Inside Out Theatre

ABOUT US

HISTORY

The Association of the Inside Out Integrated Theatre Project began as a venture of the Behaviour Support Team at the University of Calgary in the autumn of 1991. It soon became apparent that there was a great need for accessible theatre training opportunities. In 1996 the Association became incorporated, and obtained charitable status in 1997.

The current programming developed by Inside Out Theatre serves to increase functional literacy, self-confidence, interpersonal skills, and self-advocacy for our participants. All programs also contain components that aim to involve the broader community in learning, resulting in enhanced knowledge of disability culture and issues.

OUR MISSION

Inside Out Theatre offers quality drama education to people with disabilities, where we enable them to experience fellowship, personal development, and the pleasure of creativity.

OUR VISION

By utilizing the dramatic arts, Inside Out Theatre will contribute to a community in which our participants achieve a high quality of life and are recognized as respected citizens.

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"Our message is serious, Our presentation hilarious!"

STAFF

Andrew Torry – Artistic Director, Education Coordinator

Andrew holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Drama from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Fine Arts in Drama from the University of Calgary. His plays have been produced by the U of L’s Drama Department, the Empress Theatre, Kompany Family Theatre, Trinity Theatre, and multiple times at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. He has taught drama and creative writing at the U of C, Wood’s Homes, the Young Alberta Book Society, Calgary Young People’s Theatre, and Antyx Theatre.

Luc De Vocht – Office Manager

Luc has a background in engineering and has been part of Inside Out Theatre as a volunteer in several different roles. He has also been involved with theatre in Belgium where he assisted with the light & sound at rehearsals and performances.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bonnie Osoff-Bultz, President

Paul Costin, Treasurer

Avalon Roberts, Secretary

Carmen MacDonald, Director

Manish Bindal, Director

Darcie Selman, Director

"This small theatre company is doing more to enhance the image and roles of people with disabilities in our Calgary Community than almost anyone else I can think of."

~ Debbie Reid, Assistant Executive Director, Alberta Association of Community Living