The Nova Scotia High School Drama Festival

The Teacher Portal.

Reminders
  • Submit a short video for the Teacher Talent Show by May 19th
  • Register for Professional Development Masterclasses, happening May 20th and May 27th at 7pm. 
  • Encourage students to register for Festival Week events, like Improv Night with Naomi Snieckus on May 26th at 7pm and Post Secondary Night on May 27th at 7pm.
  • You can still book workshops for your class for up until the end of May!

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!

Book workshops with theatre professionals

Workshops can begin April 19th.
Book now!

Book your viewing of the Keynote Speaker Address

Viewings can be booked for the last two weeks of DramaFest (May 17th-28th).
Learn more

Enter the Student Production Showcase

Register your class' intent to participate by April 16th.

Submissions due April 30th.

Register now

Submit a video for the Teacher Talent Show!

Send a short video to aloewen@theatrens.ca by May 19th! Have fun!
Learn more

Encourage students to enter 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

Encourage your students to join in on Festival Week Evening Events.

Events every evening at 7pm throughout May 25th to 28th.
Booking opens April 19th

Walk your class through our Virtual Career Fair

The Virtual Career Fair features schools from across the country!
Browse now!

Register for Professional Development Masterclasses

We are offering two evening masterclasses for teachers only. Registration is now open!
Learn more

Book your viewing of the Professional Production by HEIST

Viewings can be booked for the last two weeks of DramaFest (May 17th-28th).
Learn more

Get your students to enter the DramaFest TikTok Challenge!

Prizes are up for grabs!
Learn more

Book a Q&A with HEIST for your class

Q&As can be booked for Festival Week (May 25th-28th).
Booking opens April 7th

Nominate a student for the Ross Creek Scholarship!

Students will receive $500 towards enrolment in the Theatre Arts Academy at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts.
Learn more

Teacher Resources

Check back later this month as we add our teacher resources to the site.