Shadow Theatre

Shadow Theatre is a theatre company in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its stated vision is to produce inspirational, thoughtful and entertaining contemporary theatre from around the world where 'story' is paramount, presenting plays that pierce the complexities of the human experience. The company describes itself as operating on Treaty 6 territory and has issued a diversity statement committing to greater diversity in its board members, hiring, and amplification of underrepresented stories. For thirty years it has produced contemporary theatre, and its 2026-2027 season includes Yaga by Kat Sandler, The Waltz by Marie Beath Badian, Undressed by Louise Casemore, and The Golden Anniversaries by Mark Crawford. Lana Michelle Hughes is Artistic Director, John Hudson is Founder and Artist Emeritus, and Karen Brown Fournell is General Manager.

Shadow Theatre is a theatre company in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For thirty years, it has produced inspirational, thoughtful and entertaining contemporary theatre from around the world. Its stated vision is to produce contemporary theatre where 'story' is paramount, presenting plays that pierce the complexities of the human experience within a context of inclusion, opportunity and engagement for young artists, accomplished veterans, and audiences of today and tomorrow. The company acknowledges that it operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground for many indigenous people including Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Blackfoot, as well as the Metis and Inuit, and states that it is proud to carry on storytelling traditions that go back millennia on this territory. It has issued a diversity statement supporting Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, acknowledging historical shortcomings in representation for BIPOC throughout the company, and committing to greater diversity in board members, hiring, and amplifying underrepresented and marginalized stories. Its 2026-2027 season comprises Yaga by Kat Sandler (October 14th — November 1st, 2026), The Waltz by Marie Beath Badian (January 20th — February 7th, 2027), Undressed by Louise Casemore (March 17th — April 4th, 2027), and The Golden Anniversaries by Mark Crawford (April 28th — May 16th, 2027).

Inspirational, thoughtful and entertaining contemporary theatre from around the world where 'story' is paramount.

• Yaga

  By Kat Sandler; a thrilling comedic mystery; October 14th — November 1st, 2026; directed by Lana Michelle Hughes.

• The Waltz

  By Marie Beath Badian; January 20th — February 7th, 2027.

• Undressed

  By Louise Casemore; March 17th — April 4th, 2027.

• The Golden Anniversaries

  By Mark Crawford; April 28th — May 16th, 2027.

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