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TAEA

TAEA Yukon

Building theatre education across Yukon.

Connecting drama teachers, teaching artists, schools and students across distance through professional learning, online festivals and national opportunities.

Angela Drainville, TAEA Yukon Chapter Director
Yukon Chapter Director

Angela Drainville

Angela Drainville leads TAEA’s Yukon chapter, helping northern educators and schools connect with professional learning, festival pathways and national theatre education opportunities.

Board and regional support: David Kanary, Carolyn Westberg and Brandon Wicke.

Professional learning from Yukon

2026 National Drama Teachers’ Conference

Educators and teaching artists across Yukon are warmly invited to join colleagues and presenters from across Canada through the National Live Zoom program on October 23 and 24.

Explore the Yukon conference page
FormatLive online from across Canada
DatesFriday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026
IncludedProfessional membership, exclusive discounts, grant opportunities, prize draws and the complete national workshop program
Student opportunities

STAR Festival pathways from Yukon

Closes February 28, 2027

Online Regional STAR Fest

Schools can present student work online, receive professional adjudication and qualify for national opportunities without travelling to a regional hub.

Explore Online Regional STAR Fest
May 2027

National STAR Festivals

Qualified students and schools can take part in TAEA’s national festival experiences and connect with young theatre-makers across Canada.

Explore National STAR Festivals
Available nationally

STAR Student Programs

Explore recognition, scholarships, performance opportunities, technical theatre, playwriting and student leadership pathways.

Explore STAR student opportunities
Distance should not limit participation.
TAEA’s online conference and festival pathways are designed to connect northern educators and students directly with the national theatre education community.