Royal MTC is committed to the cultivation of local talent by providing opportunities for early career designers and directors to refine and strengthen their craft. Through our Assistant Program, successful applicants work with established theatre artists to broaden their skills and obtain professional experience.
Applicants are:
Note: Theatre artists with fewer than three years experience are eligible for Royal MTC’s Apprenticeship Program. Assistants receive a fee of $1600 and are encouraged to supplement that fee with professional development grants. Four assistantships will be awarded per season. The 20/21 Design & Directing Assistant Program application deadline has now passed. Thank you to all the artists who applied! For more information on Royal MTC's Assistant Program, please contact education@royalmtc.ca. The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage submissions from diverse artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities.