About - CTORA Productions

Exceptional theatrical experiences and opportunities

CTORA 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. Since 2017, 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.

Theatre Performances

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.

Academy Programs

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.

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Creative Team Finding Nemo Jr. July 2-22, 2024

CTORA is seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our creative team for the upcoming academy's summer production of "Finding Nemo Jr".

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

1. Director

2. Puppet instructor

3. Choreographer

4. Music Director

5. Stage Manager

6. Lighting Designer

This summer job opportunity provides upcoming artists with a fantastic chance to gain valuable experience in production while making a meaningful impact on young performers' lives.

The rehearsals will be held from July 2nd to July 15th ( Mondays to Saturdays) at 10:00am-4:00pm in Pal Vancouver, with tech and show dates scheduled for July 15th to July 22nd.

To apply, please send the following information to career.ctora@gmail.com.

1. Your resume

2. A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team

3. Your expected fee ( please send as a project fee rather than hourly rate)

All applicants will be contacted.

Directors Team Into the Woods Jr. Sept 2024- Mar 2025

CTORA is excited to announce openings for the following positions for our 24/25 academy production of "Into the Woods Jr" for Grade 8-12 performers.

1. Director/Music director (2 openings)

2. Assistant Director/Choreographer (2 openings)

Rehearsals:
Location A: 11780 River Rd. Richmond, September 7-March 15 Saturdays, 12:00pm-2:30pm
Location B: 989 W 28th Ave. Vancouver September 7-March 15 Sundays, 12:00pm-2:30pm

Tech & Shows:

March 17-March 31@Pal Theatre

This unique job opportunity provides upcoming artists with hands-on experience in directing before they transition to professional productions, all while sharing their energy and passion with young performers.

"Into the Woods Jr" is not a traditional dancing show, so we are specifically looking for a director who can serve as a music director, and an assistant director who can choreograph(Can also be a director/choreographer and an asssitant director/music director team). In addition, the two positions can cover for each other in case of performances, offering flexibility and collaboration within the team. We strongly encourage applicants to apply in pairs, fostering a supportive and dynamic environment.

To apply, please send the following information to career.ctora@gmail.com.
1. Your resume
2. A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team
3. Your expected fee ( please send as a project fee rather than hourly rate)

All applicants will be contacted.

Directors Team Honk Jr. Sept 2024- Mar 2025

CTORA is excited to announce openings for the following positions for our 24/25 academy production of "Into the Woods Jr" for Grade 4-7 performers.

1. Director/Choreographer (2 openings)
2. Assistant Director/Music Director (2 openings)

Rehearsals:

Location A: 11780 River Rd. Richmond, September 7-March 15 Saturdays, 12:00pm-2:30pm

Location B: 989 W 28th Ave. Vancouver September 7-March 15 Sundays, 12:00pm-2:30pm

Tech & Shows:
March 17-March 31@Pal Theatre

This unique job opportunity provides upcoming artists with hands-on experience in directing before they transition to professional productions, all while sharing their energy and passion with young performers.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply in pair, as the two positions can cover for each other in case of performances, offering flexibility and collaboration within the team.

To apply, please send the following information to career.ctora@gmail.com.
1. Your resume
2. A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team
3. Your expected fee ( please send as a project fee rather than hourly rate)

All applicants will be contacted.

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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.