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St. Albert Children's Theatre |
The mandate of the Friends Society is to support the promotional, educational and exploration of theatre arts for youth and their contribution to community leadership. The Society has an elected Board of Directors and Executive Committee comprised of individuals and business leaders in the community who have a strong commitment to providing theatre and leadership skills for children. The Friends Society holds its Annual General Meeting in September each year.
The Friends of St. Albert Children's Theatre makes certain that all children have the opportunity to get involved in theatre. The Friends support children from economically disadvantaged homes through a scholarship program, while also ensuring that the program is accessible to children with special needs.
For more information, please contact the Performing Arts Coordinator, The City of St. Albert's liaison to the Board at 780-459-1698.
St. Albert Children's Theatre Facts
- St. Albert Children's Theatre (S.A.C.T.) was established in 1981 initially as a summer program.
- A total of 55 productions have been presented by SACT.
- Over 300 children participate in St. Albert Children's Theatre projects throughout each year.
- Since 1981, over 3,400 children have had the incredible experience of participating in St. Albert Children's Theatre productions.
- The St. Albert Children's Theatre participated in the IAVE World Volunteer Conference in 1997 held in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
- S.A.C.T. has toured nationally and has produced a professional compilation of their work on CD.
- S.A.C.T is supported by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, a Government of Alberta Foundation and other private foundations.
- S.A.C.T is known as a unique program in Canada and regularly receives Provincial and National coverage.
Want to get involved in St. Albert Children's Theatre?
Call the City of St. Albert's Community and Protective Services Department at: 780-459-1600.
