Become a Trickster Today!
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 […]
Belonging and Inclusion Workshops
A 3-Day workshop where students perform in a show that explores Belonging and Inclusion. This 3-day workshop explores a wide range of themes related to belonging and inclusion, including: The importance of personal stories and lived experiences How different communities understand and create belonging The actions and attitudes that foster inclusion Ways we help others […]
Costumes Galore
Dinosaurs in Calgary? Who would have thought! 🦖 Expect to see this dinosaur pop up in Trickster residencies this upcoming season. Fundamental to the Trickster Process is our use of everyday items as props. Our actors improvise with plungers, bins, bamboo poles, pool noodles, scarves, and other everyday objects. On top of this, we […]
More Than a Performance—A Process That Transforms Schools
More Than a Performance—A Process That Transforms Schools If you’re new to Trickster Theatre, our residencies are not just about putting on a show. They are immersive, week-long experiences where professional artists work directly with students to: Build confidence and collaboration Integrate curriculum through the arts (science, storytelling, social studies, and more) Create an original performance from […]
Dates available to book a residency
Our Trickster Theatre residency programs are fun and collaborative, pairing Trickster artists with your students and transforming them into actors through improv. Interested in experiencing a Trickster Theatre residency for your school? We offer our residencies to your school—from Grade 1 up to Grade 12—and provide lights, sound, curtains, and props. Our residencies have been widely praised by […]
Schools create a show in 1 week!
Funding Available 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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
Alexis Elementary
Edmonton| January 6th-10th |
Chinese New Year
