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CITT/ICTS Education Commission

CITT/ICTS Education Commission

Welcome!

On this page:

  • About the Education Commission
  • Education Commission Monthly Meetings
  • List of theatre production programs (Canada)
  • National Campaign (posters and graphics for download)
  • Resources
  • Mission Statement

About the Commission

The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology's Education Commission seeks to define and uphold national standards while promoting a shared vision for training and professional development.

Rooted in the legacy of Education Forums that began in 2003 and revitalized through the Education Roundtable (in 2020 and continuing throughout the pandemic), the Commission offers a formal and sustainable platform for educators, professionals, and students to engage in open dialogue, share resources, and shape the future of theatre production and design education.

The Commission also aims to promote work in the sector by sharing resources and disseminating information via this webpage, social media, and other communication channels.

Chair:

Andrea Lundy, Director of the Production Design and Technical Arts Program at the National Theatre School of Canada and Secretary of the CITT/ICTS National Board of Directors.

Co-Chairs:

  • Gavin Fearon, Technical Director, Brock University Department of Dramatic Arts, St Catharines, ON
  • Torin Buzek, Instructor, Technical Theatre (Scenic Construction), Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
  • Travis Hatt, Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Theatre Production, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

Monthly Meetings

Meetings are held once a month via Zoom. Educational institution representatives who wish to contribute to this commission are welcome. 

Participation from across the country helps ensure that the commission can advocate for programs at risk, support institutions facing challenges, and provide a space for transparent discussion around oversight and systemic issues. Meetings discuss ways to help strengthen connections across the sector and encourage collaboration among educators and institutions nationwide.

The Commission's first meeting took place during CITT/ICTS's Annual Conference Rendez-vous 2025, held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This meeting laid the groundwork for how the Commission would strengthen connections across the sector and encourage collaboration among educators and institutions nationwide. Watch the recording of the first meeting.

CLICK HERE to view upcoming meeting dates and times, and for meeting links.

Theatre Production Programs across Canada

CLICK HERE to view the list of educational institutions and programs.

National Campaign - Imagine a Career in Stagecraft and Production Design

In an effort to promote theatre production and stage technique careers and encourage enrollment in dedicated programs, the Commission has developed a series of posters ready for printing or social media sharing. The QR code on the posters leads to this webpage.

Everyone is welcome to download, print, and place them anywhere fitting. Please also feel free to use the social material on your platforms. If you need a different format, please email us.

Posters for print: PDF, 11 in x 17 in
Graphics for socials: JPG, 1080x1350 (4:3)

Click on the link below each image to open it in a new window and download it.

Or CLICK HERE to access all the files in a Dropbox folder.

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Resources

If you have a resource you would like added to this page, please email the CITT/ICTS National Office.

Knowledge & Career Advancement:

  • Industry Training & Webinars: Most of them are free!
  • CareerHub: For a list of current jobs, assistantships, and professional development opportunities in the live entertainment production sector.

CITT/ICTS Zoom Sessions - Watch now for free:

Data & Reports:

  • Artworks report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Arts and culture sector contributes $131 billion to Canada’s economy
    Conducted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab and commissioned by Business / Arts in partnership with Canada Council for the Arts, the Artworks report reveals how the arts and culture sector drives economic growth and Canadians’ quality of life. The report also reveals significant social benefits, with higher per-capita arts grants generally associated with increased community sense of meaning and purpose. The arts build social cohesion, support newcomer integration, increase employability and improve skills development while positively impacting residential and property sectors.

Mission Statement

The CITT/ICTS Education Commission was formed to strengthen, protect and advance theatre Production and Design training across Canada. Our goal is to unite educators, institutions, and industry partners in a national collaborative network dedicated to ensuring that technical theatre education remains relevant and resilient in rapidly changing education and arts sectors.

Our mission has three initiatives:

  1. To define and support the skills and competencies essential for emerging production professionals.
  2. To rebuild and diversify the pathway for future learners through coordinated recruitment efforts.
  3. To advocate for programs facing institutional challenges to help ensure that these programs do not face these pressures alone.

Collectively we stress the cultural, economic, and educational value of this training and defend the resources, safety standards, and pedagogical capacity required for the high-quality preparation of future professionals. 

We believe in the multidisciplinary, vital, and highly transferrable nature of Production and Design training, recognizing its impact not only on the performing arts but on broader creative and technical sectors nationwide. Through shared insight, collective action, and a commitment to collaboration over competition, we will work to secure a vibrant future for Production and Design training programs across Canada.

Values & Guiding Principles

1. Collaboration Over Competition

We prioritize collective strength over institutional competition. We commit to open communication, data sharing, collective problem-solving, and a culture of continuous learning. The challenges facing our programs are shared therefore the solutions must be shared as well.  

2. Advocacy With Integrity and Purpose

We are united in articulating the essential role of training in Canada’s cultural and creative economy. We advocate clearly and collaboratively for the resources and recognition our programs require.

3. Student-Centred Excellence

We uphold the highest standards of safety, technical proficiency, innovation, and professionalism. Together we stress the pedagogical importance of preparing students to learn and work independently and collaboratively.

4. Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive national training ecosystem that ensures that all learners see themselves reflected in the creative and technical professions.

5. Responsiveness to Industry Evolution

We embrace emerging technologies and evolving practices. Our work ensures that training remains aligned with industry needs while maintaining the core skills fundamental to production excellence.

6. Stewardship

We take seriously our responsibility to sustain and protect training for generations to come. Our work builds pathways for young people, strengthens the health of the arts ecosystem, and supports the future of Canada’s creative industries.