Everyone is Interesting with Mammalian Diving Reflex

Eligibility

For theatre practitioners interested in devised theatre creation and performance

Everyone is Interesting with Mammalian Diving Reflex Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 Country: Canada This intensive workshop explores how ordinary people and their stories can become the foundation of compelling artistic work. Founded in 1993 by Darren O’Donnell, Mammalian Diving Reflex has created dozens of award-winning performances that tour internationally including Haircuts by Children, All the Sex I’ve Ever Had, Nightwalks with Teenagers, The Last Minutes Before Mars, Everything Has Disappeared, and Teentalitarianism. 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. This workshop is presented by Theatre Alberta, Azimuth Theatre and Thou Art Here Theatre as part of the Workshops by Request: The Bow Valley Series. This workshop examines how art can bridge divides, facilitate understanding, and catalyze social change through face-to-face encounters in real life. Participants will: Examine case studies from Mammalian’s work to explore approaches to documentary theatre creation. Learn interview and transcript-based techniques. Venture into the community of Banff to prove that everyone is interesting. Collaborate with fellow participants to create a small internal presentation from material gathered through interviews within the group Duration of residency 3 days Accommodation Private hotel room on campus. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance This workshop is for any/all theatre practitioners interested in devised theatre creation and performance. Especially for those artists curious about making socially engaged work and the belief that everyone, absolutely everyone, has a story worth exploring. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis to confirm eligibility and program fit. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces are filled.Studio / Workspace shared studioFees and support 3-night option for Alberta Residents inc. workshop, accommodation and a meal plan $909.30 3-night option for Non-Alberta Residents inc. workshop, accommodation and a meal plan $1 014.30 2-night option for Alberta Residents inc. workshop, accommodation and a meal plan $766.50 2-night option for Non-Alberta Residents inc. workshop, accommodation and a meal plan $871.50 Expectations towards the artist NA Application information For more information and to apply: http://url.banffcentre.ca/bguaLV

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