Creative Learning

MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP PD DAYS

Spend your PD Day doing what you love! Singing, dancing and acting with Theatre Calgary faculty of professional artists. Participants will spend an action-packed day learning choreography, vocals, and characters. Connect with friends, train, build your skills and have fun 

November 28, 2025 and February 27, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Grades: 3 - 6 and 7 - 12 
Cost: $95

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 15, 2025

Have you taken part in our previous Creative Learning programs? We would love to hear about your experiences! If you have a moment, we invite you to take our survey HERE.

Have questions?  For more information, please contact Jennie Esdale, Education & Outreach Associate, Theatre Calgary

 

SPRING BREAK DRAMA CAMP

Calling all creative kids! Join Theatre Calgary for a week of drama games, scenes, and stories! A different special workshop each day adds fun and learning and can include music and movement, puppetry, clown, stage combat, acting, and more! Get creative, build skills, make friends and share your work at an end of camp presentation for family and friends!

March 23 - 27, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Grades: 3 - 9
Cost: $425

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 15, 2025
Early bird until December 24, 2025* 
(*discount for early bird and returning students - $50 off)

Have you taken part in our previous Creative Learning programs? We would love to hear about your experiences! If you have a moment, we invite you to take our survey HERE.

Have questions?  For more information, please contact Jennie Esdale, Education & Outreach Associate, Theatre Calgary

SUMMER DRAMA PROGRAM

THEATRE GAMES SUMMER CAMP

Participants work with industry professionals to delve into a range of theatre arts, including acting and drama, puppetry, stage combat, circus, music, movement and more! Together, participants make a mini play and share the work at an end-of-camp presentation for family and friends! Get creative, build skills, make friends, and have fun!  

July 13 - 17, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Grades: Going into Grades 3 - 5 and 6 - 8 
Cost: $425

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Early bird until March 27, 2026* 
(*discount for early bird and returning students - $50 off)

SUMMER INTENSIVES

ACTING INTENSIVE

Deep-dive into character development, text analysis, scene study, and acting technique in Theatre Calgary’s Acting Intensive for Teens. Using a play as source material, teens stretch their acting muscles, connect with scene partners, and learn technique and skills. The program culminates in a staged sharing. 

July 13 - 17, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Grades: 7 - 12
Cost: $425

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Early bird until March 27, 2026* 
(*discount for early bird and returning students - $50 off)

MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE

Love musicals? Train with the professionals at Theatre Calgary and sing, dance, and act in our two-week Musical Theatre intensive! Participants explore musical theatre skills, including story & character, vocal technique & training, singing solo & in a group, as well as movement & choreography. All levels welcome; instructors will meet participants “where they are at” and support a love of the arts. The program culminates in a presentation for family and friends.  

July 20 - 31, 2026 (2 weeks, Monday - Friday)
9:00am - 4:00pm
Grades: Going into Grades 4 - 6 and 7 - 12
Cost: $835

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Early bird until March 27, 2026* 
(*discount for early bird and returning students - $50 off)

PLAYMAKING INTENSIVE

Put on a play from creation to performance! Participants work with professional artists while building skills in drama & acting, music & dance, and play creation/writing. This program emphasizes ensemble collaboration and individual artistic voice. Celebrate participants’ creativity and passion in a final show!

July 20 - 31, 2026 (2 weeks, Monday - Friday)
9:00am - 4:00pm
Grades: Going into Grades 6 and 7 - 12
Cost: $835

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Early bird until March 27, 2026* 
(*discount for early bird and returning students - $50 off)

 

Have you taken part in our previous Creative Learning programs? We would love to hear about your experiences! If you have a moment, we invite you to take our survey HERE.

Have questions?  For more information, please contact Jennie Esdale, Education & Outreach Associate, Theatre Calgary

We know that arts education is a powerful tool to build confidence, inspire creativity, make connections, forge friendships and teamwork, think critically, and learn through play.

Theatre Calgary believes that the next generation of theatre artists and audiences are in your classroom. Work with Theatre Calgary to bring a little drama to your school year!
 

ARTIST IN THE CLASSROOM

Theatre Calgary can come to you!

Theatre Calgary can bring an artist to your classroom. We can build a one session workshop, a week-long residency, or a weekly residency over an extended period. Term of engagement can be determined in collaboration with educators. 
 
Workshop options: 
• Musical Theatre
• Theatre Games
• Devised Theatre Creation
• Monologue or Scene Study
• Auditioning
• Technical Theatre
• Costume Design
• Shakespeare
• Stage Combat
 

SCHOOLS ON SITE

You can come to Theatre Calgary! 
 
Coming to see a matinee? Enrich your experience by adding a workshop. Our Show Workshops explore themes of the play through theatre games. Students can enjoy exercises and games that relate to the play they will see.
 
Just want to come to the theatre? Book a workshop and a backstage tour! We offer part-day sessions (2.5 hours) and full-day sessions at the theatre.  
*Back stage theatre tours are available throughout the school year (not available on matinee days).

Theatre Calgary believes that the next generation of theatre artists and audiences are in your classroom! To find out more, book a workshop, or register for a program, please email Jennie Esdale, Education & Outreach Associate, Theatre Calgary.