WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY
What’s on Wednesday is a benefit offered to our current membership. To submit a listing, you or your company must be registered. For more information on becoming a member, click here. Please note: To be included in the current week’s bulletin, we encourage you to make your submission by 5 PM on Tuesday.
what’s on?
Opening & playing in the next 2 weeks!
Learn more about the shows opening this week by visiting our digital community calendar!
events
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Celebrate Outstanding with us on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at the beautiful Le Gesù Theatre.
TICKETS ON SALE via le Gesù Box-Office
https://legesu.com/evenement/the-13th-annual-metas-ceremony/
$40 online / $45 at the door (taxes and fees included)
Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Ceremony at 7:30 PM
Info: www.metas.ca
Le Gesù is wheelchair accessible.
The METAs would like to thank the support of the Conseil des arts de Montréal, and the Quebec Drama Federation
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Montreal Stage Managers gather once a month for a casual/social event to hang out! It's a drop in/casual event to connect with other stage managers! Please email elysequesnel@gmail.com to get added to the monthly newsletters and events!
community callout
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Not Safe For Magic Productions is seeking creatives and stage management for Ride the Cyclone, running at Centaur Theatre from September 10th through 19th, 2026.
Please note that this is a non-equity production. An honorarium will be provided to chosen applicants after show dates. The deadline to submit is Friday, November 7th, 2025. -
a biweekly book club focusing on radical, innovative plays
a community space for discussion and collective discovery
an informal space for writers to gather and talk shop
RSVP.
Email: theatrepyrite@gmail.com
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Rental space available at Youtheatre for rehearsals, auditions, classes, workshops and film/tv shoots.
Located in the Mile End, Youtheatre's rehearsal hall offers a spectacular view of the mountain. An excellent space which has been used by some of Montréal’s finest artists.
The room is split in two, with a concrete floor on one side and a Dance Floor installed on the other. Dimensions: 50ft. x 24ft. x 11.10ft. high.
Rentals are available on a weekly basis. You may also choose to rent a series of full-days according to your schedule. 5 days flexible bookings minimum.
Details at https://www.youtheatre.ca/rentals
For questions: Email Thais Ferreira at Outreach@Youtheatre.ca
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Join a group of like-minded female identifying individuals as we gather weekly to read plays! Weekly plays will be chosen in a collaborative manner. Click on our google form to express interest!
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Private collection of 50+ costumes, wigs, and accessories looking for a new home! Looking to donate them as a lot to a local theatre or organization who can give them a new life!
Contact Seth at seth.thomas.day@gmail.com
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An informal, in-person play-reading group, getting going in the new year to read and discuss plays by/about lesbians. Primarily Canadian works, open to anyone who identifies with the vision, any club is what you make of it. Email for more information or to express interest ♥︎
Contact Sarah at sarahculkin@rocketmail.com
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From the Artist:
“I firmly believe there is so much possibility for cross-disciplinary collaborations in the arts, especially in theatre. So, as I try to produce my new play It Sticks to the Ryver, I want to create a communal gallery space that lives and breathes with the world of the play.”
The Play:It Sticks to the Ryver is a play written for, with, and by disabled people (more specifically neurodiverse folk). Through it, we follow The Person, a college student, and The Other, a humanoid bird, as they learn to live and (re)grow together as a world collapses around them. After all, sometimes all you need is someone willing to wait with you.
The Google Form: It is meant as a way for me to connect with, see, read, hear, and generally interact with the work (artistic or academic) of my fellow queer and/or disabled creators. Any creator at any stage of their career/hobby is welcome to submit their work!
Click here to see the play trailer.
Click here to access the google form.
Please spread the word!
who’s hiring?
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We are looking for our first Executive Director: a visionary leader who can build on this legacy, strengthen our position as a national cultural voice, and guide the organization into an ambitious new chapter.
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Join a renowned international festival celebrating dance and theater!
As a member of Montreal’s vibrant cultural community, you’ll be part of an organization where each individual plays an essential role in the event’s success. The FTA offers a stimulating and enriching work environment, where the diversity and complementarity of its team are key.
Open positions:
General Management and Artistic Direction Assistant, Professional Relations Manager (temporary replacement)
Communications Assistant
Finance and Administration Assistant
Box Office Manager
Internship - Production (Headquarters and Volunteers)
Internship - Hospitality Assistant
Internship - Sustainability
Internship - Meditation and Audience Outreach
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My Gulabi Baby is a bold, campy, and emotionally grounded queer South Asian musical. Following Ayaan, a young artist navigating heartbreak, family expectations, and self-acceptance after a passionate relationship with Zayn a closeted man.
Told entirely within the confines of his apartment, the play transforms everyday moments into theatrical, musical, and dreamlike sequences exploring love, loneliness, and identity.
We’re seeking a writer or story consultant with experience in stage or screenwriting, someone who understands rhythm, dialogue, and the nuances of queer and diasporic storytelling.
The goal is to refine the current draft into a dynamic, character-driven script that balances humor, vulnerability, and spectacle.
This is a paid collaborative opportunity to help shape an original musical rooted in authenticity, emotion, and joy.Email ali@spicyalii.com if interested.
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Call for emerging or current artists' to collaborate on a production of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun. Looking to fill the positions of: Lighting Designer, Stage Manager and Sound Designer. More details about the production to be discussed to those interested.
Contact bryan.libero@gmail.com if interested.
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Montreal Clown is a small, dynamic entertainment company hiring a fun and professional coordinator to schedule bookings and handle client communications. This position is ideal for some looking for independent and flexible work to take on-the-go. The upbeat and awesome individual will respond to inquiries from clients looking for an awesome clown for their next event. We love what we do and are excited to grow our team!
Qualities:Highly personable
Prompt and efficient
Energized
Solution-oriented
Organized
Self-directed
Clear & engaging communication skills
Intuitive and empathic
Key Tasks:
Answer questions about entertainment services via phone & email
Take reservations and allocate bookings to artists
Maintain and update event calendar
Finalize and send invoices
Send client thank-yous
Reassure clients that we are cute, not scary
Language: Proficiency in English & French
Schedule: Flexible (approx. 8-15 hours / week; 30 minutes to 3 hours per weekday; 0-1 hour per weekend)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $700 / month
Expected hours: 8 – 15 per weekIf you'd love to join our team, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us a message letting us know why you think you'd be a great fit via email at lulu@montrealclown.com.
who’s casting?
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Casting call for end of residency presentation - Alliance Program at MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
Human shields is a hybrid, satirical, cabaret style show that aims to help the Israeli government polish its image or at least buy some time by creating a brainwashing bootcamp disguised as a Gala dinner hosted by tokenized minority influencers to collect funds for our IDF heroes to help them complete their mission in exterminating Khamas terrorists (the bad guys) and dismantling their infrastructure in order to save the world from evil…
Roles available:
Drag Queen
Indian Boy
Black Woman
IDF Angel 3
Read full synopsis, character descriptions, and instructions on how to apply here.
This is a paid opportunity.
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This is a nation-wide search for Deaf and hard of hearing performers, as well as hearing actors fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). We are auditioning for CHORUS members who play multiple characters.
THE SOUND OF DOGS is a darkly comedic play told through the eyes of a CODA, a hearing child of Deaf parents. While trying to address the question, “What’s it like to have Deaf parents?”, CODA traces both her parents and her own path through a hearing world, revealing misconceptions and prejudices, skewering our society’s preoccupation with assimilation.
ACCESS NEEDS
We are committed to supporting applicants with diverse accessibility needs. The callbacks will be on zoom, run by a bilingual team and ASL-English interpreters will be present.Deadline to submit for an in-person Montreal audition: November 10, 2025
Deadline to submit a self-tape: November 14, 2025
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WISTA is thrilled to announce auditions for our next high-flying musical: Catch Me If You Can! This jazzy, fast-paced production follows the thrilling exploits of con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. — and we’re looking for bold, dynamic performers to bring it to life!
Auditions will be held Nov 8 and 9. All roles are open, and we welcome performers of all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned triple threat or new to the stage, we want to see you soar! All interested parties should contact us at auditions@wista.ca.
Come prepared to sing, dance, and charm your way into this stylish, swingin’ show. Don’t just chase the dream — Catch it. See you at auditions!
where to apply
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The acclaimed workshop series is back!
After an inaugural edition last year that electrified audiences and spoke on vital issues, MBC Productions and Teesri Duniya Theatre’s BOAL IN MONTREAL returns for another round. And you could be a part of it! We’re currently looking for applicants to join this year’s cohort, which will meet twice-weekly and present a final performance in early March 2026.
The cohort will have the chance to learn Boal technique from seasoned practitioners, including guest lecturers, and create a devised Theatre of the Oppressed performance of their own to be presented on the Teesri Duniya stage. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for socially-engaged artists to create dialogue around the issues that most matter to you!
Performance dates: March 11-12 & 14-15, 2026
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Do you dream of shining on Montreal’s stages? Or maybe you have an artistic project that makes you buzz and you're ready to bring it to life? Then FringeMTL 2026 is for you!
The 36th edition of the Montreal Fringe Festival will take place from June 1 to 21, 2026. Each year, a record number of spectators flock to more than 10 venues in the heart of the vibrant Plateau Mont-Royal. With over 600 performances by 500 artists last year, we’re planning to welcome 100 to 110 companies through the Lottery and OFF programming (bring-your-own-venue). FringeMTL offers a multidisciplinary, diverse, and bilingual programming for Montreal audiences.
Learn more & apply.
Info-Session: October 14 (7-8:30 PM) on Zoom.Contact artistes@montrealfringe.ca for questions.
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ELAN is proud to offer a third round of the Trellis Micro-grants, supported by The Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs, offering grants of up to $25,000 for English-language artists and organizations to make them visible to a broader community, and build bridges between Québec’s English-speaking minority and Francophone majority. Artists of all experience levels and disciplines based in Quebec are eligible to apply. We are also seeking jury members to judge the applications. Compensation will be provided to all jury participants. Find out more at trellismicrogrants.com or follow trellismicrogrants on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.
Jury applications open: September 1st
Artist applications open: October 20th
Contact fred.azeredo@quebec-elan.org for any queries.
where to train
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Offered in French on Nov. 5 and in English on Nov. 12.
This training offers a concrete introduction to the Practical Eco-design Guide for the Performing Arts, an essential tool to help integrate environmentally responsible practices into the creation, production, and presentation of artistic works.
Led by Écoscéno experts, this session will provide an overview of the key principles of eco-design and explore simple, effective strategies to reduce the environmental impact of artistic projects.
Online, from 12 noon to 2PM (EST)
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Offered in French only.
In 9 hours of training and 1.5 hours of personalized coaching, you will gain an understanding of the governmental, legal, administrative, financial, and governance obligations within the theatre sector. You will acquire the fundamental skills needed to carry out the management tasks essential to the smooth operation of a theatre organization or project. You will also explore Quebec’s theatre ecosystem and the field’s best practices to help ensure the sustainability of your organization, collective, or career.
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The Creators Circle is widening to become a monthly drop in space for all feminist Montreal theatre creators to come together in sharing and connection. The circle is open to any creator in any discipline, at any level of training. It is a space made for us, by us.
Creating can be solitary and lonely. The circle is a space to gather, spark ideas, share knowledge, and create community.
Come with a project you want to work on, with writing to share, a question about the industry, or anything else that’s on your creative mind.
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Unleash Your Voice: A 10-Week Writing & Performance Workshop with acclaimed artist Kym Dominique-Ferguson. This program, presented by Madpoetix Productions, combines 4 weeks of generative writing with 6 weeks of performance training to guide you from the page to the stage.
It takes place Fridays, 6:30-9:30 PM, from October 10 to December 12, at the CDNBCA’s UIBE Coworking Space (3600 Av. Barclay #300, Montreal).
With only 15 spots available, sign up now! The price is on a sliding scale ($10-$20) for accessibility; use promo codes Discount10 or Discount15 at checkout. Age 18+.
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This October, actor and instructor Jahlani Knorren (ACTRA, Concordia Theatre) invites Montreal performers to experience the Appetizer Series, a set of three drop-in classes introducing the fundamentals of the Meisner Technique.
Known as “the actor’s workout,” Meisner training builds presence, deepens listening, and frees the performer to respond truthfully in the moment. Each three-hour session will focus on a core principle of the work — from repetition and impulse, to preparation and given circumstances — offering participants a chance to explore craft in a supportive, focused environment.
Open to actors, dancers, poets, and multidisciplinary performers, this series is ideal for those curious about Meisner or looking to strengthen their stage and screen presence before committing to more advanced training.
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Being a contortionist doesn’t mean “being flexible”. It is an accessible physical technique that one learns, works with, and develops over time. There’s no secret to it. This workshop is designed to demystify opening, amplitude and spinal movement. It is intended artists who want to improve their flexibility, explore a new physical technique, acquire new tools to incorporate flexibility into their discipline, build confidence and knowledge to safely approach specific and detailed spinal work, begin a new journey into the internal sensations of their body, and open themselves to a different approach to movement.
NO prior contortion skills are required. A good level of physical condition is expected.
WITH: ANDRÉANE LECLERC, performer, choreographer and teacher, trained contortionist
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MTLDance Ensemble is a group of three teachers (Alex, Courtney, and Jules) who are dancers and performers in the Montreal English theatre scene. They are now offering accessibly priced dance classes open to all levels. Come work on your skills, improve your choreography retention, and have fun with a variety of different styles of dance. Check us out @MTLDanceEnsemble on Instagram. Can’t wait to dance with you!
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Starting September 6th, La Porte Rouge invites you to take your skills to the next level. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, explore new creative approaches, or deepen your professional expertise, we offer a range of thoughtfully designed workshops to meet your goals. Each course aims to you leave inspired, confident, and ready to put your craft into action.
For any questions, please contact: ateliers.coop.porterouge@gmail.com
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Cast Forward is a premium newsletter, insider hub, and crash-course-meets-masterclass for actors who want more. Created by award-winning actress and career strategist Christine Solomon, this fast-growing platform delivers casting notices, career blueprints, and international tools—plus exclusive O-1 and EB1A visa insights. It’s where the business and craft of acting meet. Recently ranked #19 on Substack’s Rising Business chart. Free to join. Premium tier available for those ready to go further.