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

Trickster Theatre is holding auditions in Edmonton to hire artists for next season 2026-27!

• These projects are week-long residencies taking place throughout Alberta.
• Each one is based on a unique theme chosen by the school.
• Each artist will support classes in creating theatre pieces based on the chosen theme.

Trickster Theatre is a 44 year old company. It is the largest TYA company in Alberta and has completed more than 1200 week-long residencies in over 100 communities in Alberta. More than 300,000 Albertans have been part of a week-long Trickster residencies.

Eligibility for Artists

The ideal candidate will have some experience in at least two of these areas:

• Choreography
• Improv
• Devising theatre.
• Experience with lighting and sound equipment, as well as sound and video editing is an asset.
• A drivers license is also an asset.

Contact Us

Artist fees are approx. 30-50% higher than equity rates (our artist fees range from $750 – $1200 per week). Out of town residencies also include accommodation and per diems. All the work takes place in Alberta.

Most artists typically work 8-26 weeks a year (depending on their availability), for 5-10 years. We hope you stick around!

If you are interested in being part of our team, please contact us and we’ll set up a video chat to explore everything further.

Please send your resume with cover letter to Irene Banchik admin@trickstertheatre.com
No phone calls please.