Treasurer Talk - October 8, 2025
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom (Virtual)
ACTRA Toronto’s Treasurer Talk is back on Wednesday, October 8th! Come prepared with your questions as ACTRA Toronto’s Treasurer Paul Constable will have Executive Director Alistair Hepburn speak about finances, union dues, and the outlook for performer jobs in Ontario. We’ll dive into member concerns, bust common myths, and wrap up with a rapid-fire referendum round that promises real talk and clear answers. ⁠
When:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
at 4 p.m.
Where:
Join us online via Zoom (register here) or live on Instagram (@actratoronto).
Don’t miss this! October 8th at 4pm on Zoom or on Instagram Live!

2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election: Candidate Meet & Greet (October 21, 2025)
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Bloor Street, 227 Bloor Street E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1C8, Canada
Meet the candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an all-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election.
When: October 21, 2025Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ETWhere: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)Please note that these are in-person drop-in events, and candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.
Registration deadline: 3 p.m. ET on October 21, 2025.

2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election: Candidate Meet & Greet (October 22, 2025)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Bloor Street, 227 Bloor Street E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1C8, Canada
Meet the candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an all-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election.
When: October 22, 2025Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ETWhere: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)Please note that these are in-person drop-in events, and candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.
Registration deadline: 3 p.m. ET on October 22, 2025.

YEAA x outACTRAto’s Spooky Social
2025-10-30 14:00 - 16:30 | ACTRA Toronto Main Office, 625 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
Get ready for some Halloween fun! 🎃
YEAA and outACTRAto cordially invite you to our Spooky Social on Thursday, October 30th!
🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: ACTRA Toronto office
Join us for games, prizes, food, music, and much more! Costumes are highly encouraged – wear your best spooky, funny, or creative look and show it off during our costume contest! 👻
Come out and connect with your fellow union members in true Halloween style.
See you there… if you dare! 🕷️
Registration is required. Register before 11 a.m. Thursday, October 30.

TAW*C Seminar: Coping, Confidence & Well-Being (December 5)
2025-12-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
TAW*C is hosting a Self Care & Love Seminar on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church St, suite 200, Toronto, ON). This event is open to women, non-binary, transgender members, and TAW*C members.
As we all know, our industry can be incredibly rewarding—but also uniquely demanding.
Constant auditions, unpredictable schedules, public scrutiny, long days on set, and the emotional labour that comes with creative work can deeply impact our mental and emotional well-being.
That’s why taking care of ourselves and believing in ourselves—isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Prioritizing our inner balance, resilience, and grounding allows us to show up as our best, most authentic selves in both our work and personal lives.
This seminar is designed to support exactly that.
TAW*C is honoured to welcome Tish Binzangi and Tahirah Reynolds as the seminar speakers. They each bring deep expertise, heart and lived experience to their work, and we’re excited for the conversations and tools they’ll be sharing.
This session will be offered in a hybrid format, so you’re welcome to join in person or via Zoom, whichever works best for you.
Topics:

Coping with rejection
Managing anxiety and stress on set
Work–life balance in the industry

Extras:

Guided meditation or energy-clearing exercise for confidence

✨ Special Surprise:
Two in-person participants have a chance win a 20-minute individual session with the speakers.
Pizza and pop will be provided for in-person attendees. Please note, only 30 in-person spots are available.
Registration is below. Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The Zoom link will be sent to online participants Friday morning.
If you have any questions, please email tawc@actratoronto.com
About the speakers :
⭐ Tahirah Reynolds
Tahirah is a therapist, registered social worker, and artist with over 10 years of experience dedicated to creating spaces where racialized communities feel seen, valued, and empowered. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, specializing in mental health and health. Her previous roles include work as a youth worker at 360°kids and as a research assistant at the University of Toronto.
Tahirah currently practices with Breanna Chanelle Therapeutic Services and provides trauma therapy through the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Black Health and Social Services Hub. Rooted in a commitment to liberation, she brings warmth, honesty, humour, and depth to conversations on race, mental health, and identity.
⭐ Tish Binzangi
Tish is a registered therapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), with over 10 years of diverse experience across social services and mental health. She has supported children, youth, adults, and families in various settings, including the education system—where she served as a Child and Youth Worker with the York Region District School Board—as well as special needs therapy (IBI and ABA), newcomer settlement services, and programs supporting individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol addiction.
Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply client-centered.

Minors Committee Meeting & Festive Social (December 10)
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | ACTRA Toronto Main Office, 625 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
NEW: Check out the news below about the amazing raffle prizes!
Join the Minors Committee for its next in-person meeting, which will include a Festive Social.
When: December 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. ET
Where: ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, suite 200, Toronto, ON)
What you can look forward to:

Brief Report from the Chair including introducing two new proposals based on issues raised by members
Food, Photobooth, Games and lots more fun
NEW: A raffle for 5 amazing prizes donated by top Toronto acting coaches and self-tape studios! Each prize is a 30-minute private coaching session – perfect for polishing an audition or leveling up your skills. We’re grateful to Jinny Wong, The Craft Studio, Alison Deon, Krystal Meadows and Tarah Consoli for their generous contributions to make these fantastic raffle prizes possible!

The ACTRA Toronto Minors Committee is member-driven and is open to our younger performers, their parents and guardians. It’s a space to connect, share experiences and collaborate on how as a community we can better support young talent in our industry. To learn more about the Committee, please visit the Minors Committee Page.
Please share this invitation with other ACTRA members (AABP, Apprentice and Full) who may not be on our mailing list. The more voices the better! Even if you can only attend part of the meeting, we’d still love to have you there!
Registration is required. To help the Committee plan for food and fun, please RSVP by 12 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025! Can’t wait to see you there!

Reel Talk: Stunt Curious?
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
Have you ever been curious about the world of stunts but not quite sure where to start?
Ever wondered what it really takes to become a stunt performer?
ACTRA Toronto’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and outACTRAto are excited to co-present Reel Talk: Stunt Curious?
This panel discussion features Tig Fong (Nikita, The Expanse), Angelica Lisk-Hann (Cross, Book of Negroes, Kick-Ass 2), and Daniel Lavigne (The Greatest, Cross).
When: December 16, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. ET
Where: In-person at the ACTRA Toronto Office (625 Church Street, 2nd floor) or live on Zoom.
Join us for a dynamic and insightful conversation with these industry leading stunt performers and coordinators. We’ll explore the realities of working in stunt performance today and what it means specifically for BIPOC, Queer, and Disabled performers. Light refreshments for attendees will follow. This event is open to ACTRA Toronto members in good standing only.
Click here to register to attend on Zoom.
Complete the form below to attend in person. In-person registration closes at 4 p.m. ET on December 16, 2025. Space is limited and registration will be confirmed.

ACTRA Toronto New Members Meeting (February 19, 2026)
2026-02-19 14:00 - 17:00 | ACTRA Toronto Main Office, 625 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
ATTENTION NEW ACTRA TORONTO MEMBERS

Join your ACTRA Toronto Councillors, staff and new sibling members for a special event designed just for you!

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, engage, and discover where you fit within your union in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Take this chance to learn more about ACTRA Toronto and get a front-row seat on what being an ACTRA member can offer you. All are welcome to attend.

When: February 19, 2026Time: 2 to 5 p.m. ETWhere: ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, 2nd floor, Toronto)

As this in-person event has reached capacity, registration is now closed.

YEAA Shorts: Exhibition Series & Screening Event
2026-02-27 18:30 - 21:00 | The Fox on John, 150 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 2E1, Canada
Join the YEAA Committee of ACTRA Toronto for an evening celebrating short films created by ACTRA members.
YEAA Shorts: Exhibition Series is a year-long initiative designed to showcase outstanding ACTRA-made short films and inspire the next generation of filmmakers within our union. Selected films will screen at Rolling Pictures’ screening room in downtown Toronto, followed by a moderated Q&A with participating artists.
Event Details
🗓️February 27, 2026
📍 Rolling Pictures – 150 John Street, Toronto
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎬 Screenings Begin: 7:00 PM
🎤 Q&A: 8:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Seating is limited to 20 ACTRA members. Advance registration is required to secure your spot (see below). Registration closes at 11:30 p.m. on February 26, 2026, or when maximum capacity is reached.
As YEAA is a committee focused on ACTRA members who can play ages 17–30, members within this demographic will be prioritized in registration.
Afterparty
The celebration continues at The Fox on John (106 John St #3, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1) immediately following the screening.
Come support fellow ACTRA members, connect with emerging filmmakers, and celebrate the creative work happening within our community.
We look forward to seeing you there.
