Past Programs
World Theatre Day Gala 2026
March 27, 2026 | Saskatoon
Theatre is a home for all stories.
On March 27, 2026, SATP hosted our inaugural World Theatre Day Gala! Held in Saskatoon at Glass and Lumber (432 20th Street West), the evening was a celebration of the amazing theatre made in Saskatchewan over the past year. 2026’s official World Theatre Day theme centred on Canadian Identities and sovereignty, with a focus on the role theatres play in our communities as places to gather and connect, learn from one another’s experiences, find commonalities, and celebrate our differences. We also wanted to use this opportunity to celebrate the Saskatchewan theatre community more specifically - the art that was created, the challenges overcome, and the growth that occurred.
It was a wonderful evening of food, drink, live performances and art installations by local theatre artists, connection, community and celebration.
The Numbers Behind the Art: 2 Financial Workshops for Artists
A Financial Overview for Artists
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Online
This session was intended for creatives, including actors, designers, directors, stage managers, technicians, indie producers, painters, sculptors, songwriters, musicians, artists, bands, studios, producers, visual creators, marketing folks and more.
Whatever your role is now or planning for the future, and whether you are DIY or have a team, understanding the "numbers" behind your creations will help your decision-making and buy back time to focus on your art.
Martina of BackBeat Bookkeeping/Martina Music led participants in an interactive and fun (yes, we said fun!) session to better understand their artistic financial questions, including why it’s important to understand artistic finances, and Bookkeeping 101 - why it matters.
Presented in partnership with ScreenSask, the Saskatchewan Craft Council, SaskMusic, and SaskInteractive.
A Hands On Financial Workshop for Artists
March 7, 2026 | Online
This second workshop with Martina dove into hands-on tools that can help meet individuals’ tax needs, including:
Activities & scenarios to explain different Business entity types
Discussion of how Business type impacts tax filing requirements
Manual vs digital financial tracking systems
Tax forms or software using the tracking system above to file
Presented in partnership with ScreenSask, the Saskatchewan Craft Council, SaskMusic, and SaskInteractive.
GATHERING: THEATRE PRODUCERS HIVE MIND
December 15, 2025 | Persephone Theatre Tier 2 Lounge, Saskatoon
On December 15, SATP was delighted to organize the first Theatre Producers Hive Mind Meeting!
The goal of this meeting was for SATP to find out how we can better support our member organizations, how we can advocate on their behalf, and how we can all support each other as organizations.
There was coffee, brainstorming, and lively discussion. SATP really looks forward to continuing these important community conversations.
Thank you to the producers who joined us, and to Persephone Theatre for hosting us in your cozy Tier 2 lounge!
Workshop: Producing Best practiceS Panel
November 28, 2025 | The Centre (C-SET) Riddell Centre,University of Regina
Our first workshop took place on November 28, 2025 in Regina, SK. We had a panel discussion around Producing Best Practices, hosted by C-SET (Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre) at the University of Regina.
Our panelists for this workshop were Ibukun-oluwa Fasunhan, Landon Walliser, and Gabrielle Dufresne who brought a wide variety of producing experiences to the table! The discussion was moderated by our Executive Director, Judith Schulz, and there was great discussion between the panelists and attendees!
Accessibility Information: Due to limited resources, we did not record or stream this workshop.
GATHERING: POTENTIAL MENTORSHIPS
November 28, 2025| The Centre (C-SEt), University of Regina
Our very first gathering took place on November 28, 2025 in Regina, SK at 3:30pm. We spent an hour connecting with community, hosted by C-SET (Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre) at the University of Regina in their beautiful space.
There was no cost for this event, but goodies were had!
TheatreCon 2025 - BTS: Behind the Stage
JUNE 5 - 8, 2025 | REGINA
After the success of the inaugural TheatreCon in 2023, SATP was thrilled to once again host a conference for theatre folk. This conference was for SATP members (and soon-to-be SATP members), including but not limited to theatre makers, arts administrators, theatre educators, students, and creatives.
How do you make a living in theatre, really?
There are a lot of details behind the magic of theatre that public audiences don’t see - the often unaddressed practical aspects, the technical and production facets, and the strategies artists use to support their personal health and wellness in an industry that is all about extremes.
How do you write grants to secure funding for that show you've always wanted to produce? How do you file taxes as an independent artist or producer? How does your theatre plan and program shows that audiences will want to attend? How do you make a website or portfolio that is clean and easy to access yet still shows off your creative skills? How do you support artists in a safe, healthy, and equitable way through long tech hours? There are so many areas you have to be an "expert" in that it can be overwhelming. TheatreCon 2025 decided to explore a few of these questions and more to help artists continue to fill their pack of skills to thrive in the prairie theatre industry.
Over the course of the weekend, attendees attended guided sessions, hands-on workshops, and community conversations, as well as a variety of other sessions intended to engage and inform. There will be opportunities to connect with fellow artists, see a show (Bring It On - Globe Theatre), and build community.
LOCATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
Events for the 2025 conference took place at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Downtown Regina (1818 Victoria Avenue). The hotel has wheelchair-accessible conference spaces and elevator access to the different floors.
We wanted to give attendees space to let us know their accessibility and comfort needs. In the registration process, there was space to specify if supports such as ASL interpretation, childcare, transportation, sensory room/quiet space, and mobility support would make attendance more enjoyable.
COST
TheatreCon 2025 registration packages were based on a Pay-What-You-Can model.
Early Bird Registration options - $40 - $80 - $120
Regular Registration options - $60 - $90 - $150
Pay-It-Forward Conference Pass - Because the Pay-It-Forward Passes were such a success in 2023, we continued with this model for 2025.
TheatreCon 2023: A Gathering of Live Performing Arts Practitioners
OCTOBER 13-15, 2023 | SASKATOON
After a slow emergence from the near shutdown of live performing arts in Saskatchewan and around the world, we decided it was about time we came together to celebrate our survival and look to the future. This convention was for SATP members (and soon-to-be SATP members), including but not limited to theatre practitioners, administrators, and creatives in Saskatchewan.
TheatreCon was designed to bring Saskatchewan theatre-makers together to grow, learn, and strengthen each other as a community. It included opportunities to connect and network, enjoy performances, gather resources, and attend workshops aimed at helping participants grow in their craft and career.
Over the course of the weekend, we aimed to provide participants with a Resource Fair of organizations and supports they could connect with, as well as sessions to engage the mind and spirit. There was plenty of time to connect with each other as well as time to enjoy theatre together, including attending opening night of Persephone Theatre's The First Metis Man of Odesa on Friday, October 13th, and a performance of The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine (part of Live Five Independent Theatre’s season) on Saturday, October 14th.
REGISTRATION PACKAGE INCLUDEd:
A day of creative/professional development sessions
Option of a two-night stay at the Alt Hotel or Park Town Hotel (depending on availability)
Tickets to see Persephone Theatre and Live Five productions
Friday evening pre-show party & Saturday night after-party
Option to audition for/introduce yourself to a panel of directors/producers
Resource/wellness fair
Breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast Sunday
Networking and connection opportunities
LOCATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
Events for the inaugural convention took place primarily at the Alt Hotel (480 2nd Ave S.) and Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres E). Saturday evening's activities took place at The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre (609 Dufferin Ave).
COST
For TheatreCon 2023 , we offered a Pay-What-You-Can model of registration, as well as offering the option of a ‘Pay-It-Forward Convention Pass’. This option allowed participants for whom cost was a barrier to attend the conference because of other members’ donations.