WHO THEY ARE
Theatre; Just Because (TJB), an independent theatre company in Treaty 8, nistawâyâw / ᓂᐢᑕᐋᐧᔮᐤ / Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo founded in 2014, is run entirely by local artists. TJB works to develop unique opportunities for local artists to create meaningful and impactful theatre experiences, and to foster ongoing artist growth in our local context. We strive to make theatre accessible to all, and we are constantly exploring new venues and ideas to continuously support local performance arts through mentorship, encouragement, and by challenging artists to develop and enjoy their craft.
HOW THEY STARTED
Theatre; Just Because was founded in 2014 by theatre artists Michelle Thorne-Speir and Danna-Rae Evasiuk during the 2014 Alberta Drama Festival Association One Act Festival. Since then, TJB has proudly been a part of the creative landscape of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, offering development opportunities, workshops, performance opportunities, educational programs, and more to the people who call this community home.
Summer Camp Registration Open Now
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5-8 years old
9:00am - 12:00pm
This fun-filled and creative week will introduce our littlest artists to the world of theatre! The week will include dramatic play and exploration, theatre-based games, design through arts and crafts, and other creative activities. We'll step out of our comfort zone and perform for one another, using children's stories as our dramatic texts.
9-12 years old
1:00-4:00pm
Junior Players welcomes campers from ages 9-11 to make creative decisions and work together in an ensemble, the foundation of all our youth programming. Campers will explore performance creation with an emphasis on acting and storytelling. There will alos be the opportunity to explore skills related to design and directing. Campers will build confidence while creating final performances that tell a complete story through staging, acting, and costume/prop elements.