Performing arts companies

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations that involve the performances of actors and actresses, opera singers and other vocalists. Included are theatre companies that operate their own facilities, primarily for the staging of their own productions, as well as establishments, known as dinner theatres, engaged in producing live theatrical entertainment and in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises. Examples of establishments in this industry are theatre companies, opera companies, musical theatre companies, community theatres, multidisciplinary theatres, puppet theatres, mime theatres and comedy troupes.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations that involve the performances of dancers. Dance companies that operate their own facilities, primarily for the staging of their own production, are included.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations (except musical theatre and opera) that involve the performances of musicians and/or vocalists. Establishments in this industry may consist of independent groups or individual artists.

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in producing live performing arts presentations.