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What can happen in a week? At Trickster Theatre, quite a lot. When our artists arrive at a school for a residency, we begin with an empty stage and a room full of imagination. Students start by exploring a theme—sometimes something playful like dreams or winter, sometimes something rooted in their school values such as kindness, curiosity, perseverance, or integrity. Through games, brainstorming, and movement, ideas quickly grow into characters, scenes, and stories that belong entirely to the students.
Over the course of five days, classrooms transform into creative studios. Students collaborate to write scripts, choreograph movement, design simple props, and experiment with sound and music. Our artists guide the process with theatre tools and rehearsal techniques, but the creative choices come from the students themselves. Each class contributes its own piece, and by the end of the week these pieces come together into a vibrant performance that reflects the voices, humour, and imagination of the entire school.
These residencies are made possible thanks to the support of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Their commitment helps bring professional artists into schools and gives students the chance to experience the creative process firsthand. The final performance is always a celebration—but the real magic is the confidence, collaboration, and creativity that students discover along the way. Funding applications for this program are due May 1.
We help schools apply for funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. The deadline is May 1 for residencies in 2026-27. Up to $15,000 per school is possible.
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