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FAQ
Can I audition for the show?
Auditions for Degrassi are held throughout the season as needed, however we're
always looking for new talent! If you are interested in auditioning for Degrassi
as either an actor or an extra, you must be between the ages of 12 and 18, live
in the Toronto area and be a Canadian citizen*. If you meet all the
requirements, you can send a photo and resume detailing your acting experience
to:
Degrassi Casting
Epitome Pictures
220 Bartley Drive
Toronto, ON M4A 1G1
(no email or faxes please)
Please be sure to include your name, age, address, telephone number/email
address and a permission note from your parents. We will keep your information
on file. You will only be contacted if the casting director wishes to see
you—which means you might not hear back from us right away.
*Resumes and photos from non-Canadian citizens will not be forwarded to the
casting department.
Why do I have to be Canadian/live in the Toronto
area to be on the show?
Degrassi is made possible through the assistance of several Government funding
agencies, which require television productions to use Canadian cast and crews.
In addition, Degrassi and other television shows receive federal and provincial
tax credits based on where they work. Thus, to ensure our eligibility for these
funds and the Canadian and Ontario tax credits, Degrassi only employs Canadian
citizens who are residents of Ontario.
How do I become an actor?
There are all sorts of ways to become an actor-- participating in your school's
drama program, taking acting classes and workshops, and trying out for community
theatre are all excellent ways to start. Remember, acting is a tough
job, so practice your craft! And it's also important to find
people to work who will give you support and feedback. Acting is a craft,
so there's always something more to learn.
If you're serious about becoming an actor, you should think about finding an
agent. There are all sorts of agents too, including some who specialize in
background performers. Background work (or being an "extra") is a
great way to start out in the business. Your agent will submit your picture and
resume whenever there's a casting call. Have your parents/guardians check the
phonebook or search online for an agent near you
Where/ how is Degrassi filmed?
Degrassi is filmed in Toronto, Canada. It is produced by Epitome Pictures Inc.
in conjunction with our Canadian broadcaster, CTV. The website, degrassi.tv, is
also produced in Toronto by Epitome Pictures and Snap Media.
The show is mainly filmed in the Epitome Pictures studios, a former warehouse
that has been converted to look like a real school. The studio also houses the
interiors of some of the characters' homes, and a mall food-court area. As a
result, the majority of Degrassi is filmed inside one large studio. However, we
do occasionally take the production "on location" to various places
around Toronto that are impossible to re-create in a studio.
Degrassi is filmed during the summer months, generally between May and October,
when our actors have some time off from school. During the school year, the
actors have tutors on-set to keep them up to date with their schoolwork. Once
the production of each season of Degrassi is over, the actors go back to their
regular schools just like everyone else!
Can I visit the studio?
The studio is not open to the general public for tours, nor is it possible to
watch Degrassi being filmed. Most television shows are shot on video and
recorded in one session on a contained studio location. It takes four days to
film an episode of Degrassi, and the cast and crew move between three different
studios. Degrassi does occasionally open its door to visitors, but only in
special circumstances—for example, as part of a contest prize or charity
event.
When is Degrassi on TV?
For broadcast information in your area, just follow these links.
Canada:
(English)
www.ctv.ca
(French)
www.tfo.org
United States:
www.the-n.com
Australia:
www.abc.net.au
Why Does Canada Show Episodes before Other
Countries?
Degrassi is produced in Canada for broadcast on the Canadian network, CTV. All
episodes of the series air on CTV before anywhere else. Following that
broadcaster, other broadcasters can air the show, creating their own schedule
for the series. Some broadcasters may chose to run the series as it ran on CTV,
while others may chose to broadcast in a different order. For example, The N
creates two different seasons, airing the first 12 episodes of season 3 this
fall and premiering the remaining 10 episodes this summer.
Is Degrassi available on DVD or video?
The first three seasons of Degrassi: The Next Generation will be released on DVD
and VHS in the USA in the Summer of 2004. Plans are also underway to release the
first season of Degrassi: The Next Generation in Canada as well as releasing
Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High on DVD. There are no dates for release in
other countries at this time. Stay tuned for updates!
Where Can I Get the Music Featured on Show?
All the music featured on Degrassi is listed in the behind the scenes section of
the website. Some of the music is available commercially, so look out for it in
stores near you. However, other tracks have been written expressly for the
series and are therefore not available.
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