The Nova Scotia High School Drama Festival

A Professional Production by HEIST

Online presentation can be booked for your class during the last two weeks of DramaFest, from May 17th to 28th.

Teachers can also book a Q&A with HEIST for their class during Festival Week, May 25th-28th.

Keynote Address by Jacob Sampson

The keynote address can be viewed by your class during the last two weeks of DramaFest, from May 17th to 28th.



Get involved!

Participate in workshops with theatre professionals

Teachers can begin booking workshops on April 7th.

Workshops can begin April 19th.

Check out our workshops

Submit your original play to the Ten Minute Play Contest

Submissions due April 30th. Winning plays will be workshopped by professionals, and will be performed during Festival Week.
Learn more

Submit a show for Student Production Showcase

Ask your teacher if your class can participate!

Submissions due April 30th.

Learn more

Check out the Virtual Career Fair

Fair features schools from across the country!
Browse now!

Show us your skills in the DramaFest TikTok Challenge!

Prizes are up for grabs! @nsdramafest on TikTok
Show us your skills!

Join in online and watch the Festival Week Evening Events

Events every evening at 7pm from May 25th to 28th. Some events require registration.
View the DramaFest Calendar

Come say hi on Instagram and Facebook!

@NSDramaFest

Please contact the DramaFest Team if you have any questions. 

See you at DramaFest!