Youth Skills Opportunity Fund for Backstage Theatre Arts

Registered Name: OFF THE WALL STRATFORD ARTISTS' ALLIANCE

Business No: 853478964RR0001

$12,600raised of$20,000

10 months to go

Youth Skills Opportunity Fund will allow yearly tuition assistance to support youth (14-29) to attend Off the Wall backstage theatre production workshops in Stratford Ontario. Off the Wall Stratford Artists Alliance engages North America's finest backstage artists to instruct and inspire learners to build, weld and decorate sets, make props, masks, wigs and more. Intensive and hands-on learning opportunities are conducted in a working studio in small groups of 4-10 students with skilled theatre artists.

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Our Impact

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Off the Wall mentors and inspires the next generation of production artists for theatres/film studios across Canada. Our professional backstage artists pass their considerable skills and experience along to youth and adults who have a passion for theatre production arts.

We provide students with a broad range of production skills and experiences, equipping them for employment in production arts for theatre, film industry and events.

Our results

963 students have taken Off the Wall theatre production arts training - 19 earning university transfer credits for completing intensive hands-on specialty courses.

963 STUDENTS963 students have taken Off the Wall theatre production arts training - 19 earning university transfer credits for completing intensive hands-on specialty courses.

805 participants have enjoyed Off the Wall theatre production workshops in community theatres, schools, conferences and social service settings.

805 WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS805 participants have enjoyed Off the Wall theatre production workshops in community theatres, schools, conferences and social service settings.

Off the Wall has issued 270 contracts to seasonal backstage artists, who pass their considerable skills and expertise along to the next generation of theatre production artists.

270 CONTRACTS FOR ARTISTSOff the Wall has issued 270 contracts to seasonal backstage artists, who pass their considerable skills and expertise along to the next generation of theatre production artists.

Each summer and fall, Off the Wall offers up to 20 short, theatre production courses, ranging from Costume Design and Shoe Making to Theatrical Carpentry and Mask Making.

20 SUMMER & FALL COURSESEach summer and fall, Off the Wall offers up to 20 short, theatre production courses, ranging from Costume Design and Shoe Making to Theatrical Carpentry and Mask Making.

Off the Wall is entering its 16th exciting season, offering backstage theatre courses and workshops, led by professional artists -- most from the Stratford Festival.

15 SUCCESSFUL SEASONSOff the Wall is entering its 16th exciting season, offering backstage theatre courses and workshops, led by professional artists -- most from the Stratford Festival.

Off the Wall Programs (5)

Dozens of past OTW Students use their Theatre Production Arts skills in their current careers.

"I learned something new every year. There ae so many talented people working with you one-on-one in a small group setting that it is impressive what you can create. The courses are unique and super affordable. It's an amazing experience." testimonial 1544

Jennifer Brickman (took OTW courses for 5 summers)Lead Builder of Macy's famous Christmas Displays in USA

supporting information*

Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-12-31

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full-time employees

part-time employees

$24,113

total compensation for all employees

$1,875

professional & consulting fees

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*Based on the information Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to CanadaHelps