ARTIST BILLET PROGRAM

Attention, Winnipeggers!

Royal MTC is looking for short-term housing options (“billets”) for travelling artists in our upcoming 2025/26 season. MTC artists require accommodations for the duration of their contracts, which range in length from 1 to 9 weeks throughout the season. If you or someone you know has a space available – OR if you are leaving town for the winter and are willing to billet your space while you are away – we could use your help!
 
What does a billet space look like?

• Private or semi-private apartments are highly desired (e.g. granny suite, self-contained bedroom and bathroom, separate entrance, etc.)
• A private bedroom in a homeowner’s home with access to a shared cooking and living space.
• Walking distance to the theatre – ideally within 5km, but further locations with parking spaces/bus access are needed as well.
• Must have internet and basic furnishings.
• Must be clean, cigarette-free and bug-free.
• Bonus if there is laundry and/or parking on site.

 

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Who will be living in my space? What do they expect from me?
Actors, stage managers, designers, directors, choreographers, craftspeople and more travel from across Canada to work with us. These are professional artists who will be busy at the theatre for most of their time with you. They are simply looking for a clean, safe and welcoming home to sleep at night. They may need some room in the fridge, but are not expecting maid service!
 

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What does a billet host receive?
Visiting artists pay homeowners directly, and they are often paying for these local accommodations on top of rent or a mortgage in their hometowns. MTC is looking for community supporters to make it possible to provide affordable options that match the standard across the country:

• Private room in a shared space starting at $200/week
• Private spaces starting at $350/week

 
Additionally, MTC can offer:

• 2 complimentary tickets to a show in our season
• Support through the billeting process, such as arranging keys for tenant arrival or changeover if you are out of town.

 

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By welcoming our artists into your homes, you make it possible for us to continue to bring the top theatre professionals from across the country to work on our stages! 
 
Upcoming billeting needs for the 2025/26 Season*:

• October 9 to November 9, 2025
• October 26 to December 29, 2025
• December 14, 2025 to February 8, 2026
• February 10 to March 15, 2026
• February 15 to March 29, 2026
• March 1 to April 19, 2026
• April 19 to May 24, 2026

 
*Additional shorter accommodation needs exist within these dates, and others are always popping up. Please get in touch to discuss availability of your space.
 
If you have a space that aligns with the above needs and are prepared to welcome a house guest, please fill out the Artist Beilleting Form with as many details about your space as you'd like, and email your completed form to lwatson@royalmtc.ca 



Royal MTC’s Company Manager, Leslie Watson, will be in touch with any additional questions/information, and to schedule a site visit before adding your space to our Housing List. If you would like to discuss our Housing program further, or have any questions not answered here, please email Leslie at lwatson@royalmtc.ca.