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Workshops & Resources

Professional development for Canadian theatre artists

Develop Your Craft

Whether you're an aspiring actor taking your first steps on stage, a director seeking new techniques, or a seasoned performer looking to refine your skills, Northern Drama connects you with the resources you need to excel in Canadian theatre.

Our comprehensive collection of workshop information, training guides, and educational resources covers everything from fundamental acting methods to advanced directing strategies. We partner with leading theatre institutions and educators across Canada to bring you the most relevant and effective professional development opportunities.

Explore our curated resources below and discover how you can take your theatrical skills to the next level.

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Training Resources

Featured Workshop Opportunities

Current training programs across Canada

Intensive acting workshop

Intensive Summer Acting Programs

Duration: 6-8 weeks | Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Immersive summer programs offered by leading Canadian theatre schools. Focus on method acting, character development, and performance techniques with industry professionals.

Key Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal

Voice coaching session

Professional Voice Coaching

Duration: Ongoing | Level: All levels

One-on-one and group voice training sessions focusing on projection, articulation, accent work, and vocal health. Perfect for actors preparing for demanding roles.

Key Locations: Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa

Stage combat training

Stage Combat & Movement

Duration: 4-12 weeks | Level: Beginner to Advanced

Certified stage combat instruction covering unarmed combat, rapier and dagger, broadsword, and quarterstaff. Essential skills for period productions and action sequences.

Key Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton

Directing workshop

Directing Masterclasses

Duration: Weekends & Intensives | Level: Advanced

Learn from award-winning Canadian directors. Topics include vision development, actor collaboration, staging techniques, and production management.

Key Locations: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver

Shakespeare workshop

Classical Theatre Training

Duration: 10-16 weeks | Level: Intermediate

Specialized training in classical texts including Shakespeare, Greek drama, and Restoration comedy. Focus on verse speaking, heightened language, and period performance styles.

Key Locations: Stratford, Toronto, Halifax

Improvisation class

Improvisation & Comedy

Duration: Ongoing classes | Level: All levels

Develop spontaneity, ensemble skills, and comedic timing through improvisation training. Build confidence and learn to think on your feet in performance situations.

Key Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal

Partner Institutions

Collaborating with Canada's leading theatre education providers

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National Theatre School of Canada

Canada's premier institution for professional theatre training, offering comprehensive programs in acting, directing, playwriting, set design, and production.

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Stratford Festival Conservatory

Training programs affiliated with Canada's largest classical repertory theatre, specializing in Shakespeare and classical performance techniques.

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Second City Training Centre

World-renowned comedy training institution with locations in Toronto, offering improvisation, sketch comedy, and comedic performance programs.

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