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National Theatre School of Canada

Montreal, QC

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Training

•Individualized 3-year professional training covering voice, movement, text, music, and acting for camera

•2:1 instructor-to-student ratio with daily mentorship from working professionals

Performance & Productions

•~10 student shows per year; venues from intimate spaces to the 800-seat Ludger-Duvernay Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Sandra Oh — Golden Globe winner; Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve

•Colm Feore — Stratford leading man; Thor, The Umbrella Academy

•Martha Henry — Stratford legend, Governor General's Award

•Noah Reid — SAG Award winner; Schitt's Creek

•Henry Czerny — Mission: Impossible franchise

•Seana McKenna — 40+ Stratford roles, first female Richard III

•Luke Kirby — Emmy winner for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

•Peter Cullen — voice of Optimus Prime

•Roy Dupuis — La Femme Nikita

Professional Development

•Partnerships with Stratford and Shaw Festivals; graduates hired by Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, and more

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Domestic Tuition

CA$6,584

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$13,169

international students

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Program Highlights

Training

•Individualized 3-year professional training covering voice, movement, text, music, and acting for camera

•2:1 instructor-to-student ratio with daily mentorship from working professionals

Performance & Productions

•~10 student shows per year; venues from intimate spaces to the 800-seat Ludger-Duvernay Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Sandra Oh — Golden Globe winner; Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve

•Colm Feore — Stratford leading man; Thor, The Umbrella Academy

•Martha Henry — Stratford legend, Governor General's Award

•Noah Reid — SAG Award winner; Schitt's Creek

•Henry Czerny — Mission: Impossible franchise

•Seana McKenna — 40+ Stratford roles, first female Richard III

•Luke Kirby — Emmy winner for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

•Peter Cullen — voice of Optimus Prime

•Roy Dupuis — La Femme Nikita

Professional Development

•Partnerships with Stratford and Shaw Festivals; graduates hired by Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, and more

Program Highlights

Training

•Individualized 3-year professional training covering voice, movement, text, music, and acting for camera

•2:1 instructor-to-student ratio with daily mentorship from working professionals

Performance & Productions

•~10 student shows per year; venues from intimate spaces to the 800-seat Ludger-Duvernay Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Sandra Oh — Golden Globe winner; Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve

•Colm Feore — Stratford leading man; Thor, The Umbrella Academy

•Martha Henry — Stratford legend, Governor General's Award

•Noah Reid — SAG Award winner; Schitt's Creek

•Henry Czerny — Mission: Impossible franchise

•Seana McKenna — 40+ Stratford roles, first female Richard III

•Luke Kirby — Emmy winner for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

•Peter Cullen — voice of Optimus Prime

•Roy Dupuis — La Femme Nikita

Professional Development

•Partnerships with Stratford and Shaw Festivals; graduates hired by Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, and more

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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CA$50

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

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Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

Application deadlineJan 31, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two Short Monologues, 2 Min Max Each

•ONE CLASSICAL MONOLOGUE chosen from the NTS-approved monologue list

•ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE of your choice

•Each monologue must not exceed 2 minutes

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

•Digital headshot in PDF format, max 5 MB

References (Required)

•Names and contact information for 2 references

•Teachers and/or theatre professionals

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Fall 2027 application period: October 1, 2026-January 31, 2027

•Application fee: $50.00 for 2027-2028; 50% discount for additional applications

•English and French sections have separate application forms

•Separate application required for each program applied to

Eligibility

•Must be 18 years old by December 31 of the year of entry

•No academic prerequisites — all experience levels welcome

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment only — 3-year full-time program

•All courses mandatory — no credit transfers or equivalencies

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Prepare and perform two short monologues (one classical from NTS list, one contemporary)

•Selected candidates invited to a two-day callback workshop in Montreal

•Callback features classes and workshops led by NTS faculty and professional artists

Audition Expectations

•In-person auditions at cities across Canada during a national tour in March

•Video auditions reserved for candidates outside Canada only

Decisions

•Selection process runs February to May

•Final results officially announced in May

Contact

•admission@ent-nts.ca | 514-842-7954, ext. 163

Scholarship Info

Financial Aid

•NTS grants approximately $1 million in financial aid annually across 150 students

•Need-based assessment evaluated case-by-case

•Renewable for all years of study, re-evaluated annually

Graduation Awards

•Tullio Cedraschi Award — exemplifying NTS mission and values

•Ada Slaight Prize — leadership and empathy across both language sections

•Peter Dwyer Award — Canada Council for the Arts recognition of excellence

Emergency Loans

•Up to $1,000 per school year available through Student Services

School Info

Snapshot

150

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$6,584

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$13,169

international students

School website

Training

•Individualized 3-year professional training covering voice, movement, text, music, and acting for camera

•2:1 instructor-to-student ratio with daily mentorship from working professionals

Performance & Productions

•~10 student shows per year; venues from intimate spaces to the 800-seat Ludger-Duvernay Theatre

Notable Alumni

•Sandra Oh — Golden Globe winner; Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve

•Colm Feore — Stratford leading man; Thor, The Umbrella Academy

•Martha Henry — Stratford legend, Governor General's Award

•Noah Reid — SAG Award winner; Schitt's Creek

•Henry Czerny — Mission: Impossible franchise

•Seana McKenna — 40+ Stratford roles, first female Richard III

•Luke Kirby — Emmy winner for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

•Peter Cullen — voice of Optimus Prime

•Roy Dupuis — La Femme Nikita

Professional Development

•Partnerships with Stratford and Shaw Festivals; graduates hired by Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, and more

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