Vision
Like our name implies, our goal is to produce, develop and present a broad range of high quality, professional productions at the local, provincial and national level that will leave our audiences with an experience...of joy, of laughter, of drama, of music, of intrigue.
Mandate
FOR THE COMMUNITY
The National Stage Company of Canada mandate encompasses three specific areas:
- Creation, Production and Presentation of seasons of diverse, inspiring, stimulating, accessible, and affordable professional productions that reach a broad cross-section of communities regardless of geography or socio-economic status.
- Development of specialized training, workshop and masterclass programs, including mentoring and apprenticeship, for emerging and established artists.
- Professional performance opportunities that support and showcase the versatile talents and skills of local community based Canadian artists.
The National Stage Company of Canada was born out of a passionate sense of artistic responsibility – a responsibility to bring artists into the mainstream professional theatre industry.
N.S.C.C. encourages its artists to expand their vision of what they perceive, create and present to a local, regional and national audience.
FOR YOUTH
The National Stage Company of Canada pledges to educate youth and expose them to the various aspects of the arts and of producing professional entertainment.
The N.S.C.C. Youth Outreach Programs feature interactive, educational and instructional artistic classes and camps, talk backs with professional artists and designers, a young playwrights program, and a “Youth Arts Pass” that will assist with affordable tickets towards productions presented by The National Stage Company of Canada.
FOR ARTISTS
Committed to developing local, regional and national talent, such as aspiring and emerging writers, actors, singers, dancers, musicians, technical support staff and production designers of all ages, where their creative skills and talents are recognized, nurtured, and highlighted at a professional through professional engagements. The National Stage Company of Canada will do so in a highly supportive and rewarding environment.
Committed to creating and hosting specially designed master classes with renowned international guest stars, along with comprehensive educational workshops in dance, voice, acting, improvisation, characterization and technique, production and technical management, among others.
FOR THE EXPERIENCE
Through the development of pre-show lectures, workshops, and outreach programs, The National Stage Company of Canada’s provides its members, artists, donors, corporate sponsors, and communities with productions that leave a lasting and positive impact and that promote Canadian talent on an international level, while at the same time adding to the rich artistic and cultural landscape of Canada.
From concept to post-production, we invite the audience to join The National Stage Company of Canada... For the Experience!