Publications
To order copies of any of our publications, please use our contact form (located at the bottom of this page). Please indicate which publication you’d like to order, how many copies, and whether you are a member of TAPA.
STAGES: A Guide to Toronto’s Theatre Facilities
Updated Fall 2008!
This is an invaluable resource nd makes finding the right venue or rehearsal space a breeze. STAGES is a comprehensive guide to rehearsal and performance spaces in Toronto. It offers quick access to information divided into sections, including small, medium and large venues, contact names and details, seating capacity, lighting / sound specs and more. Updated November 2007.
Price: $25.00 | Members: $20.00
Indie Theatre Producer’s Guide
This publication is currently not for sale. We are working on updating it.
A guide to producing for new and independent theatre companies. This book is a virtual course in producing. Edited by respected producer, Diane Quinn along with a wealth of theatre industry contributors, this workbook is a must have for anyone getting a show up or anyone wondering what it takes. Contents include fundraising and budgets, contracts, securing space and publicizing your show, resource lists, and much more.
Price: $28.89 | Members: $23.54
Dora Mavor Moore, Pioneer of the Canadian Theatre by Paula Sperdakos
In this first biography of Dora Mavor Moore, Paula Sperdakos examines the life and career of a key figure in the development of twentieth-century Canadian theatre. Paula Sperdakos teaches acting and theatre history at the University of Toronto and has directed dramas, musicals and opera across Canada.
Price: $22.00 | Members: $17.00
The Art of the Volunteer: Volunteerism in the Professional Performing Arts in Canada
This publication is currently not for sale.
A bilingual publication available to help recruit, train and organize volunteers. By Margaret Genovese, The Council for Business and the Arts in Canada
Limited number of free copies available to Members
There’s No Business Like Show Business
This transcript of our successful seminar on commercial productions includes case histories, first-hand testimonies and tips from producers, artists lawyers and marketers.
Limited number of free copies available to Members
Where Angels Fear to Tread
The first major study of commerical theatre production in Canada, Where Angels Fear to Tread was commissioned by the Toronto Theatre Alliance with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
Limited number of free copies available to Members
Arts and Media List
Updated Novemeber 2008!
A comprehensive catalogue of arts and entertainment media in Toronto containing over 350 media contacts. It also contains the Ontario Ethnic Media List and Community Media Lists – Community, ethnic and cross-cultural publications, television programs and radio shows. Available in list form or on mailing labels for an additional $10.00. Updated June 2007.
Price: $35.00 | Members: $25.00
Toronto Hospitality Information
Get your production’s information into the hands of the people who deal directly with Toronto’s tourist market. Includes a list of Hotel Conceirges and Bed and Breakfast Operations, Hotel Sales Directors and Toronto and International Tourism Industry contacts. Over 300 entries.
Price: $44.00 | Members: $27.00
TAPA Membership List
With professional theatre companies, service organizations, suppliers and related companies, this membership list of almost 200 can be divided into TAPA’s Small Theatre, Cross-Cultural and commerical caucuses. Updated monthly.
Price: $20.00 | Members: Free!
