CONFIRMED: Mirvish Productions' KELLY ROBINSON & Stratford's KEITH BARKER

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The Great Canadian Playwright Showcase

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~It takes a village to raise a curtain~

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Funding FAQs

Eg., [Showcase/Presentation/etc.] opportunity for [script title/ presentation/etc.] at TGCPS in Grande Prairie, Alberta, May 2023


  • An opportunity to develop markets and networks
  • Presentation of a script/theory/research/conclusions/personal experience/etc.
  • Exploration of future artistic collaborations 
  • Research for artistic content for programming
  • Showcasing at a conference of theatre influencers and decision-makers
  • Participation in a significant event


Hosted in Grande Prairie, Alberta, from May 9th to 12th, 2023, TGCPS has a national scope that welcomes all members of Canada’s theatre community, in addition to special guests from abroad.


  • TGCPS is a low-cost opportunity for playwrights to showcase their work to a concentrated group of  influencers and decision-makers. 
  • TGCPS is a networking event that fosters live theatre productions. 


At TGCPS, emerging theatre professionals acquire insight and knowledge from established ones, creating new relationships, inspiring dialogue, and furthering production outcomes for playwrights, producers, artistic directors, designers, crew members, actors, and their neighbourhood businesses. 



  • To better understand the script selection and production process
  • To network
  • To get a script produced
  • To meet new talent
  • To form partnerships
  • For jobs
  • To increase overall supply and demand of live theatre productions
  • To acquire strategies that strengthen alliances with our local communities
  • To participate in significant dialogue that addresses accessibility issues for the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as first generation Canadians whose first language is neither French nor English.


Grande Prairie has a convenient airport that receives visitors from all over Canada.  The north-west drive from Edmonton is 460 kms and takes about five hours with very short breaks.


All the details you need to calculate the cost of accommodations are found here. Expenses can be lowered by sharing a room (each room has two queen beds). The cost for meals per day is approximately $75.


Grande Prairie, Alberta lies within the prescribed intermediate zone.


Please email to request a meeting confirmation.


The Great Canadian Playwright Showcase is presented by Go Live Productions. This production and promotion company collaborates with artists, all levels of government, private enterprise, and local charities to encourage both artistic expression and support for the arts. Please email for more information.


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