Centre for the Arts

Professional Actor Training
The goal of the Professional Actor Training program at the Centre is to assist people to develop in the broadest sense of the word and specifically to offer the best curriculum to assist actors working in the film, television and theatre industry.

All of our coaches are working professional actors with teaching experience who want to give actors experience in class that will further their career and make them versatile actors.

Taking class at the Centre is part of the actor's on-going work; there is no quick fix and one doesn't 'graduate' from level to level. We teach each actor at their own level and give them maximum time to
perform.

Our harmonious atmosphere allows people to grow at their own speed and assimilate experience. Learning the lesson yourself is the most powerful method.

Registration Guidelines

Choose your class and apply by email or phone with your name, phone numbers, email address, resume, photo, a once a year $20.00 registration fee which is non-refundable and payment for the course one week prior to the beginning of the class.

Once accepted into the class your cheque will be cashed. You can mail in your cheque or drop it off at the Centre when someone is in the office (call ahead to verify) or slide it under the door. Do not leave cash in an envelope unless someone is there to receive it.

For privacy reasons we cannot keep pictures and resumes on file.

A receipt will be issued to you for income tax purposes as all classes are tax-deductible under the Income Tax Act paragraph 60(f).
The Centre for the Arts reserves the right to refuse anyone participation in a class, project or use of the space. Your course payment will be refunded in full if you are asked to withdraw from a class. The Centre for the Arts can change times, dates, costs without notice.

Cancellation and Refunds

You can cancel your participation in a course up to one week prior to the class beginning. After that if your cheque has been cashed there is no refund. The money can be used for another class at the Centre. If the Centre cancels the class the actor’s class fee will be refunded in full.

Actors can make up classes by attending any other class running during the time period of their paid current session. Missed classes cannot be saved and used for future sessions.

Actors who want to take class but find themselves in a financial situation where they are unable to pay at this time may apply for Sponsorship Program places. Fill out the form on our website and email it in and we will inform you if you qualify for a place in the upcoming class.

Insufficient Funds
There is a $30.00 NSF fee payable to Centre for the Arts if your cheque bounces.

There is a $20 registration fee for all 2008 classes.
Actors who cannot afford to take class but want to can apply for a Sponsorship Program place. There is one Sponsorship Program place per class in all CFA classes.
All class prices include GST.
Time, Date, Price subject to change without notice.
Centre for the Arts is a member of TAAS (Toronto Association of Acting Studios) and TAPA (Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts).