Theatre

Application Deadline January 28, 2026

Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 29, 2026

The residency encourages exploration of cultural knowledge, lived experience, and creative expression in shaping stories. Deepen your understanding of different protocols and practices of storytelling from Indigenous perspectives, whilst further developing an existing work within a supportive, land-based, and peer-informed environment. Program highlights include:

Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter takes the beloved 1978 musical on an Indigenous joyride, now with a festive twist! This jaw-dropping, toe-tapping spectacle combines humour, fashion, and music with a burst of cultural flair that makes the classic story feel brand new. The Holiday Special adds lively Christmas surprises to the humour, electrifying dance numbers, and unforgettable tunes you know and love—along with Indigenous twists that celebrate culture and community.

Application Deadline November 26, 2025

Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 23, 2026

Overview  

The Playwrights Lab is a 2 week residency for Canadian Playwrights dedicated to supporting the development of new theatrical work in a generative, artist-centered environment.

Theatre Calgary is seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Development with a passion for the arts who is ready to help shape the Theatre’s future, joining a motivated team working together to achieve ambitious goals.

Theatre Calgary is seeking a number of part-time bartenders to join our team.

Reporting to the Bar Supervisor on shift and the Front of House Manager, the Bartender’s key responsibilities are to serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and concessions to patrons visiting our theatre with enthusiasm and professionalism, while providing the highest level of customer service that Theatre Calgary patrons have come to expect.

Anticipated Start Date: November 20, 2025

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Shumka is thrilled to be back on stage for three shows at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, December 20 & 21 with their presentation of Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker. Tickets are on sale now starting at $23.

A Christmas Carol

November 22 - December 24, 2025
https://citadeltheatre.com/shows/carol-25/

Application Deadline November 19, 2025

Program Dates Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Overview  

This program offers skill building and practical experience for singers, stage managers, répétiteurs, stage directors, composers, and conductors. Participants will workshop new operas at various stages of development, collaborating directly with composers, librettists, and directors in a dynamic creative process.

Vinyl Cafe: the Musical

The world premiere of a holiday musical for the whole family based on Stuart McLean’s beloved Vinyl Cafe stories. The musical weaves together some of McLean’s most popular stories, such as: “Dave Cooks the Turkey” and “Rashida, Amir and the Great Gift-Giving” into a hilarious celebration of the highs and lows of the holiday season and the importance of community and family.