As a not-for-profit organization & registered charity we count on the support of our community to deliver the “out-of-desk experience” that empowers youth of all socio-economic backgrounds and learning abilities to reach their full potential.
The popularity of our Trickster programs is greater than our ability to raise funds to support them. Every year we turn down dozens of schools that want to do Trickster residencies and workshops, just because we can’t bring the costs down low enough for the school to make it work. You can help by supporting a program, a residency theme, or a specific school project.
Total Raised Funds in 2023-24
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Total Audience in 2023-24
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These are popular themes in our residencies. Can you help schools do projects on these themes? Our target: $25,000. per year for each theme.
This fund will support 5 Alberta Schools in creating shows about the importance of inclusivity.
This fund will support 5 Alberta Schools in creating a show about what we learn from the land.
This fund will support 5 Alberta Schools in creating a show about what it means to be Canadian.
This fund will support 5 Alberta Schools in creating a show about leadership values that inspire the youth.
This fund will support 5 Alberta Schools in creating a show about the history of their community.
This fund will support 5 Alberta Schools in creating a show about welcoming others into our local and global family.
Classes: 10
This school needs $13,350 in funding to create a show about how connection has played an important role across time.
Classes: 4
This school needs $8,400 in funding to create a show about what it means to be Canadian and celebrate the winter holidays.
Classes: 11
This school needs $12,225 in funding to create a show about the importance of kindness through a journey across Canada.
Classes: 6
This school needs $10,275 in funding to create a show about stories from Elders, cultural heritage, and traditions.
Classes: 9
This school needs $10,275 in funding to create a show about a miniature society where they will develop their leadership skills.
Classes: 6
This school needs $7,800 in funding to create a show about becoming an empathetic community that fosters inclusion.
Classes: 11
This school needs $12,225 in funding to create a show about how we belong to different groups and how we can be inclusive to others.
Classes: 7
This school needs $10,050 in funding to create a show about prolific Canadian figures including leaders, changemakers, and creators.
We feel fortunate to have such tremendous support. However, we still turn down dozens of schools per year because we don’t have enough funds to support their projects. Can you give them a helping hand?
The Big Lifters! The City of Calgary, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Alberta Community Initiatives program, Albert Gaming, Calgary Arts Development, Canadian Heritage, The Canada Council.
The new program and new development funders! The Calgary Foundation, The Rozsa Foundation, The Martha Cohen Foundation, The Nickle Foundation, The Edmonton Community Foundation.
Making projects happen in their communities! Epcor, Telus, Syncrude, Shell, Finning.
The missing supporter link. We’d love to hear from you. You could support program development, a residency theme, or a specific project. Donations are through Canada Helps.
Testimonials
“Trickster helped our students come alive in physical theatre and showed them another way to learn. Students were enthusiastic, creative, took risks and looked invincible on stage. Students have created memories that will stay with them for many years to come.”
– Barb Davis, Waverly Elementary School, Edmonton 2019-20
“Trickster Theatre was a special experience for our staff, students and community. Our students were fully engaged and empowered to bring their ideas to life. Trickster was able to help create memories that will last a lifetime!”
– Brian Pedersen, École Danserau Meadows, Beaumont 2019-20
“If you are looking to enhance your connection with your community, Tricksters is your key. What about staff collaboration and energizing students? Tricksters ties the performance philosophy into every day of the residency. Students learn about physical theatre, themselves, and their teacher. The teacher learns about how students can shine when offered a different learning approach. Teachers learn about their peers and develop a shared knowledge of the theme. It can be inspiring. Take the chance. Check out Tricksters!”
– * G.LaCoste A.B.Daley School, Nanton, AB 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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