Royal Canadian Theatre Company

06/11/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Production Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
Organisation: Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Deadline to Apply: JUNE 30, 2026

Dates of Employment: July 2 to August 27, 2026
Commitment: 30 hours a week (240 hours total)

Job Description: This is a seasonal role offered through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. The start date is July 1, 2026 and is 30 hours a week for 8 weeks. The Production Assistant will be working under the direction and mentorship of the current General Manager, Crystal Weltzin.

Responsibilities:
Distributing graphic images, posters, rack cards and content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and to Surrey/New Westminster facilities.
Write and build newsletters on Moosend and press releases for 2026/2027 productions
Build production schedules for Fall and Winter productions.
Assist and oversee the first part of rehearsal and production for “Murder for Two” in August.
Facilitate production meeting for “Murder for Two”.

Applicants will need to be able to work remotely. A Laptop can be provided by request.

Qualifications:
Confidence with Social Media, and Canva.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Pages or Google Docs and writing effectively.
Fluent in English
Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status under the immigration and protection act.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they’re Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Remuneration: $18.25

How to Apply: Send Resume and Cover letter to [email protected] by June 30, 2026. The Royal Canadian Theatre Company appreciates all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

06/06/2026

Today!!!

SAVE THE DATE! June 6 - Costume Sale

Grab a bag and fill it for only $10!
One day only sale from 9am-3pm at our studio in Surrey.

05/27/2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE for inclusion of postings in the newsletter has recently changed. Submit by 4:00pm PT on the Monday prior to the Wednesday bi-weekly newsletter. Click below for the submission guidelines and form.

05/26/2026

AUDITION NOTICE - Monday, June 8 6pm-10pm. PLEASE SUBMIT BY June 1.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK written by Crystal Weltzin
Directed by Kerri Norris for The Royal Canadian Theatre Company

Casting non-union Principal roles - Honorarium paid (20’s and up).
All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Character descriptions on our website. Singing and dancing required for all characters.

Be prepared to read sides from the script and sing 1 minute of a song, either A Ca****la or bring a device to play your track (Your phone is acceptable). You may be asked to do a short movement sequence.

Performances:
Runs December 2026 in Surrey and January 2027 New Westminster
Surrey: December 18, 20, 22-23, 26-27, 2026
New Westminster: December 31, 2026 - January 3, 2027

Rehearsals:
**While there is some flexibility in the rehearsal schedule for conflicts if you are not available, in general, for the set rehearsal schedule either ask about your conflicts or do not submit.

First Read September 20, 6pm
Sept - Dec: Tuesdays 6:30-10pm (Principals only), Sundays 12-6pm (ALL)
***There will be reserve rehearsals for Principal characters starting Thursdays Nov 17th.
***There will be a Saturday Rehearsal for ALL cast on Saturday, December 12th

Auditions June 8 at the RCTC Studio, 10660 City Parkway, Surrey. Please send your headshot and CV with your submission to [email protected].

05/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE! June 6 - Costume Sale

Grab a bag and fill it for only $10!
One day only sale from 9am-3pm at our studio in Surrey.

05/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

JUNE 6 - Costume Sale with RCTC
9am-3pm at our Whalley studio.

Fill a bag for $10 and get new clothes for the year, costumes for Halloween or whatever you fancy.

See you there!

05/20/2026

MURDER FOR TWO by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian
Directed by Kerri Norris for The Royal Canadian Theatre Company

Casting paid, non-union role, 25-40 years old, female presenting, to play THE SUSPECTS. All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition. (Please note: the role of Marcus has been cast).This role requires a high skill level of piano playing, singing ability and performance. Comedic skills, some dance and ability to improv are assets. The actor cast as THE SUSPECTS needs a high energy and versatile performance that can switch between the 10 different characters at the drop of a hat.
Vocal range: Bb3-E5 (as written, but can be transposed)
Grade 9 RCM piano ability for the most difficult passages of music.

Auditions by electronic submission.
2 min video recording accompanying yourself singing a comedic song
1 min comedic monologue sample.
Please also send your headshot and CV with your submission to [email protected] by June 10th.

Rehearsals running August 2nd – September 22nd at The Studio, 10660 City Parkway, Surrey.(Rehearsals will be Sunday daytime & Tues/Thurs evenings up until show opening. Two additional back-up rehearsals will be scheduled based on cast availability. Tech week schedule TBD.)

Show runs September/October in Surrey/New Westminster
Surrey: September 25-27 (Dress Rehearsal, Sept 24)
New Westminster: October 2-4 (Dress Rehearsal, Oct 1)

Local submissions only for this casting call
Callbacks: TBD (Only those invited to callbacks will be contacted. Those invited will be given a short excerpt from the show to learn, for piano & voice as well as sides from the script.)

05/07/2026

MURDER FOR TWO by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian

Directed by Kerri Norris for The Royal Canadian Theatre Company

Casting paid, non-union role, 25-40 years old, female presenting, to play THE SUSPECTS. All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition. (Please note: the role of Marcus has been cast)

This role requires a high skill level of piano playing, singing ability and performance. Comedic skills, some dance and ability to improv are assets. The actor cast as THE SUSPECTS needs a high energy and versatile performance that can switch between the 10 different characters at the drop of a hat.
Vocal range: Bb3-E5 (as written, but can be transposed)
Grade 9 RCM piano ability for the most difficult passages of music

Auditions by electronic submission.
2 min video recording accompanying yourself singing a comedic song
1 min comedic monologue sample.
Please also send your headshot and CV with your submission to [email protected] by June 10th.

Rehearsals running August 2nd – September 22nd at The Studio, 10660 City Parkway, Surrey.
(Rehearsals will be Sunday daytime & Tues/Thurs evenings up until show opening. Two additional back-up rehearsals will be scheduled based on cast availability. Tech week schedule TBD.)

Show runs September/October in Surrey/New Westminster
Surrey: September 25-27 (Dress Rehearsal, Sept 24)
New Westminster: October 2-4 (Dress Rehearsal, Oct 1)

Local submissions only for this casting call
Callbacks: TBD (Only those invited to callbacks will be contacted. Those invited will be given a short excerpt from the show to learn, for piano & voice as well as sides from the script.)