Careers

Trickster Theatre is a not-for-profit organization based out of Calgary, Alberta. We create fun, engaging and effective learning through physical youth theatre.

What it looks like working with us?

Do you want to be part of a team of artists creating physical theatre and dance performances in schools?

Our Trickster projects are week-long residencies taking place throughout Alberta. Each artist will support three classes in creating a short three-to-five minute physical theatre piece based on the chosen theme. We work with costumes, props, sound, and lighting, and we engage in choreography, improv, and devised theatre.

All the work takes place in Alberta. Artists are able to request the weeks they wish to work. Most artists typically work 8 – 26 weeks a year (depending on their availability), for 3 – 10 years.

SEE WHAT’S AVAILABLE

Open positions

Summer Contract Opportunities

Trickster Theatre is seeking two motivated, organized, and hands-on individuals to support our summer overhaul and preparation period for the upcoming touring season.

About the roles:

8-week contract position, ending late August 2026.
Applicants must be up to 30 years old.
Valid driver’s licence required.
Ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, behind-the-scenes environment.

→ Deadline 🗓️June 12

Theatre Technician

Key responsibilities:

Assist with testing, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and organization of lighting, sound, video, staging, and touring equipment.
Help prepare touring rigs, storage systems, cargo manifests, and production inventories.
Inventory, organize, repair, and maintain costumes, props, puppets, and technical supplies.

Qualifications:

Experience or interest in technical theatre production and backstage operations.
Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Production Assistant

Key responsibilities:

Support digital upgrades for computers, software, artist laptops, and audio libraries.
Assist with manuals, training materials, classroom resources, graphics, and digital support tools.
Contribute to artist training and educational resource development.

Qualifications:

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
Experience with Google Workspace and digital file organization.
Graphic design, AI tools, or touring experience considered assets

Residency Artist

Artist fees: Range from $750 – $1200 per week. Out of town residencies also include accommodation and per diems.

Term: Week-long residencies for 8 – 26 weeks a year (depending on availability)

Location: Schools across Alberta

What to bring: Four-to-six minute piece showcasing your physicality, big presence, ability to play characters and improvise. Some experience in at least two of these areas: Choreography, Improv, or Devised Theatre based in either Calgary or Edmonton. Experience with running children’s drama or dance classes is an asset, and experience with lighting, sound, or video equipment is also an asset. A driver’s license is also good.

Be part of a team of artists creating physical theatre and dance performances in schools each week. Each artist will support three classes in creating a short three-to-five minute theatre based in the chosen theme.

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Testimonials

Our happy clients

As the week unfolded I could see the benefits of providing the movement patterns and the time to orally rehearse before writing.

– Elbow Park School, Calgary 2018-19

Our residency was a unifying and motivating experience that we used as a way to begin our year long inquiry about children’s rights.

– Lisa McConnell, Teacher, North Haven School, Calgary

As the week unfolded I could see the benefits of providing the movement patterns and the time to orally rehearse before writing.

– Elbow Park School, Calgary 2018-19