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Theatre / Théâtre

An action shot of a performer during a theatre workshop at Concordia University

Photo credit: Hadi Jamali

As the Art Volt Toolbox includes an exhaustive list of resources applicable to all departments, browsing by discipline can allow for more personalized searches. Visit the category pages for more context, or contact us at artvolt@concordia.ca if you have questions.

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Comme la boîte à outils d’Art Volte comprend une liste exhaustive de ressources applicables à tous les départements, la navigation par discipline peut permettre des recherches plus personnalisées. Visitez les pages des catégories pour plus de détails ou contactez-nous à l'adresse artvolt@concordia.ca si vous avez des questions.

Opportunities / Opportunités

Find Opportunities; including links to external Toolboxes and Bulletin Boards, and discover presenters, service providers and tools according to your discipline.

Trouvez des opportunités, y compris des liens vers des boîtes à outils et des babillards externes, et découvrez des diffuseurs, des services et des outils en fonction de votre discipline.

View representative councils and associations for Theatre:

  • Association of Theater Companies
    The Association of Theater Companies (ACT) represents its members, defends their interests, supports their professional development, and negotiates their collective agreements.
  • Associated Designers of Canada
    The Associated Designers of Canada is a national professional non-profit arts service organization dedicated to promoting the art of live performance design in Canada, including the design of scenery, costumes, lighting, projection, and sound.
  • En Piste
    En Piste is an alliance that brings together circus arts professionals and organizations in Canada.
  • International Organisation of Scenographers Theatre Architects and Technicians
    OISTAT is a global network for theatre practitioners celebrating design, technology and architecture in live performances.
  • Professional Association of Canadian Theatres
    PACT is a national arts service organization serving over 160 member companies, of various sizes, from coast to coast to coast. Browse job listings and oppertunities through their ARTSBOARD.
  • Théâtres Unis Enfance Jeunesse
    Théâtres Unis Enfance Jeunesse is a non-profit organization representing some sixty youth theater producers in Quebec.
  • Quebec Drama Federation
    The Quebec Drama Federation is an arts service organization dedicated to supporting, representing, and lobbying on behalf of English-language theatre in Quebec.

View external toolboxes for Theatre:

  • Artist Producer Resource
    Artist Producer Resource is a free, searchable online encyclopedia of information, resources, tools, and templates for producing independent performance work in Canada. 
  • Conseil Québécois du Théâtre
    The Conseil québécois du théâtre (CQT) represents and supports the development of Quebec theatre practitioners. Their ‘Documentation’ section lists relevant resources for professionals working in theatre.
  • Quebec Drama Database
    The QDF’s Database is a categorized webpage where you can browse resources specifically assembled with the Quebec English Theatre community in mind. 
  • LA SERRE — arts vivants
    LA SERRE is a structuring incubator that supports emerging artists in the development and establishment of their artistic practices. It offers initiatives conducive to their visibility; takes care of its community, and offers inspiring spaces.

View a list of providers for Theatre:

  • LEVEL UP 
    Engaging in Meaningful Conversation on Digital Tools in Live Performance, LEVEL UP offer paid design experiments and collaborations. It is a platform for meeting new people and learning new skills.

Discover production centres for Theatre:

  • Le Grand Costumier
    Le Grand Costumier has a collection of more than 100,000 pieces available to media productions and the performing arts.

Discover calls for exhibitions, projects and publications:

  • Akimbo’s listings
    Akimbo provides up-to-date information about exhibitions, publications, performances, screenings, lectures, launches, calls for submissions, and jobs, all related and relevant to the cultural sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations.
  • Calls Canadian Theatre Creators
    Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal promotes shows, readings, and calls for the theatre community.
  • RCAAQ’s calls for proposals
    View calls for jobs, residencies and more across Quebec via the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec.
  • RAAV’s calls for proposals
    View call for proposals presented by the Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec. 
  • ELAN’s call for submissions
    View call for submissions across multiple disciplines via the English Language Arts Network.
  • Pilot Art List
    This is a email list service of art calls that focus on paying artists & curators. Each list has about 100 funded art calls. The calls are researched & hand-picked for exhibitions, residencies, fellowships, & public art primarily from Canada & USA. 

Discover bulletin boards that offer professional development opportunities:

  • Akimbo’s listings
    Akimbo provides up-to-date information about exhibitions, publications, performances, screenings, lectures, launches, calls for submissions, and jobs, all related and relevant to the cultural sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations.
  • Cultive 
    A digital platform dedicated to supporting professional development within the Quebec cultural sector. A section of the website is dedicated to professional training opportunities. You can also browse per discipline.  

Discover organizations that offer professional development opportunities:

  • ELAN’s workshops
    The English Language Arts Networks provides workshops for music, theatre, visual arts and writing practices.
  • RAAV’s programming
    This is a list of programs provided by the Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec.
  • YES MONTREAL
    YES is a non-profit, English-language service provider that helps people find Quebec-wide employment, along with services on how to start and grow a business. YES also provides resources specific for Artists.
  • CODEM’s resources for independent workers in a creative career
    CODEM provides multiple services for individuals and businesses to expand their careers. 
  • LOJIQ
    LOJIQ promotes the professional and personal development of young Quebec adults by allowing them to carry out a project involving mobility in Quebec, Canada or internationally.
  • Academos
    Academos is a free mentorship app that allows you to chat with various professionals. 
  • Canada Council Research Library
    The Canada Council for the Arts is passionate about knowledge mobilization and the promotion of an innovative, data driven culture in support of public funding of the arts in Canada.
  • ilovecreatives
    @ilovecreatives is an online network for creatives to create and share their profiles, as well as offer services.
  • CAHD’s internships & opportunities
    Centre for the Arts in Human Development provides educational opportunities and training for those in Creative Arts Therapies.
  • QDF’s workshops
    Quebec Drama Federation provides training, development, and employability support for English-speaking theatre artists and cultural workers in Quebec

  • Artenda
    International residency and grant opportunities
  • Carrefour culturel de Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
    Cultural programming and open calls for short term projects once a year for research and creation.
  • CCOV
    For artists in dance. Open calls for short-term projects twice a year for simple and technical residencies.
  • RCAAQ’s residencies offers
    This points to a list of calls for Quebec-based residencies.
  • Conseil des arts de Montreal’s residencies
    Residencies provided by the Conseil des arts de Montreal covers various creative disciplines.
  • Resartis
    Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies is a network of arts residency operators from around the globe.
  • Residency Unlimited
    Residency Unlimited (RU) provides customized residencies for international and local artists and curators in New York City focused on network support, project/production assistance, and public exposure.

 

The following resources provide a list of prizes and distinctions across all creative disciplines:

Discover a list of grants for all creative practitioners:

Discover a list of grants specific to certain disciplines:

Discover other funding opportunities:

Discover employment opportunities within the cultural sector:

  • Akimbo’s listings
    Akimbo provides up-to-date information about calls for submissions and jobs related to the cultural sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations.
  • Backstage
    Backstage serves as the #1 resource for actors and performers to find high-quality roles to match their interests and career goals. Unlimited submissions, best-in-class casting tools, and more performance roles than any other casting service.
  • Cultive 
    A digital platform dedicated to supporting professional development within the Quebec cultural sector. A section of the website is dedicated to job postings. 
  • ELAN’s job opportunities
    This list of employment opportunities is provided by the English Language Arts Networks.
  • Entremetteur
    Entremetteur is a francophone freelance recruitment platform. 
  • Grenier’s employment listings
    This service lists general employment opportunities within the  cultural sector.
  • RCAAQ’s employment listings
    This list of employment opportunities is provided by Réseau Art Actuel, an initiative of the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec.

Bulletin boards for finding cultural events and activities:

  • Akimbo’s listings
    Akimbo provides up-to-date information about exhibitions, publications, performances, screenings, lectures, launches, calls for submissions, and jobs, related and relevant to the cultura sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations.
  • CreativeMornings
    CreativeMornings are a series of free face-to-face and online events for the creative community to come together through inspiring talks and breakfast in over 200 cities, including Montreal.
  • Festival Filministes
    Feminist film festival with short and long features
  • International remote and in-person design events and community
  • RCAAQ’s events
    This is a list of events happening in Montreal, and Quebec more broadly, provided by Réseau Art Actuel, an initiative of the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec.
  • Universes in Universe
    Universes in Universe publishes information on art destinations, biennials, exhibitions, art projects, and articles. They cooperate with institutions, event organizers, galleries, groups and individuals worldwide.

Creation & Dissemination

View resources and tools to aid in the production and dissemination of your work.

Producing your work

Re-use centres

  • Écoscéno
    Écoscéno's mission is to reduce the negative environmental impact of cultural production.
  • CUCCR
    Concordia University’s Center for Creative Reuse is dedicated to diverting materials from inside Concordia’s waste-stream and offering them to the general community free of cost. Membership is offered for those interested in using the used material depot, shed and tool library.

Tool and equipment rentals

  • Espace Costume
    Espace Costume is one of the largest costume designers in North America. Located in the heart of Montreal, they offer a costume rental service for film, television and theater productions.
  • La Remise
    La Remise is a non-profit solidarity cooperative that stores common use tools made available for loans. They also offer workspaces, and wood, sewing and bike workshops.
  • Le Grand Costumier
    Le Grand Costumier has a collection of more than 100,000 pieces available to media productions and the performing arts.

Rehearsal spaces

  • Conseil des arts de Montréal Studio rentals
    Available rental spaces for those in music, dance and multidisciplinary practices. This service is only available for members.
  • La Cenne
    Rent spaces for rehearsals, hosting events, performances and classes.
  • LA SERRE – arts vivants
    Small and large studio to rent every week in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
  • MAI
    The Montréal, arts interculturels offers its gallery, theater, café and two rehearsal spaces at affordable prices.
  • Theatre Aux Ecuries
    A theatre that offers a performance space, three studios for rehearsals, readings or meetings, sets, conduct lighting tests, broadcasting purposes, residencies, etc.
  • Youtheatre
    Youtheatre is located in the mile-end and is happy to serve its community by making its rehearsal hall available to local artists. Lighting and other types of equipment are also available for rental. 
  • Geordie’s Play Lab
    Located in St-Henri, Geordie’s Play Lab can be rented as a rehearsal space or a place from which you can broadcast your performance.

Templates

  • Airtable casting sheet and auditions template
    This is a casting sheet and auditions template for content producers. It stores everything related to the casting process in one place so you can spend less time doing paperwork and more time focused on finding the best actors for the job.
View a demonstration of this tool

 

Presenting your work

Installation for performances

  • Stage Lighting
    A guide on stage lighting, including the lighting design process, choosing lighting equipment, setting up the stage and running the show.

  • The Machinery: Pense-bête pour la faisabilité d'un décor
    L'outil Pense-bête est un aide-mémoire des points à considérer et à vérifier dans la réflexion sur la conception du décor. Il vous permet d'anticiper les besoins et de juger des impacts des choix, par exemple au niveau technique, sécurité, visibilité du public, etc.

    To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca

    Preview this tool >
     

Preparing a mock-up or maquette

View a demonstration of this tool

Networking & Project Management

View resources and tools to increase visibility for yourself and your creative practice, to help you manage your time and your projects, and to help you make connections within the Montreal cultural milieu.

Keeping reports of your projects

Funding & Financial Literacy

View resources and tools to help you manage your finances, generate revenue and find financial support for your creative practice.

Copyrights, publishing and intellectual property

Waivers and contracts

  • Local ADC659 Contract & Agreement Templates
    Local ADC659 negotiates and maintains a variety of collective agreements and contract templates to facilitate the relationship between designers and producers in theatre, opera, dance, and emerging hybrid art forms.

Preparing your Budget

  • The Machinery: Cost Estimator for Touring a Show
    This tool allows you to estimate the real costs of a tour, as well as to estimate the set cost of a work. It can help you determine the minimum fee that should be charged to the presenter(s) to cover the costs of each performance.

    To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca

    Preview this tool >

Get in touch!

Not finding what you are looking for? Visit the Toolbox sitemap.

For questions, accessibility concerns, or more information on specific resources, contact us at artvolt@concordia.ca. As an expandable depository of online resources, feel free to send your suggestions as well!

Generously supported by Power Corporation of Canada and other dedicated donors, with initial funding from the Peter N. Thomson Family Innovation Fund.

 
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