Posted by Next Generation Showcase
Call for Submissions for Next Generation Showcase’s New Faces
New Faces is presented with the generous support of Rapier Wit.
Next Generation Showcase will take place January 25 & 26, 2025 with in-person events at Hart House Theatre in Toronto. Individuals looking to participate in New Faces may join us for all in-person events. All audition pieces will be self-tapes.
This unique event provides emerging theatre artists the platform to introduce themselves to industry professionals, by showcasing their talents to casting directors, artistic directors, independent directors, producers, and agents. Many of the top theatre training programs across Canada participate annually. We recognize that there are other pathways leading into the industry for emerging artists, and for artists who identify as marginalized or who may be facing barriers to attending theatre schools. New Faces is a space for folks whose journeys have led them to enter the theatre community recently, without attending a training institution.
In the event you are selected to participate in the New Faces category your audition package will be distributed to the hundreds of industry members who request audition packages each year. In addition to this, you are welcome to attend the weekend of panels, workshops, and networking events. All applicants regardless of their success will receive a mentorship session with one of the jury members.
SOME EXAMPLES OF WHO WE HAVE IN MIND COULD BE:
- Trans artists
- Newcomers to Canada
- Artists who have faced access barriers in theatre schools
- Graduates of other arts-based programs such as music, visual art etc, who are looking for a career in performing arts.
- Individuals looking to change careers or re-entering the industry
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to apply to “New Faces”, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- You have not participated in Next Generation Showcase in the past (in your current identity).
- You presently reside in Canada and are looking to develop your career in Canada.
- You presently DO NOT have an agent.
- There are a very limited number of New Faces placements available. If the number of eligible applications that are received exceeds the number of slots available, Next Generation Showcase reserves the right to determine who will be selected.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send the following materials to Jade Silman, Administrative Assistant of Next Generation Showcase at admin@nextgenerationshowcase.com with the subject line “NEW FACES 2025”:
- Resume (including contact info) in PDF format
- Headshot in JPEG format
- A short (200-word or 90-second video) expression of interest (why are you submitting to New Faces)
- One of the two self-tapes you would submit if selected. Can be a monologue, song, or scene with off-camera reader.
*If you require an alternative mode of application please contact, Jade at admin@nextgenerationshowcase.com
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday, December 18th by 5pm. If you are selected, the opportunity to receive feedback on your video submissions will be made available to you by the selection committee.
COST Because of the generous support of the Rapier Wit, there is no application fee to participate in the New Faces category. If you are selected you will be eligible to attend. All Showcase programming including Industry a Meet and Greet, workshops, panel decisions, and more!
SELECTION COMMITTEE All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of industry members.