Hiring Actors

Tasks and Responsibilities

• punctually arrive to rehearsals and performances;
• learn and practice industry specific warm up vocal and physical exercises daily;
• read, analyze and interpret script or themes and ideas proposed as an improvisation input 
• write a character biography following mentorship and guidance from a senior artist;
• research themes and topics relevant to the play such as the time period, details about the playwright, historic circumstances, philosophical, sociological and economic background of the piece;
• study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role;
• memorize lines in a timely manner with a 100% accuracy;
• work collaboratively in a team environment, communicate ideas clearly and effectively (orally and non-orally);
• sing or dance when required by specific roles;
• improvise a role in rehearsal situation;
• understand and follow direction;
• work on developing comedic timing (comedic timing is a nuanced timing that ensures a line is delivered at the precisely right moment in order to facilitate laughter from the audience);
• animate puppets or objects or improvise with them; 
• actively participate in discussions; 
• follow instruction from CCTC’s staff. 

This is a learning on the job role and will also entail the following requirements:

• Watch videos containing acting techniques and exercises;
• Watch video of professional productions;
• With the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theatre’s elements;
• Participate in learning activities about professional companies (employers) in Canada, and internationally;
• Participate in learning activities about funding bodies and grants;
• Participate in learning activities how a budget for an independently produced show is created and create a budget for a dream show;
• Examine different digital tools used by theatre artists;
• Discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques;
• Learn how to write and edit a blogpost under supervision and mentorship;
• Writing 1 blog post per week.

Reports to

Managing Director 

Requirements: 

• Be available to work online and in person at our theatre (3650 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9) and studio (2359 Royal Windsor Drive Unit 210, Mississauga, ON L5J 4S9).
• Be available for all dates and hours stated in contract.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, have a PR, or refugee status.
• Be between 18 – 30 years of age.