2026-27 Quest Internship Opportunity
Quest Theatre
Deadline to apply: Monday June 2, 2026
Quest’s 15-week general internship opportunity takes place either in the Fall 2026 (September –December) or the Winter 2027 (January – April) and is open to any BFA Drama graduate or equivalent.
The nature of this opportunity primarily favours candidates with an interest in drama education but is also shaped by the candidate’s other identified interests in the theatre arts industry. The internship can provide learning opportunities to explore, learn and gain competencies in all aspects of a non-profit arts organization. In addition to drama education, the opportunity anticipates interest in any of the following areas of theatre: acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, AGM and Board exposure or arts administration (including communications, marketing and fundraising). Because we primarily work in the school system and occasional public venues, technical theatre experiences are limited.
Many of our former Interns still accept weekly teaching contracts with Quest while being active in the Calgary theatre sector. An invaluable hands-on experience for anyone thinking of going into theatre in any capacity.
Requirements
- BFA Drama degree or equivalent.
- A police check (paid for by Quest Theatre when hired)
Logistical Details
15 full-time consecutive weeks (negotiable) between September and December 2026, or January and April 2027. Hours are generally inside our Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm, with occasional evening or weekend requests during performances or special events. It is likely that the successful candidate will be asked to assist one or two of our evening drama classes. If the candidate is available to assist, Quest will balance their hours with time in lieu.
There can be out of town travel when working at a rural school during a weeklong residency. Accommodation, additional per diem and transportation will be provided. Time in lieu will be granted as residencies occasionally include travel on the Saturday or Sunday preceding or following a residency.
Statutory holidays are observed.
Communication regarding flexibility, for whatever reason, (outside creative projects, or outside responsibilities) is expected and welcomed.
Assets of the Successful Candidate Include:
- A theatre industry trajectory.
- Experience or interest in working with/teaching children.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Computer literate, good communication skills (verbal and written), customer service skills, social media experience, problem solving mindset, creative, imaginative, whimsical, team player.
Compensation: $850/week, based on a 40-hour work week for 15 consecutive weeks.
Location: A combination of working from home and working in-person, some out-of-town drama education opportunities will include travel, accommodation and per diem.
Office and Rehearsal Hall Address: cSPACE Marda Loop, 325, 1721 29 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2T 6T7. Call 403.264.8575.
How To Apply
Please send a letter of interest articulating why you think you would be a good candidate, any experience working or teaching with young people and what other areas of theatre for young audiences, performing, directing, playwrighting, arts administration, etc. you are interested in learning about. Please attach a resume with related theatre experiences (work, volunteerism, theatre, everything!) to Artistic Director Nikki Loach at artistic-director@questtheatre.org.
- Deadline for submissions is Monday June 2, 2026, for consideration for our 2026-27 Intern.
- Please note we are only able to accommodate one intern per season.
We respectfully invite and encourage (but do not require) candidates to let us know in their letter of interest if they belong to one or more equity-seeking groups such as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit), Black, People of Colour, LGBTQ2SIA+, newcomers to Canada, those living with disabilities and/or caregivers. We would be happy to discuss accommodating your specific access and other needs.
Quest Theatre’s Inclusivity Statement
Quest believes all artists should explore theatre for young audiences as part of their ongoing practice. We encourage and want to work with any artist who is passionate about sharing their love of theatre with young people. In order to create meaningful and relevant work, it is important that we expose young people to diverse artists, cultural viewpoints and a myriad of human perspectives. We want you just the way you are, because somewhere out there, is a young person just like you. You are an important piece in our job to share theatrical stories that promote a happy, healthy and inclusive society for everyone.
For more about Quest Theatre please visit our website questtheatre.org.
