There are many reasons why your business may need to contact one of the many Canadian theater companies across Canada. Theater companies in Canada offer a great resource for those businesses who are creating commercials or events in Canada and require local talent. Broadway theater in Canada—or one of the many other types of theater in the country—offers an alternative entertainment idea for business events.

Some theatre companies in Canada also allow you to rent part or all of their facilities for your own events. When considering theater companies in Canada, note the various types of companies. Some mainly produce shows while others rent facilities or even offer specialized services, such as workshops. When contacting Canadian theater professionals for your next business event, consider:

1. Finding a Broadway theater in Canada for Broadway and off-Broadway productions.

2. Choosing drama companies for independent plays and productions and facility rental.

3. Selecting Canada musical theater companies for entertainment and to locate talent.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Select a Broadway theater in Canada for familiar productions

Broadway refers, of course, to productions staged at one of the 39 professional theaters in Manhattan's Theater District. Canada, however, has a number of theater companies that produce known Broadway productions and off-Broadway shows. These companies can be a great option if you're looking to entertain your employees or clients with familiar and commercially successful productions.

I recommend: Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon is one of the most respected theater companies in Canada. The company puts on a number of multicultural programs and events. The Civic Light Opera Company is, despite its name, a Broadway theater in Toronto, Canada, which puts on Broadway and off-Broadway productions.

Find drama theater companies in Canada that offer facility rentals

If you are looking for a drama theater company, Canada offers many choices. These theater companies often host a number of events, including theater, and many such companies put on independent, local productions. These theaters are also a good option if you need to rent a facility.

I recommend: Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto is one of the best-known theaters in Ontario. You can rent the auditorium or studio for your corporate events. The Great Canadian Theatre Company is a Canadian theater company located in Ottawa. The company hosts performances, art exhibitions, parties, lecture and film series, awards shows and other events, and their studio theater is available for rental. The studio theater is a rehearsal and performance space boasting seating for 90 and is equipped with sound and lighting systems.

Choose a music theater company in Canada to sing success

Canadian musical theater companies, as their name suggests, largely focus on musical productions. Contact these theaters directly to learn about their corporate or business group rates. You can also contact the directors of these theaters to learn how you can recruit the singing talent for your own marketing or commercial efforts; although many theaters do not advertise their commercial rates or their corporate services, they are more than willing to work with business.

I recommend: The Royal City Musical Theatre Company is a non-profit company based in New Westminster, British Columbia, which puts on a number of well-known and newer musical productions. The Queensville Players, based in the Toronto area, is a leading name in Canada musical theater production.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you are planning on working with a Canadian theater business, it's often a good idea to contact the director personally. Since many smaller companies, especially, do not often plan productions a year or more ahead, planning may prove difficult for your business.