qdf events and workshops
Training, development, and employability support are paramount to ensuring that english-speaking theatre artists and cultural workers in quebec are able to maintain their skills and develop new ones.
Every year, QDF produces workshops, often in partnership with organizations and companies including MainLine Theatre, Playwrights’ Workshop Montreal, Equity, tailored to the needs of its membership and the larger English Theatre community of Quebec.
montreal english theatre community picnic
When: August 23, 2025 (2-4 PM)
Where: Parc Laurier
workshops 2025-2026
QDF’s workshops are back! Take a look at what we have to offer you this year, and stay tuned for more details and registration information!
August 24, 2025
Learn the basics of puppet manipulation, as well as physical and vocal acting techniques to use when manipulating puppets for the stage.
workshops 2024-2025
These events have passed. Keep an eye out for the new season of workshops above!
October 26-27, 2024
A two day crash course in the world of technical production.
January 11 - February 8, 2025 (Registration Complete)
Over 5 sessions, selected emerging directors will learn about the overall process of staging a production and collaborating with a team.
February 8-9, 2025
A two day workshop that gives selected participants the opportunity to learn best practices in auditioning, while benefiting from one-on-one feedback via a mock audition.
April 2, 2025
Whether you are a gig worker, self employed, or work full time, get prepped for the 2025 tax season.
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 2025
Writing plays as though race, class, gender and sexual orientation mattered.
June 23, 2025
A 3-hour introductory workshop on Intimacy basics for actors, that delves into the core elements of consent within creative environments.