Theatre

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for one (1) full-time Camp Coordinator position for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. 

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The Camp Leaders also facilitate their participants in developing a final presentation, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Camp Coordinator will oversee and support the overall administrative needs of the Pumphouse Theatre summer camp program. Under the direct supervision and mentorship of the Programming Director, the Camp Coordinator will be responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Pumphouse Theatre camp sessions along with administrative and occasional instructional duties. This position will also work with other Pumphouse senior staff and provide support for the instructional team to ensure a great camp experience for our youths.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 7 - 14 and have had 

previous experience in this area.

• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in 

this area.

• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class.
• Display strong communicative, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience working with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Eventpro is considered an asset
• Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset 
• Know how to have fun!

Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

The time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week beginning June 23 and continuing through August 29, 2025 (Monday to Friday). This will include prep time and training as well as 7 one-week camp sessions. Compensation will range from $20-$23 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Troy Couillard, Interim Programming Director, by mail or e-mail by April 15, 2025.  No phone calls, please.  Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you!

Troy Couillard
Interim Programming Director
Pumphouse Theatre
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
prod@pumphousetheatre.ca

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for four (4) full-time Camp Leader positions for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. 

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The Camp Leaders also facilitate their participants in developing a final presentation, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Camp Leaders will work under the guidance of the Programming Director to assist in program development and be responsible for the overall execution and creation of the curriculum. Camp Leaders will also work closely with the Camp Coordinator, and Pumphouse administrative and support staff.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 7 - 14 and have had  

previous experience in this area.

• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in 

this area

• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants
• Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset 
• Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• Know how to have fun!

Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

The time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week beginning June 23 and continuing through August 29, 2025 (Monday to Friday). This will include prep time and training as well as 7 one-week camp sessions. Compensation will range from $18-$21 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Troy Couillard, Interim Programming Director, by mail or e-mail by April 15, 2025.  No phone calls, please.  Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you!

Troy Couillard 
Interim Programming Director
Pumphouse Theatre
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
prod@pumphousetheatre.ca

Improv for Kids - Orange Hub

Information and register here!

Live far from the Grindstone? Not to worry! Grindstone Theatre School is now also in The Orange Hub!

Don’t miss our Orange Hub classes starting in April! Improv 101B, Acting 101B and Stand Up 101B! We even have an opportunity for youth to take part in Improv for Kids running at The Orange Hub location this spring!

Have you ever wondered how people are able to make up a whole play just using a word from the audience? Join your very own improv troupe where you will learn the basics of improv to create fun and fantastical stories together! Then invite your friends and family to share what you’ve learned.

No experience necessary! All you need to bring is your imagination! This course is designed to be repeated as the material changes each term.

Dates: Apr 5, 2025 - Jun 7, 2025

• Total of 10 sessions
• Price:$190.80

The Calgary One-Act Play Festival is celebrating 40 years at the Pumphouse Theatre!

The Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association are back again for the 40th Annual Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival. Over three nights, from April 3 to April 5, we are thrilled to be presenting nine one-act plays from a diverse array of local artists. From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone.

This years’ festival includes the following shows:

• Acting Our Age presents Paddy O’Reilly by Paul Brown
• Art & Wellness Elevation presents Bambi by Madisson Vermeulen (adapted from the novel by Felix Salten)\
• Daisy Theatre presents Hometown by Sya Sen
• Erebus Theatre Company presents Cancelled by AJ Pearce
• Family Drama presents Box by Morgan Grau, Cameron Freitas, & Hannah Jackson
• Just the Mom presents Just the Mom by Leanne Shannon
• Ma Teresa presents Falling Down by Trish Clark
• Sundog Storytellers presents Down the Rabbit Hole – Alice’s Dark Decent by Sya Sen
• Workshop Theatre presents Background by AJ Pearce

Full show details and festival schedule will be available on our website, www.pumphousetheatre.ca

Each night will feature a new group of three performances, all which will run under sixty minutes in length. After the shows are completed, the audience is encouraged to stay for our festival adjudicator’s public adjudication. An award ceremony will take place on Saturday April 5th where our festival adjudicator will decide the recipients of the Calgary Region Awards including Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Technical Merit, Outstanding New Work, and Outstanding Production. 

The recipient of this last award will represent the Calgary Region at the Provincial Festival happening in May in Medicine Hat. The Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival is an exciting way to see some of Calgary's most passionate up and coming theatre artists. Come take in a night of great entertainment while supporting local performing arts! 

The Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival
April 3-5, 2025 at Victor Mitchell Theatre, Pumphouse Theatre
7:30 pm Nightly
Tickets: $18 Adult General Admission

Purchase tickets at tickets.morpheustheatre.ca or by phone at 403-246-2999

For more information contact 403.263.0079 ext 100 or  visit www.pumphousetheatre.ca

About the ADFA

The Alberta Drama Festival Association is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to encourage, develop and maintain community theatre in Alberta. The main vehicle for pursuing this mandate is the adult, non-professional One-Act Play Festivals held throughout Alberta. Regional organizations in each of the nine zones host annual festivals which bring together community groups in a celebration and sharing of theatre excellence. 

About the Pumphouse Theatre

For over 50 years, The Pumphouse Theatre has been a home for Calgary’s emerging performing arts scene. In any given year more than a dozen companies will produce over 35 shows in the two theatres. The many diverse groups that perform at the Pumphouse Theatre range from large established companies to small up-and-coming artists’ collectives. The Pumphouse Theatre is committed not only to providing a high-quality venue for the arts but also to keeping the venue affordable for Calgary’s arts community. 
                                                                                            

SHOWTIME!

An improv intensive with Lee Boyes

Improv is fun! Finding your voice and spontaneously creating with others, can be a wonderful experience. However, we often get so wrapped up in our experience, that we may forget that of the audience.

This workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced players, who genuinely want to test themselves and become better performers. Through focused, short form scene work, we'll examine and dissect some of the most common behaviours and choices players make, and how they effect the show. This class aims to heighten your stagecraft, as well as your understanding of how the improviser and the audience can be mined for greater investment, trust and creativity. From planting and pitching to performing with your scene partners, we'll learn & play in a supportive environment that allows for failure, celebration and fun that will take your improv to the next level and beyond!

This workshop will take place over two days, on March 29 and 30, and will culminate in a final showcase on March 30 at 7 pm at The Grindstone Theatre!

Dates: March 29 & 30, 2025 | Saturday from 10 am -   4 pm | Sunday from 1 pm - 4 pm | 

There will be a  performance for this workshop at 7 pm on Sunday  March 30, 2025 

Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) | Show at Grindstone Theatre (10019 81 Ave NW) 

Instructor: Lee Boyes 

Prerequisite: Improv 101 & 201 or higher 

Showcase: There will be a final performance for this workshop on Sunday March 30 at 7 pm 

 Cost:  $350 + GST 

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/showtime-with-lee-boyes-workshop