Welcome to the Public Classes at the National Theatre School of Canada!
NTS’s public classes invite everyone to explore theatre as both an art form and a catalyst for personal and social transformation. In a welcoming, inclusive space open to all ages and experience levels, participants build foundational skills in acting, playwriting, voice work, and more.
Led by talented local artists, these courses nurture creativity in a setting that’s both inspiring and supportive.
Fall 2026
Playwriting Foundations
Acting 2 | With Julie
Choir for all
Performance Ensemble | With Jessica
Musical Theatre 1
Acting 1 | With Anne-Marie
Musical Theatre 2
Writing the Natural World
Photo Gallery
Cancellation and refund policy
You can cancel a course registration at any time. However, you will be required to pay a penalty fee if the course has already started. We recommend that cancellation requests be sent by email to courspublics@ent-nts.ca. The course is considered cancelled from the moment the notice is sent.
Cancelling before the course begins
If you cancel your registration before a course starts, the merchant cannot claim fees or compensation.
Cancelling after the course has begun
If the course has started, you will be required to pay the following amounts:
- the cost of classes already taken; and
- a penalty provided for by the law. This penalty corresponds to the lowest of the following amounts: $50 or 10% of the cost of the classes that have not been taken.
For example: you registered for a series of 10 theatre classes for. You decide to cancel your registration after attending 2 classes. If the total cost of the course was $250, you must pay $50 for the 2 classes you attended. You will also be required to pay a $20 penalty, which corresponds to 10% of the cost of the remaining classes.