Artist Billeting

Each summer, we have many artists – including actors, directors, and stage managers – who travel to Port Dover and then to Port Colborne to entertain you on the Lighthouse stages. Each of these individuals need accommodations for the duration of their contract. A billet host is a local member of the community who rents their spare room, apartments, cottage or homes to these artists for a fee.

Anyone local with private or semi-private accommodations. Private accommodations are ideal. These are spaces that have a separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom and living space, but a spare room with a private bathroom and shared access to the kitchen and living spaces will do too! Many artists don’t have access to a vehicle, so they prefer accommodations within walking/cycling distance to the theatre. But those with a car don’t mind a short drive.

All we ask our hosts to provide is a clean space with a bedroom, ideally a private bathroom, and access to a kitchen. You don’t need to entertain your guests, who won’t be home that often anyhow, since they’re most often at the rehearsal hall or the theatre. Our artists are consummate professionals who need no supervision and will respect your space and any house rules.

Once you have been confirmed as a billet for 2024 a listing will be created for your accommodation on our artist portal. The listing will include basic information, pictures and contact information.
Artists will be sent a link to the portal a month before they arrive in Port Dover with all of the available billets.

Each artist will be responsible for contacting the billet of their choice to arrange booking and payment.

Yes! As we are a charitable, professional theatre, our artists can offer you modest remuneration. We ask that single rooms cost no more than $125/week and no more than $200-$300 for private spaces/apartments.

If you have a private apartment or house with multiple bedrooms, please reach out to me to discuss long term lease options and pricing.

You can rent a room out all season long to various artists from mid April to the middle of September, or host one actor for a six-week period in Port Dover or a two week period in Port Colborne. Any length of time would be most appreciated. Next summer, we need accommodation for 25 artists.