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Sheridan College

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Adv. Dipl. Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Training & Productions

Apprenticeship-style technical theatre program with immediate production work

Students help stage public-facing productions at Theatre Sheridan and Theatre Erindale

Hands-on training across carpentry, lighting, sound, stage management, wardrobe, props, and scene paint

Facilities

Professional-calibre mainstage and studio theatres

State-of-the-art sound labs and industry-style lighting/audio equipment

Wardrobe, prop, scene painting, and carpentry shops with CNC machine and 3D printers

Specialization & Field Placement

Second-year students select three disciplines while building drafting and AutoCAD skills

Third-year students focus on two disciplines and complete a six-week field placement

Sheridan describes it as Canada's only three-year program fully dedicated to technical production for the performing arts industry

Career Paths

Graduates work as lighting technicians, sound technicians, production managers, prop builders, scenic artists, stitchers/dressers, stage managers, and technical directors

School Info

Snapshot

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

26.5K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$9,185

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$37,744

international students

School website

Program info updated Aug 5, 2:10 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

Apprenticeship-style technical theatre program with immediate production work

Students help stage public-facing productions at Theatre Sheridan and Theatre Erindale

Hands-on training across carpentry, lighting, sound, stage management, wardrobe, props, and scene paint

Facilities

Professional-calibre mainstage and studio theatres

State-of-the-art sound labs and industry-style lighting/audio equipment

Wardrobe, prop, scene painting, and carpentry shops with CNC machine and 3D printers

Specialization & Field Placement

Second-year students select three disciplines while building drafting and AutoCAD skills

Third-year students focus on two disciplines and complete a six-week field placement

Sheridan describes it as Canada's only three-year program fully dedicated to technical production for the performing arts industry

Career Paths

Graduates work as lighting technicians, sound technicians, production managers, prop builders, scenic artists, stitchers/dressers, stage managers, and technical directors

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

Apprenticeship-style technical theatre program with immediate production work

Students help stage public-facing productions at Theatre Sheridan and Theatre Erindale

Hands-on training across carpentry, lighting, sound, stage management, wardrobe, props, and scene paint

Facilities

Professional-calibre mainstage and studio theatres

State-of-the-art sound labs and industry-style lighting/audio equipment

Wardrobe, prop, scene painting, and carpentry shops with CNC machine and 3D printers

Specialization & Field Placement

Second-year students select three disciplines while building drafting and AutoCAD skills

Third-year students focus on two disciplines and complete a six-week field placement

Sheridan describes it as Canada's only three-year program fully dedicated to technical production for the performing arts industry

Career Paths

Graduates work as lighting technicians, sound technicians, production managers, prop builders, scenic artists, stitchers/dressers, stage managers, and technical directors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

Domestic (OCAS) Fee

CA$150

Deadline

Equal ConsiderationFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Bachelor Of Music Theatre Performance · sheridancollege.ca

Program AppApplication

Dates

Opens later

Fee

Application Package Assessment Fee

Varies

App Ptppa.Pdf · media-www.sheridancollege.ca

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Statement (Letter of Intent)

Statement PDF must use APA block-format business-letter style, maximum 400 words

Statement should address why you are a good candidate, how the program supports your career goals, and which production/team role you would choose

Letters of Recommendation

Upload two PDF reference letters related to theatrical experience

References may be educators, volunteer supervisors, industry professionals, employers, or mentors

Recommendation letters must indicate teamwork experience and be dated within the current academic calendar year

Questionnaire

Download and complete the resume questionnaire template

Upload the completed questionnaire as a PDF

Questionnaire file name format: your_name_questionnaire.pdf

Portfolio / Creative Sample (Optional)

Portfolio may include up to seven photos of artwork, stage lighting, costumes, prompt scripts, carpentry projects, prop projects, or similar created work

Portfolio photos only; accepted file types are .jpg and .png

Portfolio file names should include your name and a specific description

App Ptppa.Pdf · media-www.sheridancollege.ca

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Canadian applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca

International applicants apply through Sheridan International Application

Sheridan students and recent graduates may apply through myStudentCentre if recently enrolled at Sheridan

Detailed package instructions and the assessment-fee amount are posted in the Sheridan Application Portal after applying

Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Required: one English Grade 12 course (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Mature applicants may qualify through mature student status

Fall intake at the Trafalgar Campus

What's The Process

Package Review

No live audition is published for admission

Eligible applicants are selected by academic standing plus application package results

Required package includes a letter of intent, two references, and a completed resume questionnaire

Optional supplementary photos may support the package

Decisions

Admission decisions are sent to the applicant's Sheridan email account

Decisions are not released by phone

Fee, registration, and timetable information follow for admitted applicants

Scholarship Info

Financial Aid

Scholarships, awards, and bursaries available through Sheridan

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) available for Canadian students

International Entrance Scholarship available for international students; no separate application required

School Info

Snapshot

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

26.5K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$9,185

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$37,744

international students

School website

Training & Productions

Apprenticeship-style technical theatre program with immediate production work

Students help stage public-facing productions at Theatre Sheridan and Theatre Erindale

Hands-on training across carpentry, lighting, sound, stage management, wardrobe, props, and scene paint

Facilities

Professional-calibre mainstage and studio theatres

State-of-the-art sound labs and industry-style lighting/audio equipment

Wardrobe, prop, scene painting, and carpentry shops with CNC machine and 3D printers

Specialization & Field Placement

Second-year students select three disciplines while building drafting and AutoCAD skills

Third-year students focus on two disciplines and complete a six-week field placement

Sheridan describes it as Canada's only three-year program fully dedicated to technical production for the performing arts industry

Career Paths

Graduates work as lighting technicians, sound technicians, production managers, prop builders, scenic artists, stitchers/dressers, stage managers, and technical directors

Updated Aug 5, 2:10 PM