Studying Acting in Ontario?

ACTRA members voted overwhelmingly to open the door for young performers and people new to the profession.

New graduates from eligible schools and post-secondary schools and institutions can apply to join ACTRA as an Apprentice member. Whether you graduated last year or ten years ago, you are eligible to join ACTRA through this fast-track path at any time. If you are already an ACTRA Apprentice with two credits, this can count as a third credit toward full membership.

As a union member, you can look for professional representation from talent agencies as well as audition for productions shot under ACTRA contracts and collective agreements.

To join, apply through ACTRA Toronto’s Membership Department and pay a fee of $75. An official transcript and a copy of your diploma is required.

This “fast-track” to membership is currently available to graduates of the following Ontario acting and drama programs:

• Brock University
• Canadian Film Centre
• Fanshawe College
• George Brown College
• Humber College
• Niagara College
• Queen’s University
• Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
• Seneca College
• Sheridan College
• St. Clair College – Music Theatre Performance Program
• St. Lawrence College – Music Theatre-Performance Program
• University of Guelph
• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo
• University of Windsor
• York University
• Toronto Film School
• Canadore College

If you have completed a course of studies from a Canadian school or post-secondary school or institution not listed above, please contact us. Schools and institutions outside of Canada will not be considered. Qualifications earned outside of the one-year timeframe will not be considered for the New Graduate credit.