Auditions
Every theatre company coordinates its own auditions and volunteer programs.
Visit our Member page for a listing of the Mississauga Theatre Alliance’s member theatre groups with links to their websites.
Subscribe to the Mississauga Arts Council’s weekly E-newsletter at www.mississaugaartscouncil.com.
Visit Theatre Ontario at www.theatreontario.org for information on their Bi-Weekly Auditions Email Bulletin.
Theatre Classes
The City of Mississauga, through its Recreation & Parks department, offers a number of quality drama programs. www.mississauga.ca/connect2rec
Mississauga Arts Council can provide a list of their members that offer workshops and classes. www.mississaugaartscouncil.com
Theatre Ontario hosts annual summer theatre courses (acting, directing, design, etc.) for youth and adults. www.theatreontario.org
Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS) is an association of independent studios offering classes for adults and youth. Members follow a code of ethics. www.torontoactingstudios.com
Agents
First, get yourself a copy of “The Agents Book!”
This invaluable resource answers the most frequently asked questions about agents, headshots, resumes, and getting started in the professional entertainment industry.
“The Agents Book” is published annually by the Acting and Modelling Information Service (AMIS). www.amisontario.com
Resources
Arts Service Organizations
ACT-CO (Association of Community Theatres - Central Ontario)
www.actco.ca
CAPACOA (Canadian Arts Presenting Association)
www.capacoa.ca
CCI - Ontario Presenting Network.
www.ccio.on.ca
CCCO (Cultural Careers Council Ontario)
www.workinculture.on.ca
CITT (Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology)
www.citt.org
Mississauga Theatre Alliance
www.mississaugatheatre.ca
OPTA (Ontario Professional Ticketing Association)
www.opta-on.ca
PACT (Professional Association of Canadian Theatres)
www.pact.ca
Theatre Ontario
www.theatreontario.org
Funding Organizations
City of Mississauga Office of Arts & Culture
www.mississauga.ca
Community Foundation of Mississauga
www.cfofm.org
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
www.arts.on.ca
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
www.trilliumfoundation.org
Canada Council for the Arts
www.canadacouncil.ca
Labour Associations & Unions
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists)
www.actra.ca
ADC (Associated Designers of Canada)
www.designers.ca
CAEA (Canadian Actors' Equity Association)
www.caea.com
IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)
www.iatse-intl.org
PGC (Playwrights Guild of Canada)
www.playwrightsguild.ca