Production
You’ve mapped it all out, set your goals, and gathered your resources. Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and bring your vision to life. Welcome to the production phase, where the real magic happens!
Tour Planning
You’ve just produced a great show and would love more audiences to see it. Touring can be a great way to do that. It can also continue the life of the work, and sustain the livelihood of everyone on your team for longer than one run.
Tour Funding
Funding for tours can come from various sources. The main ones are federal (the Canada Council for the Arts) and provincial (example: the Ontario Arts Council and Ontario Foundations).
Presenters
Having a presenter usually means that a company and/or venue has booked you to perform your show in their space (or in a space they provide), and they are paying you a guaranteed fee and/or a split of the box office for that performance. You and your presenter will negotiate the necessary terms to execute the performance successfully. This will include but is not limited to: required production elements, technical considerations, travel requirements, sleeping accommodations, hospitality, marketing, and so forth (more on that below).
International
There are specific considerations to take into account when touring across borders, whether you are presenting in a festival, or planning a multi-stop tour.
There are many opportunities for Canadian artists to present their work abroad.