The Canadian Thread!

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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<p>Hey there,
So I've been lurking and browsing this place a lot, and a couple of months ago I asked a question about Canadian universities for theatre. Now that I'm going into grade 12 / senior year, I figured it would be nice to have a thread for us Canadians to talk, since the majority of you seem to be from the States, and they're such completely different systems and sets of schools obviously. So yeah, introduce yourself and let's talk about some Canadian schools! (I have searched around for more Canadian-based forums, but this place is by far the busiest, and is filled with the most intelligent and well-informed answers.)</p>

<p>For starters, I'm a rising senior from Ontario, with a 91.3% average in grade 11. I've also already taken 1 grade 12 course last year, which I got a 94% in, so I assume that'll be part of my top 6. I'm looking to go into acting. If it's a degree program that's a plus, and if it has good academics that's another plus, but ultimately for me it comes down to the quality of the program itself.</p>

<p>I'm looking at the National Theatre School as a HUGE reach, because I know how selective they are and I don't think I'm stellar. The other audition schools that I'm looking at are Ryerson, Windsor, Concordia, and Dalhousie. Then I'm applying for York, UBC and University of Alberta (which are non-audition for first year, but then you audition into second year BFA Acting. If you get rejected you continue on in the BA stream). The non-auditions I'm looking at are Queens for drama, McGill for dramatic literature, and then UofT and Western for just regular arts (not theatre). If anyone knows any other non-audition theatre programs that are worth a look, please speak up, but other than that, I'd love to know what everyone's looking at.</p>

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<p>Sounds like you have your bases covered. :slight_smile: I’m, obviously, not a student but just wanted to add that the theatre opportunities at U of T for a non-major are wonderful, probably more than you might find at some schools as a drama major. The drama major at U of T is a good one but not for everyone, and I know some grads who have been extremely successful and others who haven’t, which is going to be the case with all programs. Best of luck to you!</p>

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<p>Hey, sugarfix! I didn’t know there were other fellow Canadians lurking the theatre threads, this is exciting :slight_smile: Most Canadians on this site are super geniuses looking to get into Ivies (but that’s not to say we aren’t, haha). I’m also from Ontario, Toronto to be specific. I’m looking into a bunch of schools in the states and hoping to go down there ultimately, but as for Canadian schools, I’m looking at UBC, Concordia, and Ryerson. As you can see, I’d really like to be in or near a city so there’s lots of production opportunities.</p>

<p>PS. Are you looking at any American schools?</p>

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<p>Ahh I’m from Toronto too =D </p>

<p>I was going to look at American schools, but honestly, for the price difference, I’d rather stay here, where there are tons of good schools, and possibly go to the States for grad school. Are you?</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’m looking at USC, Brown, Vassar, BU, among others. I’m looking at schools in the states because I just think that’s where I want to end up. I agree about the price though, there’s no way I’m going unless I get some serious financial aid/scholarships. Plus, there are tons of production opportunities here in Toronto, so it wouldn’t be so bad if I had to stay here a bit longer. If you don’t mind me asking, what school do you go to? (You can PM me if you want, I feel like a total creeper asking, haha). </p>

<p>PS I did a co-op at the Tarragon Theatre, and I met quite a few Concordia and Ryerson grads. They seem to produce a lot of working theatre professionals.</p>

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<p>I have seen several posts regarding Canadian schools, but would appreciate more in-depth and up-to-date information. Does anyone have good knowledge of the following programs?</p>

<p>Simon Fraser University (School for the Contemporary Arts)
UBC
Langara College (Studio 58)
University of Alberta
Ryerson University
National Theatre School </p>

<p>I am aware that U of A and UBC are second year BFA auditions. Studio 58 prefers students 19 and older who have 2 years university or work experience.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>