ABOUT US

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. The development of this integrated theatre company provided a safe and challenging environment for socially and economically marginalized individuals to participate in fine arts training. In 1996 the Association became incorporated, and obtained charitable status in 1997.

The current programming developed by Inside Out provides low cost, accessible theatre education, resulting in increased self-confidence, functional literacy, and interpersonal skills for participants. Through public and invited audience performances Inside Out promotes visibility, diversity and disability culture.

Our mission is to enable participants with disabilities to enjoy, participate in, and benefit from the development of a training program and participation in the same, culminating in a theatre production.

The Association of the Inside Out Integrated Theatre Project receives valuable support from the following organizations:

       

Partnerships to date include:

• Hillhurst United Church
• Optional Rehabilitation Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Research Institute
• University of Calgary
• Calgary Alliance for Community Theatres
• and many others