The Young Production Company provides experiential learning for directors, designers, stage managers, and anyone interested in working behind the scenes. Classes feature a wide range of workshops in stage management, production management, set/costume/lighting design, and other technical theatre elements.
Students will gain practical experience by working with our professional team of directors, stage managers, designers, and technicians on the Young Company show which is held at the end of May in the Rice Theatre at the Citadel.
Throughout the course of the season, students will also have the opportunity to shadow Citadel artists during select Mainstage productions.
2025/26 Applications
To apply for the 2025/26 Young Production Company, please read through the Training Dates, Production Dates, and Tuition & Bursaries information below prior to submitting your application.
The deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Sunday, August 17.
Fall Term (September 8 – December 15)
- Monday evenings, 6-9PM (no class on October 13).
Winter Term (January 5 – February 9)
- Monday evenings, 6-9PM.
Production Rehearsals (February 23 – May 23)
Rehearsals for the Spring production are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-10PM, in addition to Sundays in April and May from 10AM-6PM.
All Production Company members will be called on Monday evenings during the rehearsal period. Beyond that, students’ schedules will vary depending on their role (i.e. not all Production Company members will be called for all Wednesday/Sunday rehearsals, and several students will be required to work on their own projects outside of rehearsal hours).
Attendance is mandatory for all technical rehearsals and performances.
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)
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Sunday, May 24, 1:30PM (12PM call time)
Tuition
Tuition for the full-year program is $1,800.00 +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.
To apply for the 2025/26 Young Production Company, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the Young Production Company Application Form
- Pay the $25.00 Young Company Application Fee
Once BOTH steps have been completed, successful candidates will be contacted with more information.
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 application, email us any time at youngcompany@citadeltheatre.com.