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 FestTAEA the Northwest Territories
Building theatre education across the Northwest Territories.
Connecting drama teachers, teaching artists, schools and students across distance through professional learning, online festivals and national opportunities.
Northwest Territories Chapter Director
Michael Duclos
Michael Duclos of Mackenzie Mountain School leads TAEA’s Northwest Territories chapter, helping educators and schools connect with professional learning, online festival pathways and national theatre education opportunities.
Professional learning from the Northwest Territories
2026 National Drama Teachers’ Conference
Educators and teaching artists across the Northwest Territories are warmly invited to join colleagues and presenters from across Canada through the National Live Zoom program on October 23 and 24.
Explore the Northwest Territories conference pageFormatLive 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 the Northwest Territories
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 FestivalsAvailable nationally
STAR Student Programs
Explore recognition, scholarships, performance opportunities, technical theatre, playwriting and student leadership pathways.
Explore STAR student opportunitiesDistance 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.
TAEA’s online conference and festival pathways are designed to connect northern educators and students directly with the national theatre education community.