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This socio-political theatre company uses Popular Theater and Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to give a voice and performance opportunities to marginalized people, especially the physically and mentally disabled, and ethnic and sexual minorities.
Address: PO Box 35022 Sarcee Post Office | Calgary, AB | T3E 7C7
Tel: 1 403 831-0455
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Turning Point Theatre Company
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Bringing to the stage dynamically diverse productions of classical and contemporary plays in the heart of Calgary. They also seek to create a theatre experience centered on cultural issues which reflect the diversity and complexity of the community.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
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Fire Exit Theatre
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Established in 2002, Fire Exit is a faith-based community theatre company whose aim is to present pieces that explore with hope, challenge views and have the potential to make change. Members of all backgrounds and denominations are welcome. Performances take place at the Epcor Centre.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 640-4617
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Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP)
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Performing at the Martha Cohen Theatre, located within the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, Alberta Theatre Projects (APN) offers contemporary Canadian and international works. Their annual National playRites Festival celebrates work by Canadian playwrights by nuturing, developing and producing original material. The company was founded in 1972.
Address: 220 - 9 Avenue SE | Calgary, AB | T2G 5C4
Tel: 1 403 294-7402
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Trickster Theatre
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This physical theatre company specializes in delivering theatre residencies to schools throughout Alberta. More than 10% of Alberta's schools have already benefitted from these five-day Action Learning residencies, which include a play specifically designed to the school's requirements.
Address: Suite 980, 105-150 Crowfoot Cres. NW | Calgary, AB | T3G 3T2
Tel: 1 403 288-9393
Down Stage Performance Society
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Down Stage Performance Society is a theatre company that aims to present thought-provoking and entertaining material by Canadians. The company chooses both new and established work that includes themes of political or social importance.
Address: 2105-920 9th Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 2T9
Tel: 1 403 889-0760
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One Yellow Rabbit
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Performing for over two decades, One Yellow Rabbit (OYR) is renowned for bringing experimental and cutting edge theatre to the Calgary stage. Along with a seasonal performance calender, OYR holds its annual festival, High Performance Rodeo, every year during January and February. OYR's home theatre is the Big Secret Theatre located within the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts.
Address: EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, 205 8th Avenue S.E. | Calgary, AB | T2G 0K8
Tel: 1 403 264-3224
Calgary Young People's Theatre (CYPT)
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CYPT started over a decade ago in Calgary as a non-profit theatre company designed to foster young people's creative development. There are a variety of drama workshops and camps for children toward high quality productions.
Address: 204 - 16 Avenue N.W., | Calgary, AB | T2M 0H4
Tel: 1 403 230-2664
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Workshop Theatre
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Workshop Theatre is one of Calgary's longest running community theatre companies, with roots that go back to the 1940s. The troupe meets and rehearses in a workshop space on Forge Road, SE and performs productions at the Pumphouse Theatre.
Address: 120 Forge Road SE | Calgary, AB | T2H 0S8
Tel: 1 403 253-2002
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Calgary Animated Objects Society
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Presenting the art of puppetry, mask and animated objects through innovative theatre. The Calgary Animated Objects Society's best-known project is their 10-day International Festival of Animated Objects held in January.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 266-1503
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The Shatspearean Players
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Formed in 2008, The Shatspearean Players are an innovative group of performers inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. The Shatspearean Players combine passionate live performance, filmed sequences and live DJ sounscape, for a visceral and entertaining experience.
Address: | Calgary, AB | T2G 1L5
Tel: 1 403 899-1179
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Evergreen Theatre
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This educational theatre company specializing in bringing original plays about science to young audiences. Residency programs in schools are available.
Address: 2633 Hochwald Ave SW | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 228-1384
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Sage Theatre
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Sage Theatre strives to bring productions with soul and intelligence to the stage through practicing Theatre of Immediacy. Watch for their festival IGNITE! which features works by emerging Calgarian playwrights.
Address: 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW | Calgary, AB | T3C 3P5
Tel: 1 403 264-7243
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Loose Moose Theatre Company
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The Loose Moose Theatre Company was founded in 1977. Providing children's programs and improvisational theatre, the Loose Moose Theatre Company is internationally recognized. Loose Moose staples are Micetro Impro, Gorilla Theatre, TheatreSports and the Late Night Lab. The company teaches an International Improvisation School from mid-July until the first week in August annually. The Moose makes its new home at the Crossroads Market in Fall 2005.
Address: Crossroads Market, 1235 - 26th Ave. S.E. | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 265-5682
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Gas and Light Productions
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Gas and Light Productions was created in 1998 and they try to bring a sense of humour and tradition to their productions. Performances take place at Pumphouse Theatres.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 808-3818
Theatre Calgary
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Located in the Epcor Centre for Performing Arts, Theatre Calgary has a long history that began as early as the 1940s, and turned professional in 1968. This company focuses on bringing Canadian and international plays to life on the stage, employing local talent in all facets of the production. Performances range from well-known classics, such as A Christmas Carol, to contemporary, critically-acclaimed plays. Students and seniors can enjoy reduced matinee rates.
Address: 220 - 9th Ave. S.E. | Calgary, AB | T2G 5C4
Tel: 1 403 294-7447
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Inside Out Theatre
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Inside Out Theatre provides low cost, accessible theatre education, resulting in increased self-confidence, functional literacy, and interpersonal skills for participants. Through public and invited audience performances Inside Out promotes visibility, diversity and disability culture.
Their mission is to enable participants with disabilities to enjoy, participate in, and benefit from the development of a training program and participation in the same, culminating in a theatre production.
Address: 139 Prestwick Crescent SE | Calgary, Alberta | T2Z 3L8 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 282-4801
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All Nations Theatre Society
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With a mandate to facilitate "positive social change through interactive theatre", the All Nations Theatre Society performs plays that addresses timely issues such as violence, racism and bullying through Forum Theatre, plays that encourage audience interaction in finding solutions. Actor-facilitators are used to visit work places and schools.
Address: 223 12 Avenue S.W. | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 261-5877
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Lunchbox Theatre
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Lunchbox Theatre was formed as a theatre for downtown workers to enjoy at noon. Performing one act plays that range from the mainstream to the different, Lunchbox's plays range from comedies to dramas and tragedies.
Address: 160-115 9 Ave SE | Calgary, AB | T2G 0P5
Tel: 1 403 265-4292
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Ghost River Theatre
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This non-profit theatre began in 1991 and continues today with performaces and workshops designed at promoting emerging talent. One of their most well known productions is An Eye for an Eye: a musical based on notorious Wiebo Ludwig and his battle with the Alberta gas industry.
Address: 2633 Hochwald Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T3E 7K2
Tel: 1 403 240-7469
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Morpheus Theatre
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Since its creation in 1995, Morpheus Theatre has put on 33 plays at the Pumphouse Theatres. Productions have included plays as varied as Brighton Beach Memoirs, Pirates of Penzance, Little Women, The Mikado, Steel Magnolias and Iolanthe. Tickets are available through Storybook Theatre.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 216-0808
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Pegasus Performances
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Specializing in dinner theatre, Pegasus provides entertainment, talent & characters for functions: Murder Mysteries, Medieval Feasts, Interactive, Customized & Corporate shows plus Public Dinner Theatre. Friday night murder mysteries at Calgary's Deane House.
Address: Offc=Cougarstone Way, Shows 806-9 Ave SE+others | Calgary, AB | T3H 4Z7
Tel: 1 403 246-4811
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Liffey Players Drama Society
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This theatre company presents the best work of classical and contemporary Irish playwrights and writers including James Joyce, Samuel Becket and Seamus Heaney. Established in 1986, the Liffey Players welcome everyone, whether Irish or not, to participate in putting on their productions. Shows take place at Pumphouse Theatres.
Address: PO Box 23006 Connaught RPO | Calgary, AB | T2S 3B1
Tel: 1 403 263-0079
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FireBelly Theatre
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One of Calgary's newest theatre companies, FireBelly Theatre has presented six plays, ranging from one-act shows to comedies to dramas during its first two seasons.
Address: #171-100, 1039 17th Avenue S.W. | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 870-3473
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U of C Drama Department
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Each year the University of Calgary's Drama Department puts on a number of classical and contemporary productions including musicals and Shakespeare. Auditions are open to both students and the public and performances take place in either the Reeve Theatre or the University Theatre on the U of C campus.
Address: CHD 100 2500 University Drive NW | Calgary, AB | T2N 1N4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 220-5497
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Alberta Playwrights' Network (APN)
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The APN is a non-profit provincial arts organization that promotes playwrighting in Alberta by offering many development programs and services, from playwright reading circles to script doctor service. Regular readings take place at the Auburn Saloon, and a variety of contests are held throughout the year.
Address: 2633 Hochwald Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T3E 7K2
Tel: 1 403 269-8564
Maple Salsa Theatre
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Maple Salsa Theatre is a company that seeks to push the boundaries of conventional theatre, looking to produce experimental pieces from all over the world, challenging audiences to see their own humanity through the eyes of different cultures.
Address: . | Calgary, Alberta
Tel: 1 403 670-0196
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Quest Theatre
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Quest Theatre produces a number of original and unique plays. A touring theatre company, Quest can be found entertaining Calgarians at many venues throughout the year.
Address: #310 – 815 1st Street S.W. | Calgary, AB | T2P 1N3
Tel: 1 403 264-8575
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Centre Stage Theatre Company
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This theatre company, emphasizing theatre for all, not only creates plays, but offers workshops as well, visiting schools, daycares, festivals, summer camps and more.
Address: 57 Rocky Ridge Circle NW | Calgary, AB | T3G 4P2
Tel: 1 403 208-6736
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W.P. Puppet Theatre
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W.P. Puppet Theatre offers schools and communities across Western Canada, puppet shows such as "Frogs in a Blue Bucket" and Artists Residencies. Public events for adults and children in Calgary include the Just Kids Advanced Puppet Club, the Neighbourhood Tour and the Calgary Puppet Club.
Address: Box 61116 Kensington P.O. | Calgary, AB | T2N 4S6
Tel: 1 403 228-3373
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StoryBook Theatre
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While StoryBook Theatre focuses on stories for children, the productions are dynamic to capture the attention of the whole family. Part of Calgary's community for nearly 30 seasons, there are shows throughout the year, from old fashioned fairy tales to contemporary children's stories.
Tel: 1 403 216-0808
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Rogues Theatre
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Launched in the spring of 2000, this semi-professional theatre company is dedicated to the production and promotion of plays that explore the complexity of contemporary life.
Address: 1232 17 Ave. SW | Calgary, AB | T2T 0B8
Tel: 1 250 228-5526
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Broad Minds Productions
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Broad Minds is a not-for-profit production company dedicated to creating challenging and interesting roles for women in theatre
while raising consciousness of women's issues and celebrating women's distinction and strength. The company aims to offer plays that are entertaining for the whole family. The usual performance venue is at the Pumphouse Theatres.
Address: 2013 24A Street SW | Calgary, AB | T3E 1V5
Tel: 1 403 874-6463
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Front Row Centre Players
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The Front Row Centre Players is a charitable community musical theatre group that was established in 1987. The group aims to make the process of bringing a production together accessible to as many as possible. Typical productions include favourites like Chicago, Oklahoma and Little Shop of Horrors.
Address: 2633 Hochwald Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T3E 7K2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 246-8505
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Shadow Productions
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Shadow Productions provides murder mystery dinner theatre experiences both at the theatre house and in client's homes. Children's theatre performances, CSI Calgary and medieval feasts are also entertainments offered by Shadow Productions. Performances take place in a variety of venues.
Address: 48 Riverbrook Road SE | Calgary, AB | T2C 3P9
Tel: 1 403 236-1696
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Theatre Encounter
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Theatre Encounter offers Calgarians an alternative to the mainstream view of classic dramatic literature by reinventing them through a modern Canadian perspective. With a strong emphasis on provocative language and embodying movement, the productions highlight ensemble creativity and highly experimental work.
Address: 133-31st Ave | Calgary , Alberta | T2E 2E8 [ Map ]
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Teatro Berdache
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Teatro Berdache is and reflects the history, experiences and aspirations of Calgary's gay, lesbian, two-spirited and bisexual community. Dedicated to social activism, the theatre company's plays present the experiences of Calgary's homosexual community and confront homophobia and prejudices.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 245-0127
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Mob Hit Productions
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This multi-media performance company combines theatre, visual art, Internet and cinema into interactive performances to bring old and new stories to audiences in a fresh and unique way.
Address: . | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 650-0326
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Theatre Junction
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Theatre Junction exists to stir and inspire the hearts and minds of individuals through creative experiences at The GRAND. They are a 'culturehouse' supporting contemporary performance in theatre, dance, music and film, reflecting our passion to create community.
Address: 608 - 1st St SW | Calgary, Alberta | T2P 1M6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 205-2922 Extn: 1
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Vertigo Mystery Theatre
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In a sleek new theatre, suitably located at the Calgary Tower, Vertigo Mystery Theatre performs classic and contemporary mysteries, from Agatha Christie to J.B.Priestly and beyond.
Address: 161, 115 - 9 Avenue SE | Calgary, AB | T2P 0P5
Tel: 1 403 221-3708
Rogues Theatre
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Rogues Theatre is a semi-professional company with a distinct creative voice. The company is dedicated to producing plays that explore the complexity of the contemporary human experience.
Address: 2nd Floor, 1232 17 Ave SW | Calgary, AB | T2T0G7
Tel: 1 403 228-5526
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