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Launch
your performing arts career in the entertainment capital of Canada.
With more than 180 theatre companies and 100 dance companies in the
area, Toronto is the world's third-largest English language theatre
community and third in North America in film and television production.
Over 40,000 people are employed in this city's vibrant arts, entertainment
and recreation industry.
George Brown College has earned a national reputation for training new actors. Located at the Young Centre for Performing Arts in the Distillery District – in facilities shared with the acclaimed Soulpepper Theatre company – our students learn from professionals in surroundings of the highest calibre and perform for the public five times per year.
We train actors to work in all aspects of
the arts and entertainment industry.
George Brown Theatre School outstanding faculty and partnerships
with the acclaimed Soulpepper
Theatre Company, Tarragon
Theatre and others allow students to learn from professionals of
the very highest caliber.
The George Brown Theatre School offers concentrated, career-oriented
training in the fundamental skills and professionalism needed to work
as professional actors in theatre, television and film. Taught by notable
theatre artists, students in the three-year diploma program explore
a wide range of acting styles ranging from classical and Elizabethan
to absurdism and clowning.
Career Options
"If these students (George Brown Theatre School) are any indication
of what Toronto audiences can look forward to, the future
of the city's theatre scene is very bright indeed." --
RACHEL GIESE (EYE MAGAZINE)
"The company (George Brown Theatre School) creates a world
of youthful high spirits, flirtation, and heart-felt
truths that compares favorably with the best I've seen".
-- Jon Kaplan, NOW Magazine
Theatre School graduates are leading players on Canada's main stages
and on film and television sets across North America.
Graduates of the Theatre School are working in all aspects
of the arts and entertainment industry. Toronto
is the heart of the country's entertainment industry
where there are approximately 75 theatre productions
onstage on any given month and
anywhere from 18 to 40 film and television productions
shooting every day of the year. In addition, an ever-expanding
international market
creates a consistent demand for fresh faces and new talent.
Here are some of the venues where you'll find Theatre School graduates
working:
Contact Us
For more information on the Theatre School and its programs, please
contact us at:
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2167
or
1-800-265-2002
E-mail:
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