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Set and Costume Design / Playwriting / Acting / Directing sound, lighting, video / Production management
Application deadline: January 31
Gideon Arthurs, CEO Alisa Palmer, Artistic Director, English section Frédéric Dubois, Artistic Director, French section
The National Theatre School of Canada offers incomparable training for actors, directors, designers, writers, production specialists, and artists of all kinds to create work that matters.
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Apply before January 31 at ent-nts.ca During their time at NTS, students from both the English and French sections:
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follow an uncompromisingly intense curriculum, which demands the most of them while respecting their individuality as artists
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study in an environment with an irresistible energy and an openness to diversity in all its forms
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are taught by Canada’s leading theatre practitioners in classes of a maximum of 14 students—NTS boasts an overall ratio of two teachers per student
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work in an environment based on innovation and collaboration among all theatre disciplines
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build a large network of fruitful and abiding professional contacts among the multitude of practitioners who train them and their peers from the School’s other programs
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prepare for a successful career: more than 90% of NTS graduates obtain professional contracts directly related to their training upon completing their program
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join a prestigious community of influential graduates, recognized for their leadership and their cutting-edge work—each year, NTS students and alumni receive over 100 awards and distinctions
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study and live in Montreal, a city known for its creativity and an inspiring cultural hub
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A NATIONAL SCHOOL WITH GLOBAL REACH
Brendan Healy /// Directing, 2005
Eda Holmes /// Directing, 1996 Cliff Cardinal /// Playwriting, 2015
A few of our distinguished alumni
Meet all of them at ent-nts.ca
NTS has graduated some 2000 artists. Many of Canada’s most important theatre, performance, film, and television artists are among their ranks, and the School’s influence is felt from coast to coast to coast and across the globe.
Penny Ritco /// Production, 1971
Colm Feore /// Acting, 1980
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Morwyn Brebner /// Playwriting, 1996
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August Schellenberg /// Acting, 1966
Sandra Oh /// Acting, 1993
Allan Hawco /// Acting, 2000
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ACTING The Acting program integrates voice, movement, and text work to holistically expand the actor’s range. Classical techniques form the basis of a training that exposes the young artist to a wide array of texts, forms, and styles ranging from devised theatre to acting for the screen (TV, film, and web). In an intimate and personalized setting, students are guided by influential figures of contemporary Canadian and international theatre who are actively engaged in their communities.
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE? / Highly individualized training with an emphasis on building long-lasting professional relationships / Training process that includes a broad spectrum of approaches and styles—all while maintaining a strong focus on core stage techniques / Daily interactions with teachers, coaches, and directors who work in theatres across the country, including Royal MTC, Tarragon, Soulpepper, CanStage, 2b theatre company, Theatre New Brunswick, The Citadel, Theatre Calgary, The Globe, and many others / Partnerships with organizations such as the Stratford and Shaw festivals (study trips and core training) For a complete list of classes and teachers, go to ent-nts.ca.
WHERE DO NTS ACTING GRADUATES WORK? / On large stages, such as Stratford and Shaw festivals, Mirvish Entertainment, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, National Arts Centre, Banff Centre, Confederation Centre, as well as on Broadway and the West End / At regional theatres across Canada including Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver; Citadel Theatre, Edmonton; Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary; Centaur Theatre, Montreal; Tarragon, Factory Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times, Toronto; Theatre New Brunswick, Fredericton; and many more / Graduates of the NTS Acting Program enjoy active and prominent careers in film, TV and online in Canada, the USA and beyond. They also thrive as theatre creators, producers, directors and writers and participate in international festivals, such as Summerworks, PuSh Festival, World Stage, and Edinburgh International Festival in the UK Duration of training: 3 years Students accepted: 14 per year (maximum) Required minimum age: 18 years old as of December 31 of the year of entry at NTS More on admission requirements at ent-nts.ca
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PRODUCTION The Production program trains students in Production Management, Technical Direction, Stage Management, Stage Electrics/Lighting Design, Sound Systems/Sound Design, and Video Systems/Projection Design. They learn their craft from seasoned professionals in a stimulating environment, complete with up-to-date technology and professional equipment. Core elements include working with the design teams, dialoguing with directors, finding innovative solutions, excelling in technical and management skills, and creating a rigorous and collaborative working environment.
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE? / Small class size that challenges every student individually and allows each one to achieve their potential based on their needs, their skills, and their interests /O ne-on-one coaching in the final year and advanced training unlike any other theatre production program in the country / Prominent teachers and coaches who form the foundation for a truly inspiring network of professional contacts and a host of hiring opportunities For a complete list of classes and teachers, go to ent-nts.ca.
WHERE DO NTS PRODUCTION GRADUATES WORK? / Arts Club, Vancouver; Centaur Theatre, Montreal; Citadel Theatre, Edmonton; Charlottetown Festival; Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa; National Arts Centre, Ottawa; Neptune Theatre, Halifax; Royal MTC, Winnipeg; Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake; Soulpepper, Toronto; Stratford Festival; Tarragon Theatre, Toronto; and many others Candidates must have post-secondary theatre training or equivalent experience. Duration of training: 3 years Students accepted: 8 per year Required minimum age: 18 years old as of December 31 of the year of entry at NTS More on admission requirements at ent-nts.ca
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SET AND COSTUME DESIGN The Set and Costume Design program trains costume and set designers with the skills to work not only in theatre, but also dance, opera, or the circus arts. In this bilingual program, students from across Canada collaborate on productions staged by both the English and French sections of NTS. As a result, they experience a wide range of theatrical practices and leave the School as professionals who offer invaluable artistic versatility.
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE? / A team of professional head carpenters, scenic painters, and dressmakers, who assist students with their designs / Access to an impressive costume collection containing thousands of pieces and fully-equipped professional set and costume shops at the Monument-National / Increasing responsibilities throughout the 3-year program, from assistant to designer for several productions / I n the final year, full responsibility for show designs for productions at the Monument-National For a complete list of classes and teachers, go to ent-nts.ca.
WHERE DO NTS SET AND COSTUME DESIGN GRADUATES WORK? /C anadian Opera Company, Toronto; Cirque du Soleil, Montreal; Comédie-Française, Paris (France); Dreamworks, Glendale (USA); Ex Machina, Quebec City; Lemieux Pilon 4D art, Montreal; Metropolitan Opera, New York (USA); Moment Factory, Montreal; Neptune Theatre, Halifax; Opéra de Paris, Paris (France); Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake; Stratford Festival; Universal Pictures, Universal City (USA); Winnipeg Art Gallery; and many others Duration of training: 3 years Students accepted: 8 per year Required minimum age: 18 years old as of December 31 of the year of entry at NTS More on admission requirements at ent-nts.ca
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PLAYWRITING The Playwriting program reveals each writer’s unique voice, while developing their imagination, craft, intellect, and creative process. An array of writing projects, exercises, workshops, and classes allow students to discover the rhythms, tone, and style that best serve their plays. Through class work, discussion, critical analysis, and exposure to a broad variety of styles and forms, both classical and contemporary, the Playwriting program works to deepen the student’s understanding of the inner workings of a story, in theatre and other mediums.
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE? / A very high teacher-to-student ratio allowing an exceptional response to individual interests, needs, strengths, and challenges / Instruction from professional playwrights, dramaturgs, and directors who understand the realities of contemporary playwriting / Invitations to the highly regarded Banff Playwrights Colony: second-year students participate in the Colony to develop their third-year projects / Productions, workshops, and public readings of student work under the guidance of professional directors and dramaturgs For a complete list of classes and teachers, go to ent-nts.ca.
WHERE ARE THE PLAYS OF NTS PLAYWRITING GRADUATES PRESENTED? / Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary; Centaur Theatre, Montreal; Citadel Theatre, Edmonton; Factory Theatre, Toronto; Fringe festivals across Canada; Geordie Productions, Montreal; Native Earth Performing Arts, Toronto; Nightwood Theatre, Toronto; Tarragon Theatre, Toronto; Theatre New Brunswick, Fredericton; The National Arts Centre, Ottawa; and many other festivals and professional theatres Duration of training: 3 years Students accepted: 2 per year Required minimum age: 18 years old as of December 31 of the year of entry at NTS More on admission requirements at ent-nts.ca
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DIRECTING NTS’s training for directors is rigorous and immersive. It supports individual growth through exposure to a diversity of professional practices and theatre styles, including a thorough examination of current Canadian and Quebec theatre practices. The program offers an exceptional opportunity for involvement in core theatre disciplines, including acting, design, production, and new play development. Directors work with experienced Canadian and international directors, actors, playwrights, and designers, developing their individual practices through hands-on training.
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE? / Direct contact with leading professional directors in a class of only two students / Working and collaborating with professional actors, designers, choreographers, etc. / Working in a variety of spaces, from intimate flexible black boxes to a large 800-seat proscenium stage theatre / Final-year project directing an original play written by a graduating Playwriting student and featuring the graduating Acting class For a complete list of classes and teachers, go to ent-nts.ca.
WHERE DO NTS DIRECTING GRADUATES WORK? / Directing graduates create their own work, which has been seen nationally and internationally at major festivals across the country, including Festival TransAmériques, Montreal; High Performance Rodeo, Calgary; Magnetic North Festival; PuSh, Vancouver; SummerWorks, Toronto; and others. / Directing graduates have also worked with Artistic Fraud, St. John’s; Caravan Farm Theatre, Armstrong; Playwrights’ Workshop Montreal; Segal Centre, Montreal; Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake; Soulpepper, Toronto; Stratford Festival; The Theatre Centre, Toronto; The National Arts Centre, Ottawa; Tarragon Theatre, Toronto; and many others. Previous directing experience is required. Duration of training: 2 years Students accepted: 2 every two years Important: next application period begins in September 2017 Required minimum age: 18 years old as of December 31 of the year of entry at NTS More on admission requirements at ent-nts.ca
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CAMPUSES
MICHEL AND SURIA SAINT-DENIS PAVILION In 1970, the School inaugurated the Michel and Suria Saint-Denis Pavilion in the heart of the vibrant Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood. This main campus houses large, bright rehearsal studios, specially equipped classrooms, a lighting laboratory, two black box theatres, and several comfortable student spaces. It is also home to the Bleviss Family Library, the largest bilingual theatre library in Canada, with over 75,000 documents in its collection.
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MONUMENT-NATIONAL Completed in 1893, the Monument-National is the oldest operating theatre in Canada. It was fully restored in 1993. A truly unique learning environment for all NTS students, it features professional set and costume shops (photos below), rehearsal studios, black box theatres, and a magnificent 800-seat proscenium stage theatre (centre photo below), complete with state-of-the-art equipment and a professional fly system. Located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles, the Monument-National houses resident artists and theatre companies, and is also used extensively by professional companies and festivals for public performances.
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SUPPORT NTS Your gift to the National Theatre School is an investment in the future of Theatre Arts. Donate today in support of our students, faculty, programs, and projects by calling 514-842-7954. Photo credits: Maxime Côté, unless otherwise specified. Maxime Boisvert (pp. 7 and 20, Horizons Diversité); Marie-Ève Rochon (p. 18, Michel and Suria Saint-Denis Pavilion facade); Fabrice Gaëtan (p. 19, LudgerDuvernay Theatre); Guy Kinkead (p. 19, Monument-National set and costume shops); Martine Doyon (p. 19, Monument-National facade) Graphic design: Julie St-Laurent Revision: Heather Mcdougall
THE NATIONAL THEATRE SCHOOL THANKS ITS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS AS WELL AS ITS GENEROUS DONORS.
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