New Funding Opportunity
Would your school like to create an original show? Trickster Theatre is applying for Heritage Canada funding to partner with up to 20 schools in creating shows that explore one of these themes: The Canadian Landscape Students in Service to Our Communities Each week-long residency engages up to 500 students to build a unique physical theatre production. Every class chooses its own story — from biologists […]
The Importance of Children’s Theatre
Discover Trickster Theatre’s history in performing arts and children’s theatre in Alberta. Our journey began in the early 1980’s when our founders, David and Sheryl Chantler, hit the road to bring a children’s theatre show to schools and festivals across the country. Audiences adored the shows because of their fun, improvisational nature and audience interaction! […]
Funding Program Opportunity for Children’s Theatre
Heritage Canada: Youth Take Charge The Youth Take Charge program supports youth connection to Canada and strengthens their engagement with the community using arts and culture. Trickster Theatre will apply to this program on behalf of up to 20 Alberta schools that wish to do residencies on themes supporting youth connections to Canada and theatre in Alberta. How […]
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Book Science Workshops Now! | Trickster Theatre
Experience the Trickster science process! What happens in a Trickster Science Workshop? 1 artist working with up to 4 classes over 2 days covering science content and acting it out. Helps students build creativity and an increased understanding of science using our Trickster science development process and a dash of physical theatre! Book now – dates for the 2025/26 season […]
Book a Trickster Theatre Residency now!
Want to learn more about our one week theatre residencies for your school? We still have dates available in the 2025/26 season for booking! Check out our Trickster Theatre residency page to learn more or to book a Trickster residency today!
Edmonton Residencies | Trickster Theatre
Hey Edmonton teachers! Want to learn more about Trickster Theatres residencies? In our residencies, we help you create a show based on a theme. Yes, any theme! We turn your gym into a theatre, with lights, sound, and curtains, and we supply costumes for everyone. All students typically act in the show. You can also […]
Calgary Residencies | Trickster Theatre
Hey Calgary teachers! Want to learn more about Trickster Theatres residencies? In our residencies, we help you create a show based on a theme. Yes, any theme! We turn your gym into a theatre, with lights, sound, and curtains, and we supply costumes for everyone. All students typically act in the show. You can also […]
New Alberta Science Curriculum
Bringing a new program into Calgary schools
Book Storytelling Workshops Now!
2-day In-class Storytelling Workshops hosted by Trickster Theatre
