WhAT IS THE TEATRO DRAMA CLUB?

The Teatro Drama Club is a brand-new celebration of theatre designed especially for junior-high and high school students! Teatro’s first-ever student outreach program invites young audiences to experience a specially curated afternoon FOR FREE at the Varscona Theatre throughout our thrilling 2025/2026 season.

Each production will feature a designated Drama Club afternoon, offering students a program created just for them. Upon arrival, they’ll take part in an immersive pre-show workshop led by one of Teatro’s celebrated ensemble members, followed by complimentary snacks and beverages. These interactive sessions connect directly to the evening’s performance, giving students hands-on insight into the creative process. After the show, the Drama Club gathers for a lively talkback with the cast, hosted by our dedicated Facilitator. Students will have the chance to ask questions, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and discover the artistry and collaboration that bring live theatre to life. 

THE CLUB FACILITAtor

Guiding the entire program is Club Facilitator Mel Bahniuk, who will connect with schools, organize events, host each evening, and provide post-show evaluations. This ensures teachers and students enjoy a seamless, welcoming experience from start to finish. 

The Plays

  • Sunday, March 1, 2026

  • 1:00 PM Workshop
    1:30 PM Snacks!
    2:00 PM Performance Starts
    4:00 PM Talk-Back with the Cast
    4:30 PM End

  • A NEW and SPECTACULAR play from Teatro Live's Resident Playwright Stewart Lemoine. Lemoine is a 10-time Sterling Award winning master of comedy and is one of Canada's most prolific and produced playwrights, with over 70 plays written and produced over the last 44 years. The script is still in the making - but you can expect a performance full of wit, sparkling dialogue and heartfelt characters.

  • PG but enjoyed more by those that are 13 years or older

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  • Sunday, November 23, 2025

  • 1:00 PM Workshop
    1:30 PM Snacks!
    2:00 PM Performance Starts
    4:00 PM Talk-Back with the Cast
    4:30 PM End

  • This ingenious four-actor adaptation of Hitchcock’s film - itself adapted from John Buchan’s famous espionage novel - is a breathless mix of comedy and intrigue. Richard Hannay, a dashing Canadian living in London, encounters a mysterious woman, and shortly thereafter finds himself pursued through the Scottish highlands by a shadowy organization.

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  • PG but enjoyed more by those that are 13 years or older

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  • Sunday, June 7, 2026

  • 1:00 PM Workshop
    1:30 PM Snacks!
    2:00 PM Performance Starts
    4:00 PM Talk-Back with the Cast
    4:30 PM End

  • A RARE COMEDY. WELL DONE.

    In this hilarious tour de force production, an out-of-work actor mans the reservation line at an elite restaurant in Manhattan where everyone wants in. Dealing with a raft of increasingly desperate wannabe diners, Sam also juggles calls about his own life and career.

    Starring: Andrew MacDonal-Smith

  • PG but enjoyed more by those that are 13 years or older

  • Sunday, July 19, 2026

  • 1:00 PM Workshop
    1:30 PM Snacks!
    2:00 PM Performance Starts
    4:00 PM Talk-Back with the Cast
    4:30 PM End

  • A PERFECT PARTY. UNTIL THE GUESTS ARRIVE. 

    Pam was always the perfect hostess. Until the night there were more flowers than suitable vases… until the divorcée didn’t like her canapé… until… charades… (Content warning: Mirth!)

    Starring: Shannon Blanchet, Rachel Bowron, Kendra Connor, Belinda Cornish, Cathy Derkach, Oscar Derkx, Mathew Hulshof, Bella King, Andrew MacDonald-Smith, Kristen Padayas, and Farren Timoteo

  • PG but enjoyed more by those that are 13 years or older

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Benefits for you!

See up to four, FREE productions! (that’s right there is no cost to attend!)

Pre-show Workshop with the theme based on the production you are seeing, led by one of Teatro’s celebrated ensemble members.

Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages either at intermission or pre-show (should there not be an intermission) for yourself and your students.

Post-show talkback with the cast and creative team of the productions. This is a one of a kind opportunity for your students to meet the artists, and ask them any burning questions about the production, their careers, or who knows what!

Ready to join?

Each Drama Club night is designed to be a joyful celebration of professional theatre for young people curious about our craft. The experience aims to demystify the process, spark creativity, and plant the seeds of artistic ambition. With Teatro’s signature focus on sharp comedy and language-driven storytelling, students will enjoy an intimate, barrier-free theatre experience at one of Edmonton’s most beloved companies.

For more than 40 years, Teatro has premiered over 100 new plays and delighted audiences with intelligent comedies and bold new works. Now, with The Teatro Drama Club, we are thrilled to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers and artists with a front-row seat to Edmonton’s vibrant creative community. 

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Questions

Please email our club facilitator at dramclub@teatrolive.com