IRCPA Programs

"The Centre's session were a turning point for me in many ways...they put me on the right path in several aspects for which I'm most grateful. I completed my B.Mus and performed in Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto. I have this year been part of the International tour of "Phantom" in Singapore and Hong Kong. This steady work has certainly helped me pay my education-related debts. Thank you for your attention, for your hard work and for bringin Joan Dornemann to Vancouver."
--Lee Jameson, bass baritone

"I would like to thank you for your recommendation that I audition for Bramwell Tovey. Due to that audition, I now have my first contract."
--Hugh Russell, Baritone

Programs

Careers In Focus

The purpose of these sessions is to give artists short-term access to employers who are usually inaccessible, in a constructive environment for feedback.

Through the expertise of its esteemed collaborating advisors/employers, the Centre has identified the areas of need to artists, and has designed the CAREERS IN FOCUS program to address these needs. They must be encouraged to develop their skills, export their services, and retain their home base in Canada.

Encounters with Employers
Fall and Spring in Toronto

Young freelance artists need to know where and when auditions take place, which competitions are available to them. They need access to employers in a nurturing environment to find out where they are in their development, to identify their strengths and weaknesses, how they relate or don't relate to the current needs of employers, and how to eventually reach their goals with longer term planning.

"Encounters" are given in three two-day segments. The first two days deal with presentation, repertoire, preparation, and performance. the second two days are devoted to languages and text, and the third two days are instaging, role interpretation, and character analysis.

Employers have hired artists from these sessions. They are pleased to have time to work with and observe the artists instead of the usual three minute audition without time for feedback. Participants enjoy the collegial and encouraging atmosphere where they do not feel compromised.

Career Moves

Business in Performing Workshops
held each Fall and Spring in Toronto

Access to managers, publicists, critics and employers is vital for each performer to understand what is expected of them in the industry. How the industry in North America functions and why. How the industry in Europe functions differently. How to perform and develop the career in each system, and at the same time meet family commitments and responsibilities.

International Resource Centre for Performing Artists
43 Bright Street
Toronto, M5A 3H5
CANADA
Tel: +416-362-1422
Fax: +416-359-0043