Theatre

The Full Light of Day

Electric Company Theatre’s new work is the bright future of Canadian drama.

Program Dates November 30, 2018 - December 02, 2018

Intimacy Direction Workshop

This program offers experienced directors and choreographers an intensive introduction to best practices and working conditions for safe on-stage intimacy throu

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Practicum participants working during a prop building workshop at Banff Centre

Program Dates June 24, 2025 - July 29, 2025

Props Builder: Interplay 2025

Expand your technical skills and gain meaningful experience. Assist with the design and construction of props for world class theatrical productions.

Application Deadline

December 11, 2024

King Arthur's Night, Neworld Theatre

Diversity on Canada's Stages

Artistic Director of Neworld Theatre Marcus Youssef is a Canadian theatre artist who’s also a person of colour, and he’s wondering where — in 2017 — the represe

Four dancers in black costume on stage

Program Dates July 13, 2020 - July 25, 2020

Designing for Dance 2020

This Andrea Brussa design workshop introduces designers of all disciplines to the fundamentals of designing for dance performance. Explore the intersection of d

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Program Dates June 19, 2017 - July 08, 2017

Open Space: Opera in the 21st Century - Orchestra Musicians

Open Space is a one-of-a-kind performance-based collaborative training experience, this program is focused on musicians who are interested in pushing the bounda

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Program Dates June 05, 2017 - July 08, 2017

Open Space: Opera in the 21st Century

Open Space is a one-of-a-kind performance-based collaborative training experience for emerging opera singers and administrators that truly challenges the conven

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Banff-Citadel Professional Theatre Program Rehearsal in progress

The Actors Prepare: A Backstage Look at Pre-Show Rituals

Before heading out on stage, many actors have rituals that help get them into character. Participants from the Banff/Citadel Professional Theatre Program give u

Puppet with Felt Hat

Puppeteers at Work: Behind the Scenes of the Banff Puppet Theatre Intensive

Take a look at the magic that happened in the 2016 Banff Puppet Theatre Intensive.

Top 5 Moments During the Stage en Formation Continue

Participants in the Training Internship in Theatre/Stage en Formation Continue program share their top five moments at The Banff Centre.

Two pre-lasted shoes

These Boots Are Made for Learning

Banff Centre's summer Theatre Boots and Shoes team shows us how a boot evolves from 2D pieces of leather to something you'd actually wear.

Sex Clubs and Reality TV: Opera for the 21st Century

A special guest post from Program Director Joel Ivany on week three of the opera program.

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