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Every actor has a moment they've been waiting to perform. This is it. The Breakthrough Actor Showcase is the first ever acting competition on the creative hub, and the community decides everything.
Just actors, one script, and an audience ready to vote for the performance that moves them most. Every entrant performs the same official monologue. Same words. Different actors. The community votes on interpretation, presence and truth.
Three stages cut from all entries to the Top 25 to the Final Five. The winner is decided by the people. First place wins $1,000 cash and the Breakthrough Actor of the Year title, permanently on their profile.
Every entrant walks away with an Official Selection badge. A real credential, not a participation trophy. Two categories: Dramatic Monologue and Comedy Monologue. Free to enter and open to all actors worldwide.
- Submissions
- May 19 to June 8, 2026
- Voting
- June 8 to July 1, 2026
- Winners announced
- July 5, 2026
- Prize
- $1,800 in prizes: 1st $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300
Prize breakdown
- 1st place$1,000Breakthrough Actor of the Year badge, permanent on your profile
- 2nd place$500Outstanding Performance badge, permanent on your profile
- 3rd place$300Emerging Talent Award badge, permanent on your profile
Cash prizes are in Canadian dollars.
Who can participate
Any actor 16+ with a profile, wherever you are. Choose one category and it stays fixed for all three stages.
- Dramatic Monologue
- Comedy Monologue
How it works
- 1
Submit your work
Upload a video during the submission window.
- 2
The community watches
Your entry goes live and viewers from all over discover it.
- 3
Voting decides
One vote per viewer per entry. No changes, no removals.
- 4
Winners get featured
Top entries earn prizes, placement and the spotlight.
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