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In the first and second year of the program, students are introduced to the foundational concepts of theatre performance through movement, voice, intimacy training, stage combat training, scene study, and rehearsal projects. Students expand their understanding of the craft of acting by bringing their own unique artistry to the work and by thinking critically about the practice of performance. Celebrating the voice of each student is central to our training.

In the third and fourth year, students integrate their studio work by taking on roles in live performances for the public. They are also introduced to on-camera acting for film and television, motion capture, and voice-over training to expand their notions of performance. The opportunity to bridge to the profession is given by working with professional companies and by learning about the business of performance through professionally-related electives. For example, they can choose to focus on entrepreneurship to learn more about marketing, promotion, and new venture startups. Electives are also available in performance history, performance theory, Black creative expression, singing, and more.

1. Build a robust set of performance skills, including theatrical acting, performance creation, film acting, movement, voice, motion capture, and more.
2. Make professional connections by working with nationally acclaimed guest directors and professional companies.
3. Learn about the business side of performance in lessons covering contracts, consent practices, unions, and agents.
4. Perform live in both original and contemporary productions.

Our program offers students a generous syllabus stretching beyond the principal acting classes including specialized training in stage combat, intimacy, voiceover work, self-tapes, and experience in motion capture technology. 

Not only is our program an intersectional incubator for revolutionary upcoming voices, it also offers you the highest quality of individualized training that is all about 鈥渂ringing yourself to your work.鈥� Performance: Acting at The Creative School does not compress students to fit into a one-size model; our training  the student, with a mission to unleash the exquisites of their full potential. 

We encourage our students to focus on who they are, not who they wish they were. We see beauty in the differences in personality, skill, and passion; we are interested in our students as people, not only as artists. We want to bring together a harmony of diverse individuals into a space where they can focus on what value they bring, rather than what they lack. Our program prepares students to find power in their own voice, so they can shine with individualized intention as the changemakers of the future.

Training and familiarity with acting, movement, or singing can enhance a student鈥檚 adaptability to the program, however, it is not necessary. This program seeks to gather the next generation of artists with a desire and drive to improve their craft, expanding beyond the scope of individuals with pre-existing experience. During the stages of auditioning, faculty searches for artistry and character traits rather than solidified skill. We believe that every individual has their own rich potential, which we strive to sharpen and hone during their four years in the program. 

To be concise, both! During the course of our 4-year intensive program, students are exposed to a diverse range of courses, spanning from theatrical training to film, television, and on-screen techniques. 

Our program weighs more towards live performance training, but the skillset that is created is not only easily transferable to the screen, but it also strengthens the muscles of the actor by deepening their sense of connection to character, their scene partner, props, set, and presence. 

The same cannot be said for film acting training translating to the stage, as theatre is much fuller and more expressive in comparison. It is much more difficult for an actor to amplify their performance for live theatre than to tame their work to match the subtleties of film.

We believe the 鈥渟tage鈥� can be anywhere that space exists. We see the importance of resisting the illusionary rush to be on a big stage with beaming light and fleshed-out costumes. 

Our program strives to equip students with the fundamental tools in their kit as the primary step, so they can approach their future performances with confidence in their skills. The first and second years of this program are focused on building a solid foundation with training, workshops, and scene studies. In the third and fourth years, students work with guest playwrights, directors, and Design and Production students to participate in full-scale productions in our season. 

To sum it up, you are given the opportunity to perform nearly every day you attend class. But on a full scale, your third and fourth years will be the most concentrated with professional performance opportunities.

Your week typically consists of an exhilarating mosaic of labs, lectures, and acting core classes (which is a term that involves voice, movement, scene study, etc). Aside from your liberal electives, your peers from the acting program will be present in all your classes; dancers and production students also join for bigger lectures. Though the schedule will be busy due to the nature of this program, we place an emphasis on scheduling classes with regular breaks. 

Here鈥檚 an example of what your week may look like: 

On Mondays, you might have your elective in the mornings, then a break, followed by speech class to study diction, intimacy to learn how to healthily establish boundaries, and ending the day with performance creation where you have the opportunity to collaborate with the dance and design and production students in your year. 

On Tuesdays, you may begin with voice class where you鈥檒l dive into resonance and breath, movement to explore how your body can take up space, and then have a longer break before your next class. On Tuesday evening you may go to a Global Performance History lecture in which you are studying the roots of what you love today. 

Wednesdays might be wholly dedicated to in-studio time; you may have stage combat where you learn how to dodge punches and use faux swords, a longer break, and then finishing with bodywork where you can experience a feel-good sweat. 

On Thursdays, you may begin your day with a lecture like anatomy, then a break, followed by your elective and ending on ensemble games class where you get to enjoy your time taking risks and experimenting with playful exercises. 

Fridays might begin with voice and movement in the morning, followed by a break. Post-break you could have music where you study theory and sing.

You can expect vigor in our comprehensive training - there is a 75:25 ratio, so you鈥檒l be spending approximately 75% of your time in the studio dedicated to your craft and approximately 25% of your time in lecture based classes. Our programs are intensive and challenge our students to be prepared for the high demands of the industry. As a student, you are expected to commit to your studies, but the world is your oyster! Minor degrees are available to Performance students and there are no restrictions against part-time occupations. These are definite possibilities, but balancing commitments is a personal responsibility.

Yes! Of course, remaining on campus means there is less back-and-forth, but because of Toronto鈥檚 elaborate transportation system, you are able to commute easily to and from school. A number of our students are commuters who can successfully maneuver through their courseload, commitments, and thrive in our program.

The world of performance is much bigger than you may think! Even if you鈥檙e pursuing a specified Performance degree, your career can hold many possibilities. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts, some general fields of expertise include but are not limited to performer, director, producer, stage manager, photographer, designer, teacher, screenwriter, playwright, public speaker, arts administrator, museum exhibitions officer, or multimedia artist. You can also use your BFA to pursue graduate studies, teacher鈥檚 college, law school, medical school, and other post-graduate study opportunities.