Centre for Indigenous Theatre

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Located in Toronto, Ontario, the Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT) is the only school of its kind in Canada.

We create training and professional development opportunities for emerging and established Indigenous theatre artists comparable to other post-secondary performing arts programs. What makes CIT unique is our intimate, supportive, student-focused training rooted in Indigenous cultures and traditions. Bringing together contemporary theatre training and traditional cultural practices, we have successfully supported and enriched the voices of our students through self-exploration, song, story and performance. Our Alumni maintain high rates of employment as performers, writers, directors, presenters and trainers. CIT’s training extends beyond the classroom to the actual stage, with performance and outreach activities designed to provide opportunities for practical application of the technical training.

The Centre for Indigenous Theatre’s Advantage
-Training that reflects the cultures, traditions and experiences of Indigenous peoples
-Training in a professional environment ensuring students are career-ready once they graduate
-Instructors are Industry professionals
-Small class size for enhanced one-on-one training
-Mentorship opportunities leading to production skills including: lighting/sound/set & costume design as well as stage management

The Full-Time 4 Year Program runs from September to May in Toronto, at the Artscape Youngplace Building at 180 Shaw Street. Classes take place in our new bright and accessible studio spaces located on the 2nd floor. An integral part of the Full-Time Program includes learning from Indigenous Knowledge Keepers through cultural intensives and workshops including Play Development, Play Writing, Story Weaving and Story Creation. Students spend the first month in team building workshops before moving to regular training. Throughout regular training, students are given various performance opportunities culminating in a final year-end “Full Staged Production.”

Tuition for the Full-Time Program is $3,500 (CAD) per year and includes production costs and special events. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Toronto and living expenses while attending the program.
The Centre for Indigenous Theatre is prepared to help students secure the necessary funding to attend our programs. We encourage you to check with your band first to see if they are able to assist you. Many bands and First Nations have funded and continue to support their members to attend our programs. In the case you require outside support we can provide you with a list of other funding resources, as well as assist you in the application process for various opportunities.
For help or any inquires don’t hesitate to call 416-506-9436 or email citmail@indigenoustheatre.com

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  06 September 2023

  Don't forget, today is the deadline to apply.

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  23 August 2023

  The Centre for Indigenous Theatre presents “Giving Justice a Voice with Alanis King”.

  We are currently seeking youth ages 18-30 to participate in an introductory theatre workshop to explore creativity, develop performance skills, and cultivate tools to discover ways to address justice.

  No previous performance experience is required!

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  The workshop will include: • Training in storytelling, dance, voice, music, acting, performance and staging • Traditional Teachings and Land Based Learning • Transformative Justice • Indigenous Performance Showcase & Community Feast • Meals and Transportation provided • All participants will receive an honorarium and certificate upon completion of the workshop.

  For Serious Inquiries or more information Please Email: projects@indigenoustheatre.com

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  19 August 2023

  JOB POSTING: MANAGING DIRECTOR

  The Centre for Indigenous Theatre is seeking a Managing Director to fulfill the office’s day to day procedures and propel Indigenous Theatre Arts Towards an exciting area of cultural and holistic representation.

  Deadline is July 13, 2018 @ 5:00PM. Please see attached job description for more information. Miigwech

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  07 August 2023

  Coming up in July!

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  03 August 2023

  Looking for some summer training - Theatre Ontario is at Stratford this year! Check it out!

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  01 August 2023

  Heading to the Artscape Sandbox to see this tonight. Don't miss it!

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  01 August 2023

  As part of Luminato, Indigenous Youth (16 - 25) will have the opportunity to participate in a storytelling workshop led by Yolanda Bonnell, and facilitated by artists Cole Alvis and Ashley Bomberry. The workshop includes warm ups and discovering the different ways a story can be told (body/movement, writing, song, or combination). Participants will find the path that suits them best and will create a 5-minute piece of theatre that will tell a specific creation story.

  Particip...ants will then have the opportunity to perform their piece in front of an audience as a prologue to Yolanda’s performance of bug at Luminato. This is not mandatory. It’s important that participants feel comfortable and that the primary goal is that they are gaining new theatrical/storytelling skills. Participants can also attend the performance with family/friends as audience members.

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  31 July 2023

  It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that Farrah Keshane - a CIT Graduate from 2004-2005 Year – has passed away. Originally from Saskatchewan, Farrah came to Toronto to study at CIT and then remained to make Toronto her home. CIT sends its sincerest condolences to Farrah's family and friends. A Sacred Fire will be lit at Eastview Jr Public School for Farrah. Firekeepers are in place but feel free to assist if you wish. Any donations of food or wood welcome. The fire will close Saturday at 4pm and a Feast will be held at Native Child at 5pm after the fire is closed.

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  09 July 2023

  Please check out this workshop offered by one of of our partners!!