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 QuickPlay 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 December, 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. It takes four long days to film an episode of Degrassi, with the cast and crew moving between four different studios and a back lot. This makes it very difficult to accommodate visitors.

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.

Is Degrassi available on DVD or video?
By March 2006, the first three seasons of Degrassi: The Next Generation will be released on DVD and VHS in Canada and the USA. Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High are also available on DVD. Check your local stores!

Where Can I Get the Music Featured on Show?
All the music featured on Degrassi: The Next Generation is listed in the Music section of the Fan Pages. You can find your favourite songs from the series on the compilation CD Songs From Degrassi: The Next Generation. Now in stores, the CD features music from Canadian artists such as Sam Roberts and Buck 65. Just as Degrassi is proudly Canadian, all of the music on Songs From Degrassi is written and performed by Canadian songwriters and artists. The songs range in style from rock to rap, from haunting to rocking, from thoughtful to just plain fun. Songs From Degrassi is released on the The Orange Record Label. Orange is a leading Canadian independent music company distributed in Canada by Universal Music Canada. Orange is home to Juno award-winning Jakalope and Paul Brandt, Billy Klippert, Melissa McClelland, Money Money and Maestro, amongst others. Orange previously released Songs From Instant Star featuring Alexz Johnson from the CTV drama series.