hare describes his "ideal theatre" - how does it compare to yours?
- The Theatre Centre and its innovative approach to managing community resources was profiled in the Toronto Star
- Catch up on this issue
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From January 26
- Audrey Dwyer on "race, allyship, and how the past informs the present"
- The Grand Theatre's "High School Project" faced a funding cut from the school board over content, but the community stepped up in support
- Catch up on this issue
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From January 19
- Generator in Toronto has posted videos from their "Who Is a Monster?" Urgent Exchange event at the Next Stage Theatre Festival
- Intermission's 10 most popular articles from 2017 include a Top 2 that both explored boundaries in theatre
- "Greenturgy" - excavating environmental concerns in theatre texts
- Catch up on this issue
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From January 12
- The theatre community's statements in response to sexual harassment reports
- An interview with Kevin Loring, preparing to launch the inaugural season at the National Arts Centre's Indigenous Theatre
- We welcome Fatimah Younge, our new Operations Coordinator
- Catch up on this issue
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From January 5
- NOW Magazine's "breakthrough artists of 2017" included our Youth Advisory Committee alum Wayne Burns
- The Federal government commits funds to the Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre Centre
- Catch up on this issue
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Be Part of the Theatre Ontario Network
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders.
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