Professional Theatre Training Program

Theatre Ontario's Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP) offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline except performance.  For the purposes of this program, a "professional" is defined as a person who earns the majority of his or her income in the professional theatre or who has established professional peer recognition.

There are two annual application deadlines for this program: March 1 and October 1.

Applications will be accepted from professionals who wish professional development within their own discipline or a "change of direction" within their careers (examples: an actor wants to become a publicist;  a stage manager wants to become a producer;  a technician wants to become a designer.)  Persons whose professional experience lies outside the theatre, but whose skills are readily transferable to the theatre, may also apply.  The program does not fund tuition fees or institutional training.

Applicants:

  • Should have proven ability and a demonstrated commitment to a career in the theatre;
  • Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience following their formal education;
  • Must be current residents of Ontario, must have resided in the province for at least one year prior to the time of application, and should intend to pursue their careers primarily in this province;
  • Must be Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status;
  • Must be individual members of Theatre Ontario.

An annual grant for this program is received from the Ontario Arts Council.

Click here to download a printable complete guidelines in PDF format.
Click here to download a printable application form in PDF format.

Click here to see the most recent PTTP recipients.