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 […]
Professional Theatre for Schools at a Fraction of the Cost
We have exciting news for Alberta schools this fall!
A limited number of Alberta schools can now book a three-day Trickster Theatre residency focused on belonging and inclusion.
Nature, Culture, and Movement: Bringing Land-Based Learning to Life in Schools
Land-Based Learning is an educational approach that uses the local natural environment, geography, and community history as a classroom.
Active Learning for Alberta Schools: Theatre Residencies and Creative Workshops
Quick Summary for Educators What is a school residency with Trickster Theatre? It is a 5-day immersive program where professional actors help your entire school (K-12) create and perform an original show. Trickster provides all costumes, curtains, lighting, props, sound and professional actors. Transforming your gym into a real theatre.. What are Trickster’s Science Workshops? […]
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! […]
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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