Theatre and Performance Arts

Alberta's arts scene features a talented and diverse theatre community bringing entertainment to Albertans across the province.

Alberta theatre and performance artists can apply through the theatre and performance art project grant stream available through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts's (AFA) Individiual Artists Grant program.

For more information about AFA grant programs or the theatre community in Alberta, interested artists should contact Barbara Mah, Arts Development Consultant, at (780) 415- 0306 or by e-mail at barb.mah@gov.ab.ca.

For further information about organizations and resources for artists interested in theatre, please visit the below links:

  • Theatre Alberta
    Up-to-date listing of Alberta productions, an extensive searchable script library, and information on all Theatre Alberta's workshops, conferences and programs.

  • Theatre Canada

  • Alberta Playwright's Network
    Fosters playwrighting in Alberta with programmes, services, workshops and competitions.

  • CITT - The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology

  • World Wide Web Virtual Library: Theatre and Drama
    A broad range of global resources professional, academic and recreational. Includes a syllabus bank, images, and theatre company listings.

  • PACT Home Page- The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres


    • Last reviewed/revised: May 9, 2012