Our Programs
Stay Connected, Stay Creative, Stay Safe!
Ongoing Events:
On the A.I.R.
Industry professionals get together and discuss topics relevant to their craft, their artistic identity, and the world at large. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and join in the conversation. We encourage reflection, connection, and a space to check in with other artists.
Streamed Live on Zoom and YouTube Live
Upcoming Conversations:
Avery Saltzman and Jake Epstein
October 1st, 7:00 pm EST
Dave Deveau and Chas Conacher
October 5th, 7:00 pm EST
Let's Play
Virtual Play Readings
Join us in The Zoom Room for a virtual play reading!
Do you have a favorite play or dream role that you want to explore? A classic that you've been meaning to read forever? How about a new draft of a work in development? Send us your suggestions, and Artists in Residence will help cast and coordinate the online event.
Readings can be private or organized as a public performance, with proceeds donated to charity of your choice.
The Quarantine Plays
Artists in Residence presents 'The Quarantine Plays' - A night of new work by emerging artists created during quarantine.
Currently seeking Toronto based Non-Union Actors and Directors
Artists of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your headshot and resume to artistsinresidence2020@gmail.com by September 21st
Casting Breakdowns:
Double Bogey by Corey Stanton
COACH – The controlling and overbearing has-been golfing instructor.
Female presenting, 40s.
GOLFER – The moody and arrogant rising star athlete.
Female presenting, 18.
Y tu Y tu by Julia Maldonado
MIGUEL - A survivor who has protected his family through the worst possible circumstances. Male presenting, 60+ Hispanic/Latinx
LUPE - His granddaughter, twin sister to Chucho. Doesn't remember the old world. Curious. Female presenting, 20s. Hispanic/Latinx
CHUCHO - His grandson, twin brother to Lupe. Doesn't remember the world. Sensitive. Male presenting, 20s. Hispanic/Latinx
Bad Play by Amanda Freedman
JIM/JAMIE - Unreliable narrator.
BOB/BOBBY - Narrator. Unreliable.
GUS - Actor playing the role of an unknowing audience member, except he knows.
RUSS - Actor playing an audience member who interrupts the play.
A GROUP OF MIMES - Help tell the story of the play. Unnecessary to the plot.
AMANDA - The playwright.
All roles can be played by any gender or age.
ESSENTIAL by Ellie Moon
EMILY - Female presenting, early 20s
MARTIN - Male presenting, early 20s
One Horse Town by Julie Foster
THAT ONE - any gender, any age
THIS ONE - any gender, any age
Call For Actors and Directors
THE QUARANTINE PLAYS - Sharing the stories and experiences of artists during a global pandemic
Artists in Residence is currently seeking Toronto based Non-Union Actors for “The Quarantine Plays." This festival of 6 original short plays will begin rehearsals over Zoom on October 4th, with the intent of staging a live performance in *Late Fall 2020 (*In compliance with public health guidelines!)
Artists of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to apply.
This is an unpaid opportunity. All proceeds raised will be donated to The Actors Fund of Canada.
Please submit your headshot and resume to by September 21st