ACTRA is a union of professional performers standing together to negotiate fair pay, decent working conditions and respectful treatment in the workplace. We welcome new members and look forward to working with you as you develop your career as a performer.

We represent all kinds of performers working in recorded media including principal performers, actors, background performers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, voice performers, hosts, narrators, stunt performers, models and more.

ACTRA membership is open to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.

Once you join, you agree to abide by the member responsibilities laid out in ACTRA’s Constitution and By-Laws.

There are several ways to join ACTRA:

1. New acting graduates can apply to become an Apprentice member within one (1) year of completing a course of studies from eligible schools and post-secondary schools and institutions.
2. Land a qualifying role in a production under ACTRA’s jurisdiction and apply to become an Apprentice member.
3. Become an ACTRA Additional Background Performer. Upon meeting the requirements, apply to become an Apprentice member.
4. Join under the terms of  a Reciprocal Agreement with one of our sibling unions, such as Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.

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