Professional Theatre Training Program

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This program is funded by the Ontario Arts Council.
Ontario Arts Council

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.

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.

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

Download a PDF of the complete guidelines.
Download a PDF of the application form.

NOTE: After reading the PTTP guidelines, applicants are encouraged to contact Tim Chapman, Professional Theatre Coordinator at tim@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 x.12 regarding your application.

Read about the most recent PTTP recipients (Spring 2010 application deadline)
Read about past PTTP recipients (Fall 2009 application deadline)

Read testimonials from past PTTP recipients and mentors

For more information about the Professional Theatre Training Program, contact Tim Chapman, Professional Theatre Coordinator, at tim@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 x.12.
Discuss the Professional Theatre Training Program on the Theatre Ontario Blog.