Inside Out Theatre

Inside Out Theatre Theatre For Every Body

There’s something really special about seeing Deaf artists have the space to take risks, tell stories their own way, and...
05/20/2026

There’s something really special about seeing Deaf artists have the space to take risks, tell stories their own way, and be fully supported while doing it. That’s what the Deaf Arts Incubator is about!

New work. New voices. New possibilities.
And hopefully the beginning of many more to come.

1. Braiding Histories
2. Suffocate II: The Night’s Grabbing Mara

July 4 & 5, 2026 at The Erratic Indie Arts Club. Tickets coming soon!

What’s the difference between a Relaxed Performance and a Relaxed Environment?Understanding the nuance helps every audie...
05/15/2026

What’s the difference between a Relaxed Performance and a Relaxed Environment?

Understanding the nuance helps every audience member choose the experience that fits them best. While a Relaxed Environment changes the "social rules" of the room, a Relaxed Performance goes further by adjusting technical elements like sound and lights.

At the end of the day, Access is Freedom. Swipe to learn more!
(ID: Slide 1: A photo of a busy theatre lobby. Text: Relaxed Performance vs. Environment.

Slide 2: Illustration of an audience. Text: Relaxed Environment. The show stays exactly as the artists intended, but the audience rules change. You can move around, exit and re-enter, or make noise. It's a "No-Shush" zone.

Slide 3: Illustration of a person gesturing to their ear. Text: Relaxed Performance. We go a step further and adjust the technical side: strobe lights are removed, and the house light stay dim so you're never in total darkness.

Slide 4: Illustration of a family. Text: Why the distinction matters? For some, the sensory triggers of the show are the trigger. For other, it's the social pressure of sitting perfectly still. We want to provide the right tools for both.

Slide 5: Illustration of two people signing on a bench. Text: Access is Freedom. Whether it's the environment or the performance itself, our goal is to make sure you can focus on the story, not the "rules."

Slide 6: Seafoam green background with bold text: Theatre For Every Body.)

The heartbeat of our Good Host program just found a beautiful rhythm of her own. We are beyond happy to celebrate the en...
05/13/2026

The heartbeat of our Good Host program just found a beautiful rhythm of her own.

We are beyond happy to celebrate the engagement of our friend and colleague, Ashley King. From her powerful work writing and performing STATIC to her recent starring role in Lazy Susan, Ashley is a gift to Calgary’s stage. As our Good Host Coordinator, she spends her days making sure everyone else feels a sense of belonging and seeing her celebrated by the team she gives so much to was the highlight of our month.

Ashley, we are so glad you’ve found a love of your very own with Trent. Cheers to the next act!
(ID: Slide 1: Team from Inside Out Theatre (from left to right: Michelle, Col, Jeremy, Camille, Ashley, Molly and Dana) gathered against a lush wall of deep red roses. Seven spirits huddled close in a melody of neon green, soft white, and bold pink—a collective exhale of joy.

Slide 2: Michelle, Jeremy, Camille and Jeremy's smiling faces tucked together. They hold a hand-drawn caricature, a moment of tangible connection captured in ink against the garden of roses.

Slide 3: A whimsical ink sketch of four staff, their features drawn with a light and loving hand. The paper reads "Sketched with Love: Trent & Ashley)," a black-and-white keepsake of a night blooming with colour by Rob Milton.

Slide 4: A vintage-style poster glowing against warm brick. A glamorous duo of Trent and Ashley stands under the bold, bright lights of "CHICAGO," promising a world of sin, scandal, and stage-lit seduction.)

05/12/2026

The light at the end of the tunnel is looking bright!

THE WALL IS FINALLY UP! After all the planning and sawdust, it’s finally starting to feel real. Much like you all, we really can't wait to open our doors and welcome you all home.

Construction is costly, but our priority is keeping this space affordable for our local indie artists and the community that breathes life into it. This , please consider donating to help us nourish and sustain our community. Your support ensures that cost is never a barrier to belonging.

Stay tuned because we’re getting closer every day!
(Reel with various clips and photos of construction with skeletal frame of the theatre meeting it skins as the new walls rise.)

We made the pages of The Scene! We’re diving deep into the conversation about Calgary’s theatre spaces in the new May is...
05/12/2026

We made the pages of The Scene! We’re diving deep into the conversation about Calgary’s theatre spaces in the new May issue.

The article asks the big questions, so we wanted to ask you one, too: What makes a theatre feel like home to you? Whether it’s a sense of belonging, seeing your own stories on stage, or just a really comfortable vibe.

We want to hear it while we prepare for the opening of our venue!

Check out our interview in the "Off Stage" feature! Pick up a physical copy or read it online at the link in our bio.
(ID: Col caught in a moment of proud-friend energy, holding up the latest issue of The Scene. He’s wearing his go-to cap and blue jacket, showing off the "Off Stage" feature where we got to share our story. )

What even is the Good Host Program? From ASL interpretation and audio description to relaxed performances and touch tour...
05/07/2026

What even is the Good Host Program?

From ASL interpretation and audio description to relaxed performances and touch tours, Good Host is about helping more people feel welcome at the theatre.

Because everybody deserves to feel like they belong in the room.

Swipe through to learn more and check out the link in bio for upcoming accessible shows like Come From Away!
(Image Description #1:
An audience watches a speaker and ASL interpreter at a live event. Large text reads: “What is the Good Host Program? Accessibility isn’t an add-on. It’s how we welcome people.”

Image Description #2:
A teal informational slide explaining that Good Host is an audience accessibility and inclusion program partnering with theatre companies to support Deaf and disabled audiences.

Image Description #3:
A teal slide titled “Why It Matters” describing accessibility as helping audiences feel prepared, comfortable, and like they belong.

Image Description #4:
A teal slide listing accessibility examples including relaxed performances, audio description, touch tours, and ASL interpretation.

Image Description #5:
A promotional poster for an ASL interpreted and audio described performance of Come From Away presented through the Good Host Program and Theatre Calgary.

Image Description #6:
A teal slide titled “Beyond the Show” describing support for staff training, audience experience, and accessibility before, during, and after performances.

Image Description #7:
A minimalist teal slide with bold navy text reading: “Theatre For Every Body.”)

Save the date! Deaf Art Incubatorwith Crystal Wolfe, Ebony R. Gooden, and Matthew CourtemancheJuly 4 & 5, 2026Tickets co...
05/06/2026

Save the date!

Deaf Art Incubator
with Crystal Wolfe, Ebony R. Gooden, and Matthew Courtemanche

July 4 & 5, 2026

Tickets coming soon.
(Image Description: Abstract purple wave-like shapes on a black background. Large white text reads “Deaf Art Incubator.” Smaller text below lists Crystal Wolfe, Ebony R. Gooden, and Matthew Courtemanche, along with the dates July 4 & 5, 2026.)

Only a few Good Host shows left this season!Big love to our Good Host coordinators who make this work possible 💛Catch th...
05/04/2026

Only a few Good Host shows left this season!

Big love to our Good Host coordinators who make this work possible 💛

Catch them next at Wildwoman!

🗓 May 6 at 7:30 PM
📍 Alberta Theatre Projects, 205 8 Ave SE
(Image Description #1:
Two people stand side by side against a teal background, smiling with one arm around the other. White text reads “good host” with “Audience Accessibility Program” below.

Image Description #2:
Close-up of two handheld audio description devices with red protective cases resting on a table. Buttons and small screens are visible on each device.

Image Description #3:
Promotional graphic for Wildwoman featuring a bright yellow background and a small black creature peeking out from a box. Teal overlay text reads “Audio Description” along with the show title, date, and venue.)

Casting call for those based in Calgary!Suffocate II: The Night’s Grabbing Mara is a Deaf-led, movement-based piece expl...
04/24/2026

Casting call for those based in Calgary!

Suffocate II: The Night’s Grabbing Mara is a Deaf-led, movement-based piece exploring identity, memory, and survival.

We’re looking for Deaf performers who love physical, visual storytelling.

If this feels like you. We’d love to see you.

Details in slides
(A dark, moody forest scene lit in red and purple. One person films while another stands facing them. Text reads “Casting Call: Suffocate II – The Night’s Grabbing Mara."

Slide 2: Dark blue background with white text describing the project as a Deaf-led performance combining physical theatre, sign language, and cinematic storytelling.

Slide 3: Dark blue background with large white text: “Casting Details: We are seeking 2–3 performers.”

Slide 4: A person in a white dress sits on a bed placed outdoors in front of a house, in daylight. The scene feels surreal and quiet.

Slide 5: Dark blue background listing three roles: Mara (lead performer), White Narrator, and Person of Colour, with descriptions of each.

Slide 6: Dark blue background listing what the team is looking for: Deaf performers, movement-based practice, interest in experimental storytelling, and collaboration.)

So what do we actually do here?- We host programs where people feel like they belong.- We make theatre that reflects rea...
04/20/2026

So what do we actually do here?

- We host programs where people feel like they belong.
- We make theatre that reflects real lives and cultures.
- We push for accessibility that’s not an afterthought.

Basically… we’re building the kind of space we wish we had growing up.

And we’re doing it together.
📷 -

Address

625 11 Avenue SW #150
Calgary, AB
T2R0E1

Telephone

+14032824801

Website

http://www.insideouttheatre.com/

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