Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM & TRAINING
•Part of the School of Performance at Concordia's Faculty of Fine Arts
•Training emphasizes versatility across contemporary theatre and live performance genres
•Curriculum spans psychological realism to psychophysical and non-realistic approaches
•Specialty skills include stage combat, Biomechanics, Viewpoints, singing, dialects, and camera work
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•Active production schedule with contemporary and classic plays plus original work
•Supervised internship opportunities with companies like Segal Centre, Centaur Theatre, and Geordie Theatre
•International exchange programs and field schools (recent programs in Chinese opera in Beijing and post-dramatic theatre in Germany)
NOTABLE ALUMNI OUTCOMES
•Graduates accepted to MFA programs at NYU, USC, University of Washington, Bristol Old Vic, and Central School of Speech and Drama in London
•Alumni lead many of Montreal's English-language theatre companies
LOCATION & FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art studios, design classrooms, lighting lab, and costume shop
•Located in downtown Montreal, one of North America's most vibrant theatre cities
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Recommended International DeadlineFeb 1, 2026
Fall DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Application Fee
$100
CAD
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Recommended Early SubmissionFeb 1, 2026
Application DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Auditions
Group Callback (Montreal)Mar 21, 2026
Group Callback Day 2 (Montreal)Mar 22, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE from the department's provided list
•Recorded in a single, continuous take (no edits)
•Whole body must be visible at all times
•Selections include classical and contemporary works (Shakespeare, Chekhov, Miller, Parks, Tremblay, and more)
•See full monologue list on the department website
Additional Materials
•ONE-MINUTE INTRO VIDEO: speak about who you are as an actor/artist and why you're interested in the program, include your full name and current residence
•ONE-MINUTE MOVEMENT PIECE: character-based physical performance with minimal dialogue, clear beginning/middle/end, told theatrically through body language
-Can involve mime, dance-theatre, acrobatics, clown, stage combat, or any other physical performance style
-Costumes, props, music, or other performers allowed
-Must be a single continuous take
•LETTER OF INTENT (1-2 pages, Word or PDF)
-Why you want to study Acting for the Theatre at Concordia
-Personal background, talents, and cultural connections
-Goals and meaningful theatre/performance experiences
-Include bullet-point responses on training, languages, physical disciplines, and recent reading
•PHOTO
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Concordia University online first
•Application fee: $100 CAD
•Then submit theatre-specific materials via the Theatre Admission Questionnaire
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
What's The Process
PRESCREEN:
•Video submission required before callback invitation
•Submit prescreen materials by March 1 (February 1 recommended for early consideration)
•Strongly encouraged to submit all materials by February 1
LIVE CALLBACK:
•Short-listed applicants invited to group callback on March 21 or 22 in Montreal
•In-person attendance encouraged; Zoom option available
•Arrive 30 minutes early for in-person, 10 minutes early for Zoom
•Contact: theatre@concordia.ca
Scholarship Info
OUT-OF-PROVINCE AWARDS (university-level, auto-awarded)
•Canada Scholars Awards: $1,500–$4,000 in year one, renewable annually
-Amount varies by admission average (B- through A+)
•Canada Transfer Student Awards: $2,000 (non-renewable)
•Indigenous Student Awards: $3,000 annually, renewable
•No separate application needed — automatically awarded at admission
•Must be Canadian students or permanent residents from outside Quebec
Program info updated 2d ago
PROGRAM & TRAINING
•Part of the School of Performance at Concordia's Faculty of Fine Arts
•Training emphasizes versatility across contemporary theatre and live performance genres
•Curriculum spans psychological realism to psychophysical and non-realistic approaches
•Specialty skills include stage combat, Biomechanics, Viewpoints, singing, dialects, and camera work
PRODUCTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
•Active production schedule with contemporary and classic plays plus original work
•Supervised internship opportunities with companies like Segal Centre, Centaur Theatre, and Geordie Theatre
•International exchange programs and field schools (recent programs in Chinese opera in Beijing and post-dramatic theatre in Germany)
NOTABLE ALUMNI OUTCOMES
•Graduates accepted to MFA programs at NYU, USC, University of Washington, Bristol Old Vic, and Central School of Speech and Drama in London
•Alumni lead many of Montreal's English-language theatre companies
LOCATION & FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art studios, design classrooms, lighting lab, and costume shop
•Located in downtown Montreal, one of North America's most vibrant theatre cities
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
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Enrollment
Domestic Tuition
CA$4,700
Canadian students
International Tuition
CA$33,920
international students
