Two weeks ago, in the grand hall of the Monument-National — the very stage where so many of them first learned to truly inhabit a space — the graduating students of the National Theatre School of Canada received their diplomas, surrounded by loved ones, teachers, and the entire community that walked alongside them throughout their training.  A ceremony that felt just like the people it was honouring: alive, colourful, and deeply personal. The evening opened with a presentation by Soleil Launière (Indigenous Residency, 2020), followed by an awards ceremony recognizing excellence and outstanding journeys across each program, before program directors took to the microphone to say a few words about each of their students — every single one.  Nine programs, one school  This year, graduating cohorts from all nine of the School’s programs are crossing the threshold together — in both French and English sections. Performers trained in the precision of acting and the mastery of the stage. Directors who have learned to lead, to listen, to take risks. Playwrights who have found their voice and begun writing for the theatre of today. Production and technical arts professionals ready to […]

The performing arts field is exciting, but it often requires designers to wear two hats: that of the artist and that of the entrepreneur. Between managing production schedules and negotiating contracts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It is with this in mind that the APASQ (Association des professionnels des Arts de la scène) is offering […]

At the National Theatre School of Canada, we have always believed that our name is a promise. Being a “National” school means more than just welcoming students to our campuses in Montréal; it means actively engaging with the artistic heartbeat of the entire country. This belief is what fuels the English Section’s annual Audition Tour, […]

In 2026, the NTS continues its commitment to the development and promotion of francophone artists across the country with the second edition of its French Section’s pan-Canadian tour. For the second consecutive year, this initiative aims to build lasting connections with francophone communities outside Quebec, allowing the School to go directly into the field to […]

It is with immense pride that we learned that the photographic series from our 65th anniversary campaign has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence in Photography by Communication Arts magazine. Recognized worldwide as one of the highest standards of quality in design and visual communication, this award highlights the creative strength and aesthetic impact […]

Under the artistic direction of Frédéric Dubois, Artistic Director of the French Section, around ten performers among the most notable of their generation — all graduates of the National Theatre School of Canada — take part in an exercise that is as intimate as it is powerful: revisiting their entrance audition. This pivotal moment, often […]