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? […]
How to get AFA Grant Support for Theatre Residencies in 2026-27 (May 1st Deadline)
Key takeaways: What’s the deadline? All AFA grant applications must be submitted by May 1st. How much funding can a school get? You can secure funding to cover 50% to 75% of your theatre residency costs, depending on your jurisdiction. Application process: book a call, choose your theme, and we’ll help you write a compelling […]
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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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 […]
