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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Ultra SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Ultra SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Ultra SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

150

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition & fees

CA$6,584

Canadian students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

CA$13,169

international students · 2026-2027

Tuition Fees · ent-nts.ca

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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

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Fee

Application Fee

CA$97

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

Application DeadlineJan 31, 2027

Auditions

Initial audition — TorontoMar 1–2, 2027

Initial audition — WinnipegInitial audition — SaskatoonMar 3, 2027

Initial audition — EdmontonInitial audition — CalgaryMar 4, 2027

Initial audition — WhitehorseInitial audition — VancouverMar 5, 2027

Initial audition — OttawaMar 11, 2027

Initial audition — HalifaxInitial audition — FrederictonInitial audition — CharlottetownInitial audition — St. John'sMar 17, 2027

Initial audition — MontrealMar 23–25, 2027

Callback workshop — first sessionMay 4–5, 2027

Callback workshop — second sessionMay 7–8, 2027

Admission Process · ent-nts.ca Acting · ent-nts.ca

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

Acting · ent-nts.ca

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

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

Application fee: $97.85 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 are invited to a two-day callback workshop in Montreal, which must be attended in person

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 are reserved for international candidates and applicants living in remote areas (per the 2027-2028 application form; the Acting page says candidates outside Canada)

Choose "Video Audition" on the application form; NTS sends video instructions after applications close January 31

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

Enrollment

150

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition & fees

CA$6,584

Canadian students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

CA$13,169

international students · 2026-2027

Tuition Fees · ent-nts.ca

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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