How Does The Theatre Industry Work?

We try to provide as much information about how we work and how to succeed in getting hired. Check out our professional development opportunities, read 10 tips for getting hired, and for fun, take our quiz about the theatre world!

After the program is done we do our best to stay in touch with you, and help you build your career. Do invite us to shows and tag us on social media when you have good news to share.

Stable employment in the arts

We are happy to share statistics like: how many applications we received, people auditioned and got hired. All candidates have transparent insight into our selection process, in order to prepare well and understand the odds of getting hired.

Your privacy is respected at all times by never sharing your name or personal information; all information shared is for statistical purposes only to help us improve inclusivity and representation.

What you can expect to learn

Passionate and committed to reflect the population of Canada as much as possible we want to see its reflection in arts jobs. We don’t type cast. Submitting your headshot is not mandatory, we do not want to judge you by your looks. We want to solely look at your education and experience.

Actors are invited to sit in on auditions. It’s the best way to learn how to improve by seeing the audition process from the other side. If you would like to sit on our audition panel, pease apply here.

Work full-time work as an artist

Each summer Crane Creations Theatre Company hires a group of actors to share with them how to become a professional actor in Canada. Arts Jobs are rather precarious, but we aim to create a stable foundation by equipping you with the skills you need in order to work in culture.

How to improve reading and vocabulary skills?

Bridges International Puppetry Festival features world renown artists and puppets. We present shows for audiences of all ages, during March Break. Discover workshops, shows, and an exhibition to create memories that will last a life time.

How To Find An Arts Job

Taking the first steps into your career is daunting, and if you are reading this, it means you are hoping to build a career in the arts. Take it from me, that is not an easy path, but, as I sit here writing this, let me tell you it’s possible, just extremely difficult. 

Why should you go and see theatre?

Studies show that students who experience live theatre are better at reading, vocabulary and have increased tolerance, more so than if they had just read or watched a book or movie version of the same story. Not only is live theatre a great tool for learning academic skills, it also helps with social skills and general acceptance of their peers.

The History of Crane Creations Theatre Company

So you want to know how it all started? How does one make a professional theatre company in Mississauga?

How to Get An Agent: Know The Basics

Learning about the professional theatre/acting industry in Canada is challenging, especially as an emerging artist, or aspiring actor looking to build a career.

What is a cold read? How To Be An Actor.

Surprisingly large number of actors have dyslexia, including Whoopi Goldberg and Jeniffer Anniston, and most absolutely hate cold reading.