Frequently asked questions

General Information

  • A: QETS (Quebec English Theatre Showcase) is the Quebec Drama Federation's biggest public event of the year. It provides PACT/CAEA companies an opportunity to conduct joint general auditions and allows actors and designers to showcase their talents.

  • A: Actors (both CAEA and non-CAEA) and designers can register for QETS, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria.

Registration Categories

designers

  • A: Designers can present their portfolio or respond to a provided design prompt to producers, artistic directors, and directors from PACT and CAEA professional companies. Presentations will include a brief Q&A session.

CAEA Actors

    • Actors who have recently moved to Quebec within the last 5 years and have CAEA status
      AND/OR

    • Actors who have achieved CAEA status within the last 5 years

    • We recommend participants perform a monologue and a secondary artistic piece (2 minutes max each), followed by a brief interview.

    • Actors who have lived and worked for 5+ years in Quebec and have at least two professional contracts with PACT companies.

    • Participants can opt for an interview to discuss their artistic goals or audition if they wish. 

non-CAEA Actors

  • A: This offering prioritizes and highlights equity-seeking actors (Black, Indigenous, Artists of Colour, LGBTQIA2S+, Neurodivergent, and Disabled artists, etc.). 10 non-CAEA actors are selected to audition alongside CAEA actors after submitting a monologue (2 minutes maximum) self-tape for review by the Discovery Series committee.

  • A: All submitted self-tapes will still be shared with directors for potential opportunities. The first 30 Non-CAEA registrants who are not selected for Discovery Series can participate in Open Call Day.

  • A: A chance for non-CAEA actors to audition for PACT and Indie theatre member companies. Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not require a self-tape. Participants perform a monologue and a secondary artistic piece (2 minutes max each) followed by a brief interview.

Eligibility

  • A: You must be 18 years or older.

  • A: Only 10 Non-CAEA actors will be selected by our Discovery Committee panel from their self tape submissions to audition for PACT/CAEA companies.

Audition Details

  • A:

    • CAEA Actors: A 2-minute max monologue and a 2-minute max secondary artistic piece.

    • Non-CAEA Actors: Similar requirements apply, depending on the category.

  • A: Any performance style showcasing your talents, such as singing, dancing, a second contrasting monologue, clown piece etc. Please keep this offering 2-minutes or under.

Other Questions

  • A: Register for this event through your category’s corresponding registration form. Ensure your materials meet the specific requirements for your category.

  • A: November 24th is the deadline for all registration and self tape submissions.

  • A: Panels include producers, artistic directors, and directors from PACT/CAEA companies or independent theatre companies.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact QDF directly at events@quebecdrama.org!