Theatre as a space for connection, creation, and exchange.

Have an idea that brings people together? Bring it to life.

The call for TEC projects is now open.

TEC supports NTS students and recent graduates (up to 3 years after graduation) who want to develop artistic projects in collaboration with communities.

Up to $5,000 in financial support
Application deadline: November 16, 2026

Download the documents: The TEC Information Guide (PDF), which guides you step by step in preparing an inspiring and complete application, as well as the budget template to use for your application.

Are you unsure of which tier to apply for in your call for projects? Do not hesitate to write to us! tec@ent-nts.ca.

SUBMIT A PROJECT

What is TEC?

Theatre Engaging Communities (TEC) encourages artists to imagine projects where theatre-making and community engagement come together.

This could mean creating with a community, inviting community members into an artistic process, sharing practices and knowledge, or exploring new ways of making theatre together.

At the heart of TEC are connection, exchange, and reciprocity.

Two ways to create

Stream 1 — Creating in connection with a community

Your project builds a relationship with a community and invites community members to participate in part of the artistic process or its presentation.

Financial support: $1,000 to $2,500

Stream 2 — Creating with a community

Collaboration with a community is at the heart of the project and is an integral part of its development and realization.

Financial support: $3,000 to $5,000

Not sure which stream is right for your project? Contact us at tec@ent-nts.ca

We can help you determine which one best fits your idea.

Could TEC support your idea?

Your project could be a good fit for TEC if it:

builds a meaningful relationship with a community;

encourages participation, exchange, or collaboration;

uses theatre and artistic practice as spaces for connection;

takes into account the needs, realities, and knowledge of the community involved.

There is no single way to make a TEC project. We want to support different approaches to collaboration between artists and communities.

Looking for inspiration? A TEC project can take many forms.
Discover how NTS students and graduates have collaborated with different communities and transformed their ideas into artistic projects.

Have you completed your TEC project?

You must complete your final report. The final report must include:

the completed form
the promotional documents that you created (in paper or electronic version)
the media coverage (articles, links to interviews, etc.) – if applicable
the final reconciled budget, taking into account the actual expenses and revenues
digital photos and/or a video of the pre-production and/or production – if applicable