Interplay 2025

Reimagine traditional and contemporary works

This innovative and collaborative residency will provide early-career opera, music and theatre professionals the unique opportunity to be part of a fully produced opera, The Handmaid’s Tale or to workshop new chamber works currently in development.

Join us to be part of the future of opera, chamber orchestra, and chamber music. Together we will reimagine traditional and contemporary works in bold, new ways, helping you shape your artistic vision and advance your career. 

Interplay 2025 we invite Opera Singers, Répétiteurs, Chamber musicians, Stage Directors, Stage Managers and Conductors, as well as our newly reimagined Professional Training Programs in Prop Building and Wardrobe design to apply. 

Opera Singers & Répétiteur (The Handmaid's Tale)

June 24 – July 26, 2025 | Apply by November 27

Opera Singers & Répétiteur (New works)
July 1 – 26, 2025 | Apply by November 27

Musicians & Composers

July 1 – 26, 2025 | Apply by December 11

Stage Director, Stage Managers & Conductor

June 24 – July 26, 2025 | Apply by December 11

Application Fee

$65 for individuals, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.

The application fee is non-refundable. 100% of this fee goes towards the cost of administering the application in SlideRoom. 

Scholarships

We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amount and how they are applied.

• Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs.

• Canadian Indigenous scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.