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 two weeks
learn more about the shows above by visiting our digital calendar!
events
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On March 14th, join Dense & Stage for a joy-filled day of multilingual singing rounds, folk music, resistance songs, showtunes and more. Open to all experience levels, this one-day community choir event will be led in English by musical director Rylan Allen with support from facilitator Abi Sanie at Teesri Duniya's Chapel space, followed by a small performance at 19h. To support the people organizing the event, tickets are available at PWYC rates with a suggested donation of 10$.
Event Address: 251 Av Des Pins Ouest, in the chapelContact us at densestagetheatre@gmail.com with questions!
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With a focus on inter-industry connection, the Industry Welcome will bring together graduating post-secondary students with industry professionals such as Association and Union Reps and industry leaders in an effort to bridge the gap, demystify these organizations, and review the state of the industry. This year, the event will comprise of two sections:
Part One: Professional Affiliations Overview - 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Part Two: Industry Overview and Connection - 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
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Join the staff and board of Directors of the Quebec Drama Federation for a community potluck on March 27th to celebrate World Theatre Day! Enjoy a cozy bite and raise a glass to the love and labour that goes into the craft of making theatre among collaborators, friends, and theatre lovers.
Location: Unitarian Church of Montreal, Phoenix Hall
community callout
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ODC Productions is seeking an experienced Montreal-based stage manager for The Paranoid King, directed by Keith Fernandez and written by Olivia Collette, to be presented at the 2026 Montreal Fringe Festival. Applicants must be based in Montreal and available for the full rehearsal period (May 11 to 31, 2026) and performance run of the Fringe (June 1 to 21, 2026). This is a paid opportunity based on a profit share, and potential grant funding & sponsorship. Applicants should send a CV to olivia.collette@gmail.com. Deadline for application: March 31, 2026.
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Out of Body is a collective of artists and is not a news/media publication. These reviews are done on an entirely volenteer basis and posted to our Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and can be co-posted to your pages.
Any and all mediums of art, including but not limited to shows, events, albums, and publications are eligible for an Out of Body review. If you get reviewed, you or your art will be automatically considered for an OOBIE Award next September. -
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Rendez-vous théâtre is the first platform dedicated exclusively to promoting theatrical offerings across Quebec. Discover the vibrant, rich, and diverse world of Quebec theatre. With geolocation, you can find shows happening in your area—an invitation to enjoy theatrical experiences in your region or neighbourhood! Filters allow you to refine your search to find, for example, shows playing tonight or this week.
Instagram: @rendezvous_theatre
Facebook: facebook.com/rdvtheatreqc/
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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!
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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!
who’s hiring?
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Stage Manager for the upcoming solo theatre production "Pregnant... And It's Still Awkward!" written and performed by award-nominated artist Kristin Govers.
This production explores the raw, comedic journey of pregnancy through the lens of disability. As the lead artist lives with Cerebral Palsy, the Stage Manager is a vital partner in maintaining a professional, efficient, and barrier-free environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that the 11-week rehearsal process and the performance residency at WIP Gallery are fully accessible and technically precise.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who prioritizes inclusive theatre practices and disability arts. This role requires consistent attendance for a 3-day-a-week rehearsal schedule (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM) beginning in June, culminating in a 4-performance run in late August.
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We are seeking a Technical Director for the upcoming solo theatre production "Pregnant... And It's Still Awkward!" written and performed by award-nominated artist Kristin Govers.
This production explores the raw, comedic journey of pregnancy through the lens of disability, utilizing lighting and soundscapes to navigate shifting timelines. As the lead artist lives with Cerebral Palsy, the Technical Director is a vital partner in ensuring that the technical design and execution prioritize a professional, efficient, and barrier-free environment.
The ideal candidate is proactive, with a strong background in lighting and sound coordination who prioritizes inclusive theatre practices. This role requires participation in a 4-hour strategy intensive in late May, followed by oversight of a 12-hour technical integration and dress rehearsal period, culminating in a 4-performance run at WIP Gallery in late August.
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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:
Production Driver (Deadline: until position filled)
Technical Stage Manager (Evening) at HQ (Deadline: on a rolling basis)
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Role: Stage Manager (bilingual English/French)
Specific requirements: ideally an SM who has previously worked on dance or musical theatre pieces. Experience working with music, dance and live/pre-recorded video in shows is required. The ability to speak Spanish may come in handy.
Engagement date: May - June 2026
Compensation: paid, amount determined based on pending grants
Contact thesky.limit.theatre@gmail.com
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We are seeking an experienced and reliable Stage Manager to support our production team for our end of year performances. The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, and able to coordinate multiple departments while working closely with a team that includes children. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of our productions.
For any questions: communications@montrealchildrenstheatre.ca
who’s casting?
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A play told through the lens of an imaginary court trial in which the defendant, Lev, is on trial to justify the hatred and shame they hold toward their father, Ronald. As the play oscillates between the present trial and memories of a life lived, Lev is challenged and supported by those he loves - confronting pain, privilege, and the burdens we take on from our parents - for better or worse.
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Seeing Red is a play about love, ambition, and the moment when male fragility curdles into violence. The play will be premiering at the 2026 Montreal Fringe (10-21 June).
We are looking for two leads.
FRANKIE (20s, fem-presenting): an ambitious painter with a superiority complex. Proud, cynical, and - much to her annoyance - a hopeless romantic.
LIAM (20s, masc-presenting): a puppy dog with sharp teeth. Underneath his goofy, romantic exterior lies a fragile ego and a simmering rage.
If interested, please send to theatrepyrite@gmail.com:
A self tape of the monologue found here.
A headshot or selfie.
Your availability for May.
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ODC Productions is seeking six (6) professional and experienced Montreal-based actors for The Paranoid King, directed by Keith Fernandez and written by Olivia Collette, to be presented at the 2026 Montreal Fringe Festival. Performers with a strong understanding of physical humour and comedy are encouraged to apply. All selected actors will perform multiple roles throughout the production. Casting is open to performers of any gender identity and the roles are written to reflect the same.
Applicants must be Montreal-based and available for the full rehearsal period (May 11 to 31, 2026) and the Fringe run (June 1 to 21, 2026)
This is a paid opportunity based on a profit share, and potential grant funding & sponsorship.
Interested performers must submit a recent headshot and résumé to olivia.collette@gmail.com. Only selected actors will be invited to audition.
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Looking to cast two roles for for a 2026 Fringe production. The play is about the unlikely relationship between Emma, a go-getter fitness influencer, and Papo, a creative who'd rather stay at home doing Sudokus. Their relationship is turned upside down when Papo is transformed into a walking, talking, giant sack of potatoes.
Roles:Papo: Long time writer lover of sudoku puzzles, and laying on the couch. Has a penchant for eating potato chips, he claims every writer needs a vice. He loves when things stay just the way they are.
Emma: a fitness instructor/ influencer who is constantly making new content for her fitness channel. She believes in self-improvement, and thinks the present is a thing of the past so she's always on the move. She wishes her partner Papo would be more pro-active in life.Contact gabrielch45@gmail.com
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Casting Call for "We All Died at The Lesbian Bar", a new surrealist dark comedy premiering at Montreal Fringe Festival 2026! We are looking for five principal actors, but other bit parts/background work is available.
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Before the Fall is a gay romantic dramedy about rivalry and coincidence. The play will be hosted at the 2026 Montreal Fringe Festival in June.
We are not evaluating applicants based on experience! Please feel free to audition whether you're a seasoned vet, or it's your first role. We will be providing an honorarium to actors, but amounts are TBD as they will depend on ticket sales and grants.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
MARCO -- A construction worker, and perhaps too-loyal friend to one of the leads. Struggles to assert himself despite a more than healthy helping of bravado.
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CASTING CALL: CANDIDATE 2 (WOMAN-IDENTIFYING)
Casting for Candidate 2 for a text-based theatre piece performed in English.
Candidate 2 is a politician and rapidly rising in her field, she is intelligent, strategic, mature, and deeply calculated. This is a character with emotional range, requiring nuance, presence, and versatility in performance. The Debate is text-based, so comfort with spoken text and vocal performance is key. You do not need to be an anglophone speaker to be considered for the role, diverse accents and linguistic backgrounds are welcome. The Debate is an absurdist piece that is a political campaign between two rivals. I wrote, this script inspired by the Brexit era and rise of fascism.
Rehearsals will take place in a hybrid format, with online sessions and one week of in-person rehearsals. Pay will be a box office split, and flights to Vancouver as well as housing will be provided. If you're interested, please send a video recording of the first monologue for Candidate 2.
Candidate 2: There is an uncertain silence that creeps in our minds when we find a woman in popular standing. How did SHE get there, what is she hiding? She must have done uncertain devious things to gain such admiration. We cannot be USED to it, no matter if it is right in front of us. That bare body is staring back at us in complete humiliation. Even when she is hard her body is too soft, too bumpy to hold the weight of what determines her success. She can modify her position but she will get what serves her. There is no denying our destinies will become intertwined. One woman will be forced to smash the other into bits. No one is better suited for despising or destroying women than a professional woman. We are designed and trained for the day when we spot one. First come first serve we say, we will take the matter into our hands. It's ours to be rid of.
Dates:
Online Rehearsals:
February 14–16, 21–23
March 1–2, 6–7, 9, 11, 15–16, 18In-Person Rehearsals (Vancouver/Pender Island — flights and housing provided):
March 21–27Performances (Off-Fringe MTL White Wall Studio)
June 6–7, 11-13
Email: vdr.christiansen@gmail.com
where to apply
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Are you a school, municipality, community group, or non-profit organization in Canada ready to make your spaces more accessible?
You can apply (before March 15, 2026) for one of 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 to complete an access-improvement project in your community.
In honour of the 40th Anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, and in partnership with RBC and RBC Foundation, we’re empowering communities across the country to remove physical barriers and create spaces that welcome people of all ages and abilities through the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program.
where to train
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Actor and teacher Jahlani Knorren is offering a one-day introduction to the Meisner technique in Montreal. Rooted in the work of Sanford Meisner, this training focuses on listening, impulse, and truthful moment-to-moment connection between actors.
Participants will explore the foundational Meisner exercises, including repetition and early stages of moment-to-moment interaction. The workshop is designed to help actors develop presence, responsiveness, and authenticity in performance.
When: Saturday, March 14 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Where: Community Digital Arts Hub, Montreal
Limited to 12 actors.
For those interested in continuing the work, Jahlani also hosts ongoing drop-in Meisner training sessions in Montreal.
To reserve a spot: jahlaniknorren@gmail.com
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Come learn and play at Musical Improv Montreal!
Musical Improv Comedy is an exciting program that will provide you with the tools required for improvising within the framework of musical games, invented songs, short form scenes, and full length improvised musical theatre shows.
In Musical Improv Level 1, we’ll start to practice improvising music within structures that will make you look like a magician on stage. We will learn the basics of creating songs and applying them to improvised musical scenes. This is a fun and collaborative class where we build skills together as an ensemble, with ongoing direction and feedback to help you flourish. This course will provide you with the initial training and foundational skills needed to begin building a strong musical improv practice. -
IN STUDIO LIMITED SPACE 6 weeks /15 HRS
Have you ever wanted to perform in a Broadway show? Have you ever inquired whether you have “the chops” to sing? This workshop students will be exposed to proper vocal technique, diction, basic acting for singers and movement.
Students are required to come to class prepared to sing a song. by the fourth week the class will have an accompanist to play along in order to give you the proper vocal experience. A recital will be performed by the students at the end of the session. -
This is a pilot project aimed primarily at filling the absence of formal theatre criticism in Montreal’s English theatre scene. Believing that “we are experts on the conditions of our own lives”, we will collectively train our voices to critically engage with the theatre that happens in our city from our perspective and experience as racialized artists and writers. Through regular weekly meetings and engaging with various critical and creative materials, we will collectively create and curate our own framework for anti-racist, anti-colonial and feminist review and critique of theatre in Montreal, and contemplate form, method, content and intent. For 9 weeks, participants will meet in-person weekly for 2 hours to discuss, read and write about and around theatre criticism in Montreal.
This opportunity is reserved for Black, Indigenous and POC artists and writers.
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Think Shakespeare is too complicated, too intimidating, or that you just don’t need it?
Let’s change your mind!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this session promises a supportive environment to further develop your skills. Expect engaging activities, collaborative exercises, and plenty of opportunities to showcase your creativity among fellow enthusiasts.
The Shakespeare workshop at MSOPA is designed to give actors the tools needed to begin connecting with Shakespeare’s characters through their rich, poetic language. We will explore how to understand the thoughts behind the poetry, how to communicate those thoughts to an audience, and practice speaking Shakespeare’s texts within a variety of imagined circumstances. Students will each be given a monologue to work with, with the goal of presenting the piece as part of a final showcase. -
Unleash Your Voice Level 1 & 2 Workshops with award-winning writer, spoken word artist and performer Kym Dominique-Ferguson. This Spring 2026 on Fridays & Saturdays.
- Level 1: 10-week workshop for 1st timers with four weeks of prompt-based writing followed by six weeks of performance development. (Saturdays)
- Level 2: This session is dedicated to deepening more seasoned artists’ exploration of performance techniques. (Fridays)
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This is a 10-hour initiation to the fundamentals of this unique improvisation technique, developed by the American performance artist, Ruth Zaporah. Fundamental to the practice is an embodied presence in performance, where the experiencing of the body informs the use of voice and words, building surprising and rich content, moment to moment.
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Take this straight-forward grant writing workshop! We'll cover where to get started, practical dos and don'ts and healthy process practices. Let's discuss how your work fits into the greater picture and help you get a head start in applying for those grants! Designed as a part one to Amy’s intro to grant writing workshop series (budgets and timelines coming up on April 6), everyone is welcome. Cet atelier sera offert uniquement en anglais.
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Take this straight-forward workshop! We’ll get practical about looking at your projects from a financial point-of-view and timeline perspective. Practical DOs and Don’ts as well as time for Q&A. Designed as a part two to Amy’s intro to grant writing workshop (taking place on March 23), everyone is welcome. Cet atelier sera offert uniquement en anglais.
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Artist Transition Program is a six-month, cohort-based program designed to help artists translate their creative skills into sustainable, high-earning businesses. Participants learn essential business fundamentals, including pricing, forecasting, business development, and access to for-profit grants and capital. The program is led by former artist and founder of Grant Solutions Canada, Chelsey Fawcett. The first cohort begins in June 2026.
Entrepreneurs who join the waitlist before March 1st will be able to attend the program for $400 off the regular price.
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Train in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) with The AFC! The MHFA Essentials course has been refreshed by Opening Minds | Mental Health Commission of Canada and can now be completed in one day, making it easier to get this vital training! This practical, immersive course is facilitated by The AFC experienced trainers, equipping performing arts and entertainment professionals with the skills to recognize mental health challenges and provide initial support when it matters most. Let’s work toward a future where every workplace has someone trained in MHFA.
Format: Fully facilitated, on Zoom
Length: 7 hours
Fee: $240 per participant
Subsidized spots are available if cost is a barrier
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Check out our winter workshop series for professional theatre artists!
La Porte Rouge is a theatre artists' coop based in Villeray, offering rehearsal space, community events and specialized trainings to help theatre artists hone their skills and elevate their craft.
This winter, our workshops offered include:
Meisner Workshop with Julia Lozano (offered in French and in English)
Meyerhold's Theatrical Biomechanics with Robert Reid (offered in French and in English)
Choral Singing with Clarisse Bell (offered in French and in English)
A special creation workshop with international guest instructor Pier Porcheron
...and many more!
We also offer REDUCED RATE TRIAL CLASS, so you can try out the class before signing up for the full session.
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NTS Public Classes offer everyone the opportunity to explore theatre as an art form and as a catalyst for personal and social transformation. Inspired by the excellence of the professional training programs, these classes teach the fundamentals of acting, playwriting, voice, and more — all within an inclusive environment accessible to every age and level of experience. Led by impressive local artists, the classes nurture creativity and culminate in an open class presented in front of an audience. This new series also marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration between NTS and Geordie Theatre, joining forces to help more people discover the magic of theatre — and have fun doing it!
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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.
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Musical Improv Comedy Classes - Musical Improv Montreal
Weekly Feldenkrais Classes - Feldenkrais Montreal
Geordie Theatre Workshpos - NOW FOR ALL AGES
Free Online Course: Introduction to Equitable Theatre Criticism Online Course
Accent and Dialect Coaching - Stephanie Merulla