Posted by Crane Creations Theatre Company
The Role
Actors are responsible for creating a character either based on a pre-written play, or creating a character from scratch using improvisation while following directions. In addition to working on characters Actors participating in Summer Ensemble also engage in learning about the performing arts industry.
Type of Engagement: Full time
Start Date: June 3 2025
End Date: July 26 2025
Compensation: $4,320 ($18/hr)
Tasks and Responsibilities
- punctually arrive to rehearsals and performances;
- learn and practice industry specific warm up vocal and physical exercises daily;
- read, analyze and interpret script or themes and ideas proposed as an improvisation input
- write a character biography following mentorship and guidance from a senior artist;
- research themes and topics relevant to the play such as the time period, details about the playwright, historic circumstances, philosophical, sociological and economic background of the piece;
- study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role;
- memorize lines in a timely manner with a 100% accuracy (paraphrasing is a common problem among actors without proper professional training, the actors in professional setting are expected to be able to memorize exact lines following punctuation as written by the playwright)
- work collaboratively in a team environment, communicate ideas clearly and effectively (orally and non-orally);
- sing or dance when required by specific roles;
- improvise a role in rehearsal situation;
- understand and follow direction;
- work on developing comedic timing (comedic timing is a nuanced timing that ensures a line is delivered at the precisely right moment in order to facilitate laughter from the audience);
- animate puppets or objects or improvise with them;
- watch videos containing acting techniques and exercises;
- watch video of professional productions;
- with the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theatre’s elements;
- participate in learning activities about professional companies (employers) in Canada, and internationally;
- participate in learning activities about funding bodies and grants;
- participate in learning activities how a budget for an independently produced show is created and create a budget for a dream show;
- examine different digital tools used by theatre artists;
- discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques;
- learn how to write and edit a blogpost under supervision and mentorship;
- write 1 blog post per week.
Requirements:
- Be available to work online and in person at our theatre (3650 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9) and studio (2359 Royal Windsor Drive Unit 210, Mississauga, ON L5J 4S9).
- Be available for all dates and hours stated in contract.
- Be a Canadian Citizen, have a PR, or refugee status.
- Be between 18 – 30 years of age
How To Apply: