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Soulpepper Academy

Meet the five promising artists of Soulpepper’s 2026 cohort

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

The Soulpepper Academy develops highly skilled theatre artists equipped to make meaningful contributions in rehearsal halls and across Canada’s cultural landscape. The 26-week paid training program centres artistic excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and care.

An external assessment prepared for Canadian Heritage described the Academy as a “revolutionary, forward-thinking program” that is unique within Canada, with a model of instruction that compares highly with programs offered internationally. Past faculty have included leading Canadian artists such as d’bi.young anitafrika, Ins Choi, Ravi Jain, Kim Collier, Gregory Prest, Guillermo Verdecchia, and Weyni Mengesha.

This year’s Academy focuses on musical storytelling and creation. Members were selected for their distinctive musical talents and strengths as collaborators, creators, and performers. Through rehearsals, classes, studio intensives, and workshops, they will develop their artistic voices alongside renowned faculty.

Soulpepper Academy - 2024

MEET OUR GRADUATES

Discover the remarkable Canadian artists who honed their craft, found their voice, and created bold new work as part of the Soulpepper Academy.

The main thing I’m taking away from this Academy experience is a deeper sense of confidence and understanding of myself as an artist...I now have a deeper appreciation for the kinds of aesthetics, styles, and content I want to explore.

LIZ DER, 2021 SOULPEPPER ACADEMY GRADUATE