Saskatchewan Theatre Design Festival

We invite you to join us for 3 weekends of behind-the-scenes Theatre.

Hear from Globe Theatre's Technical Director, Devon Bonneau, as he talks about the village it takes to put together a production.

Usually, when people think about the behind the scenes of a play, they usually think about the actors rehearsing in room with the Director. What most people don't realize though, is that everything you see, and hear, while watching a play was thought up and designed by a someone. Everything from the set, the lighting, the costumes, the hair, the makeup, and even the sound was conceptualized, curated, and created by a Theatrical Designer.

As the Technical Director of the Globe Theatre; my job, along with talented members of our Production Department, is to work with these designers and help them realize their vision for the play. Working as a team, we work together for months; making sure every detail is in place for Opening Night.

"What most people don't realize though, is that everything you see, and hear, while watching a play was thought up and designed by a someone."

- Devon Bonneau, Technical Director for Globe Theatre

It's exciting to have the Globe Theatre be part of a Festival that was created to celebrate, and showcase, the work of these un-sung members of the theatrical production process. The Festival also aims to provide professional development and opportunities for both professional and emerging theatre artists; as well as welcome anyone who is curious about the creative production process.

This year the Festival takes place over three weekends.

The first weekend, April 29th- May 1st:

Where: Saskatoon.

Featuring: Design presentations, artist talk backs, keynote speakers, live performances, and practical workshops.

The second weekend, May 6-8:

Where: Virtual!

Featuring; professional development workshops, round table discussions, and information sessions.

The third weekend, May 13-15:

Where: Regina!

Featuring: design showcase displays at the Cornwall Centre, artist talkbacks and discussions, as well as sound design showcase presentations at the newly renovated Darke Hall!