Theatre Alberta is dedicated to the growth and development of the Alberta theatre community and all its constituencies. We provide the highest quality services, support, programming, information and advocacy. We work to engage and foster meaningful relationships and partnerships between the professional, emerging, amateur and educational theatre communities. Theatre Alberta is a Provincial Arts Service Organization (PASO). We proudly represent over 1,100 members from across the province.
Programs and Services
Library – fully circulating with over 18,500 titles
Artstrek – a residential theatre program for teens
Dramaworks – an theatre workshop series for adults
Playworks Ink – a weekend theatre conference co-presented with Alberta Playwrights’ Network
Workshops by Request – for community theatres across the province
Emerge – an annual audition event for graduating post-secondary actors
Safe Stages – a publication and seminar for occupational Health and Safety awareness and education
The Playbill – an annual poster of Alberta’s theatre season
All Stages – a triannual print magazine
Theatre Buzz – a monthly electronic update
Publications – including the Community Theatre Handbook and the Theatre Facility Handbook
Direct Support to Alberta Playwrights’ Network, Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology – Alberta Section, and the Alberta High School Drama Festival Association
Information and Advocacy on local, provincial, and national fronts