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Celebrating Young Theatre Talent in Vancouver

In Vancouver's lively arts scene, young talents are at the forefront of shaping theatre's future. From professional productions to school shows to after-school musical theatre programs, these passionate actors breathe life into stories on stage. Recognizing their dedication not only celebrates their achievements but also nurtures a thriving community of emerging talent, inspiring new storytellers and enriching Vancouver's theatrical landscape.

The Canada Young Theatre Awards proudly honor and support these aspiring actors and their educators, amplifying their voices within Canadian theatre.

March
2024
Awards
Show

March 9th, 2024 | 7:00pm
Pal Theatre, Vancouver

The Awards Judging Process

The annual Canada Young Theatre Awards will be judged by local theatre professionals, evaluating applicants' video submissions from January to February. The awards will take center stage at a March 2024 ceremony, spotlighting three hours of performances by nominees, winners, and guest artists. Recipients will receive well-deserved recognition in the form of trophies, gifts, and cash prizes from sponsors.

The Categories

Outstanding Lead Performance (aged 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, and 18-24)
Outstanding Supporting Performance (aged 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, and 18-24)
Outstanding School Production
Outstanding Direction in a School Production
Outstanding Creative Team in a School Production

The Show

Awards: Winners announced during the ceremony and receive a trophy along with TBA monetary prize
Ceremony: Includes awards and live entertainment
Date: March 9, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Pal Theatre | 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver
Dress Code: Formal
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

How to Apply

Applications Due February 20, 2024

  • Outstanding Lead Performance
    Age Group 9-11
    Age Group 12-14
    Age Group 15-17
    Age Group 18-24

    Outstanding Supporting Performance
    Age Group 9-11
    Age Group 12-14
    Age Group 15-17
    Age Group 18-24

    Outstanding School Production

    Outstanding Direction in a School Production

    Outstanding Creative Team in a School Production

  • The Canada Young Theatre Awards aim to highlight and honor local young theatre talent as well as their educators in the lower mainland. Individuals aged between 9 and 24, who attended a musical theatre production in the lower mainland, are eligible to submit for individual awards. Elementary schools and after-school programs that staged musicals can compete in school production categories. In light of being the first awards ceremony recognizing youth theatre work post pandemic, we will be accepting submissions representing worked done between Jan. 2022 to Dec. 2023.

  • Step 1 Create a Self-Tape
    Individual applicants are requested to create a self-tape introducing themselves and articulating why their performance stands out as a strong contender for the award. However, school category applicants are not required to submit a self-tape.

    Step 2: Collect Video or Photos
    Individual applicants are required to submit a video showcasing the performance they're entering, limited to a maximum duration of 3 minutes. In cases where applicants have been part of professional productions without video footage, an alternative submission is allowed: up to ten stage photos along with a nomination letter from an adult can be provided.

    For applicants in school production categories, please send a video of the production you're entering, lasting up to 5 minutes, and up to ten stage photos, along with the name of the production team.

    Step 3: Apply by Email
    For individual young artists, kindly email the following details to info@ctora.ca by February 20, 2024

    1. Award category
    2. Age group
    3. Actor’s full name
    4. Role name
    5. Show name
    6. Production company name
    7. Email of the actor/parents/guardians for video/images collection
    8. Attach self-tape
    9. Attach video or photos

    For school production categories, please email the following information to info@ctora.ca by February 20, 2024

    1. Director/educator name
    2. Production name
    3. School name
    4. Contact information
    5. Attach video and photos
    6. Attach production team list

  • For age groups 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17
    Outstanding Lead Performance and Outstanding Supporting Performance: Trophy, Limited edition mascot toy, gifts from sponsors.

    For Age Group 18-24
    Outstanding Lead Performance and Outstanding Supporting Performance: $500 cash prize, Trophy, Limited edition mascot toy, gifts from sponsors.

    For School Productions
    Outstanding School Production: $1000 cash prize, Trophy.
    Outstanding Direction in a School Production: $500 cash prize, Trophy, Limited edition mascot toy, gifts from sponsors.
    Outstanding Creative Team in a School Production: $500 cash prize, Trophy.