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IS THEATRE YOUR PASSION? APPLY TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE SCHOOL OF CANADA Are you passionate about theatre? If you are, then turn it into a profession and apply to the National Theatre School of Canada. NTS is one school, two sections, 9 programs, 160 students overall, more than 200 practicing professional teachers and coaches, and its very own historic, state of the art theatre – the Monument-National! Deadline registration date: January 31, 2012 (+) How to apply |
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REGISTER ONLINE
You can register online to all of the School's programs. Just make sure you have a recent passport-sized photo and a credit card (optional) with you. |
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APPLICATION BROCHURE
The pdf version of the 2012-2013 application brochure is available online here (+) Read the brochure |
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EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN DECEMBER 13 TO 17, AT THE HYDRO-QUÉBEC STUDIO (MONUMENT-NATIONAL) In a pristine world of manicured lawns and two-car garages, a suburban housewife is offered a rare opportunity... The 2012 English graduating class of the NTS will present Everything in the Garden by Edward Albee, as its second public performance of the 2011-2012 season, after its exceptional collaboration with the French section graduating class on En français comme en anglais, it's easy to criticize last October. Everything in the Garden is co-directed by Jennifer Tarver, currently working with actor Brian Dennehy on Krapp's Last Tape, opening at the Long Island Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT on November 29, and choreographer Susanna Hood. This morality tale, set in 1960s suburbia, will play at the Monument-National's Hydro-Québec Studio from December 13 to 17. Tickets: 514 871-2224 /Toll Free: 1-866-844-2172 or (Admission) 1 800 361-4595 (+) Read the press release |
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2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT ONLINE
Published every year in late October, the Annual Report is a valuable tool to help evaluate the NTS's financial situation. This year, the annual report focuses on activities and events related to the 50th anniversary celebrations of the School until fiscal year end, July 31, 2011. Inside the report, you will find reflections and analysis by CEO Simon Brault on this exceptional year, a message from the Chair of the Board of Directors, Jodi White, information on all of the School's 2011 graduates, and, naturally, the 2010-2011 financial statements. (+) Read the Annual Report |
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REVEALING TALENT CAMPAIGN REACHES 75% OF ITS GOAL
On October 27, the School announced that it had secured a donation of $1 million from Cirque du Soleil, towards the Revealing Talent Campaign, which was officially launched on November 2, 2010. This donation from Cirque du Soleil, a major employer of artists, creators, and production specialists trained at the NTS, seeds the new Creation and Technology Fund. Several other donors, including National Bank of Canada, CIBC, AGF Management, and Industrial Alliance have also contributed to this fund, ensuring that it will continue to grow for years to come. The objective of the Revealing Talent Campaign is to raise $12 million from private sources. To date, it has raised more than $9.5 million. (+) Read more about the campaign |
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MARC BLONDEAU IS THE NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On November 2, the NTS announced that Marc Blondeau was elected chair of the NTS Board of Directors and Governors during the School's 52nd Annual General Meeting held on October 28, 2011. Marc Blondeau succeeds Jodi White, who stepped down after seven years of devoted chairmanship, culminating with the highly successful year of celebrations surrounding the School's 50th anniversary. (+) Read the press release |
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HOMECOMING UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN The first NTS alumni Homecoming has come and gone. Close to 400 alumni attended the welcome home cocktail, cabaret performances, conferences and the farewell brunch. They came as far away as Australia, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France, California, Texas, and various other areas of North America; as well as many who came in from Canada's east and west coasts, and places in between! What a turnout – what a party – what a walk down memory lane! (+) Read the full account (+) View pictures (+) List of attendees |
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ALUMNI CABARET HIGHLIGHTS
One of the highlights of the Homecoming weekend was the Alumni Cabaret, which ran on Friday and Saturday nights, October 28 and 29. Co-artistic directors Nick Carpenter (Playwriting, 1998) and Éric Cabana (Interprétation, 1985) assembled an all-star cast that dazzled the audience with numbers ranging from poetry readings and story-telling to show-stopping musical numbers. (+) Read the full account View pictures (+) FRIDAY NIGHT – photos Christian Blais (+) SATURDAY NIGHT – photos Maxime Côté |
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SIMON BRAULT AT MOUNT ALLISON
CEO Simon Brault has been invited to speak at Mount Allison University in Sackville NB on November 29. Simon will address the topic of Public Engagement in the Arts in the Digital Era. He will also be speaking to the "Music in Canada" class in a more informal setting at the Music Conservatory as well as meeting with professors and members of the Mount Allison community. (+) Read the announcement |
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NTS INAUGURATES THE MURAL LES CONTEURS
On November 1, the School and the organization MU inaugurated the magnificent mural, entitled Les Conteurs, adorning one of the outside walls of the NTS annex, at 360, Laurier Street East. The ceremony took place at the NTS, in the presence of Emmanuelle Hébert and Elizabeth-Ann Doyle, cofounders of MU, Simon Brault, CEO of the NTS, program directors, with special mention to Danièle Lévesque, Set and Costume Design Program Director, students, elected officials from Ville de Montréal, Richard Morin (Set and Costume Design, 1988), the mural's designer, and the artists who helped him paint it, Annie Hamel, Olivier Roy, Florence April-Borgeat and Nico. "To us, this mural is a gift and a legacy to the community from an art school that is free, rigorous, discriminating and open to the world," declared Simon Brault. This project was made possible thanks to a fundraising campaign organised by MU. Thank you to OpérationMontréal.net, Roger Cyr, Stéphane Mongeau, Gilles Ste-Croix, Scène Éthique, SHOW Canada, Solotech, Julie Castonguay and Dominic Champagne, Robert Lepage, the ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition feminine, and Benjamin Moore. |
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A LOOK BACK AT OUR 2011 OPEN HOUSE
Each NTS Open House is different and an event in itself. On October 1, during the 15th Journées de la culture, despite the rain and the cold, over 800 visitors came to see what we do best at the NTS. The diverse activities held throughout the School were filmed and edited by Chloé Robichaud and Sarah Pellerin. Both Chloé and Sarah are 2010 INIS graduates, who along with fellow graduate Laurent Allaire, created their own production company, La Brigade 3. NTS is happy to be working with INIS grads! Save next year's Open House date: September 29, 2012 – we look forward to seeing you! (+) Watch the video |
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ALUMNI NEWS
The following is a brief sampling of the news you can find in the ALUMNI NEWS section of our website. For more news on NTS alumni, their performances, projects, awards, etc., please click here. Elizabeth Robertson (Acting, 1993) is a producer and broadcaster with CBC radio (Montreal). She recently won a bronze medal at the 2011 New York Festivals Radio Awards, for Best Narration of her documentary entitled Malcolm (C'est la vie). (+) Click here to listen Allison E. Barry (Production, 2005) is stage-managing Ballet Jorgen Canada's 2011-2012 touring season; the company will be touring four ballets throughout Canada. Marc Bendavid (Acting, 2004) stars as Romeo in the Manitoba Theatre Centre's production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Steven Schipper (Production, 1978), from November 24 to December 17, 2011. The show also features Gareth Potter (Acting, 2003) and Simon Bracken (Acting, 2010). Jeremy Taylor's (Playwriting, 2010 and our photo) second-year project, Big Plans, is being produced at the Freestanding Room (Montreal), November 29 to December 3, 2011. Directed by Tanner Harvey, the show features Karl Graboshas (Acting, 2002) and was designed and stage managed by Kaileigh Krysztofiak (Set and Costume Design, 2011). Tara Manuel (Acting, 1994) is an actress, singer, dancer and performer. She and her husband, Michael Rigler, run Shadowy Souls, a Newfoundland-based production company involved in producing films, stage shows and original shadow-puppet theatre. To submit information for the ALUMNI NEWS section, kindly contact Andrée McNamara Tait at the NTS Alumni Office: alumninews@ent-nts.ca. |
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Next e-bulletin :: mid-December
PHOTO CREDITS Christian Blais (from left to right: Gerald T. McCaughey, President and CEO of CIBC & Louis Vachon, President and CEO of National Bank of Canada) Geneviève Charbonneau (Marc Blondeau) Stéphane Cocke (mural) Maxime Côté (Applications, Cabaret – Carly Street (Acting, 1999), 2011 Open House and Jeremy Taylor) Tim Leyes (Homecoming – Greg Wanless (Acting, 1972) and John Boylan (Acting, 1972) Laurent Pinabel (poster – Everything in the Garden) |
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