Trickster Theatre is a not-for-profit organization based out of Calgary, Alberta. We create fun, engaging and effective learning through physical youth theatre.
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
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
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
What’s on your mind? Do you have a special project to propose? Do you want us to make a presentation to your staff or school council? Or tell us how we did at your school? Do you want to book or talk about a residency? Reach out.
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