Everyone is Interesting with Mammalian Diving Reflex - Theatre Alberta's Workshops by Request: Bow Valley Serie

Overview

This intensive 3-day workshop with Mammalian Diving Reflex explores how ordinary people and their stories can become the foundation of compelling artistic work. Through theory, fieldwork, interviews, and collaborative creation, participants will learn transcript-based techniques, engage with the Banff community, and create a small internal presentation inspired by stories gathered through real-life encounters.

Program Dates

• November 27–29, 2026

Who Can Apply

Open to theatre practitioners interested in devised theatre creation and performance, especially those curious about making socially engaged work. Any stage of career. Open to artists based anywhere in the world.

What You'll Learn

• Examine case studies from Mammalian Diving Reflex's work in documentary theatre creation
• Learn interview and transcript-based techniques
• Venture into the community of Banff to explore that everyone is interesting
• Collaborate with fellow participants to create a small internal presentation from material gathered through interviews

Residency Details

• Length: 3 days
• Group size: 15 artists at a time
• Housing: Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus (Partially Accessible, 50% or more)
• Meals: All meals provided
• Language: English
• May apply and be accepted individually or as a team (each person must apply separately)

Fees & Financial Support

• Application fee: $35 CAD (non-refundable $100 deposit charged upon registration)
• 3-night option: $909.30 CAD (Alberta Residents) or $1,014.30 CAD (Non-Alberta Residents), includes workshop, accommodation, and meal plan
• 2-night option: $766.50 CAD (Alberta Residents) or $871.50 CAD (Non-Alberta Residents), includes workshop, accommodation, and meal plan