2025-26 Applications
We are now accepting video submissions for the 2025-26 Young Performing Company! Successful applicants will be invited to an in-person group callback on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Citadel Theatre.
The 2025-26 Young Performing Company program will culminate in a production of a Play.
The Young Performing Company
Over the course of the season, students explore the core subjects of acting, voice/singing, and movement, in addition to specialized workshops in areas such as acting for the camera, stage combat, clown, devising and Shakespeare. The program culminates in a workshop production that demonstrates the skills that the students have been working on over the year. The production is directed by a professional Canadian theatre artist and is chosen specially for the participants – to give them each an opportunity to shine.
The Young Performing Company alternates between a Play and a Musical each year. The 2025-26 Performing Company will culminate in the production of a Play.
2025-26 Auditions
To audition for the 2025-26 Young Performing Company, please read through the Training Dates, Performance Dates, Tuition and Audition Requirements below prior to submitting your application.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 15 at 11:59PM.
Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-10 pm from September to May. There are no classes on statutory holidays or over the winter break (December 7-January 4). Classes also run from 10am-6pm on all Sundays in April and May while we work towards our Spring production.
The first day of classes for 2025-26 is Wednesday, September 10, 2025. A complete season schedule will be sent out to company members upon acceptance into the program.
Attendance is mandatory for all technical rehearsals and performances.
Winter Showcase – Technical Rehearsals
- Monday, December 1, 6-10PM
- Wednesday, December 3, 6-10PM
Winter Showcase – Performance
- Saturday, December 6, 1:30PM (11AM call time)
Spring Production – Technical Rehearsals
- Saturday, May 16, 10AM-6PM
- Sunday, May 17, 10AM-6PM
- Tuesday, May 19, 5-10PM
- Wednesday, May 20, 5-10PM
- Thursday, May 21, 5-10PM
- Friday, May 22, 12-5PM
Spring Production – Performances
- Friday, May 22, 7:30PM (6PM call time)
- Saturday, May 23, 1:30PM (12PM call time)
- Saturday, May 23, 7:30PM (6PM call time)
Tuition
Tuition for the full-year program is $2,300.00 +GST. This includes classes, workshops, rehearsals, performances, materials, and tickets to select Citadel Theatre shows. Tuition may be paid in installments. At least one-third of the tuition must be paid upon registration. At least one-third in December, and the balance in March.
Bursaries
Partial bursaries are available to participate in the Young Company. Applications are assessed based on the following:
- Financial Need
- A demonstrated commitment to study
- Artistic Potential
Once accepted into the program, Young Company students will be given more information on applying for a bursary.
We are now accepting video submissions for the 2025-26 Young Performing Company. Successful applicants will be invited to an in-person group callback on Tuesday, June 24 from 6-8pm at the Citadel Theatre.
The 2025-26 Young Performing Company program will culminate in a production of a Play.
Material To Prepare:
- One two-to-three-minute monologue from a published play.
- One two-to-three-minute secondary piece. This may be a contrasting monologue, a song, or a dance/movement piece.
Tips For Your Video Submission
- Begin with an introduction including:
- Your name
- Your age
- Introduction of your two pieces
For example: “My name is Arthur and I am 17 years old. For my first piece, I will be doing Lysander from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and for my second piece, I will be singing ‘Mr. Cellophane’ from Chicago.”
- Visuals
- Framing: Use a tight frame that goes from your waist to just over the top of your head. Make sure your background is neutral and not distracting (ex. a white/plain living room wall)
- Lighting: Make sure you are visible and well-lit. Please make sure you are lit from the front; back-lighting lowers the overall visibility in your video.
- Clothing: Choose a neutral outfit – we want to focus on you!
- Reference: Here is an example of a very well set-up self-tape!
- Record in a quiet space. If you are singing, make sure that your voice can be heard clearly over the music. You are welcome to sing with a karaoke track or live accompanist.
- Do not use any pre-recorded performance footage (ex. a clip from your school show or voice recital).
- Upload your video audition to an unlisted YouTube link. You can add the link right in your Google Form application. Please set the privacy settings to “unlisted” so that only those with the link can access the video.
- HAVE FUN! We can’t wait to see your audition.
Unable To Create A Video Submission?
If there are any barriers preventing you from creating a video submission, please apply as normal and email us at youngcompany@citadeltheatre.com to discuss alternative arrangements.
To apply for the 2025-26 Young Performing Company, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the Young Company Application Form
- Pay the $25.00 Young Company Application Fee
Once BOTH steps have been completed, candidates will be contacted with more information.
Break a leg!
For any inquiries, please contact us at youngcompany@citadeltheatre.com.
Let Us Help You Out!
If you have any questions whatsoever, please reach out to us! We want to make this process as accessible as possible, so if you need help with your audition, email us any time at youngcompany@citadeltheatre.com.