Summer Ensemble Needed for Paid Theater Productions

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Directors are seeking male and female actors for upcoming theater productions. Please, see the details below. Rate: $4,320 ($18/hr). Additional information: Actors are responsible for creating a character either based on a pre-written play, or creating a character from scratch using improvisation while following directions. In addition to working on characters Actors participating in Summer Ensemble also engage in learning about the performing arts industry. Type of Engagement: Full time. Start Date: June 3 2025. End Date: July 26 2025. 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 (paraphrasing is a common problem among actors without proper professional training, the actors in professional setting are expected to be able to memorize exact lines following punctuation as written by the playwright) 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; watch videos containing acting techniques and exercises; watch video of professional productions; with the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theater'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 theater artists; discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques; learn how to write and edit a blog-post under supervision and mentorship; write 1 blog post per week. Requirements: Be available to work online and in person in the theater and studio. Be available for all dates and hours stated in contract. Be a Canadian Citizen, have a PR, or refugee status. If you're interested, please apply.