Profesional Theatre (Acting)
This program is designed to train actors to meet the demands of public performances of new theatrical creations and works from the Quebec and world repertoires. On completion of this course, you will be able to understand a work, embody a character and interpret a text competently.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become professional actors capable of dealing with the demands of putting on a public performance of theatrical creations and works from Quebec and abroad in different venues and locations. It trains them to be multi-dimensional, able to understand a particular work and the intentions of its author as well as play a character and skillfully interpret a text.
Actors must learn to play different roles, progressively get into the mind of their characters, practise their lines and perform with sensitivity, intelligence and enjoyment. They must stay up to date on changes in the world of theatre and art, broaden their personal knowledge and culture, and remain open to new artistic trends and ideas. They also have to meet the physical and technical requirements of the role they are playing. It is their responsibility to preserve and diligently enhance their mastery of technical performance.
Theatre acting always involves creativity, curiosity and passion. Actors must be able to work with others and collaborate with different stage partners. Among other things, they must accept being instructed by a director and his assistants. Those who work in this profession must respect their commitments and have a heightened sense of esthetics. The capacity to reflect, courage, audacity, an independent spirit, respect and initiative are all highly sought-after qualities in an actor.
N.B.: Certain Cégeps require that you audition before you apply. To do so, simply follow the instructions provided on the Cégep’s Web site or in related documentation. Note that hundreds of people audition for this program. The admission statistics provided on the following page therefore only take into consideration those who actually applied for admission to the program.
This program trains individuals to become professional actors capable of dealing with the demands of putting on a public performance of theatrical creations and works from Quebec and abroad in different venues and locations. It trains them to be multi-dimensional, able to understand a particular work and the intentions of its author as well as play a character and skillfully interpret a text.
Actors must learn to play different roles, progressively get into the mind of their characters, practise their lines and perform with sensitivity, intelligence and enjoyment. They must stay up to date on changes in the world of theatre and art, broaden their personal knowledge and culture, and remain open to new artistic trends and ideas. They also have to meet the physical and technical requirements of the role they are playing. It is their responsibility to preserve and diligently enhance their mastery of technical performance.
Theatre acting always involves creativity, curiosity and passion. Actors must be able to work with others and collaborate with different stage partners. Among other things, they must accept being instructed by a director and his assistants. Those who work in this profession must respect their commitments and have a heightened sense of esthetics. The capacity to reflect, courage, audacity, an independent spirit, respect and initiative are all highly sought-after qualities in an actor.
N.B.: Certain Cégeps require that you audition before you apply. To do so, simply follow the instructions provided on the Cégep’s Web site or in related documentation. Note that hundreds of people audition for this program. The admission statistics provided on the following page therefore only take into consideration those who actually applied for admission to the program.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 4 institutions
3 years
Technical Program