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GISPA Auditions

GISPA Auditions

The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) provides advanced education in Dance, Music, and Theatre for students in grades 10-12. Enrolled students receive comprehensive training, master classes, and workshops with visiting professionals, as well as performance opportunities in various showcases and main-stage productions. Additionally, they attend several professional productions and performances in Victoria and Vancouver.

GISPA offers students a unique opportunity to collaborate across disciplines. Together, students from Acting, Music, and Dance create an original collective project. This collaboration involves developing original music, choreography, and scene work, culminating in a final year-end production. The goal of collective creation is to blend the strengths of each discipline into a seamless, powerful performance that showcases the innovation and skill of our students.

Auditions for the 2024/2025 academic year are on June 17, 2024. To schedule your audition, please contact the head of your chosen discipline.

Dance | Sonia Langer

Music | Michelle Footz

Theatre | Jason Donaldson

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Fill out the GISPA Application Form and include:

  1. A short biography

  2. Resume and two references

  3. An artistic reference from someone familiar with your performing abilities, such as your music, drama, or dance teacher, choir conductor, school or community theatre director, or another qualified individual not related to you

  4. An academic and character reference from someone who can speak to your academic and social achievement.

While the final application deadline is the second week of September, we prefer to receive application packages and conduct auditions by the end of June.


Bursaries are available for eligible GISPA students. If the fees pose a financial hardship, we offer the option to pay in installments using one or more post-dated cheques. For cases of significant need, we can arrange alternative solutions. If you require assistance, please contact Ryan Massey, GISS Principal, at 250-537-9944.




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