Our Mission

The National Theatre School of Canada offers incomparable training for actors, directors, designers, writers, production specialists, and artists of all kinds to create work that matters.

About Us

Since 1960, the National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) has been recognized as a leading educational institution for young adults wishing to pursue a career as a playwright, director, actor, set and costume designer, or production professional. The NTS is unique - offering high-level training programs in all aspects of the theatre arts, in both French and English. Many of its more than 2,000 graduates are among the country’s most active and versatile artists and designers.

Why Give?

As a world leader in theatre education, NTS shares its expertise and resources with a large and diverse community of Canadians by providing incomparable training in English and French to actors, directors, playwrights, designers, and production specialists and delivering a broad range of community programs in order to make theatre more accessible to all Canadians. The School needs your help to achieve its mission and to offer a constantly evolving program that reflects Canadian theatre. Support the School and create the future of theatre!