About us

The Provincial Festival is a One Act Play Festival that celebrates the great theatre that is happening from around province, in our High Schools - Public, Catholic, Private, and Charter.

In April, schools from around the province participate in their respective ZONE festivals (their local areas), then the representative play(s) bring their production to Red Deer College to showcase their work on the Provincial Festival stage.

The Provincial Festival is NOT a competition, it is a celebration of outstanding work from all over Alberta; however, schools are recognized and awarded for their outstanding efforts.

Mission

To promote interest, involvement, and development in all phases of drama and theatre for students and teachers in Alberta high schools through the
sponsorship of annual drama festivals.

It is to be understood that all involvement in AHSDFA sponsored festivals - Zones and Provincial - is for the betterment and development of students and that all involvement will be underscored with integrity, flexibility, and co-operation.

How to participate in your local Zones Festival

Contact your Zone representative to find out how your school can participate in ZONES or contact Nashira Dernesch, President.

Consult the directory

Ontario Drama Festival
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How to participate in the PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL at Red Deer College

PERFORMERS

You won your local ZONE festival and are coming to participate in the festival as the Representative Play from your Zones.

EDUCATIONAL

Attend with your students as audience and festival participants - just not performing on the stage. There are opportunities for you to participate in our industry standard workshops, please check with organizers if we have room first.

AUDIENCE

Attend as an audience member to enjoy the finest High School One Act performances in the province and see the incredible talent our province is developing.