General auditions are held annually in the fall, at the NAC in Ottawa. Details on how to submit are posted here 4-6 weeks prior to the auditions. Actors may audition for Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino a maximum of once every three years. Please note we do not accept self-tapes as general auditions.
2024 General Auditions: November 12-14. Learn more.
Those interested in working with us in a stage management capacity (including apprenticeships) are encouraged to reach out to production@nac-cna.ca with an expression of interest.
NAC English Theatre welcomes production pitches and script submissions for further development or production consideration. All materials received during each season are carefully reviewed by the Artistic Director and a select group of professional dramaturgs (Dramaturg’s Circle) during our annual review period.
Submissions timeline: Our season generally runs from September to May, with our annual review period occurring from June to August. Submissions received after May 31 may be deferred to the review period for the following season.
Will I get a response to my submission? If you request a response, you can expect to hear back by the end of summer or early fall. If no response is requested and we’re not interested, you will not receive a reply. Rest assured, if we’re interested in your work, we will reach out using the contact information provided.
To ensure proper assessment of your submission, please include the following details:
We encourage you to personalize your pitch by including the following:
Please share your relationship with the NAC (past or present). Why do you want to bring your work here? Why this piece? Why now? At English Theatre, we view every piece we stage as a love letter to a specific audience or community. Who is your work for? Don’t be afraid to be specific!
Email all pitches and submissions to Nina Lee Aquino (she/her), Artistic Director, English Theatre
For further inquiries or to request accommodations with your submission, please contact Judi Pearl.