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.

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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.

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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.

Call for Auditions "West Side Story"-CTORA Theatre
CTORA Theatre proudly presents one of the most iconic musicals and greatest love stories of all time: "West Side Story." With Leonard Bernstein's powerful score and Stephen Sondheim's poignant lyrics, this timeless masterpiece remains as impactful and relevant as ever. Join us next spring on Granville Island for this landmark Broadway musical, a true pinnacle of theatrical achievement. Auditions are now open for this production:
 
Director: Chris Adams
Choreographer: Suzanne Ouellette
Musical Director: Kevin Woo
 
Date production rehearsal/job starts: March 13th, 2025
Performances: May 7th to May 24th, 2025 @ The Granville Island Stage; 1585 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Audition dates: September 19th - 22nd, 2024
Callback dates: September 26th - 29th, 2024
Deadline to submit: Sept 12th, 2024
Email applications to: info@ctora.ca 
Contact Phone: 778-885-8852

All roles are paid. We're accepting submissions from both Equity members and non-members. Equity members will be contracted under the DOT Policy, while non-members will be paid an honorarium.
 
We can only see Vancouver locals at this time. If you are a Vancouver local who is out of town for the auditions/callbacks but wishes to be seen, please email us, and we can set up a self-tape audition.
 
Rehearsals will begin on March 13th, 2025. They will be part-time, mostly afternoons and evenings on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tech Week, May 1st to 9th, will require a full-time commitment.
 
Please submit a headshot and resume to info@ctora.ca. Due to time constraints, only those selected will be invited to audition. Those selected will be sent an audition package with a time/date/location and material to prepare. 

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.
 
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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.