About
Theatre, Academy, and Film – together, we're CTORA Productions, a growing production company in Lower Mainland Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia. We present musical theatrical experiences to families and children through professional productions and the development of creative programs tailored to address the specific needs of our community.
Exceptional theatrical experiences and opportunities
CTORA Productions, originally founded as the Children's Theatre of Richmond Association in 2017, is an established non-profit company that provides emerging artists in the Lower Mainland with job opportunities where they can perform in local professional theatre performances. CTORA has produced a wide range of works that include live stage performances, music videos, TV series and short films. With some of the best professionals making up our creative team, every CTORA show provides stunning visual effects and dazzling sound for the enjoyment of our audience.
Dedicated to nurturing youth talent
CTORA teaches valuable musical theatre skills to empower students to excel not only on stage but in all facets of their lives. Our curriculum is designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving abilities, self-confidence, and creativity among our students. Each program is a platform for forging friendships and building unwavering confidence. Concluding each program, children get to showcase their skills to friends and family through a series of public performances that are truly memorable and rewarding. Whether it's a weekly program or summer camp, CTORA is dedicated to nurturing the theatrical talents of our young performers throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Job Postings & Auditions
CTORA is committed to diversity in the workplace and we encourage all qualified equity and non-equity candidates to apply. We welcome artists with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, Indigeneity, gender, gender-identification, sexual orientation, class and physical ability. Our unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusivity drives us to champion the unique visions of artists.
Choreographer: Suzanne Ouellette
Musical Director: Kevin Woo
Ethno-cultural mandate or ethnocultural casting statement:
The Producers & Creative Team for CTORA’s production of West Side Story are committed to upholding the values of diversity and inclusivity throughout the casting, rehearsal and production processes. We seek performers from all backgrounds, races and ethnicities. We strongly encourage submissions from Latinx, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, Disabled and Gender Diverse performers. The Production Team is dedicated to making the audition, rehearsal and performance process safe, accessible and welcoming for all performers.
CTORA Productions acknowledges that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations.